"Every year we tell the story of Cinderella and the prince, well, this time it's the princess, the shoemaker's son, anyway, repackage it once and sell it to everyone, and the audience never lacks passion for fairy tale love. Obviously, Angie Ra also knows this, so she can always use new bottles to make different old wines, and Julia, who started working together a long time ago, is expected to have such a chemical reaction, no matter what. Say, the movie looks so comfortable…”
Before she could finish reading, Angela had closed the newspaper, threw it aside and sighed.
"What's the matter? The review is bad?" Frank, who found her in low spirits, came over and asked at this time.
"It's not too bad, it's basically expected, as they say, fairy tale love stories come out every year and as long as there are new ideas, there will always be people to join in. Speaking of which, I already want to know about next year's "Maid of Manhattan" After the release, what will these guys say?" Angela smiled and spread her hands, then looked at Julia, who was playing with Lulu, Willie, Ike, and the others: "Aunt's performance is still superb, unlike some people. , as if the whole body was frozen."
"Okay, okay, don't tell me this, and don't mention any related comments." The uncle immediately shouted like he was bitten, "If you want to choose the stupidest thing I've ever done in my life, Going to this damn show definitely hits the headlines!"
It's just for fun. Besides, you're not that bad. Angela stared at her uncle with her mouth wide open. Even the five-minute scene wasn't too bad. Besides, your cameo didn't objectively promote you both. feelings
These words were finally swallowed into the stomach, and the expression on his face became so ugly when he mentioned such a sentence, if he couldn't say it, he would probably be kicked out of here. Angela groaned in her stomach, then flipped through another newspaper.
Because the release times of "Notting Hill" and "Fake God" are very close, film critics have to link the two films to comment, even if the stories told are almost completely different, who let the screenwriter come up with something on a whim. What about the talented lady who can catch the eye when she comes out
Of course, that doesn't mean that the reviews in the newspapers are empty or horribly exaggerated—unless it's a tabloid that relies on grandstanding to attract attention, most reviews are as pertinent as the previous one.
Needless to say "Notting Hill", even if it is a fairy tale love story, both Leah and Hugh Grant can act freely. Director Malcolm Dubbs is a British comedy TV director, although it is the first time he is in charge of a movie , but she has a good grasp of the atmosphere in it. Angela was worried about whether the different director would have any impact. It turns out that the current version has both similarities and different flavors compared with the one she remembered. In short, it is quite good.
As for "Fake Gods," critics generally agree that Morgan Freeman's character of the black god is unique. And Jin Rui, as always, is exaggerated and just right. Only Kate became a vase through and through!
"I have to regret to say that, except for a few limited scenes, Miss Kate Beckinsale is just a beautiful decoration most of the time, not even as good as last year's "Chain Reaction", not to mention "Fate and Destined" "Amazing!" This is the comment on The Hollywood Reporter. Although Angela didn't want to admit it, she had to admit it, because she had seen it at the audition meeting, and Kate's performance was really not good this time.
"It doesn't matter, just think of it as honing your acting skills. You said at the beginning that this character is not easy to play and will become a vase if you don't pay attention." When discussing this issue with Kate privately at the premiere, she thought about it. very open.
Either way, both movies are great - at least commercially - otherwise Angela wouldn't be writing about it on her blog and getting a few videos to put on it.
When the thoughts turn to the blog. Angela suddenly wanted to smile bitterly. To be honest, is there any connection between the two films' first-week box office breakthrough of 30 million and the words she wrote on her blog? Well, it does have an advertising effect, but it's mostly because of her celebrity effect, which has nothing to do with the form of blogging, right? why…
"Chris, why don't you play with them?" Julia walked over with Willie in her arms. Lulu and Ike followed, with fine beads of sweat on their foreheads, looking like they were having a good time.
"I think it's better to leave time to you, after all, they are always pestering me, and you have just finished your honeymoon," Angela said, hugging Lulu from behind, and pinching the little guy to Julia "So, they obviously want to play with you more now."
As soon as the words fell, Lulu suddenly turned around and put his arms around her neck, took a big bite on Angela's face, and then ran away with a big laugh.
"Lulu!" Angela shouted angrily, waving her fists, "don't forget, you'll be 7 years old soon!"
"It's a sign that she loves you." Julia put down Willie and said with a smile.
"Like roasting turkey?" The girl grinned, then glanced at her younger siblings with a little bit of ill will, and quickly sat up straight and put on a look like she didn't even think about it.
"Let's talk about "Notting Hill", the reviews in the newspapers are very good, I believe that the box office will also get a bumper harvest, I think next time a producer invites you to play the leading role, and the salary should be at least 20 million yuan! Angela changed the subject, "Just think about it, the first female star to enter the 20 million club!"
"It sounds like an honor," Julia laughed. "You're at least half the credit for that, Chrissy."
"It makes me feel ashamed to say that," Angela touched her nose and stuck out her tongue secretly, "Okay, although you guys just finished your honeymoon, I still want to ask what's next, whether to continue Picking a script for a movie or…”
Having said that, she gave her uncle a meaningful look: "Or are you planning to have a child to be a housewife?"
The uncle coughed dryly and didn't speak, but Julia said generously: "Frank doesn't mind me continuing to make movies, at least there are still a few years for me to try some different roles."
"Oh? Is it a gentleman's agreement?" Angela asked curiously.
"Okay, Chris, let's not talk about this, okay?" Frank shook his head with a wry smile and handed over the newspaper in his hand: "Look at this, it was very wise for Mary to disagree with you going to Beverly High School."
"Really?" Curious Allah took it and read it: "Recently, environmental protection expert Erin Brockovich discovered 18 oil wells underground in Beverly High School, some of which are still During use, the carcinogenic substances in the air of the school are also far higher than the environmental protection standards…”
The report uses quantitative data to illustrate the dangers of these oil wells, and lists the number of alumni and staff who have developed cancers such as Parkinson's, non-Parkinson's, or thyroid cancer in recent years. Shocked.
"It's hard to imagine that this is Hollywood's star school, where Nicolas Cage, David Schumer, etc. all graduated." Reading the news in the newspaper, Julia also seemed surprised, but Angela's attention was not on this.
"Eileen Brockovich? Does this name sound familiar?" The girl frowned while resting her cheek with one hand, and tapped lightly back and forth on the small table with the other hand, "Can anyone tell me? "
"Don't ask me, my dear, this Ms. Brockovich is obviously an American, and I can't possibly know who she is." The uncle pushed his hands cleanly.
"Ha, I remember," Julia suddenly exclaimed, "Eileen Brockovich is still a legend."
"Legendary?" Frank asked suspiciously, while Angela's eyes lit up.
"I don't remember very clearly, but one thing is certain, she won an environmental lawsuit and created the largest amount of damages in a civil case of its kind in American history." Julia recalled.
"Is this a legend?" Frank wondered.
"Of course there are other reasons. First, she didn't graduate from high school, and she seems to be a single mother; second, the compensation seems to be about several hundred million." Angela added, and then looked at Julia with a smile: "My dear aunt, are you interested in playing this lady on screen to make an impact on Oscar?"
This afternoon was very pleasant. Afternoon tea, chatting and playing with the little guys made Angela very relaxed. There were many topics to chat, from movies to fashion to literature and her blog. Not to mention, it wasn't until the sun started to set in the west that the girl and her aunt and uncle got up to go to her parents' house for Thanksgiving dinner.
"Or can you go first?" Frank looked behind him, the door opened to a bright light in the living room, and then he turned to Angela and said, "It always takes a lot of time for you to get dressed up."
"I'm not slow to dress up," Angela folded her arms, "and is it appropriate, uncle?"
"Okay, I'm just making a suggestion." Uncle shrugged, then changed the subject: "By the way, is what you just said true? Hit the Oscar for best actress in a role adapted from a real story."
"It seems that you attach great importance to your wife's career." Angela said with a teasing.
"Although you only said a few words, it seems that Julia doesn't care much, but I know she is still very eager for the Oscar for Best Actress." Frank seemed very serious, and Angela also accepted the idea of joking : "Well, I can only say that after trying my best, I may or may get it. Aunt's acting skills and qualifications will not be a problem, but it depends on the level of the director and post-production, as well as some luck! No one can do this. 100% sure - talk to Ms Brockovich first, of course."
Frank thought for a moment, and finally nodded: "Well, anyway, just do your best as you said."
"By the way, Chrissy," my uncle lowered his voice suddenly, "I think Jedi should have told you about your blog..."
"I know," Angela raised her finger immediately, "I have already stated my position to my father. This is just a platform to communicate with fans, to record some logs and experiences. I have no intention of promoting it, that's all."
"It's good if you know." Frank nodded and stopped talking. Julia finally finished packing and walked out. Then the couple got into another car, and Angela took the little guys into her own car. car.
"Listen, Lulu, if you want to come with me, don't make trouble, understand!" Angela warned after closing the car door. Although they were all little guys, the three children and her still seemed a little crowded. RV.
"Okay, okay, I can just chat with Willie and the others." Lulu grimaced, and Angela immediately grimaced, holding her brother on her lap to prevent them from teasing him. When Bucket started the car, he leaned back against the back and closed his eyes.
She really didn't want to say anything about blogs. Although she didn't know anything about certain things, she was not an idiot. After her father told her that in June before, several major media groups in the United States had joined forces to build a large-scale news website, she basically understood. That's why she told her father what she didn't intend to promote. Some things will be artificially blocked before they are natural. She has neither the possibility nor the interest to move the dam. Some things are not something she can handle.
After Thanksgiving, Angela threw herself into post-production again. A score of 1580 on the SAT was enough for her to relax completely. As a result, there was nothing to pay special attention to in her studies, so she deliberately temporarily froze "Death is Coming". "After the late stage, it took a few days to finally edit "Memento".
Doing the math, the filming time is only 18 days for 1 month plus 1 week, which can be described as a rare high efficiency. Angela is happy and promised in public that if "Memento" is as big as "Lola Run" Send a big red envelope to everyone involved in the production.
As for the arrangement of the release date, the sooner the better, the trailer has been broadcast on major TV stations as early as Thanksgiving. Angela deliberately made someone take the time to edit a trailer with black and white and color lines intertwined, but the timeline But it is a narration, just with subtitles after the end: It is different from the general narration, please read it patiently.
This trick is still very useful. Many fans who are concerned about it have left messages behind the blog to ask what it is. Of course Angela will not answer directly, but just said that she will know when she has played a trick on the filming— You can still advertise yourself.
The time was finally set for December 12th. It’s a pity for Angela. She originally wanted to go a little earlier. The movies released at Christmas are basically big productions, and most of them are around Christmas. The special method of shooting is not common, and I vowed to pull back a game can definitely attract a lot of people, but it is better to be on the road.
After finishing "Memento", the girl became more relaxed, but this ease was relative. After all, "The Matrix" and "Death Is Coming" also required her to supervise the production, especially "Death Is Coming" completely replaced "Memento" The position of each shot needs her to decide, although she also brought James Huang to help supervise the production, but after all, this is the first time the other party is making a movie, so she is not very relieved, so the later stage of "The Matrix" continues to maintain the tortoise At the same time, the progress of "The God of Death" is not necessarily fast.
After these two films are released and the film department develops thoroughly, I will no longer be the producer of several films at the same time! Although she said this angrily in her heart, Angela was actually in pain and happy. Anyway, these two films don't need to be released as soon as "Memento". Learn something, as long as post-production doesn't drag on for too long.
And she has other things to do at the moment, like meeting Ms. Erin Brockovich.
After first reading the news of the environmental protection lady at her uncle's house, she didn't react. It was not until Julia made a supplement that she remembered "Eileen Brockovich", which was named after this lady. For the movie named, this makes the girl have a very strange feeling. It seems that Julia should be named after this role, so I asked that question without thinking.
As my uncle said, although Julia woke up very calm, the information revealed in her eyes was clear and unmistakable. In addition, my uncle also spoke, so let's work out the script first.
"Hello, ma'am, I'm Angela Mason, nice to meet you." Angela said and stretched out her hand.
"I know, Miss Talent of Hollywood, I'm also very happy to meet you." Erin Brockovich shook hands with her and Sparrow respectively, and made a gesture of please sit down.
In reality, Irene is dry, thin, and not beautiful. She is completely different from Julia. Although the corners of her eyes are tired, she is still very energetic, giving people the feeling of being full of energy and unwilling to admit defeat. It was this kind of energy and unyielding that she finally brought down the company.
"Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to talk to me and my agent, I hope I didn't disturb you." Angela smiled and sat down with Sparrow, and looked at her office by the way, one of the walls with frosted glass Yes, there seems to be a fat figure over there.
"There's Ed, my boss, I've been working for him," Erin shrugged, noticing her expression, "Although he's timid, mean, and afraid of leaks, he's still a good guy overall. "
Angela couldn't help but burst out laughing, and Irene walked to the cupboard indifferently: "Coffee or tea?"
"Coffee, thanks."
"I'm surprised, how could you think of adapting my story into a movie? Miss Mason?" Irene, who had served two cups of coffee, asked bluntly.
"You can call me Angie," Angela said after thinking for a few seconds: "If it were someone else, I would tell her that your story is legendary in this era of scarcity of heroes and is worthy of being put on the screen. But at this moment, I just want to say, I like your spirit, the spirit of upholding justice and never compromise!"