Rachel is undoubtedly a smart woman, not to mention her relationship with Kate and Angela is not ordinary, so it is not surprising to see something. But there was only one possibility of saying this in front of Angela—even in private—that she still cared about Kate. It's just that her intelligence shouldn't be so obvious, so Angela always felt that Rachel was covering up something while expressing her dissatisfaction.
"First, don't think that you have mastered the truth from the perspective of a bystander; second, you can only be considered a half bystander!" Angela replied, although it sounded like a warning in a calm tone.
So Rachel, who was still about to say something, immediately shut her mouth—she wasn't an idiot after all. However, there was always a complicated look in his eyes.
Well, let's not talk about these complicated things that are difficult to solve for a while, after all, she is not shopping every day. And as plans are adjusted Angela has other things to consider, such as writing the script for "Brokeback Mountain" and casting the cast.
After she purposefully picked up the guide tube, she has indeed learned a lot so far, especially what she has learned in the past three years has been very helpful to her. From the complete copying at the beginning, to paying attention to details and ignoring the whole, to gradually adding my own ideas to the shooting, although the speed is a bit too fast, it is basically stable.
Angela believes that if she remakes the original "Stealing, Kidnapping and Cheating", it will never be like that again, which is one of the reasons why she has blind confidence in her career. In fact, without realizing it, she seemed to have a strong sense of purpose deep inside her: she had to finish that movie.
For this reason, every time she has new insights and new ideas, she will overturn the original idea and rethink it. She hopes to make it as perfect as possible, and hopes that this movie will be entirely out of her own hands. Therefore, starting from "The Pianist", she has selected those films in a targeted manner, so that she can exercise her own movies while maintaining her reputation. What Angela needs this year is a group play, a multi-line narrative group play. Originally, she had already chosen what she needed after much deliberation, but the sudden incident in San Francisco disrupted her plan and had to make a new plan.
Although Angela was very annoyed, there was nothing she could do about it. "Brokeback Mountain" was definitely going to be produced. Otherwise, the empty cannons would only lead to more and more chaotic speculation. "With actor candidates" is still empty vernacular, and even the script is not complete. To make matters even more depressing, several directors of the film department expressed cautious concern about the film, and McKinley even complained privately why he didn't tell them first.
If I knew I was going to make "Brokeback Mountain", I would have vented to you long ago, where would I have waited until now! Faced with this question, Angela was full of resentment and muttered in her heart.
If there is a problem, it must be solved. The attitude of the film department is the easiest to solve. I think that Ed also called to ask when the filming of "The Pianist" was made. Of course, the concerns of the people in charge are understandable. After all, "Brokeback Mountain" and "The Pianist" are fundamentally different, but Angela's own brand is also big enough, so it is not difficult to convince them.
As for the script, it's pretty easy by comparison. Although she didn't even have a finished script, Angela had read it a few times after she got the right to adapt and produce "Brokeback Mountain". If you start writing, it can take up to a month to complete.
So the most troublesome thing is the choice of actors. Angela had considered Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, the pair had been "lovely" in "Interview with the Vampire" anyway, but she immediately rejected it. Not to mention whether they will agree or not, just being a lot of age is enough. There is absolutely no problem with the middle-aged Jack and Ennis, but it is a little old-fashioned to replace them with young cowboys.
Of course, tinkering or tweaking could be done with computer technology, like Ridley did with Russell in Gladiator, but the cost would skyrocket. Coupled with the considerable worth of these two people - Cruise has already entered the club of 20 million, and Pitt's worth is also around 15 million. If you ask for dividends... It's still free.
In addition to them, there are a few actors worth considering, such as the "ace pilots" of Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett - who will still "compete" for Charlize Sean in this year's "Pearl Harbor" Long! Yes, that's right, that beautiful female nurse is indeed the "Phoenix Girl" who just showed her power in "X-Men" last year.
Here's a little interlude. Kate asked Angela for advice last year after receiving an invitation from the "Pearl Harbor" crew. And Angela naturally rejected it without thinking, because it was Michael Bay's war movie? just forget it.
Maybe it's not that bad, after all, I can't predict what kind of storm my wings will blow out. Thinking about Lulu, that little guy has starred in many blockbuster movies with her and Julia as the backstage. So it's not impossible that Pearl Harbor will be a huge hit. It's just that Angela will never let her lover take risks. You must know that Kate is not an unknown actress who has just arrived in Hollywood, and the director is still Michael Bay. Unexpectedly, this role was taken by Charlize, which gave Angela an incredible feeling.
Well, back on the topic of Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett. To be honest, these two people are quite suitable in age and appearance. If an invitation is issued with sincerity, even if there are concerns about the theme of the movie, the chance of agreeing is still very high. But I don't know why Angela always feels that there is something wrong with them. At first, she thought that Ben Affleck and Hartnett were not suitable in temperament, but after looking through a few more people's files, she still felt that way. Strange.
After several times, Angela finally understood what the problem was. She was laughing and depressing at the same time. If too much time was spent on the selection of actors, then this year's schedule might have to be tightly arranged - just training actors to become actors. Basically qualified cowboys will take at least a month, not to mention preparation and shooting. And he also promised Kate to play a supporting role in "The Devil", Lucas' "Star Wars" may start shooting at the end of the year, and his studies... Fortunately, he has already fulfilled his contract with Hollywood Records. The contract for three albums, and the endorsement of ipod this year, maybe from now on, we can change the way of releasing songs
After thinking about it for a long time, Angela suddenly came up with an idea. Anyway, it's all subversion. Anyway, there are still a few days before he turns 21, so let's just be thorough!
Dong Dong Dong, Anji stretched his hand and knocked on the door several times.
"Please wait a moment! Please wait a moment!" There was an anxious shout from behind the door, and at the same time, a variety of voices kept ringing.
After waiting for several minutes like this, Angela was about to get impatient when the door of the room was finally opened with a click. Immediately in front of her, an angular face appeared, sunny and handsome, but also a little nervous and uneasy.
"Well... Miss Angela?" The other party rubbed his nose and asked first.
"Yes, Mr. Heath Ledger." Angela took off her sunglasses and held out her hand with a smile.
"Nice to meet you, um... please come in." Heath shook hands with her, and then made a sign of please. Just after entering the room, the smile hanging on Angela's face immediately turned into stunned.
"You know, a male's room is...a bit messier than a female's. Also, I live alone in Los Angeles, so..." Heath explained, gesturing awkwardly, "I'm sorry, I thought You might come to me in a few days, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon."
"Understandable." Angela smiled and spread out her hands and sat down on the sofa. If he hadn't used the minutes when he went upstairs to the door to clean up a little, I'm afraid this place would be even more messy. Maybe there will be unfinished pizza boxes on the coffee table, and the sink is full of utensils waiting to be washed.
Thinking of this, Angela couldn't help but want to laugh again. Even if the environment was completely different, it still made her feel familiar. I remember one time... Hell, how could I think of these things. The girl rolled her eyes secretly.
"Want something to drink?" Heath, who was rummaging through the refrigerator, raised his head and asked. "There's juice, soda, mineral water, and apple cider vinegar. If you need coffee, I have instant coffee here."
"Well... just soda, don't be so troublesome." Angela shrugged.
Soon a glass of soda water was handed to her hand, and the girl took it with a smile while looking at the can in Heath's hand strangely, it was a can of beer.
"This..." Heath, who noticed her expression, seemed to want to explain, but Angela immediately waved her hand: "It doesn't matter, this is your home, and you are the master. I'm just curious, so don't bother."
"I'm used to beer as a drink," Heath smiled and opened the can. "Having a drink or two in moderation will make me feel better."
"It's normal that everyone has their own hobbies, as long as it doesn't affect their own life." Angela continued with a smile.
"That's right," he took a big sip, "I heard that you don't like drinking, as long as you get drunk..."
Although the other party made a gesture and did not continue speaking, Angela knew what he meant, so she rolled her eyes and took a sip of soda: "It seems that some rumors about me have reached the point where no one knows about it."
"It's normal. Anyone who is a little bit concerned about the entertainment industry will know one or two anecdotes about the genius lady, not to mention us who are working hard in it." .
Nice guy, outgoing, outspoken, not yet restrained but can learn and practice. Angela listened to the other party's words and looked at it carefully. It is also a benefit to use the original team, which is more convenient for her to schedule and master.
Just then, a dry cough entered his ears. Angela raised her head in confusion. After noticing Heath's embarrassed expression, she finally came to her senses. She couldn't help but scratch her face embarrassedly: "Sorry, I think things are a little fascinated."
"It's okay, it's my honor to be watched by such a beautiful lady," Heath said jokingly.
"Has any girl ever said that you are good at talking?" Angela raised the corners of her mouth, "I think you must be very popular with girls wherever you go?"
"Um..." Heath spread his hands and shrugged, changing the subject: "Then, Miss Angela, I think..."
"You can call me Angela."
"Okay, Angela, maybe we can talk about business now." Heath said, and then added: "Please call me Heath."
"Okay, Heath, about my purpose, I believe you should know something after passing the words," Angela said formally, "I deliberately re-read your work before I came, and I had to Saying you did a great job in Gibson's The Patriot is completely different from your previous work."
"Wow." Heath suddenly made such a voice.
"Sorry?" Angela raised her eyebrows.
"Huh? Oh, I'm sorry, I'm just a little… emotional and surprised," Heath explained, "As soon as you get down to business, the intimacy you used to feel is completely gone, just like a professional producer. It's hard. Believe me, you should be a year younger than me."
Angela frowned amusingly, and said with a pretense, "Mr. Heath, it's not a gentleman's behavior to tell a woman's age in front of a lady. Besides, you are really good at talking."
"It's the truth, I swear," Heath held up his hands. "It's definitely not about trying to… want to date you."
"Okay, then continue the topic just now, I think you are very close to the character in my mind, so—" Angela said word by word, "I want to invite you to play the leading role in the new movie."
"Really?" Heston showed a surprised look, "Miss Genius actually invited me to play the lead role in a new movie?! God, this is so... I always thought you were just inviting me to star in a certain movie, but I didn't expect it to be... and many more!"
Heath, who was about to jump up, suddenly stabilized his figure, and the surprise on his face also solidified. He sat back on the sofa and asked hesitantly after a while, "You mean... "Brokeback Mountain"?"
"Yes," Angela nodded, "Ennis Delmar."
"What a... surprise." Heath waved his hand unconsciously, "Very big surprise!"
Angela didn't say much, just let him sit there and think slowly, she knew what the other party was thinking.
Although Heath announced after "Ten Things I Hate About You" that he would no longer be taking on campus youth idol dramas and focused on changing his role, his career was still smooth sailing. For example, the role in "Patriot" is well received. There is also a "Knight of the Holy War" to be released this year, and it is said that the prospects are quite promising. Therefore, his mood now is completely different from when Waterloo was eager to break through several years later, so there is no need to gamble on his future, and he is still young and has opportunities.
Angela has her own trump card, though, and that's her long-standing stellar reputation—and the latest Oscar nominations. "A Beautiful Mind" received a total of 8 nominations, with three heavyweight nominations and a windfall in addition to Best Editing, Best Score, Best Makeup, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
As a bonus, Kate was nominated for Best Supporting Actress! Neither Angela nor Kate thought of it. Needless to say, Kate, Angela didn't expect it to be completely habitual thinking. Anyway, this is something to celebrate, Kate's performance in "A Beautiful Mind" is indeed very good, but Angela is slightly conflicted.
Wishing Kate the honor on the one hand but not wanting her to - wouldn't it be better to win Best Actress early next year? However, it seems that nothing has changed, and the awards have not yet been awarded. So there was only one thing that upset Angela, she could barely get out of bed the day after Kate's nomination was celebrated.
The reason why the other three nominations are called heavyweights is not only because of their high gold content, but also because of Angela's re-election. Movies made and directed by the same person have been nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for three years in a row... not many!
"We are witnessing the birth of a miracle. Angela, who is under 21 years old, has been nominated for best director three times in a row." The news in the entertainment section of a certain website reads.
There are not many directors who can be nominated three times in a row, and even in a sense, this is an honor no less than the best director. William Wheeler, the film giant who holds the highest record, has only been nominated three times in a row.
What's more, he has been nominated for the best film three times in a row, and he has taken the golden statue home twice in a row. If "A Beautiful Mind" wins the best film again, it is estimated that other film companies will raise banners to protest.
Well, for an actor these two awards have nothing to do with them, so the most intriguing is the Best Actor nomination. Russell Crowe's Best Actor nominations for both "Gladiator" and "A Beautiful Mind" mean more than a 90 percent chance of getting a statuette—unless the film school cramps. Even if Russell won the best actor in "Gladiator", Angela's credit cannot be erased. In this way, Miss Talent has promoted three different actors to the throne of the best actor for three consecutive years, so no matter who she invites, no matter how strange the theme, the invited people will think twice.
"I know, you don't want to limit yourself forever to Sunny Boy or Rebel or something. Every actor should try something deeper, and I'm actually doing that. It's an opportunity for change. , I believe you will do well, because you are the introverted Ennis Delmar in my heart. I have confidence in you, don't you still have confidence in yourself?" Angela persevered, like a wolf The grandmother is like a trafficker.