"In the curtain call of "American Idol" yesterday, Kelly Clarkson won the championship, and I have to admit, her performance is very good. There is another person who is equally good, Angela's voice like the sky has not faded at all. People can't help but want to sigh why she just refuses to put some thought into music? I believe that with her talent and ability, if she devotes all her energy to music, she may definitely surpass MJ, and it will not be like now. Always full of controversy.
Although Angela denied for the first time in front of reporters yesterday that the film "Crash" just released was related to racism, people's views did not change too much. This is indeed an excellent film. Just by watching her methodically and skillfully linking this complicated story together so wonderfully, you can see that Angela's reputation as a genius is well-deserved, not to mention her duality and profound Social problems are so vividly displayed.
However, there are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people. Maybe Angela's original intention did not consider the impact of racism, but it cannot prevent others from viewing the film in this way. Besides, everyone knows how much of an uproar Miss Angel made last year's movie, so why can't it be this year? Of course, it's an excellent movie anyway. "
—Eleanor Gaskin, The Hollywood Reporter
This was one of the reports on the second day, and the words of the Eleanor reporter were already relatively neutral and even slightly biased towards Angela. The news spread about Miss Angel's denial that "Crash" was related to racism, and almost many people criticized her in the newspapers, thinking that she was a little daring.
Although Angela stated this on her blog early, many people are still accustomed to relying on her personal response. They were smart enough not to mention how racism was, but just blindly accused Angela of being insincere. Even if there are people who speak for Angela, as Eleanor said in the article, they think you are talking about racism, what can you do
For this reason, Angela, who had already handed over this matter to Ed, finally had to hold a special press conference to give a detailed explanation of the core concept of the film.
"No matter how much stuff is put on the film, it's just a story about the collisions that happen between people. If skin color and race seem to be obscuring the eyes, how about place, identity and gender? We put Put the location in Europe, pick out people from Germany, France, the Netherlands, Greece, etc., and combine them with words such as man, woman, rich, poor, beautiful, and ugly, and then put them into this story, do you want to say it again? I deliberately provoked conflicts between these countries? Why not pay attention to the most essential abandonment of the West, and stick to the superficial entanglement?"
These are Angela's concluding remarks after answering reporters' questions. Facts have proved that the press conference is effective, and then many film critics and columnists have called for attention should be paid to this film. Brings racism to the top of thinking and not to anything else superficial.
"It's one of the few American films that speaks volumes. Angie's deep understanding of social issues is amazing. People should go deep into the nature of the story."
— "Empire" Patrick Davidson
In addition, Ed and the others are also trying to guide public opinion. The wind direction about this movie has gradually changed, and the most intuitive impression is that the box office has soared. After all, this is always an excellent film work, and the little girl played by Elle Lohan has earned enough tears from the public.
Although the discussion about racism continues, it can't stop "Crash" from gaining more and more people's praise. As for the extremist organizations that were still accusing and even threatening accusations, Angela didn't take it to heart at all. As soon as the press conference was over, she boarded the finally vacated Skyship to fly to London.
Anyone with a little brains knows that these guys are just hyping. Even if they do file a lawsuit, it's a big deal to organize a team of lawyers to play with them. She doesn't have time to attend anyway.
"Frankly speaking, it's really beyond my expectations that you can promise, Ms. Emma and Mr. Allen." After instructing the assistant director of some precautions, Angela came to the pair of men and women who were facing each other with a smile. .
The man is Alan Rickman, who plays Professor Snape in the Harry Potter series, and the woman is Emma Thompson, who may soon play Professor Traorini in the Harry Potter series. They're both among the best actors in the UK, and they've played couples on TV more than once, and they're all too familiar with each other, so they're used to the language battle.
"It's beyond my expectations to be invited by you, Miss Angela. It is said that as long as the actors that Miss Miracle likes are very good. I didn't expect that I would also have this honor." Allen raised his chin slightly. , with a straight chest and a smile, showing a very gentleman, without the dark temperament in Harry Potter at all.
"I have to say, Ellen, you're more like bragging." Emma Thompson stabbed the other party unceremoniously, and then smiled at Angela again: "Although the script did not It's not complete, but I love the stories, especially the opening paragraph, it really resonates. Sometimes I can't help but wonder what kind of genius you are to come up with Crash and "Love Actually" are two very different scripts."
"It sounds like someone is making excuses for their inferiority complex," Alan next to him said in a sneering tone. "Think about it too. Compared to other people's achievements, how insignificant the title of 'talented woman' is."
Thompson glared at him and was about to refute, Angela hurriedly raised her hands: "Okay, ladies and gentlemen, I haven't called the shooting yet, please keep your manners and emotions!"
The two looked at each other and looked at Angela, and suddenly both laughed.
"I'm right, Allen, after all, it's easier for women to understand women." Thompson folded his arms and smiled at Allen, while Allen shrugged: "Okay, how about I invite you to a cup of coffee? Sample?"
The somewhat dazed Angela immediately understood, and immediately stared at the two with an angry and funny expression. Thompson and Rickman apparently also decided that she would not have any "revenge" behavior in front of everyone's eyes, and they both stood there smiling and let her eyes scrutinize them. Who said that British people are strict and can't treat people
At this moment, a slightly comical voice in the rhythm came over: "Oh, sorry, Miss Angela, I'm late, I hope it didn't bother your shooting."
A very characterful face appeared in front of him, with round eyes, funny raised eyebrows, a slightly exaggeratedly curved mouth, and very recognizable ears, except for "Mr. Bean" Rowan. · There is no other face in the UK outside of Atkinson that makes you want to laugh at first sight.
"It's okay, Mr. Atkinson, it just happened that something was delayed here, so you came just right." Angela immediately stretched out her hand and shook it.
But Rickman, who knew him well, was not so polite: "What's the matter, Rowan, you're rarely late."
"Apart from the traffic jam, what else could it be?!" Atkinson shook his head angrily and shrugged, and after seeing the surprise in Angela's eyes, he explained: "Sorry, I hope not - surprised you, Miss Angela. You know, if you play a popular and popular role for a long time, then it will inevitably affect various habits in life - fortunately it is not too serious."
"I understand, Rowan, please call me Angela." The girl nodded with a smile, followed by clapping her hands and raising her voice: "Okay, since the staff has arrived now, let's start."
The opening scene of "Love Actually" was filmed in a department store, when Alan Rickman and his wife Emma Thompson were shopping for Christmas presents. The most important part of the scene is that Rickman gets to buy jewelry for his lover while his wife is away, only to be tricked by Atkinson's store clerk.
"Looking for something special, sir?" When Rickman was lying on the jewelry counter looking for it, Atkinson turned around and appeared behind the counter, and he didn't do anything to make people laugh.
"Yes, how much is that necklace over there?" the startled Rickman asked immediately, pointing to the leftmost necklace inside, apparently unaware that the disaster had just begun.
"£270, sir."
"Well, okay, I bought it."
"Would you like to wrap it in a ribbon?" Atkinson asked after taking out the necklace, and just with his "Mr. Bean" smile, he knew the show was about to begin.
"Please hurry up." Kleiman looked around with a guilty conscience, as if his wife would appear at any time.
"Of course it's fine, it'll be fine right away." Atkinson immediately took out the box and put the necklace inside. Then simply tie a knot on the box with a ribbon.
"Very good." Rickman was slightly relieved, and was about to reach for the box. However, Atkinson then said "it's not done yet" and took out a plastic bag.
"No need for a bag, I'll put it in my pocket." Rickman frowned and tried to stop.
"Oh, it's not a bag, sir," Atkinson said, shaking the plastic bag gracefully, in contrast to his slightly comical face. "It's much better than a bag."
As he spoke, he put the box into the plastic bag, then opened the counter and poured some candies in with a small shovel, then grabbed some tiny pine branches and threw them in, his pretentious graceful and neurotic movements had nowhere to go Not a joke. In the end, he cut off the head and tail of a small pine branch, and rubbed it into a plastic bag and sprinkled it in.
Rickman, who was already restless, almost vomited blood, and his facial features were almost wrinkled together: "Can we hurry up?!"
Before he finished speaking, he rolled his eyes again, gritted his teeth and asked, "What is this!"
"Cinnamon sticks, sir." Atkinson said with a smile as he took the thing out of his nose, but that smile was a bit of a punch no matter how you looked at it.
"Actually, I really can't wait any longer." Rickman, who took a deep breath, glared at him angrily.
"You won't regret it, sir, the packaging will take a little time." Atkinson, who turned a blind eye, continued to fiddle with the box in his hand, but refused to give it to Rickman, "Alright, it's almost done."
"What else are you going to do, dip it with yogurt? Button it with chocolate buttons?!" Rickman had to lower his voice in the mall, but the anxiety on his face was very obvious.
"No sir, we're going to put it in the Christmas box..." Atkinson pulled out a bigger box from below.
"I don't want a Christmas box!" Rickman said through gritted teeth.
"But you want to wrap it with ribbons, sir." Atkinson looked innocent. "This is the final wrapping."
"I thought about it, but..." Rickman waved his hands with a frown, "Can I pay now?"
"What we need now is—holly branches." Atkinson was still doing what he thought he should do, as if Rickman's reaction had nothing to do with him.
"God, don't want that damn holly!" Rickman was a little frantic.
"But sir..."
"You keep it!" said Rickman, grabbing the bag, and stepping back while stuffing it in his pocket. At this time, Thompson just came over and looked at her husband in surprise: "Hey, are you hanging out in front of the jewelry counter?"
"No, I'm just going to look around." Rickman said quickly and calmly.
Atkinson, who was still holding a holly branch in his hand, looked at Rickman and then at Thompson, as if inexplicable.
"Cut!" Aguilar yelled, and clapped her hands together. "Very good, three, great."
In this scene, both Atkinson and Rickman performed very well, especially Atkinson, his role is to be funny. But whether it is rhythmic neurotic actions or posturing conversations, there are laughs everywhere, and even NG happened because a staff member laughed in the middle of shooting. Moreover, although he has played the role of "Mr. Bean" for a long time, and more or less brought a bit of "Bean" characteristics in the middle of the shooting, he has always controlled it just right, giving people a feeling of paradox, and he can't help but not stand up. thumbs up.
Of course, Alan Rickman isn't bad either. His body language isn't as rich as Atkinson's, but his acting is all about his face. Sometimes anxious, sometimes irritable, sometimes wry smile, sometimes flustered, sometimes impatient, with the changes in Atkinson's language and movements, the comparison between the two is full of laughter.
Although Thompson couldn't act with them because of the small number of scenes, whether it was the warm exhortation before leaving her husband, or the expression of her husband hiding happiness behind surprise in front of and behind the jewelry counter, he was very good at it.
"It's finally over." Rickman said, taking off the flat glasses, pinching the bridge of his nose, and then looking at Thompson beside him: "By the way, dear, remember that I was acting just now."
"It doesn't matter if you're acting or not." Thompson shook his head with a smile, then looked at Atkinson who came out from behind the counter.
The latter then showed a blank look: "What did we just do?"
Just after exchanging plans with the assistant director, Angela, who came over, rolled her eyes immediately. Why are these people different from what they said in their personal files.
"I heard people say that you are very serious on the Harry Potter set, so many young actors are afraid to approach you, Ellen." Angela looked at Rickman and said so.
"Really? It's too bad. I shouldn't have played such a mean and inhumane role when I was filming with a young actor." Allen sighed, smacking his lips, not knowing whether it was real distress or fake distress .
"So, I should be glad I was not selected when I auditioned for Professor McGonagall?" Thompson said half-jokingly.
Angela, who was listening in her ears, immediately made up her mind. Thompson was invited to play the role of Professor Traorini after the filming of "Prisoner of Azkaban" started anyway.
"By the way, Alan, I've been working on a movie called Beanstalk lately. If you want to improve your 'abhorrent image', how about a cameo?" Atkinson was serious. said.
"Guest appearance?" Rickman raised his eyebrows, "I'd better keep that 'abhorrent image'."
Several people couldn't help laughing softly. Angela wanted to say something, and suddenly there were a few clicks of shutters from the surrounding crowd. She couldn't help frowning, and immediately greeted: "Okay, the scene here has been completed, let's talk in another place."
Although the decision to shoot the first scene in the department store was to tell the public that she was starting a new movie again, in order to divert attention from "Crash". But Angela's distaste for paparazzi in the UK far exceeds that of other places. As the birthplace of paparazzi, these guys are much tougher than many of their peers. And many tabloids hire women as paparazzi because they can go to places that men can't easily go to.
It was only three days after the girl arrived in London that she was discovered by these guys, and it took a long time for her to be chased and intercepted. Even if you walk on the street for a few minutes, you will be featured in the newspaper, accompanied by a photo of standing on the side of the street with her head lowered, saying that Miss Angel who is on vacation in London is in a low mood and has to admire these people. pen.
Fortunately, she is not an ordinary big star after all, these people more or less know how to leave room. Just because the whereabouts were leaked, Angela had to deal with Fans in addition to facing the paparazzi.
Once I managed to get rid of those annoying guys and went to the Spittel Market to relax, only to be recognized for pretending to be too simple. It just happened to be the weekend again, so I was surrounded by young men and women to sign autographs. If it weren't for the fact that the bodyguards responded quickly and the police came quickly, God knows if there would be trouble. So in the following days, except for the necessary trips to prepare for a new movie, she could only stay in the hotel and not go anywhere, and contact Rowling and Xia Xia by phone.
Well, let's not talk about that, now that "Love Actually" has started, I don't know what kind of news these guys will write.