If you were to pick the most anticipated movie sequels of the early 2000s, The Matrix would be unshakeable at the top of the list. This sci-fi movie launched by Pixar in 1998 attracted many fans all over the world as soon as it was released, and won countless praises after taking 600 million box office.
Many die-hard fans deconstructed the film over and over again, not only deciphering many things Angela and Ridley had never thought of, but even extracting each line for analysis. For example, a guy in a certain forum once wrote in his article: "When Trinity rolled down the stairs through the window and drew a gun at the window, she called herself "get up" three times. , another pun—get up means waking up in addition to getting up.”
Angela, who didn't know about it, was inexplicable for a long time. It turned out that not only many people were waking up every day, but she was waking up many people too - well, this is a joke, but something like this gives common words a higher level of depth. The practice of the meaning of it abounds in those analysis articles, which makes people laugh and cry.
And after the second film was released, the fan base was divided into two groups. One group lamented that it was completely different from the first one, while the other group cheered that it was much better than the first one - fans are so funny sometimes. Of course, those various analytical articles are still flooding the Internet, the speeches of prophets and architects, the tips of the French and his glamorous wife, and the virtual virtuality. It can be said that there is nothing that they cannot analyze, even some This guy swears that Angela is a cameo guardian angel in it, and that wearing a Tang suit and a black wig is also a kind of metaphor!
You must not drink or eat while watching these things, or you might see a section that suddenly spews out. In short, these people can't wait to split "The Matrix" into quarks or even small units, so that they can better find the truth.
At the beginning, Angela would take time to look at these things, and occasionally answer a few questions on the official website of the movie "The Matrix" or on her own blog. But it didn't take long for her to give up this practice. Instead of explaining the past, it's better to let them fantasize. It doesn't match their cognition and still wants to correct her thoughts. This is not asking for trouble. Do you want to eat? Anyway, Angela thinks that the story is more complete than the original version. Ridley also understood her meaning very well when he directed it, so you can interpret it as you like, as long as you make sure to go to the cinema and contribute to the box office. .
"Fans will be satisfied with this film, we have put a lot of effort and energy into it, and the box office will at least match the
The second was flat. Ridley said a little nagging beside Angela, and complained after him again: "To be honest, I thought you wouldn't attend the premiere. You didn't attend last year-Angie? "
"Oh, sorry, I want to go to something else." Angela smiled apologetically, and shrugged after Ridley showed dissatisfaction: "Okay, I heard what you said just now, you are complaining I didn't attend last year, right?"
Ridley smiled and shook his head: "Why did you change your mind and attend the premiere again this year?"
"What, do you think I didn't attend the premiere last year on purpose, Rayleigh?" Angela said angrily, and then sighed angrily: "It seems that I should stay in London and continue to make new movies, at least not What's wrong with being sullied."
"Absolutely impossible," the old man Ridley laughed, "you must know that you are directing a political film, and the most easily tainted political film is a political film—to be honest, how did you come up with this subject? Many people have I'm curious."
"Are any British people curious?" Angela shrugged disapprovingly.
Compared with the Britons who were turbulent after learning about the content of the new movie, Americans have always maintained a calm attitude, although they also respect and love Princess Diana, after all, the United Kingdom and the United States are still separated by the Atlantic Ocean. For them, it is only a movie that involves characters in reality, and there is no need to make a fuss at all, so the most discussed thing is that Miss Angel actually started to involve movies with political themes.
From the time she started nominated for best director to now, each film has a different theme: middle-class anguish, the Holocaust of World War II, celebrity biographies, same-sex romance, race and communication. Now it’s time to make a movie about politics, and it’s almost like a remake of Stanley Kubrick. And compared to Kubrick, her films are easier to understand and never lose money, and she doesn't like to control everything like a tyrant on set like Kubrick.
"So she is still some distance from the level of the master." Someone concluded.
Well, let’s not talk about the basis and logic of this evaluation. In short, Americans want to know what kind of political film Angela will make. There are few female directors who can control so many themes with such ease. Even fewer make political films. Although everyone knew that Angela couldn't guess with common sense, there was still curiosity.
"Maybe you can consider sci-fi for your next movie. You must know that there has never been a sci-fi movie that won the best movie at the Oscar." Ridley said half-jokingly.
"Let's talk about it." Angela, who originally wanted to respond jokingly, became a little absent-minded again, because two familiar figures flashed across the crowd in the distance in just a few minutes.
To be honest, Angela doesn't know why she came to participate in "The Matrix"
At the premiere of the third part, when Ed asked on the phone, she wanted to decline, but God knows why she said yes!
Water in my head? Why come here? ! Do you still want to... Angela has asked herself this many times in her heart, but she has never replied, she seems to be avoiding something. In fact, she had gone to find that slender figure more than once, and then lost her courage before going forward to talk and put it into action.
Damn, what the hell am I thinking! Angela said in annoyance. She knew that Kate must have noticed her long ago, and their eyes had met several times, but Kate turned her head away every time.
Or... is it because the woman was there? The more Angela thought about it, the more certain she became, and her eyes immediately fell on the other woman with resentment. damn it! Why is Rachel also at the premiere? !
"What's wrong Angie?" Ridley suddenly rang with a surprised voice.
Angela shuddered and suddenly recovered, and quickly put on a smile: "It's nothing, it's just that my mind is suddenly occupied by something else, sorry, Rayleigh, sometimes I just get distracted so easily."
Ridley raised his eyebrows and was about to say something. Ed came over at this time: "Hey, Rayleigh, Angie, we arranged a reception on the upper floor, how about coming together?"
"Reception?" Angela was slightly surprised, "If I remember correctly, the movie will start showing right away."
"Yes, so it's just a small reception," Ed explained. "There won't be too many people in attendance."
"I won't participate, I'll go to the screening hall to enjoy the movie." Ridley declined with a smile.
Angela originally wanted to refuse, but after hesitating for a few seconds, she nodded: "Anyway, the movie can be enjoyed at any time."
Although not a big deal, more than a dozen people attended the reception. People gathered in twos and threes to talk about things. The most discussed thing was the announcement of Disney's CEO Michael Eisner's retirement last month.
"He's been in that position long enough, and he should have retired long ago." Someone said with emotion.
"But is it early? He has been doing a good job in that position." Some people wondered.
"I heard that the Disney board of directors unanimously asked him to resign, and it was said to be retired for the sake of hearing." This person is well-informed.
"I've had a pretty good conversation with the new CEO, Robert Taylorson, and I have to admit, you're right, and it does benefit both parties by prompting Disney to get a new CEO." Ed Low in the corner of the hall Low was talking to Angela, and then he suddenly laughed: "Unfortunately, although some people speculate that we and others have made some moves in it, no one knows how much you played a role - I bet if the news gets out Their jaws will definitely drop."
"Because I look a little inhuman in that way?" Angela replied absently, frowning slightly all the time.
"How come, for a genius, no matter what she does, it's normal, let alone a rare genius." Ed shrugged, and then asked suspiciously: "You seem to have something on your mind? Because the new Movie?"
"Almost." Angela said still distractedly, glanced at the distance, said sorry, and left.
damn it! What exactly is going on? ! Coming to the inconspicuous corner, Angela stared angrily at the two women in the crowd who were talking. The reason why she promised Ed to attend the reception was because she didn't want to see Kate and Rachel, and she was constantly regretting it from the moment she arrived at the theater, so she thought it might be better if it was staggered.
But what Angela never expected was that Kate and Rachel also came to the reception, and they were still talking together at this moment. Although the atmosphere between them didn't seem to be harmonious, Angela's heart was like It feels like being scratched by a cat.
Be calm, you need to be calm, don't forget that you broke up, and don't forget that your actions caused the breakup. Angela took a deep breath, but the sudden anger in her heart still didn't stop, just like when she was in London. It was as if an invisible hand reached into her head, pulling her thoughts and making her lose her usual judgment.
After Angela managed to recover slightly and then looked for the crowd, the two were no longer in sight. She looked left and right and found Kate standing in a daze in an empty corner. After hesitating for a while, Angela finally took a step there, even though she was shouting in her heart not to go there.
"Kate..." She came to the other side and called in a low voice. Kate, who was wearing a black lace evening dress with thin shoulders and lace, was still so beautiful, especially her mature style when she was in a trance. attracted.
"... Angie?" Kate turned her head as if awake, glanced at Angela and then turned her head back. After a while, she asked in an indifferent tone, "What's the matter?"
Although Angela gritted her teeth, she still kept her voice low: "Recently... How are you? I heard... Sommers is preparing a new movie and intends to invite you to play the heroine. Did you agree?"
Having said that, she was secretly thankful that Pixar didn't stop Pixar from investing in Sommers' all-monster-fighting "Van Helsing"—the film department was going so well that it was right to fail once in a while—and now there was an excuse.
Just as these words were spoken, Kate suddenly turned her head and glared at her, her brown eyes as if fire was burning.
"What? Do you have any comments, Miss Angel?" She asked with a sneer, although it was only a short sentence, the irony in it was very obvious.
Angela's face suddenly became a little ugly when she saw it, her heart seemed to be twisted fiercely, her fisted hand trembled slightly, trying her best to suppress her emotions: "What do you think I should have? Opinion?"
"Like—how about a different heroine? Rachel is pretty good, anyway, she's worked with Sommers before, and she's practiced in The Mummy 2!" Kate bit her lip, a look of unbearable flash in her eyes. Pain.
It's a pity that Angela didn't notice that the latter sentence slammed into her heart, and the severe pain quickly spread to her whole body, making it difficult for her to breathe.
"At that time... we hadn't officially confirmed our relationship..." Angela said with difficulty.
"And what about what happened at your house last year? Oh, yes, you could say we broke up! What about the two of them? Oh, you were ready to explain!" Kate continued sarcastically.
"I'm really ready to explain!" Angela gritted her teeth and said, fortunately, she remembered the occasion and kept her volume under control.
"Yes, yes, you always have your own excuses anyway." Kate said angrily and laughed, her chest constantly heaving, "Enough, I don't want to stay for a moment, don't show up in front of me, Angie, never! "
She resisted her red eyes, covered her mouth and took a few big breaths, turned her head and walked out of the hall without looking back. Angela, who also had red eyes, shivered and stood there for a long time.
Rachel covered her forehead with a wry smile, she felt like she came to participate in "The Matrix"
The premiere of the third part was a complete mistake, why did you agree to the invitation in the first place? Because of Kate
Well... Rachel sighed and shook her head. Since that night, her relationship with Kate has completely dropped to the freezing point, with little contact other than nodding and greeting each other when they meet in social situations. After half a year, she finally picked up, and with her persistent efforts, Kate at least would answer her calls—although not a single word.
Even if you can't go back to the past, at least not like this. That's what Rachel thought. But she never thought that the woman would also participate, and she would meet that woman at the premiere.
When she thinks of Angela, all kinds of things that night will come to her mind, and the feeling of humiliation will come to her mind at the same time. Fortunately, the other party didn't come to tease or tease, but she didn't dare to have too much contact with Kate. Later, when someone invited her to attend the reception arranged above, she agreed when Kate went up, but she did not expect Angela to come to the reception. Despite this, Rachel finally found the opportunity to chat with Kate a few words, but the ending was completely different from what she had imagined.
I am a fool. Rachel walked to the corner of no one and held her face with a wry smile. At first, she said it well, why would she say that? Because you want to be honest
She remembered the deep shock in Kate's eyes as she tried to keep her expression calm.
"You said... when you went to her house one night... she slept with you?" Kate asked her.
"It should be..." Rachel wanted to explain, but Kate didn't give her a chance: "Yes or no?!"
"...Yes." Rachel smiled wryly.
Needless to say what happened next, Kate and her parted ways after a few gritted taunts. Rachel never thought that Kate would be so sensitive on this issue.
A big mistake. Rachel walked to the edge of the long table in dejection, reaching for a long-necked cup filled with amber liquid. Before she could hold the cup, she grabbed a hand and put it to her mouth, raising her head and pouring it. After drinking it, the other party seemed to feel that it was not enough, and he wiped his mouth without image and picked up a cup.
Rachel watched in surprise at Angela who was drinking glass after glass. Although most of the alcohol provided at the reception was very low, it was inevitable that she would not get drunk in this way.
So when Angela put down the wine glass again and looked at Rachel with red eyes, Rachel's heart tightened and her body trembled slightly. Under the aggressive gaze, she seemed to be wearing nothing. , she could not help biting her lip.
"Are you afraid?" Angela laughed, with contempt in her eyes, "You did, but now you are afraid again."
"How dare you... How dare you talk like that!" The sudden sense of shame and humiliation made Rachel grit her teeth, but she obviously misunderstood Angela's meaning.
"Why don't I dare, am I wrong?" Angela sneered, "No matter how you want to change, you are still the same person as me! Do you think that as long as you don't admit it, you can get rid of that thought in your head? Impossible! Haven't you thought about hugging each other? Did you think I was talking nonsense that night?!"
Rachel shuddered violently, and a strange feeling suddenly came to her heart, making her nervous and starting to burn her nerves.