"Cut!" Angela's voice sounded, then clapped her hands, "Very good, especially Mel."
After giving Streep a thumbs up, she greeted the assistant director for the next scene. Inviting Streep to play this role is undoubtedly one of the most correct decisions. As the best actress in the United States, she has grasped the characteristics of Waitlin very well. Although she herself admits that the character is similar to Sophie in "Sophie's Choice", it can't be denied that Streep is excellent.
Waitlin in the script is not much different from Minnie Waitlin in real history, and Angela even deliberately shows her being slapped for preventing Japanese soldiers from entering the campus. The only difference is that the relationship with Rabe is a little closer, which of course has nothing to do with ambiguity or affection, unless Angela has water in her head. In this type of movie, love goes away, the farther the better.
The so-called closeness refers to helping and supporting each other as friends on the same front. To put it simply and unfiguratively, Dr. Wilson ran against Rabe, while Waiteline reassured Rabe, giving the impression that Rabe persevered with their support. But at the same time, it can't be too obvious, and it's the best feeling to be paradoxical - which is why Angela always says that she is dancing on a tightrope.
"It's a group show, but it's different from a complete group show like 'Crash' or 'Love Actually,' and 'Rabe Diaries' is somewhere in between. Rabe is the protagonist, Waitlin and Wilson Next, Han Xianglin and Asaka Miyagihiko, followed by all kinds of people." Angela explained to Kayla during the break.
Seeing that she blinked her eyes in confusion, Angela immediately laughed: "General movies don't handle it this way. The more complicated the relationship between the characters, the easier it is to cause problems. I had to think of this method as a last resort."
"Okay, I admit that I don't understand." Kayla gave up her plan to discuss these issues with her. After a while, she hesitated and said, "I have to... leave Shanghai, Angie."
Angela gave her a slightly stunned look, then sighed: "Yeah, you've been here with me for half a month, and those reporters also know your identity, if you don't leave, God knows they'll say it again. what."
Keira is not like Scarlett. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" released in 2002 made her a lot of popularity in China, and the title of "flat chested princess" did not go away. Although in the eyes of Easterners, Westerners are similar, but she runs to the studio every three days without overdressing, and since the beginning of the "Rabe Diary" crew, the Chinese media has paid full attention to her, and over time she will naturally be attracted by the Chinese media. noticed it. Although the Chinese media will not make up some things too much for various reasons, but the media in other countries who have received the news will not do this, so Angela's last sentence is obtained.
"It's not like that. The agent helped me agree to an audition for a movie. I want to go back and try it." Kayla shook her head, as if to hide something. "And there are still two or three advertising endorsements negotiating."
Angela, who was absent-minded, didn't notice her strangeness, looked elsewhere for a few seconds and then nodded to Kayla: "It doesn't matter, just do what you want, and after the shooting, I will Come to London to relax."
Having said that, she still couldn't help sighing softly. During this time, because of Kayla's company, the negative emotions caused by directing the film were much less. She knows she owes Kayla something, but... let's wait until this busy matter is over. Originally thought that with the passage of time, the enthusiasm of the Chinese people will gradually decrease, but some people are happy to dig her news, and even the photos of traveling to China 7 or 8 years ago were posted on the Internet among.
If they are not satisfied when the movie comes out, will they criticize themselves? Angela sometimes thinks so. But no matter what, she still kept the attitude of ignoring it, and immersed herself in the shooting again after sending Keira away. In any case, the main focus is on American public opinion, which has always maintained a peaceful atmosphere thanks to Sparrow's efforts.
Filming is still going on. In a sense, the Chinese government is still fully cooperating. Although Huayi's investment accounts for a quarter, they have always played the role of the starting scene cautiously. Angela almost gave whatever she wanted, and never raised any objection to the shooting. Even Jiang Wen lamented that not many foreign directors can get this kind of treatment.
Angela just shrugged. Frankly speaking, if it wasn't for no need, she really wanted to seal up the entire Bund for filming like when Spielberg went to Shanghai to film "Empire of the Sun". The real super treatment, unfortunately, Empire of the Sun can be considered a failure in some respects.
Mine won't. Although Angela said so in her heart, she didn't know what would really happen - this was the first time she was so uncertain in years - after all, everyone has their own opinions, and she didn't say anything about certain things in the movie. Things are taboo, such as the numbness of the Chinese at that time.
Even when Rabe was finally forced to leave Nanjing under the order of Siemens, she did not make much of a sensation but copied the contents of the diary completely. According to Rabe's account, as he left, hundreds of women pulled him and asked: What would they do if he left
"This is a painful lesson. A country can't even protect its own citizens." Jiang Wen sighed while filming this scene. He was deeply touched by this.
"Recognizing your wound will help you heal faster, and hiding it will only make it worse and pus." Angela replied without a thought.
Time slipped slowly into summer, and when July came, the film was finally closed. When Angela announced it, the entire crew was really relieved, including Streep.
"I have to say, you're a picky director, Angela," she said after closing the screen.
"I just want to be perfect." Angela replied, in fact, she wanted to say "this is the only time", but seeing the joy of other employees as if they had escaped, even if she answered Stry like this Pop wouldn't believe it either.
This should be her most NG directing. Rabe once had a confrontation with Asaka Miyagihiko. If it was edited, it might only be more than ten seconds, but Angela just shot it again and again. Fifty times to pass the test, either Kagawa's expression is wrong, or Heinz's momentum is not strong enough. Fortunately, this shot is relatively short. If those scenes that lasted for a few minutes were shot dozens of times, the crew of the crew would probably climb down halfway.
One third is done, and two thirds are left to work on. On the car back to the hotel, Angela, who was tired and sleepy with her eyes half closed, thought so, why didn't she put down half a stone when she announced the closing of the mirror.
"Are you sure you're leaving the day after tomorrow? Huayi is planning to hold a mirror-sealing reception, and there are other invitations." Alizee, who was sitting beside her with the schedule, asked at this time.
"I'm not interested, just let McKinley and the others participate," Angela replied irritably, "I thought they knew enough about me, but now they are still bothering me with this kind of thing!"
"Even if you're not interested in those receptions, you can at least attend a press conference or an interview, right?" Alizee frowned slightly, "You haven't said anything to the public since the filming started, so I'm afraid that not too good."
"It's not the time yet, if you say a little wrong, they can make countless things out of it," Angela shook her head and suddenly became depressed, her tone also became depressed, "That's it, Lily, I'm very tired. , I want to go back, this... is not my home."
Alizee opened her mouth blankly, and she clearly heard a trace of sadness. But she didn't ask anything in the end, just nodded: "Okay, I know."
On the third day after the film was closed, Angela quietly left Shanghai on her way home. Although some people are very dissatisfied with this, they can only say a few words in their hearts. After all, she is not an ordinary big director, and she has always been responsive even to her. However, many fans who were expecting her to appear on Chinese TV channels were very disappointed, and many couldn't help but complain: Does China make her so uncomfortable? But as McKinley explained, they immediately relaxed again.
"Because the subject matter was too heavy, Miss Angela felt unwell after the filming. In fact, she kept her negative emotions suppressed throughout the filming, so she chose to rest and adjust at the suggestion of a friend." McKinley is like this explained, and then Jiang Wen and other Chinese staff also confirmed that it was true.
Complaints quickly turned into blessings, and it has to be admitted that most of the Chinese who entered the first few years of the 21st century are still the kind of people who think well of others. People who knew a little bit of English went to various websites related to Angela to leave a message and her blog was crowded. 's popularity.
"It's unbelievable how passionate they are, as if they were chasing their country's national icon," said a New York Times review, though it would be a mistake to think he was praising something. Although it is not explicitly written, the words of this report imply that Miss Angel conquered China.
The guy who wrote this review has claimed more than once before that Angela going to China to make Rabe Diaries and allowing Chinese money in was a total mistake.
"This is equivalent to opening a gap in the dike, and sooner or later, the Chinese will control Hollywood, and our free creation will be interfered and manipulated!" he said in an alarmist way.
Unfortunately, after 9/11, the relationship between the two countries was still close. In addition, Sparrow guided public opinion as much as possible according to Angela's instructions. Such radical remarks did not get the support of many people, so he has changed his way now. I have to say that these guys are very smart, they know how to provoke them from the other side, and they also know how to provoke them.
But two days after returning to London, Angela responded by updating her blog for the first time in months: "When we discuss how many innocent people die in fascist concentration camps in Europe, we rarely mention that the Far East has the same Many innocent people who died in this war: When we were running around and shouting for the victims of the war, we ignored people in another land consciously or unconsciously. Some things should not be forgotten.
I still remember the shock when I first saw those materials, and the disappointment when I asked those around me if they knew about it. It has nothing to do with ideology, I only know that Rabe, Waitlin and the people who established the Nanjing Safety Zone at that time are the best interpretation of humanitarianism, and they should not be forgotten either.
I don't want to accuse anything, our civilization is great because it never ignores its mistakes and always learns from it, God bless those who survived the war. "
After this blog post was updated, it immediately got a lot of applause, especially her fans who declared that Miss Angel was fully eligible for the Humanitarian Spirit Award.
Although Angela had goosebumps all over her body when she wrote the last paragraph, it didn't matter when she thought about her ultimate goal.
Of course, some people will definitely not be reconciled, but no matter what they want to do Angela will ignore it. The advantage of the manor is that as long as you deliberately ignore the things outside, you can get the peace you want.
"So I think it's necessary to buy a manor in England," Angela said, with a circle of little ghosts sitting in front of her, "so that I don't have to come to London to either stay in a hotel or trouble my grandpa."
"Is it wrong to trouble Grandpa?" Willie asked, raising her hand.
"Willie is an idiot. Of course, if you have your own manor, you can play whatever you want," Ike immediately grimaced at his sister. "Don't you think Grandpa has too many rules here?"
"How dare you talk to me like that, Ike!" Willie asked aggressively with her hands on her hips, widening her eyes.
Yet Ike snorted and shrugged, not taking her threat at all. As he grew older and practiced kung fu regularly, unlike Angela who was fishing for three days and drying nets for two days, he was already half a head taller than Willie, and he was no longer a shy child who timidly followed behind his twin sister. In school, whether baseball or basketball are among the best among children, it can be said that he did not retaliate for Willie's long-term "abuse" of himself.
Willie glared at her twin brother angrily, then looked at Lulu, who was sitting with Xia Xia, as if asking for help, the latter puffed out her chest pretending to be: "I'm already an adult, Willie. "
"Yes, yes, you are an adult." Willie pursed her lips and stared at Lulu in dissatisfaction, and then looked at her sister aggrievedly.
Angela couldn't help laughing, and immediately stretched out her hand and took her sister into her arms: "Don't worry, dear, they ignore your words, I'll go for a walk with you alone."
"Sister is the best!" Willie cheered and wrapped around Angela's neck, grimacing at the others in her arms.
"Damn it! Willie is so cunning!" Lulu jumped up in dissatisfaction, and Ike was also doing the same thing. She felt like she was going to be caught and repaired. Only Xia Xia was sitting in her place. Laugh without saying a word.
"Xia Xia, why don't you help? Can't you just watch her monopolize what belongs to us?!" Lu Lu waved her fist at Xia Xia at this time, but Xia Xia waved her hand indifferently: " Ann, you are an adult, remember?"
"Well..." Lulu tilted her head for a long time, then sat down a little sullenly and continued to puff up her chest with a pretense, "Yes, I'm an adult."
It's just that his eyes kept squinting towards Angela, and the slightly funny appearance made Willie giggle. Children's attention always shifts quickly. After Willie came out of Angela's arms, several little guys started discussing Xia Xia's dress again.
Xia Xia was wearing the Hogwarts school uniform that Angela had specially asked Mrs. Beaulevard to make for her. It was no different from Hermione in the movie except that she had no tousled hair. The same special wand.
The reason why they are dressed like this is naturally because of these little devils. The reason why a few of them appear in London, in addition to coming to accompany my sister because of the summer vacation, also wants to participate in the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". Ying - The film has been made, and the time has been set for the summer vacation, which is one of the reasons why Angela came to London.
Lulu and the three of them are loyal readers of this series of novels, so she repeatedly asked Xia Xia to bring her costumes to show them when she came over. What they didn't expect was that she came here wearing such a memorable costume.
"Sister is so biased."
"That's right, Xia Xia in this dress is really beautiful."
"She's never been so nice to us."
The three guys were talking about exaggerated jealousy. They originally wanted to borrow costumes to wear and play, but such a memorable dress should be avoided.
Looking at these happy little guys, Angela, who kept a smile, sighed softly in her heart, glanced at Xia Xia and then stood up: "Okay, I'm going back to my room now, wait a moment. Come with you again."
Although a little reluctant, they still didn't say much.
"It's okay, you have something to do." Willie said.
"See you later." Angela nodded and glanced at Xia Xia again, the latter looked at her with a smile, and there was nothing uncomfortable in her brown eyes.
An inexplicable emotion suddenly filled the atrium, and then receded like a tide, Angela turned around and left the garden and walked into the villa without looking back. As soon as she arrived at the door, a servant appeared in front of her: "Miss Angela, His Royal Highness the Duke has something to do with you."