"Eric, isn't Firefly still having a movie this year that hasn't found a distributor?" After chatting a few other things, Robert Shea unknowingly shifted the topic to the Firefly movie.
Eric looked around, "Scent of a Woman" was finally closed this month, and has entered the post-production stage. Just now he saw Al Pacino, because he was chatting with Robert Shea at the time , Al just nodded to him from a distance.
But at a glance, although many people met his eyes and greeted him, they didn't see Al and others for a while, so they quickly turned their eyes back to Robert and said, "Yes, but "Smell the Fragrance" "Knowing Women" is an Olympic art film. If it can win an award, the box office of this movie will definitely be good. If it can't win, it's hard to say. Although I have seen pornographic films, Al's performance is very amazing , but after all, there are still many games in the Oscars, and it does not mean that a good film will win the award."
Robert Shea knew that Eric did not trust his public relations contacts: "Eric, I admit that I am definitely not as good as the six major film companies in terms of contacts, but it does not mean that the other party will win awards because of this, six At most, relying on this advantage, you can get a few Oscar nominations, improve the box office and the sales of follow-up videos, ℉, just like last year, you should have watched "Working Girl", although that movie won a series of This is the result of Fox's public relations. The real award must still be based on strength, although public relations are essential. But it does not mean that public relations represent everything. Eric, think again, If "Scent of a Woman" is handed over to a big company for distribution. They must have other films to work on, so they won't be able to focus all their energy on this one film, but I can devote all my resources and connections to it Come up to the movie."
Eric fell into a brief hesitation.
Robert Shea knew that Eric was loose, and quickly said: "Eric, didn't you notice? This year is a typical Oscar year."
"Huh?" Eric showed a puzzled expression. He vaguely remembered that there was such a saying, but it was only a half-knowledgeable one.
Robert Shea patiently explained: "Think about it. Last year there was Dustin Hoffman's "Rain Man", Jodie Foster's "The Accused", and "The Accidental Tourist", " Mississippi Is Burning and Dangerous Liaisons are Oscar hits. Last year’s Golden Globe Award for Leading Actress in the Drama category resulted in the “Three Yellow Eggs”. For the first time ever, three people won Best Actress The protagonist situation, that was a standard Oscar year. But this year is different, and now two-thirds of the year has passed. I haven't seen a shadow of a Oscar hit. You may say those films It will definitely be released at the end of the year, but I still pay attention to this aspect. As far as I remember, there are no new works by well-known directors or well-known actors at the end of the year. So I am sure that this year must be a small year for the Oscars. As long as As you said, Mr. Al Pacino's performance in "Scent of a Woman" is very amazing. Then, in addition to the fact that he has won several Oscar nominations for Best Actor, the final result will be very easy Imagine."
Eric fell into deep thought. He didn't care that Robert Shea directly ignored the possible performances of "Pretty Woman" and "Dark Wars" on the Oscars. He knew that at his age of less than twenty years old. The film academy, which is still very conservative in style, will definitely not award any awards to itself. It is already a good result to get a few nominations and show your face.
What he was thinking about was about what Robert Shea said about Oscar's younger year. Following Robert Shea's narration, Eric also remembered more things about Oscar's younger year in his previous life. In my memory, "Scent of a Woman" seems to have only won one award for Best Actor, and who lost the nomination for Best Picture. "Knowing Women" will definitely have the possibility of hitting the Oscar for Best Picture.
"Eric?" Robert Shea waited for a while, but Eric didn't respond, so he couldn't help reminding him.
Eric suddenly withdrew his thoughts when he heard his name, and accidentally shook his wrist, almost spilling the red wine: "Oh, sorry, Robert, I'm a little distracted."
Robert Shea asked, "What do you think?"
"Huh?" Eric didn't react for a while after being babbled by Robert several times.
"About the release of "Scent of a Woman"?" Robert Shea seemed to remind him patiently.
Eric was a little tangled in his heart. If this year is the year of the Oscars, it would be a safer way to hand over "Scent of a Woman" to the seven major operators.
Before the Weinstein brothers had cultivated into Oscar gold medal pushers, the major film companies still had an absolute advantage in this award public relations, but at the same time, he also knew that, as Robert Shea said, none of the seven major film companies He will do his best to operate "Scent of a Woman", unless he gives up most of the benefits, but isn't it for the benefits to win the prize
Eric was about to agree, but Al Pacino finally got out of nowhere and walked towards him. Eric remembered the promise he made to Al at the beginning. This movie is to make Al Pacino Created by Pacino who won the best actor. Well, if you follow Robert Shea's suggestion, because of the new line release after the merger of Firefly, you must take a certain risk in terms of awards public relations. What if the best actor passed by? At that time, it is hard to guarantee that Al will not be separated from Firefly because of this incident. Eric personally still values the cooperation with Al Pacino. The 1990s was also a peak period of Al's acting career, and he maintained a good cooperation with the other party. Regardless of the relationship, Firefly can benefit more at the box office or in awards.
Since this is the case, it is better to pass the decision to Al. Although the possibility of the other party being fooled by Robert and finally agreeing is very high, it is unlikely that Al will be angry if an event with a very small probability really happens. Sprinkle on fireflies.
"Robert, I personally agree with this matter," Eric said, and before Robert showed a happy look, Eric said again: "However, "Scent of a Woman" is for me to invite Albert The decision was made only after acting in "The Wind and Moon", although Al has gained more because of "The Wind and the Moon", but I can't ignore the original promise, so you want to keep the distribution rights of "Scent of a Woman" Next, you also need to be able to convince Al, oh look, here he is."
Eric casually put the goblet on the tray of a passing waiter, and walked towards Al Pacino: "Al, long time no see."
Al Pacino warmly hugged Eric: "Long time no see, Eric, you look a lot more mature and handsome, and you fascinate the little girls even more. Don't forget to give us outdated old There is a way for a man to survive."
"Haha, can't you find beautiful women by your means?" Eric joked with Al before introducing; "Al, this is Robert Shea, Robert, this is Al."
"Actually, you don't need to introduce, we still know each other," Al said, and shook hands with Robert Shea: "Hello, Robert, I believe that working with Eric is a very correct choice."
Robert Shea smiled slightly: "I hope so too."
"Then, we just talked about "Scent of a Woman", let's talk, I'll go to the bathroom first." Eric pointed to the corridor not far away, although Al Pacino wanted to talk to Eric Ke chatted a few more words, but seeing the direction the other party was pointing, he had no choice but to nod.
Eric greeted the guests casually, walked slowly towards the entrance of the banquet hall, passed through the crowd, and just stepped into the corridor, a red petite body bumped into him, and he fell backwards screaming. Rick quickly reached out and grabbed the girl, hugging her tightly in his arms.
"It's you, your name is...uh, Gabe..." Eric recognized that face at a glance, but after thinking about it, he didn't think of the other person's name immediately. Although the memory of the previous life was miraculously copied due to time travel, this body does not have the ability to never forget.
"Gabriel Anwar."
The girl replied softly, at first she found out that it was Eric who hugged her, and she was still a little happy, but when she saw that the other party didn't recognize her, she felt disappointed again, with her little hand on Eric's chest, she forgot to let him go Own.
It was only then that Eric remembered that this was the girl who came to Los Angeles alone from the UK to audition when she met a girl in the audition "Dark War". heroine.
A middle-aged man turned his head down from the banquet hall into the corridor, and looked strangely at the couple hugging each other. Eric turned his head when he heard the movement, and the man recognized Eric's identity at a glance, smiled dryly, and shrank back quickly. Eric recognized that it was an employee of Firefly. Although the other party's reaction seemed to be a bit extreme, it is also conceivable that the boss and a woman are 'intimate', and that woman is obviously not the real girlfriend of the boss. In this case, In order to prevent being worn with small shoes, it must be avoided.
"Just now, I'm really sorry I bumped into you, Miss Anwar," Eric was interrupted by this, and quickly let go of the petite girl from his arms, and subconsciously brushed her hair that fell on her forehead.
"No, it's okay," the girl shook her head, and with the movement of Eric's fingers on her forehead, a blush appeared on her cheeks.
However, Gabriel was soon annoyed to find that the bewildered man apologized and walked away on his own.
After stomping her feet lightly, the girl had no choice but to call out, "Hi!" (To be continued...)