Eric raised his eyebrows slightly in doubt, and said with a smile: "Could it be that I already have a 'conviction', but why don't I remember it?"
Catherine heard from Eric's tone that this little man was about to start a mode of molesting herself again, so she simply held the glass slightly in front of her face and said nothing.
Seeing the woman's defensive posture, Eric didn't say anything else, raised his wrist and looked at his watch, and said, "It's still five minutes away, Neil Jordan hasn't come yet?"
"Isn't there still five minutes?" Catherine also looked at her watch and said.
"You didn't tell me last time on the phone, how did you know him?"
Catherine replied: "Last month I went to the UK to scout for "Saving Private Ryan". I was invited by a friend to attend the premiere of a movie, which was filmed by Neil. It was called "The Crying Game". The film was shot very well. I chatted with him at the reception after the premiere. Neil is a very talented person. During the conversation, he said that he wanted to develop in Hollywood. I thought of you. Now you Holding a big film company in your hands, you certainly wouldn't refuse to sign a few talented directors, would you?"
Eric nodded: "Of course I won't refuse, as long as he is really capable, he will definitely be able to make his own place in Hollywood."
Directors and actors from European countries have developed their careers to a certain extent, and almost all want to develop into Hollywood, and they do not have natural racial barriers like Asians. Therefore, many European directors can often enter Hollywood smoothly. And then be able to adapt to the rules of Hollywood. That will definitely live a very nourishing life.
but. Eric will not hear someone introduce a certain director. I met the other party easily, and the reason why I agreed to Catherine Bigelow's introduction was mainly because Eric knew something about Neil Jordan in his memory. The most famous movie of this director from Ireland is that "Interview with the Vampire", and on the phone Catherine told Eric that Neil Jordan was interested in a change from a vampire novel.
A few minutes later, a black-haired white man in his forties finally arrived at the manor. Seeing that Eric and Catherine were already waiting for him, I felt a little apologetic.
"Neil, this is Eric Williams, Eric, this is Neil Jordan," Catherine introduced the two of them, Eric reached out to shake hands with each other, and led the other towards him. Go to the villa.
Stepping into the villa, Neil Jordan tried his best to suppress his thoughts of looking around, and chatted with Eric with a smile on his face.
The three sat down at a small round table by the glass curtain wall. Looking at the boundless sea level outside the window, Neil Jordan finally spoke in admiration: "Mr. Williams, this place is really gorgeous, like a dream."
"Thank you, Neil, just call me Eric," Eric said with a smile, the three of them chatted about some recent movies, and they turned to the theme of vampires without knowing it.
"I heard that "Four Hundred Years of Surprise" was originally going to be filmed as a TV series. It was the actress named Winona Ryder who discovered the script and introduced it to Coppola. The first test screenings received high scores from the critics. In this way, Coppola can almost finally make up for the shortfall caused by his studio in the past few years with this film. Although "Frightful 400" "Year" has not been released yet, but there is no doubt about the word-of-mouth and box office prospects of this movie. I think it would be a good choice to make another vampire-themed movie while taking advantage of the vampire craze caused by this movie," Neil Jordan spoke eloquently , obviously did some homework.
After the success of "The Crying Game", Neil Jordan's development in the European film industry has reached a bottleneck. If he wants to achieve better development, entering Hollywood is undoubtedly the best choice.
Eric has heard about the good reviews of "The Crying Game" in Europe from Catherine. He has also heard about this movie in his previous life, but he only knows some simple information and has not watched it. During the chat, Ai Rick was not at all surprised to hear Neil Jordan say that the producer had sold the North American distribution rights to Miramax.
However, since he was invited to come, Neil Jordan certainly did not expect to impress Eric with just a word of mouth. Instead, he took out the "Crying Game" videotape from his purse, and Eric also expressed his gratitude to this Feeling a little curious about this highly acclaimed movie, he took the two to the screening room of the manor.
Seeing that Neil Jordan was very interested in the videotapes and film copies in the large lockers in the projection room, Eric introduced him enthusiastically, and Catherine took the initiative to pick up the videotape of "The Crying Game" and walked towards the projection equipment .
After adjusting the video tape and pressing the play button, Catherine accidentally caught a glimpse of a few video tapes piled up next to the video recorder, picked them up and looked at them, and said to Eric who came over: "Why did you fall in love with this kind of film?"
Eric saw that Catherine was holding a box of "Captain America" in 1990, and shook his head and said, "Don't mention it, these rubbish are almost hurting me."
These videotapes are exactly what Eric asked Tina Fey to find for him in the past few years to change the movie works of Marvel Comics, but after watching them, Eric didn't even have the mind to complain, all of them cost only one or two hundred Wan's b-level movie, special effects... There are no special effects at all, and the action design is also terrible. In short, apart from the fact that you can tell which comic hero is surprised by the protagonist's clothing in the movie, there is nothing else. The Marvel movie style in Rick's memory, Eric also almost understood why Marvel Comics had so many superhero characters in the mid-1990s, but it was on the verge of bankruptcy.
Catherine smiled when she heard Eric's complaint, put down the video tape, got up and turned off the lights in the projection room, sat next to Eric, and whispered while the film was playing, "You won't It's "Batman" that Warner is keen on, and you want to participate in the comic adaptation movie, right?"
Eric deliberately whispered in a mysterious tone: "Yes, it's a pity that it's not the right time yet, but you must not reveal this matter. Otherwise, you will definitely be preempted by others."
"I'm too lazy to take care of your business." Catherine replied. There was silence as the movie started on the screen.
Although Neil Jordan, who was sitting on the other side of Eric, had his eyes on the screen, his attention did not leave the conversation between the two of them. Hearing the tone of Catherine's last words, he couldn't help raising his eyebrows. The two parties Maybe he couldn't tell the difference, but he, a bystander, could clearly see the difference in Catherine's tone of voice to Eric, which was a kind of intimacy that only occurs between lovers.
Neil Jordan secretly thought that it seems that the legend that this Hollywood tycoon in his early twenties has an Oedipus complex is true. However, he quickly calmed down, and subconsciously told himself that it was best to let this matter rot in his stomach.
Of course Eric didn't know what the Irish director beside him was thinking. If he knew, he would definitely be wronged. He was just wearing this young skin!
The story of "The Crying Game" took place during the War of Independence between Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. The British soldier Jody was kidnapped by Northern Irish soldiers. The Northern Irish Army wanted to use him as a bargaining chip in exchange for their captured companions. However, in the end the exchange The capture was unsuccessful, and the Army of Northern Ireland decided to execute Jody.
Fergus, the Northern Irish soldier responsible for guarding Jody, was guarding Jody. They became good friends with each other, so in the end Fergus did not kill Jody in private. Instead, he let the opponent go, but by mistake, Jody died under the British tank. Later, Fergus came to London to work as an undercover agent. Relying on the token Jody left him, he met Dill, the "girlfriend" that Jody had never forgotten before his death.
Fergus fell in love with Dill at first sight, and the two quickly fell in love. However, in a small hotel in London, just before the two were passionate, Dill took off his clothes, and Fergus was surprised to find that Dill Er turned out to be a man.
Eric was a little surprised by this surprising turning point, and at the end of the movie, Fergus was put in prison, but Dill did not leave.
Neil Jordan wanted to express a lot of emotions in "The Crying Game". Apart from unsurprisingly accusing the war, he was still analyzing the contradictions and struggles of human nature. The film's plot twists and turns are bizarre, and it doesn't spend too much ink on homosexuality.
However, after watching this movie, Eric was most impressed by the fact that Fergus did not say he died, but was put in prison, and Dill was also waiting for Fergus to escape from the pain of prison. . This is a bitter and slightly hopeful story, with contradictions, entanglements, confusion and struggles, depressing but not despairing. In Eric's opinion, this story is better than those shattered stories that wish to tear all hopes apart. The movie is better and more real.
Although there were only three people in the screening hall, Eric applauded softly after the movie ended: "Neil, this is a great movie. I'm a little regretful that Firefly didn't get the distribution rights."
"Thank you for your appreciation, Eric. I'm very glad that you can approve this movie," Neil Jordan replied. "The Crying Game" is the most satisfying work he has been in the film for more than ten years. Hearing this young man With the affirmation of the Hollywood tycoon, Neil Jordan also has a little more confidence in himself to enter Hollywood.
Turning off the video recorder, Neil Jordan carefully put away the video tape before walking out of the screening hall with Eric and Catherine.
"So, you plan to shoot Anne Rice's "Interview with the Vampire"?" After returning to the rest area by the curtain wall and sitting down again, Eric changed the topic to the purpose of Neil Jordan's trip. .
"Yes, Eric, but of course, I have done some understanding before. "Interview with the Vampire" is a best-selling novel published in 1976. The right to adapt the film and television has long been out of Anne Rice's hands. It's at Warner's David Geffen Production Company." After Neil Jordan finished speaking, he looked at Eric, expecting his reaction.
Although Neil Jordan's "The Crying Game" received a good response in Europe, after all, this film is more of a literary film, otherwise it would not have fallen into the hands of Miramax, who mainly competes for awards. The most indispensable thing is a talented literary film director.
Therefore, even if Neil Jordan is interested in "Interview with the Vampire", if he rashly recommends himself to Warner, there is a 99% possibility that he will be rejected. Although he was recommended by Catherine this time , I was able to get a chance to have an interview with Eric, but Neil Jordan didn't have too much expectation before, and the result now has made him overjoyed.
Of course Eric knew what Neil Jordan meant. After thinking for a while, he said, "Copyright is not an issue. If Firefly is interested, Warner will not be stingy about cooperating with Firefly. However, the most important thing now is you I need to come up with a production plan that can impress the production company, I think you should have read the original work of this novel many times, right?"
"Of course," Neil Jordan nodded when he heard Eric say this, "I've already conceived some ideas. If you need it, I can sort out the information tomorrow."
Eric waved his hand, shook his head and said: "No, don't be so anxious, you can take your time, as long as your plan is good enough, Firefly will definitely invest in this movie."
The three of them chatted until the evening, when Eric saw that little girl Drew coming in from outside with a small pink bag slanted on her shoulders, and stopped the girl with her hand: "Drew, ask someone to prepare dinner for us ," After saying this, Eric looked at Neil Jordan and Catherine again: "Do you have anything you like to eat?"
"No, no, Eric, I have something to do tonight, I'm afraid I can't stay for dinner," Neil Jordan hurriedly stood up and left. Although the two sides chatted very speculatively, Neil Jordan didn't feel that he should take the risk. If you stay and have dinner with the other party, it would be better if it is outside the restaurant, but this kind of occasion is too personal after all.
Hearing what Neil Jordan said, Catherine also stood up.
"Since you have something to do, then I won't keep you," Eric did not insist on keeping Neil Jordan, but looked at Catherine: "You should have nothing to do tonight, right?"
"I have!" Catherine replied immediately, but her eyes were a little dodged.
Eric stared at the woman for a few seconds before saying, "That's all gone, stay for dinner, just to talk about "Saving Private Ryan" again, didn't you say you had some new ones last time?" Thoughts?"
"You're always like this," Catherine subconsciously complained again, but instead of insisting on leaving, she and Eric sent Neil Jordan out of the door. (To be continued..)