In the days when Sammy was home for Christmas, "The Exorcist" did well at the box office, but Disney wasn't very happy.
Unlike the Kerry brothers, who only want to make a lot of money, big companies always pay more attention, demand more, and have greater ambitions. Therefore, making money is only a passing requirement.
In addition, they also need to pay attention to the impact of the overall word of mouth, as well as the innovation of the film, the excavation of the subject matter, and part of the artistic value.
After all, 'Disney should see itself as a trend-setter rather than a trend-follower', and everything has to be perfect.
However, Sammy caused them too many, too many problems.
Although these problems are very small, such as, some external public opinion (Sami's unassuming attitude often attracts criticism); some religious tendencies (some religious fanatics are against him in the film to smear heaven and smash crosses) is very dissatisfied with his behavior); random selection of special effects companies (in Disney's point of view, Claw Root Effects, which sounds like a fake company, is particularly unreliable); and the matter of movie ratings (because of his various personalities, he uses it indiscriminately. The unique penchant for blood plasma and spooky things, the movie rating board seems to have put him on a blacklist to watch).
But there is no doubt that in a country that advertises freedom of speech, these issues can be resolved, or compromised after negotiation.
It's just like marriage, the real cause of dissatisfaction between the two parties is often not a big issue involving life and death, but some trivial things that appear in daily life.
This is the current situation: every time Sammy directs a film, he can't help but completely immerse himself in his own world, and he only wants to make (he imagined) that wonderful and fun thing, completely disregarding the outside world and the people around him feeling.
In this way, Disney, as the producer, took great pains to follow behind and solve the trouble for him.
Therefore, even if the film is released with good results.
However, because it has not reached the global popularity, it is only an excellent level, and because there are too many small problems in the filming, in the eyes of some Disney executives, the investment and return are still not very proportional, and the film evaluation is still in a state of polarization. .
Ed from the Marketing Department disliked The Exorcist very much.
He doesn't like the white cat heroine, he doesn't like the daily exorcism activities, he doesn't like the occasional warm transition, he doesn't like the witch actress Nali, and he doesn't like that the human-faced octopus is actually a good monster, and he doesn't like it. The setting of Heaven's Reservoir (with God and Noah's Ark)…
From the time he started preparing for the filming, he believed that the film should go towards the big Hollywood production line:
The ex-girlfriend died tragically, don't be a cat. The male protagonist bears hatred, people stop killing people, and demons stop killing demons. There are not so many complicated positions and conspiracies, directly helping the demon army of heaven to fight hell. Find a super beauty to be the vase, play the witch, be the heroine. Afterwards, the hero and heroine cooperate, and justice defeats evil. Just make it into an action movie neatly, and at the end, let's have a Hollywood-style love ending, a hero with a beautiful woman, kiss and hug, and the finale!
Anyway, it's definitely not the ghostly look that Sammy is shooting now.
Especially after the film was released, he saw the inexplicable ending of the film:
[When everything is over, under the reluctance of the witch and a group of non-human beings to see off, a person and a cat, under the dusky sunset, accompanied by a hoarse and vicissitudes of the old song, slowly and leisurely drove a creaking The rattling tattered used car, once again embarked on an unknown and dangerous journey. ]
What the hell is this
Nostalgic? Simply outdated and outdated!
Sammy hates Ed's remarks, and he is even less interested in the template plot that he talks about as if it just came off the factory assembly line.
He once deliberately bluntly pointed out in front of everyone: "Some people are good at making tragic love stories, and some people are good at making big Hollywood action movies... Unfortunately, I am neither. So, if If you agree to let me direct a film, it must be in my style. Otherwise, just don't come to me in the first place, expecting me to be obedient and obedient like a marionette is impossible, and it's faster to dream. No, I'm wrong, even if it's a dream, in a dream, I won't do that!"
No name was given.
But everyone knew it was for Ed.
Ed stopped talking later. First, it doesn't help to say too much. Second, it's a bit embarrassing to be confronted by the director.
He still didn't like "The Exorcist", but at least he wouldn't pick on Sammy's face.
It's just funny that not everyone is as ignorant of the beauty of movies as he is.
Wesley, head of experiential consumer products, and Helena, head of international affairs, like "The Exorcist."
Audiences have almost the same attitude, some like it, some don't like it.
Sammy's style is too unique. No matter what story the film is about, there will always be an endless stream of bad fun plots and bad jokes. People who like it will like it very much. Similarly, people who don't like it or can't get the joke will produce it. 'What the hell' feeling of boredom.
Under such circumstances, it is often difficult for the producers to determine whether the director meets their own requirements.
So Sammy got a call from Norris, his former boss.
A bad news that is not bad news.
The bad news is because, he informed: "The second part of "The Exorcist" may not be filmed in a short time."
It's not bad news, but it's because Sammy was very surprised after hearing it: "What, why is there a second part?"
Mr. Norris on the other side hung up silently.
Obviously, unlike most directors who rely on a series of IP to get old, Sammy didn't want to make a sequel at all, or more directly, if Disney wanted him to make a second part, he might not agree.
Forget about The Exorcist, just talk about now.
The old-fashioned Sammy has turned his attention to another story.
Because of the news that Duke and Dunbar are coming back.
Therefore, the Griffin couple, who made up their minds that the two brothers are about to come out of the closet, did a very touching thing while struggling.
They showed Sammy all the tragic and touching same-sex stories sent by the two brothers to themselves, and the reason was ready-made: "Aren't you a director? We will expand and expand the subject matter for you, and the works will be diversified in the future."
As for their real purpose...
In fact, there is a very tangled and contradictory reason: 'No matter whether we agree or disagree in the end, we should not destroy the relationship between brothers and let the younger brother discriminate against the elder brother'.
It can only be said that family love is really the greatest emotion in the world, and relatives always consider each other for each other.
Duke and Dunbar, worried about their younger brother, went to do their homework for their parents; now, the parents, worried about their eldest and second sons, have in turn started doing homework for their younger son.
As for the heartless little son...
He believed his parents' false reasons to be true. It just happened that "The Exorcist" ended, and the dragon slaughter couldn't be slaughtered. Although he could study the real dragon around him, he was still very empty and lonely. At this time, a pile of information was handed to him, and he naturally looked indifferent, not to mention, it really made him find an interesting story.
But leave the story aside for now.
The point is... In the meantime, Duke and Dunbar finally get home.
At this time, it may be that only Sammy has maintained his usual sluggishness and has not noticed anything.
Michaelon soon felt that the overall atmosphere at home was not right.
The Griffins stopped joking and looked worried.
Duke and Dunbar stared at Sammy and Mickey sternly, whispering to each other from time to time, as if they were haunted.
The Griffins didn't want their home to look like this.
They tried to talk to the two brothers about work and life.
But Duke and Dunbar were upset when they saw Mitchell entering the room.
The two of them didn't care about talking to their parents about work and life. They exchanged information from time to time and discussed in a low voice what to do next.
However…
The more the two of them huddled together and muttered, as if they were discussing some important matter, the more worried the Griffins became, and they kept wondering when they were going to act (coming out).
Finally, in one night.
As Sammy passed the hallway, Duke was pulled into the room.
In Duke's room, the three had a fraternal meeting.
The two brothers worked hard to help him figure out how to come out of the closet.
Sammy asked in confusion: "What about you? Mom and Dad like Mickey very much, and they are also very open-minded, just tell the truth. You don't know, not long ago, they gave me a bunch of... "
As a result, before he finished talking about 'a bunch of information about homosexuality, encourage me to expand the subject matter of shooting and support minorities in society'.
The second brother Dunbar interrupted him: "Many people are open-minded on the surface, but in fact they just stand and talk without back pain. Once it happens to them, they all become old-fashioned."
Big brother Duke also nodded solemnly on the side, indicating that it was true.
Sammy was immediately confused, thinking that his buddies had some inside information.
In addition, although he was very clear-headed when he was filming, he was not very good at dealing with such daily affairs, and he didn't think about it at first. Help: "Then, what should I do?"
Duke and Dunbar are the best brothers in the world, and naturally they can't ignore the poor brother.
They looked at each other and gave Sammy a brilliant plan.
The plan was—they went to the Griffins and pretended to come out.
One is to take the lead in going through the thunder and help the younger brother to test the attitude of the Griffins and his wife; the other is to share the firepower, similar to the fact that every time someone did something wrong when they were young, the brothers all went together. blame the public.
Omg!
What a good brother who is unparalleled in the world and shares weal and woe!
Sammy was moved.
With tears in his eyes, he swore secretly: "From now on, I will never throw ants in Duke's perfume again; I will not cut Dunbar's hair secretly while he is sleeping, and lie to him that it is premature aging. ."
So Duke and Dunbar went to the Griffins to come out as originally planned.
They walked into Mr. Griffin's study with a serious look, called Mrs. Griffin again, and then, in the eyes of their parents who were worried, worried and panicked, their elder brother Duke, as a representative, stood straight to the point, heavy and apologetic. Say, "Mom and Dad, I'm sorry to tell you something... We like men."
"finally come!"
The Griffins thought in unison.
But maybe it was because I worried too much before, tossed and turned too many times and lost sleep...
Instead, they felt a subtle sense of relaxation after the dust had settled.
However, Mrs. Griffin still frowned slightly and asked worriedly, "So...you, are you together?"
"what?"
The two brothers were dumbfounded.
What the hell is this problem
Even if you are not angry, you should express shock in a meaningful way, right
Why all of a sudden, suddenly digressed to a hundred and eight thousand miles!
He is clearly out of the closet, so why should he still involve orthopedics
But anyway!
In order to avoid broken legs, this must be denied.
So the two brothers hurriedly gave a negative answer.
Duke is relatively strict: "Mom, what are you talking about? How is that possible. I just came out, the simplest kind of out. I don't like Dunbar."
Dunbar directly apologized: "Mom! Your brain is broken! How could I like big brother!"
When the Griffins heard this, they breathed a sigh of relief, and the big stone in their hearts completely fell to the ground.
"You said it earlier, it made me tangled for so long."
Among them, Mrs. Griffin also complained dissatisfiedly.
"what?"
Duke and Dunbar looked confused.
This reaction, this reaction...
This reaction is not right!
Mr. Griffin also took a deep breath.
He solemnly asked a question: "Have you really thought about it?"
At this point, Duke and Dunbar both felt that the development of the situation was like a wild horse, and there was no turning back.
But for the sake of their beloved younger brother, the two of them were still holding their tongues: "Uh, think about it, we both like men and don't like women."
"All right!"
The Griffins sighed helplessly.
Then, they looked at each other, looked tolerant, and said unanimously, "We have no problem. If you have a boyfriend you like, bring it home."
What? What
Wait, how can you not have an opinion
How can you have no opinion? !
This is coming out of the closet, it is coming out of the closet!
Duke and Dunbar were dumbfounded.
They almost lost the ability to speak, the cassette was there: "No... no... no..."