The cold winter of Park City is embracing the most lively and sensational moment in the past 30 years. Sundance, which has experienced ups and downs, seems to be facing a turning point of the times like the turbulent film industry, but is it rising or not? Landslide, but no one can predict.
The next day, the Sundance Film Festival ushered in the closing ceremony and awards ceremony, announcing that the 30th anniversary celebration officially came to an end.
When Renly's figure appeared on the red carpet of the closing ceremony, the scene immediately fell into a frenzy. The flashing lights in the audience were mixed with cheers and screams. Ritual sternness enveloped it, and questions from reporters flooded in from all directions before Renly could gain a firm footing.
"Renly, Renly! According to Hollywood rumors in the past two days, you made a special trip to Sundance this year to attack the Oscar-winning actor. Do you have any response to this?"
Such an outspoken question did not have the sharp attack he imagined, but instead had the rush and noise of a vegetable market, which made Ren Li chuckle happily, "Thank you?"
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"When I confirmed last time, the situation was different, but now it has suddenly turned around, which should be a good thing. Does this mean that I can look forward to this year's awards ceremony?" The brisk and comfortable words made the reporters laugh.
Inadvertently, Renly brought up a very, very important thing: He's never been a hit, or even attacked, during this year's awards season. It wasn't before, and now... I guess it still isn't. So, is the source of these rumors worthy of further scrutiny
The counterattack was launched quietly, this is Renly's ability, and he will never appear embarrassed before the reporter's siege section.
"However, as I said before, the nomination is a very important affirmation, which is my honor." Immediately afterwards, Renly re-entered the official social mode, "As for Sundance, I think such rumors are Disrespect to Park City and Robert Redford, this is one of the best film festivals in North America and in the world, where the movies are the protagonists. Those Vanity Fair noises will stay in the spotlight for a while, we I still hope to be able to talk about movies and dreams here, after all, there is really not much room for them to survive now."
Renly's response was, as expected, still Renly.
Sundance is still Sundance, and the reporters' questions quickly returned to the right track, "Is it like the roundtable meeting yesterday?"
This made Renly laugh happily. "Yeah, it was like yesterday. Honestly, I've been to a lot of festivals, but yesterday was still one of the best moments."
When mentioning the movie, Renly's words and expressions brightened again, "I exchanged my thoughts with a group of friends who have the same hobbies, arguing with a red face for a movie I like, and I miss it for a movie. Just the purest of movie lovers, and sharing details with enthusiasm, is a blessing, isn't it?"
Those light brown eyes sparkled with sincerity and enthusiasm, which made every audience excited and excited.
"Fairy Wood"
Immediately afterwards, the questions revolved around Sundance. Compared with the ups and downs of Hollywood, it is clear that the Park City anecdote is more attractive:
The symposium that created the miracle of the webcast, the "Boom Drummer" once again the best of his career, the surprise screening of the Coen Brothers series, the roundtable meeting that ignited the enthusiasm of the fans... This year's Sundance simply does not need the embellishment and rendering of the awards season. , the topic of its own is enough to gather all eyes.
The entire red carpet scene is also filled with a unique atmosphere of joy, and every corner shows the uniqueness of Park City.
"Renly, you've had a lot of fun at Sundance this year, so is there any regret? I mean, originally Robert invited Steven Soderbergh, Quentin Tarantino, and Woody. -Alan, but unfortunately, none of them were able to show up in Park City, such small shortcomings, what do you think?"
"Of course, this is a pity." Renly nodded lightly in agreement, "In fact, when we were chatting with Wes and Noah yesterday, we also mentioned Woody's work. If he can personally come forward It's going to be fun to come to Park City and discuss some of the scripting and editing face-to-face, but I think maybe for Woody and the others, there's just too much talk like that, and he probably won't be too interested. "
The relaxed tone once again made everyone at the scene chuckle.
"However, this is life, and we can always look forward to the next time." Renly said with a smile, "When I first came to Park City, I didn't expect that I would bring my work for the second time. Visiting Sundance, unfortunately, many of those familiar faces seem to have disappeared, but more new ones have appeared. Obviously, there is an indescribable mysterious force that attracts movie lovers, regardless of the cold Come here. Maybe, next year or in the future, I can sit next to a campfire with Woody and Quentin and all of them and fight over a movie I love."
The scene described in a few words made the reporters a little dazed.
"Renly, did you mean Felicity Jones and Derek Doremus by the disappearing familiar faces you just mentioned?"
After "Love Crazy", the main creators embarked on different life paths. Jennifer Lawrence became the second youngest Oscar-winning actress in film history, Renly became the youngest egot in film history, and Felicity and Germany Rick is a little different.
Felicity is still working hard in the field of independent film. Last year, she and Drake collaborated on the second work "Inhalation", and the male lead was Guy-Pearce (guy-pearce) who had starred in "Memento". Unfortunately, the response to the work was mediocre; in addition, she also starred in other Two independent films, but still failed to trigger the "crazy in love" effect, the young actress's Hollywood journey is still moving forward in a low-key manner.
It is worth mentioning that Felicity is rumored to have passed the audition and is about to take part in the role in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2".
Drake has gained a firm foothold in the independent film circle with "Crazy Love", and has more choices from project investment to crew and cast. He first filmed a mini-series "Fantasy Heart Journey". ", and then filmed "Inhalation", but the word-of-mouth and feedback of the two works were far below expectations. The past three years seemed a bit quiet, and it seemed to reach the peak early, and then it could only go all the way downhill.
Despite this, Drake has started to prepare for his new work, the investment has been put in place, and the actors are now being selected, and there are still many rumors in the industry.
Because Felicity and Drake never left the independent film scene, and so did Renly, it's normal for journalists to have such associations.
In fact, Renly just said it casually. He didn't expect the reporter to capture the details. He couldn't help but froze for a while, then shook his head with a chuckle to express his denial, "No, it's not, what Felicity and Drake say, we occasionally still We can meet, I met Drake not long ago in Burbank, and I know he is working on a new project, and if the time is right, he will definitely come back to Park City again.”
"When I said familiar faces, I meant a group of movie fans." Renly revealed the answer without concealment, but the answer was completely beyond the reporter's expectations.
Renly further explained briefly, "When I first came to Sundance, I met many lovely fans, many of whom accompanied me along the way, the first scene of 'Drunk Town Ballad'. , many fans have participated in it. In the blink of an eye, the time goes by really fast, I am growing, and they are growing. If I remember correctly, now many of them have entered social life one after another, only Sorry to miss this year's Sundance."
The expression of the reporter at the scene was a little strange, and someone couldn't help raising his voice to ask, "You mean, do you miss your fans?"
Renly reacted immediately, laughed heartily, and said without hesitation, "I know, this sounds very official, it's like I'm deliberately trying to please fans, trying to build my good image with this behavior. , haha. I also feel a little bit wrong now, but…”
After a slight pause, Renly continued to speak his true thoughts sincerely.
"On the day of the premiere of 'The Bursting Drummer', I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that I didn't see those familiar faces. I still remember the names of many of them, Hope, Graham, William, Tessa... not all of them. , but there are some very impressive fellow fans. We can be friends, at least I think so. But I think, this is life. We all need to grow, and we need to learn to say goodbye. Just welcome new faces I still can't help but think of those old friends." Renly said lightly with a smile on his face.
Then he seemed to remember something, and he couldn't help laughing directly, "I once read an article that said, if we start to recall the past, this is the beginning of aging; so, does this mean that I have begun to become A Hollywood veteran? Why does it feel weird to me. I kind of regret bringing it up now."
The brisk self-joking completed the turning point in a calm manner. Instead of extending the topic further, it left those memories between each other, and only those who have really experienced it can understand; The group burst into laughter, and the atmosphere of the closing ceremony became noisy again.
The smoky sentimentality slowly lingered at the fingertips, and before it had time to settle down, it disappeared in the coldness of Park City and the excitement of the red carpet.