I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 474
[Chapter 471 Documentary]
Chapter 471
may be to drive out the shock caused by the riots in Los Angeles. When the crime action film “Lethal Weapon 3” was released on May 15th, people rushed into the cinema. Warner’s third part of this classic series received more than The $40 million box office was a good start for the 1992 summer season, and it also relieved many Hollywood studios who were worried about the impact of the Los Angeles riots on the summer box office.
On May 22, the third part of another classic series was released. However, “Alien 3” did not have such a good fate. It only received a box office of over 20 million in the first week, and only “Lethal Weapon 3” at the box office. Half, but this sequel costs 1.5 times as much as Lethal Weapon 3.
Although there are impressions in his memory, Eric still took the time to go to the cinema to watch the movie in person, because “Alien 3”, like the first two films, still has a famous director, David Fincher.
As a director who started filming mv, David Fincher seems to have become another person after picking up the film director. Although it is the first movie, “Alien 3” has already reflected David Fincher’s classic dark thriller style.
The $20 million first-week box office was much lower than Fox’s expectations, and the overall film’s reputation, the North American box office of this sequel is likely to not even reach the cost line.
If there is no external interference, David Fincher will definitely have to return to his old business of mv for a few more years. A week after the movie was released, Eric heard that Fox had terminated the contract with David Fincher and was swept out of the house at the same time. There is also a Fox production executive who recommended David Fincher as director.
Although Eric was very interested in David Finch, he was not in a hurry to let people contact him.
In a short time anyway.
No more studios will ask the rookie director who just screwed up the Alien franchise.
Originally, Disney had planned to release that “Nuns Are Crazy” in the last week of May.
However, after Eric’s special instructions, in order to avoid bumping into the blockbusters that were released intensively in June, Disney moved “Nuns Are Crazy” to July 10th.
Since late May, Eric has brought the production team of “Tornado” to start the final promotion of the film. Although Eric’s films have not always had a fixed style, but with the excellent quality of each film, it is still Accumulated a large number of fans, plus the visual impact of the movie that was released after a lapse of two years, and the trailer that was once at the Super Bowl.
Fans are generally full of great expectations for “Tornado”.
At the end of May, after several rounds of screenings, film reviews about “Tornado” also appeared in the media one after another. Although many film critics did not give high praise to this popcorn film without any connotation, they could not deny that scene in the film. The stunning realistic CG special effects of the screen, under the public relations of Firefly, “Tornado” has also won a good reputation.
With everything in place, May has finally passed, and
the turmoil about the Los Angeles riots seems to have completely subsided, whether in newspapers or on TV.
Rarely mentions this big event that shocked the world, after all.
This is not a very glorious thing, both internally and externally.
However, it is not always easy to forget what happened, not only that, but some people even want to make people remember these things more deeply, hoping to bring some reflection.
For example, there is such a person sitting in Eric’s office in front of him.
a woman.
Tall, with a straight back, there is a bit of heroism in his beautiful face.
A black slim fit jacket, dark blue jeans, and a pair of hard-soled leather boots seem to be always meticulous.
“This is a very heart-wrenching turmoil. In many links before the incident, if we can pay attention to a little bit, this tragedy will definitely not happen again. But now it seems that no one is willing to carefully reflect on this tragedy. So I want to make this into a documentary, and the specific materials are all here.”
Kathryn Bigelow pushed a thick file bag in front of Eric and withdrew her hand before adding hesitantly: “This documentary will definitely not affect the production of “Saving Private Ryan”, I will The documentary will be produced by the end of the year, and only…with a budget of $5 million.”
Eric nodded, opened the file bag, took out the thick printed materials inside, and looked down at it. .
Catherine Bigelow couldn’t see Eric’s expression when he lowered his head, so he turned his attention to the hand that turned the page. Eric’s page turning speed was not fast, but he was not satisfied. After waiting quietly for a while, he suddenly couldn’t help but said, “Don’t you already know?”
Eric looked up at the woman, closed the project information in front of him, opened the file cabinet next to him, and quickly opened the door from the inside. Two similar file bags were taken out.
For some reason, Catherine, who saw this, felt a little guilty inexplicably, and had a rare urge to lower her head to avoid Eric’s gaze.
“I got this one a week ago from Robert Daly, president of Warners, and this one was given to me by Fox. It’s so sad, Kathryn, I didn’t think I was just your last choice. I’ve always been I thought we were good friends.” After noticing the subtle change in the woman’s expression, Eric deliberately showed a sad expression.
“It’s not like this. The reason why I contacted Warner and Fox first is because there are plenty of news materials available on Warner’s n and Fox’s Fox News,” Kathryn Bigelow explained in a slightly accelerated tone, but she He quickly noticed the unconcealed smile on the corner of Eric’s mouth, and realized that the little man was habitually teasing himself again, and the woman immediately put away her expression: “Eric, you are like this again, you…”
The woman was clumsily searching for these suitable words of condemnation, and Eric had raised his hand and surrendered: “Okay, Catherine, no joke, let’s talk about the documentary.”
Catherine was stunned for a while, a little helpless, but still Made a please-say face: “Okay.”
Eric twisted the page in front of him with his fingers.
He said in a serious tone: “Although some media have blamed this on the high unemployment rate in recent years. And the huge smuggling immigration group in Los Angeles. But in fact, everyone knows that the root cause of the riots in Los Angeles is the deep-rooted racial conflict. , This issue is sensitive, even Bush Sr. dared not speak out about this issue in his televised speech, so what are you going to do?”
“I don’t intend to express any opinions, I just want to explain the cause and effect of this matter. A documentary from the perspective of a complete bystander,” Katherine said, suddenly remembering that the original intention of this idea was derived from what Eric once said to her about her film. Thinking of these, women endure He couldn’t help looking up at the young man on the opposite side, and the moment he looked at each other, he quickly moved away.
Eric didn’t seem to notice this detail, and continued: “The timing is very sensitive now, the presidential election is coming soon, whether it’s the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. They don’t want to express too much opinion on this matter, everyone is working hard. Downplay it.”
“Eric. I’m not a politician,” Katherine said earnestly.
Eric looked at the woman’s firm gaze, sighed in his heart, and said, “Catherine, you should know that there are always too many people in this world who are used to speculating on the motives of certain things with the most malicious thoughts.”
Catherine Shaking his head: “I don’t care.”
“Okay, let’s do it then,” Eric stuffed the information back into the information bag: “I will help you contact Fox News and let them open up the news materials accumulated some time ago to You, if it’s not enough, I can try it over there too.”
“Thank you, Eric,” Kathryn was a little moved. In addition to preparing materials, she spent most of the month in contact with Warner and Fox, but she has been hitting a wall. Both film companies are indifferent to her documentary plans. , Warner is worried about the impact of this incident. After all, if Warner’s n was not the first to release the incomplete law enforcement videotape, the disturbance would not have been so big. During this time n has been under tremendous pressure from all parties. , Now things have finally calmed down, and Warner wants everyone to forget about it.
Fox, on the other hand, could not see the profit prospects of this documentary. Although the investment of 5 million US dollars was not large, Fox also consciously did not have a hobby of spending money.
Eric put away the information and said with a smile, “Is it just a verbal thank you? I thought you would at least invite me to a meal, and now it’s time to get off work.”
Catherine thought for a while, then nodded and said, “Then… Alright.”
Eric put the documents back in the filing cabinet, and took out two more movie tickets from it: “In return, after dinner, I invite you to watch the movie, “Tornado”.”
“Ah, No need for this,” Catherine was stunned for a while, and found a reason: “I don’t like to go back too late.”
“Of course I know, it won’t delay your rest, I can take you home in person.”
“I… I have a car, so I can go back by myself,” Katherine’s tone was almost flustered.
Eric looked at his watch and said, “That’s it, where do you like to eat, I’ll do whatever you want.”
Catherine stood up with Eric and said, “A friend recommended a nearby Chinese restaurant, we You can go there.” The
two of them left the Firefly headquarters and came to a well-decorated Chinese restaurant. However, although Eric saw that there were not too many customers in the Chinese restaurant, after ordering the food, the dinner It took a long time to arrive.
Looking at the bony dumplings on the plate and another plate of scrambled eggs with tomato, Eric couldn’t help but start to complain: “Catherine, I really have some doubts, what is your friend’s mind? You recommend this restaurant.”
Catherine’s expression was also a little embarrassed. During the time she spent in New York last year, she vaguely remembered that Eric prefers Chinese food, so she brought him here specially. Now she has one of her own. A feeling of being cheated.
“Maybe we didn’t order the right dishes, isn’t it that many Chinese restaurants have some… specialty dishes, and other dishes are often more common, why don’t you order something else?”
Eric looked around, At this time in the evening, if the food in this restaurant is very delicious, the surrounding area must be full, but now there are not even half of the guests.
“Forget it,” Eric looked at the woman’s embarrassed expression, shook his head, picked up a dumpling with chopsticks and tasted it, “Actually, it’s not bad, I can eat it if I order another. I’m
full.”
“Then order another,” Catherine said, beckoning to the waiter in a very awkward Tang suit not far away, and after a few orders, she said to Eric, “I’ve never been here before. Here, next time, I’ll invite you to eat at a restaurant I’m more familiar with.”
“Of course no problem, don’t forget it, I have a very good memory,” Eric said with a smile.
“No,” Catherine imitated Eric, picked up the chopsticks next to her and tried to clamp the dumplings in the plate, and finally gave up and replaced the familiar knife and fork.
Perhaps it was the crappy dinner that diverted some of their attention, and the two chatted slowly and familiarly. For more than a year, Katherine led a small group and has been collecting information about the Second World War, and regularly Submit the aggregated information to Eric.
However, because Catherine deliberately avoided, the two of them hadn’t met a few times.
Eric can only attribute the reason to the fact that it is hard to guess women’s minds. He can see that Catherine is not disgusted with him, but perhaps it is because of the huge age difference between the two that they have always been in a relationship with each other.
After dinner, Eric and Catherine drove together to a theater on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The tickets in hand were for the 8:00 o’clock show. When the two arrived, it was still 8:15 p.m., and they hurriedly bought some popcorn. They went in together.
Although there are still a few days before the release of “Tornado”, but in absolute confidence in the quality of “Tornado”, the small-scale screening has already started a week before the release.
For a film of poor quality, the screening will only lose word of mouth with the audience in advance, but for a good movie, a proper movie will accumulate the audience’s enthusiasm for watching the movie. Although “Tornado” has no depth and connotation, But it’s a standard premium popcorn movie.
“The official release date is June 5th. However, so far, “Tornado” has accumulated more than two million US dollars at the box office, and it has only been screened in less than 50 theaters,” After the two found their seats, Eric said a little proudly.
(To be continued..)
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