Overall, "Following" is largely a blend of Nolan's first feature film, "Fragments of Memory," which is once a timeline, and both stories are about a man who accidentally falls into a homicide in search of the truth.

This phenomenon is actually very common in circles.

Many directors' first few films are often a collection of ideas accumulated over the years, and certain film styles will continue from the beginning throughout their careers, most notably Quentin, and Nolan is no exception.

on the big screen.

Through the continuous pursuit of the male protagonist Bill, the film begins to appear various interludes and flashbacks, the timeline gradually distorts and confuses, and at the same time, Bill seems to be getting closer and closer to the truth.

At the end of the story, also in Nolan style, the mystery is not fully revealed.

The story is ostensibly that the gang boss instructs his subordinate Cobb to kill his mistress who has hidden evidence of his guilt, and uses Bill as a scapegoat, only to be killed by Bill instead.

It's just that the seemingly simple results, a little combing, will find many contradictions in the details.

The key is still Cobb.

And, why was Bill chosen, on purpose, but purely by coincidence? Cobb was sent to do this dirty job, but the ending was not implicated, but the gang boss was killed by the protagonist, why? Also, whether the male protagonist actually intersected with the lost woman, or whether everything was imaginary, also became a suspense.

It can be said that Nolan's debut film, through deliberately confused interspersed editing, showed the director's later praised 'brain-burning' style vividly, so that most audiences only watched it once, and it was difficult to deduce a complete story from it, but this is definitely not David Lynch's stream-of-consciousness style that has no beginning and no end.

Inside the hall of the Egyptian Theater.

After the movie was played, the creators took the stage and began to talk about the various behind-the-scenes scenes of the film and interact with the audience, Simon did not participate, but wrote his opinion on the release of "Following" on the memo handed by Girl A in the audience.

After all, it's just a small film that costs $3 million, and there is nothing that makes people feel amazing at a glance, so "Following" will not arrange a popular schedule, and it is expected that Sundance will end and after some publicity, it will be released in theaters in February.

For the release of this movie, since there are successful examples ahead, Simon does not need to take any detours, and directly finalizes two words: brain-burning.

As long as it can arouse the curiosity of the audience, the film will be half a success.

When the interaction here is over and the premiere of "Following" ends perfectly, Simon and Robert Redford and others will move positions together.

At noon, there was an official reception from Sundance, which mainly entertained the jury team of the film festival, the main creators of the shortlisted films and some other entertainment celebrities who came to Sundance.

As the main competition unit film, the main creators of "Following" also came, and Simon also greeted Nolan and others first.

"It's a great movie, Chris, I've told Gaomen Pictures to start the distribution, and I believe there will be a good past. ”

"Thank you, Mr. Westeros. ”

"Now that 'Following' has come to an end, Chris, I'm looking forward to your next work, do you have an idea?"

"Not yet, Mr. Westeros," Christopher Nolan has always shown some humility and restraint in Simon, he is 26 years old, in fact, only two years younger than Simon, but in front of this legendary young tycoon, few people can remain calm, and quickly explained: "Actually, mainly because all my energy in the past year has been spent on "Following", and I haven't had time to think about anything else. ”

"Oh, of course it doesn't matter, it's a good habit to focus. ”

The scene of a cocktail reception at Sundance College headquarters.

Simon said a few words of encouragement to Nolan, and couldn't help but think of the filmmaker's follow-up arrangements.

Speaking of which, Nolan's career line will definitely change a lot this time, and it's a lot like Tim Burton.

In the original time and space, with the success of the "Batman" series, Tim Burton can be described as one of the hottest directors in Hollywood in the 90s. This time, because Simon personally dominated the entire DC Cinematic Universe and was not interested in Burton's "Batman" franchise style, Burton lost the opportunity to direct "Batman".

As a result, Burton's popularity over the years is far less than it used to be, and if it weren't for the popularity brought by last year's "Guillotine Valley", Burton might have gradually fallen silent.

Speaking of Nolan, if it weren't for the "Batman" trilogy after the new century that made Nolan famous, the other party might not have been able to get the opportunity to make "Inception" and "Interstellar".

That's what Nolan is going to face next.

Not to mention that the DC Cinematic Universe series has been very successful, in the next many years, as long as the DC Cinematic Universe is not over, "Batman" is unlikely to restart, and even if it is restarted, with the tone laid by the DC Cinematic Universe, Nolan is no longer suitable to direct this series.

Therefore, it is difficult to say where Nolan can go this time.

Simon will give the other side a chance, but not unrestricted support.

Digging out Nolan, and even many other filmmakers in Simon's memory, is more out of the need to control Hollywood, and the more excellent filmmakers Daenerys Entertainment cultivates, the more choices there are, and the more stable the dominance will naturally be.

After chatting with Nolan, Simon did not snub the rest of the "Following" crew, especially the actress who played the murdered woman in the movie, Natasha Richardson.

The actress was once known as Liam Neeson's wife, but unfortunately Hollywood history has changed, Liam Neeson, who is also a famous playboy in Hollywood, is not associated with Natasha Richardson, after "Schindler's List", even the "Hurricane Rescue" series that later made him popular at its peak was adapted by Simon and stuffed to Jett Lee, and Liam Neeson has not only been involved in recent years.

In addition, Natasha Richardson is actually a famous second generation in the European film industry, his father is British New Wave director Tony Richardson, his mother is Vanessa Redgrave, who has multiple Oscar nominations, including his maternal grandfather Michael Redgrave is also a famous British actor, who once won the Cannes Best Actor, and his family background is more prominent than Gwyneth Paltrow.

With such a family background, Natasha Richardson had no shortage of resources at the beginning of her career, but unfortunately she has not been able to become popular, which is also very similar to many second generations in Hollywood, so that she needs to play a cameo role in a small film like "Following".

After all, whether it is the European film circle or Hollywood, in the final analysis, it is still capital control, if your film can be a big hit, it will naturally be able to continue the glory of the family, otherwise, investors will not care whose son and whose daughter you are.

"I didn't expect you to make a cameo in this role, Nata, can I call you that?"

"Of course, Mr. Westeros, actually, the main thing is that I like the script very much, and my agent also thinks the story is great. Although Chris is a newcomer, his professionalism has exceeded my expectations. ”

"Heh, in fact, I still remember, you played "Patty Hirst" back then, except for "Following", Nata, what are you busy with lately?"

"It's mostly on Broadway. ”

"It's a pity, you're so good, you should come to the movie. ”

"I want to too, but it's a pity that "Following" is the only film I auditioned for in the past year. ”

"In that case, Nata, I'll keep an eye on it for you if you want. ”

"Oh, West...... Thank you so much, Simon. ”

"You're welcome. ”

In fact, the main reason for fighting for a woman character in "Following" who died soon at the beginning was Natasha Richardson's agent who heard that this was a project that Simon Westeros personally paid attention to, and Richardson didn't expect that it could really attract Westeros's attention.

And at this time.

Feeling the man's gaze on him, Natasha Richardson was not a chick, her eyes shook slightly, and the goblet that she was holding in her right hand quietly changed to her left hand, and then raised it to her mouth and sipped it lightly, and her gaze was just right to meet it.

I don't know if he noticed the blankness on his left ring finger.

She is 32 years old and has been married once, but unfortunately the results are not good, and although there is no shortage of suitors, there is no boyfriend who has officially established a relationship. If...... Even if she knew that the man in front of her was a playboy, she felt that it should be good to ONS with such a man.

Simon didn't rush to make any invitations, mainly because he was too full last night and needed to be restrained, but he gave the woman a knowing smile, and was about to leave to entertain other guests, when he suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, Nata, do you like skiing?"

"Of course, this is my hobby since I was a child, and I take some time out of my ski vacation every year," Natasha Richardson nodded and met her eyes: "Simon, are you going to invite me to ski, the snow resort here at Sundance is also very good?"

"No, I mean, well, I don't know what to say?"

Natasha Richardson felt the confusion that flashed in the emotions of the man in front of her, and curled the corners of her mouth: "What can't you say?"

I really don't know how to say it.

In my memory, Natasha Richardson died in a skiing accident in 2009 at the age of 45.

Although Simon doesn't believe that something will happen under the influence of his big butterfly, just like former Disney president Frank Wells, who should have died in a skiing accident in 1994, he is still alive and well. But, since I remembered it, I couldn't help but remind it.

Looking at the intellectual face in front of him, which was actually very in line with his aesthetics, Simon suddenly smiled and said, "Do you know the rumors that I am a psychic?"

Natasha Richardson tilted her head slightly and looked at the man in front of her: "You know, Simon, heh, I think this must be a joke, it's funny." ”

"Actually, it's not," Simon suddenly restrained himself and said solemnly, "If you want to believe it, then, from today onwards, don't ski anymore." ”

Natasha was still puzzled, "Why?"

"Because you could die on the slopes. ”

“......”

Simon also knew that this answer was too straightforward, and his hand holding a glass of champagne spread out slightly, making a believe it or not gesture, and then said no more and turned to leave.

"Hey, Simon, what did you just talk to Natasha about?"

"Bob, are you familiar with her?"

"No, it's actually Natasha's mother, Vanessa Redgrave, who I watched her "Peerless Beauty" many times. ”

"Actually, I prefer 'Zoom'. ”

"Oh, of course, it's also a great movie, and Jane Platinum is in it," Robert Redford said, introducing a man in his thirties next to him: "Simon, this is Peter Berg, the screenwriter of the script for the "Bad Things" script that everyone has been circulating lately, and by the way, he also participated in Stallone's "Police Empire" last year, if you have any impression?"

"Of course. ”

Simon said, reaching out and shaking it off.

Peter Berg, apparently, was still a Jew.

It's a natural advantage.

In addition, Simon also knows more about the other party, the original timeline, the Hollywood filmmaker directed films such as "Total Superman Hancock" and "Super Battleship", and as for "Bad Things", Simon also has an impression.

Former Roger Albert commented that "Bad Things" was the worst film of the year.

Visible color.

Coincidentally, this story is also about a group of fox friends who went to Las Vegas to hold a pre-wedding bachelorette party, and it ended up in a mess, and later some people thought that "Bad Things" was the inspiration for "The Hangover", which cannot be verified, but later Scarlett Johansson participated in a "Hurry Night", which is more similar to "Bad Things".

Both are bachelorette party themes.

"Bad Things" played with a call girl, and "A Night in a Hurry" killed a stripper.

And then all sorts of messes.

In fact, as a very famous tradition in the West, the theme of pre-wedding parties is actually very common, so it is impossible to say who imitates whom.

The difference is just success or failure.

The success of "The Hangover" is a miracle, and "Bad Things" can be judged as the worst film at the end of the year, which is also a kind of 'strength' in itself, because many media simply disdain to evaluate worse movies.

Let's talk about "Bad Stuff".

The story follows a group of long-time friends who go to Las Vegas for Kyle, who is about to get married, to throw a bachelorette party and end up having too much fun, resulting in the death of a call girl. Originally, it was just an accident, but due to various scruples, the brothers decided to hide it and dismembered the body of the call girl and buried it in the desert.

He returned to Los Angeles and began to prepare for the wedding.

It's just that after all, this incident can't be regarded as completely non-happening, so the brothers collapsed one after another, triggering a series of mutual suspicions, and even murders, and finally almost all of them were wiped out.

Also, in the original version of "Bad Things", the heroes and heroines are Jon Favreau and Cameron Diaz respectively.

In short, because the style of the film is too mixed, comedy is not like a comedy, a crime is not a crime, and the black did not go black to the end, and the result was not embarrassing or embarrassing, and it became a failure.

Now the question is very interesting.

In response to that sentence again, movies are gambling, and no one can know whether a movie is good or bad until it is actually completed.

Peter Berg has been in Hollywood for many years, and after participating in "Police Empire" last year, his career improved slightly, so he took out a script that he had prepared for a long time, that is, "Bad Things", and signed up for director training at Sundance Academy, intending to change from actor to director.

Compared with the worst evaluation of the year in history, as a paper story, "Bad Things" has received a lot of praise, and the script spread quickly at the beginning of the year, and even became a certain existence at the blacklist level of Hollywood scripts, which can be described as highly sought after, and various studios are competing for it, even Daenerys Entertainment is no exception.

Simon didn't interfere too much with this, but talked about it when he chatted with Redford in the morning, and Redford took the initiative to bring Peter Berg to Simon at noon.

Compared with Nolan's humility just now, probably because he has been sought after by too many people recently, Peter Berg seems quite confident and calm, and after greeting Simon, he can still talk eloquently: "Mr. Westeros, first of all, I must state that for the script of "Bad Things", I want to direct this movie myself, and if Daenerys Entertainment can't accept it, I can only say regret. ”