Butch escapes in a desperate situation, and after a strange day of collapse, he takes his little girlfriend away from the world, and the 'Gold Watch' paragraph ends.

The story continues, but the plot reverts back to the anti-bone apartment visited by Vincent and Jules at the beginning.

An anti-bone boy hiding in the toilet suddenly jumped out and shot indiscriminately with a gun while Vincent and Jules were unprepared, and all of them were empty, which was regarded as a miracle by Jules, and thus had the idea of retiring, Vincent insisted that it was just an accident. During an argument, the two partners accidentally shot an undercover agent in the head, and blood splattered all over the carriage.

In order to avoid being stopped by the police, Jules rushes to the house of a nearby friend named Jimmy to deal with the problem, and the rampaging Jimmy has no sense of the two people covered in blood, and also ignores the headless corpse in the carriage, just chattering about the reaction of his wife Bonnie after returning home from the night shift, this strong sense of absurdity once again makes the audience laugh.

Mr. Wolfe, who specializes in solving problems, appears and finally reveals the role of Robert Redford that fans have been waiting for.

The absurdity of the film is pushed to the extreme by the fact that several older men deal with the problem of the corpse in a serious way to avoid the trouble that arises when Jimmy's wife returns, and the critics in the hall begin to understand why the last paragraph is called 'Bonnie's Situation'.

Bonnie, an ordinary night nurse, never appears in the camera, but completely beyond normal human logic, unexpectedly becomes a key factor in the plot of this black comedy.

After getting the corpse done, Vincent and Jules choose a roadside café to eat, and unexpectedly encounter Madonna and Sean Penn's 'Bunny' and 'Little Pumpkin' to start robbing, and the plot finally ends with a perfect ring closure.

The closing credits slowly rise, and Mike Medois turns his head to scan the hall in the dimness, and the heart that has been raised high finally falls a lot again.

At the Cannes Film Festival, audiences often leave the film early because it is too bad or because they resist the idea of the film, and Mike Medois has been worried that the large number of violent scenes and blunt depictions of drug use scenes in "Vulgar" will cause audiences to turn off.

But at this time, the film screening ended, and the Rubière Hall, which can accommodate more than 2,000 people, was still full. Obviously, some kind of bad situation did not happen.

With more than 2,000 audiences at the scene, it is impossible for everyone to like "Vulgar", but to be able to participate in such a hard-to-find red carpet premiere, whether it is a filmmaker, a media reporter, a professional film critic or an ordinary movie fan, basically has the professionalism to judge the quality of a movie.

Therefore, the lights were turned on, and the scene soon burst into warm applause.

After a brief curtain call, the audience began to leave, and Simon and other main creators went to the press conference hall next door to participate in the regular press conference after the premiere. As soon as everyone sat down, the reporters in the audience raised their hands in an uproar.

The host clicked on a bespectacled, brown-haired man who was obviously French when he looked at his face, and the other party took the microphone and said in English with a slight accent: "Mr. Westeros, I am Vincent Faisy of the Cinema Handbook, first of all, I want to say that "Vulgar" is definitely another amazing work of yours, this film completely breaks through the stylistic limitations of "Lola Run", both the camera score and the narrative technique show a lot of innovation. However, what makes me curious is, what exactly is the film expressing?

Simon waited for the other party to finish, smiled and leaned closer to the microphone and said, "Thank you for your affirmation of this film, Vincent." Also, everyone can call me Simon, I'm only twenty years old, and it always feels a little weird to hear the term 'Mr. Westeros'. ”

Amid chuckling from the audience, Simon continued, "As for your question, Vincent, I don't intend to use this film to convey anything too profound. As the name of the film 'vulgar' suggests, I'm just telling stories that you can sit on the toilet for entertainment. In addition, this film also contains a lot of my experimental ideas about film, which can be said to be a comprehensive exercise in narrative and technique, and it is not difficult for you to find my reference to many classic film soundtracks, shots, narratives, etc. ”

Simon's voice fell, but the reporter of "Movie Manual" did not let go of the microphone in his hand, and quickly asked again: "So, Simon, how did you come up with the idea for this film?"

Simon was prepared for this question for a long time, and said without thinking: "This film is not caused by a certain inspiration, it should be the result of a long-term accumulation of many ideas, so it will be divided into several different short stories." ”

After Simon answered the question, the host didn't give the reporter another chance, and re-ordered another reporter.

"I'm Ed Burks, a reporter for the News of the World, Simon, and I've noticed that there are a lot of barefoot shots of female characters in the film. Excuse me, do you have foot fetish tendencies?"

Simon was stunned for a moment before remembering that News of the World was the unlucky gossip tabloid that later sparked the News Corp wiretapping scandal, and immediately understood why the other party would ask such a question.

Facing a bunch of curious and coaxed eyes in the audience, Simon smiled and said, "I like all good things, just like Maggie's expression when she is coquettish to Sean in the film, Nicole's bangs, Jenny's eyes, etc., oh, and my girlfriend's hands, haven't you noticed? My girlfriend's hands are also very beautiful, and I also gave a close-up." ”

Space on stage was limited, and as a small supporting role that was only a cameo, Janet did not sit on the stage.

At this time.

Hearing Simon Westeros' sudden public show of affection, the reporters in the audience giggled and looked at Janet who was standing with Mike Meadow and others at the exit of the backstage of the hall. The woman who had always been heartless was suddenly stared at by so many eyes, and she blushed rarely, and quickly turned around and fled into the backstage in embarrassment.

After being gaged by a reporter from the News of the World, the press conference returned to the main topic again, and the reporters in the hall also turned their questions to Redford, Travolta and others.

Half an hour later, the press conference ended, and Simon completed the main task of this trip to Cannes. As for the next screening of "Vulgar", Simon does not need to attend in person, and the main and supporting actors of the crew who came to the film festival can also leave Cannes next.

Soon after the premiere, mainstream newspapers published media feedback on "Vulgar".

Although Simon was very modest at the press conference, this did not hinder the rapid popularity of "Vulgar". Far across the ocean, Variety even unabashedly praised 'Vulgar as a squandering of Westeros' cinematic talent.

The film is just like the original lighting and lens level of "Lola Run", the creative closed-loop narrative structure, the large number of vivid characters that can leave a deep impression on people, and many other details, which have become a topic of conversation in a large number of media for a while.

Of course, no film can be without critics.

Among the almost one-sided praise, there were also some media criticisms of the excessive violence of "Vulgar" and the imitation of many films, but these criticisms basically did not stir up any waves.

The comprehensive media score of "Vulgar" was also released quickly, with a score of 4.3, although it was lower than the 4.6 score of Polish director Kieślowski's "Murder Short Film", but Simon was relieved after seeing this score.

As we all know, the highest-rated film in Cannes, although the probability of going home empty-handed is low, basically did not win the Palme d'Or. The 4.3 rating is just right for Simon.

Hilltop mansion in the Lecane district.

It was already the evening of the next day, and some cars were coming here from all over Cannes.

Since he bought a house in Cannes, Simon couldn't be too hospitable, and after discussing it with Janet, he planned a very mini party tonight, and only invited some people close to the circle to come over for a small gathering.

At about half past seven, when the sky was getting dark, Jennifer knocked on the door of the study, approached the large study full of drawing boards, browsed the very scribbled but seemingly spiritual movie concept drawings on the drawing boards, came to Simon, who was standing in front of the easel by the window, and waited for a moment before whispering: "Boss, everyone has arrived." ”

"Right away," Simon added a few more strokes to a concept drawing of Batman jumping from one tumbling vehicle to another, turning to Jennifer and asking, "How?"

Jennifer looked sideways for a moment, and the thrilling image of Batman getting out of a tumbling car and then speeding faster and faster appeared in her mind, and said, "This, it must be dangerous to shoot." ”

Simon also nodded and said, "When the time comes, break it down as much as possible, and if the CG technology passes, it will probably be enough to make up for some details through special effects." ”

Jennifer said: "You also need to use a stand-in." ”

"It's inevitable. ”

Simon said, put down the paintbrush in his hand, washed his hands in the bathroom next door, and came out with Jennifer to the hall of the villa on the first floor.

Seeing Simon appear, everyone looked over, and Simon also chatted casually with Mike Medowa, Robert Redford and others, just an ordinary party, without any formal links, and after Simon appeared, the party began.

Leisurely music was playing in the living room, and everyone was drinking and chatting and eating together, which seemed very relaxed.

"The Johnny Carson Tonight Show has been re-aired, and in recent days, more than 70 production companies have reached agreements with the writers' union. Simon, maybe the strike will end at the end of this month. I've already negotiated with NBC, and they're willing to arrange a special interview with the creator of "Vulgar" on the 31st, Simon, you should have no problem scheduling here, right?"

In the living room, Mike Medois whispered to Simon about it with a glass of champagne.

Although he knew that the writers' strike could not end so easily, and that the compromise of the second- and third-tier production companies would only provoke a greater backlash from the giants, Simon did not express his opinion, but just nodded: "Of course, I will go back on the 25th at the latest, and I may have to stay in New York for a while." ”

Mike Meadow smiled and said, "About those reality shows that your company produces?"

"yes. ”

Simon nodded, since he had publicly promoted it to the TV network, it was impossible to hide this kind of thing.

Michael Meadowwal paused, and then said, "Simon, I've heard some. These reality shows of yours don't seem to need screenwriters. This may not have been much in the past, but in the current situation, you are likely to provoke hostility from the Writers Guild. ”

Simon shrugged helplessly and said, "Mike, if it were any other time, do you think the major TV networks would be able to watch Daenerys Films' TV show?"

When Mike Medovar heard this, he shook his head and smiled bitterly: "No." ”

Even Orion Pictures only began to set up a TV department to get involved in the TV program production business two years ago, which is enough to show that the threshold of TV program producers is not so crossed.

Daenerys Films, although it has produced several blockbuster films, has yet to prove its potential in the television space. Even if several major TV networks fancy Daenerys Films' TV shows, it is impossible to give too good terms for cooperation.

Therefore, the current situation of Hollywood screenwriters' strike and the general lack of TV programs on several major television networks is arguably the best time for Daenerys Pictures to get involved in the field of television production, and if it is missed, it can only accumulate qualifications little by little, or spend a lot of money to buy a TV production company directly to get a ticket into this field.

"So, if you offend the Writers Guild, you will be offended, and I can't miss such an opportunity in vain," Simon spread his hands, thought about it and asked, "Mike, you don't plan to sign an agreement with the Writers Guild in advance, do you?"

Mike Medois shrewdly shook his head and said, "Our main business is still films, and we don't need to do that. ”

The root cause is well known, and Simon has not been exposed.

Those second- and third-tier film companies compromised with the screenwriters' union in advance, in fact, in order to survive, after all, there was no business for half a year, and in the current economic environment, it is basically equivalent to closing down.

Orion Pictures may not be doing too well, but the company isn't too reliant on TV shows yet. Moreover, several of the founders are all old fritters who have been in Hollywood for many years, and they also know that it is very likely that they will be settled after the fact by compromising with the screenwriters' union in advance.

While the two were chatting, Madonna, who was wearing a black low-cut evening dress, came over with a glass of red wine, raised it to Mike Medois, and said, "What are you two talking about?"

"Good evening, Ms. Sicconi," said Mackówa, greeting Madonna with a smile on his face, "just a few trifles, and it just so happens that I have to talk to Travolta about participating in the promotion of the film, you talk." ”

After Mike Meadow left, Simon looked left and right a few times and asked Madonna, "Where's Sean?"

Madonna glanced at Simon and said, "Is Sean more attractive than me?"

Simon said helplessly: "I'm just curious why he didn't come over tonight?"

"Sean was going to an audition and flew back to Los Angeles last night," Madonna continued to stare at Simon unabashedly, "So, I'm the only one left now." ”