The reporters in Hong Kong City have such a habit, no matter how big a star they are, even if Cheng Long appears, it is all chirping and crooked, this is the right of reporters, and the reporters in Hong Kong City have less scruples in the system, so it is easier to ask questions.

But if the other party is a Hollywood celebrity, then things are different.

In the face of Hollywood celebrities, the reporters of Hong Kong City looked at it with a kind of pilgrimage psychology, for example, when Jackson arrived, the paparazzi in Hong Kong City were quite polite, and no one dared to be unruly when visiting Wèn.

There are also Tom Cruise, and other emperor-level superstar-level actors from the 20 million salary club are here, and any reporter who interviews them will be very cautious.

Of course, there are super directors like Coppola, even more so.

Yan Meng asked with great reverence: "May I ask Mr. Coppola, why would you agree to be an art director of a Hong Kong film, you must know that the investment in this film, that is, the cost of your movie location, is impossible to have any ranking in Hollywood, and it is an accident to invite you." ”

This is not wrong, if it is said that it can be hired with money alone, then Coppola is not Coppola, this is a very maverick, talented director, and of course a crazy director, just as no one can deny Coppola's genius, no one can deny Coppola's madness.

You'd never have imagined what Coppola would do next.

Coppola said with a smile: "This, of course, is the quality of the movie script, in fact, I was disdainful of this movie, but I saw the script sent by my friend Ms. Ai Qiuhua, and had an in-depth conversation with the director Ye Ming, so I took over the position of art director." As for the cost, I was paid a nominal dollar, and if it was for the money, I would be paid a lot of money if I went to Hollywood, and I was the art director of any film. Not coming here at all. ”

Coppola's unruly attitude, brother is not bad for money, what can you do to me? That kind of look is very depressing, it is a provocative look. But no one denies that Coppola has such capital.

A red-haired and blue-eyed foreign reporter rushed over panting and said: "Hello Mr. Coppola, I'm Yang Ke, a reporter from the New York Daily News, I heard that you, who have not moved for many years, are actually going out on an oriental movie, are you doing this to express your dissatisfaction with Hollywood?"

If it were in the mainland, there would be no reporter who would say this to Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige. Even if this is the case, but mainland reporters, including reporters from Hong Kong City Treasure Island, are relatively introverted, even if they are in Hong Kong City Treasure Island, but they are mostly shooting with each other, secretly filming or something, and they will not directly ask such a question.

But abroad. Such questions are commonplace, and journalists pride themselves on daring to ask tough questions. It's the same even if it's against the four major directors of Hollywood. Even in the face of President Clinton, they will continue to ask the questions they are ready for, such as the Lewinsky case.

There is a saying in the West, although I disagree with every word you say, but I swear to defend your right to speak.

And at this time, Coppola also said very unceremoniously: "That's right, Hollywood." To be honest, it's dead now, you see what other good movies are coming out, Lucas is eating the old book of Star Wars, and Spielberg's guy hasn't made any new moves lately. In addition to a Titanic in previous years, now the Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter are worth looking forward to.

The rest is all rubbish, Hollywood needs new blood, and [Infernal Affairs], in my opinion, is a very good movie, I believe this movie will surprise Hollywood. ”

Reporter Yang Ke asked unceremoniously, but what Mr. Coppola said was not polite at all, and really exposed some of the current status quo in Hollywood, especially after [Batman and Freezer], Hollywood's personal hero series of movies were almost wiped out, such as Superman, Iron Man and other movies that were originally intended to launch sequels were all suspended, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a relatively sluggish period in Hollywood.

Warner Bros. spent a lot of money to shoot Harry Potter, and even said that he did not hesitate to sign some not-so-equal treaties with Ye Ming, in fact, in order to save his own film market.

Coppola's reappearance has also set off a wave of craze in Hollywood, and the attention of Hollywood filmmakers has shifted to Hong Kong City for the first time. It's transferred to the crew of this called [Infernal Affairs].

After the crew's start-up ceremony, they soon entered the filming state, and when everyone began to prepare for the filming of the crew, Sister Fang Fang asked curiously: "Boss, I thought you would invite Mr. Jin Yong over as the finale guest, but I didn't expect you to invite Mr. Coppola, I didn't invite you anymore, Mr. Coppola actually came, which is very helpful for our movie." ”

Why is it difficult for Chinese movies to break into Hollywood, one is that there is a certain gap in level, but this is not the key. It's just that the overall level of Hollywood is higher than that of China, but if you select some high-level movies in China, they are no worse than Hollywood movies. The success of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a very good example.

In such a situation, it is actually said that the operation methods of the film are different, and Hollywood is simply unwilling to admit the level of Chinese films.

And director Li Huan, to be honest, is an exception, one is that his companies are all big Hollywood companies, all of which are large companies such as Columbia, and the other is that Li Yu himself is a member of the Hollywood Directors Guild, has a Hollywood background, and is more likely to be recognized by Hollywood filmmakers. This can also be seen from the fact that he won the Oscar again and again.

Therefore, it is not that Chinese films are not good, but that the operation methods are not successful, the culture is different, and the operation methods are not successful, which is the fundamental reason why Chinese films cannot succeed. If it is said that Warner Bros. promoted Zhang Yimou's movie, and as a result, he made 10 million, and wanted to give Zhang Yimou 8 million, would Warner Bros. do it?

Naturally, people don't do it. Therefore, at such a time, it is not an easy thing to get recognition from Hollywood.

But at this time, Sister Fang Fang is full of confidence, with Coppola, a great director, as the art director, then Hollywood film critics will pay attention to [Infernal Affairs], whether it is praise or criticism, it will be taken seriously. What is the greatest sorrow in the film circle, not sharp criticism, but indifferent disregard, which is simply ignoring your movie, which is the saddest part of a movie.

For the future of [Infernal Affairs], Sister Fang Fang was suddenly full of confidence, perhaps, the boss said that [Infernal Affairs] would become a savior of a Hong Kong city movie, standing at the peak of Hong Kong city movies, at this time, you can still see a little hope.

At this moment, Chen Xianghuaqiang came over with a notebook, it is obvious that this big guy is electrocuted again on himself, and he is also very attentive, there are many celebrities who like to play tickets and act in movies, but Xiang Huaqiang definitely really likes movies before he can play tricks by himself.

Otherwise, with his wealth and status, it simply means that there is no need to follow the tricks, so why bother.

Xiang Huaqiang took the script with him everywhere he went at this time, so he was naturally reviewing his lines, after all, Officer Huang is not a simple supporting role, but a supporting role with a heavy role, and if you want to play this supporting role well, it is not an easy thing.

At this time, Xiang Huaqiang looked at the busy crew and said: "Ye Ming, at this time, isn't it a bit inappropriate to shoot this kind of major scene at the beginning, I have read the script, and it can be said that the rivalry between you and Andy this time is a climax of the whole play."

Generally speaking, filming is to choose a few simple scenes, let everyone enter the state first, and come step by step. In this way, you can shoot a scene well, and you have to shoot this scene from the beginning, which is simply difficult for some strong people. ”

Ye Ming said helplessly: "I can't help this, big guy, this thing is also forced to be helpless, you think it's so easy to invite Coppola over, it can be said that most of his artistic director is just a name, and it is impossible for him to stay in Hong Kong City all the time, therefore, in such a situation, we can only shoot some better shots when he is still in the crew, let him play the role of art director, with his opinion, it is very beneficial to our whole play."

You can rest assured, I am also prepared for this matter, Andy's acting skills I believe in very much, and I am also quite confident in my acting skills. Although this scene is a little more difficult, I think it can be completed on time. ”

Ye Ming naturally understands that it is impossible to let Coppola always stay in the crew as the art director, Ye Ming himself does not have such a big face, and it is estimated that Lucas does not have such a big face, so at this time, Ye Ming can only seize the opportunity to play Coppola's role to the boldest extent.

Therefore, Ye Ming felt that a scene like Andy in a showdown on the rooftop was quite exciting, and it was quite a scene that could express the ultimate meaning of Xiàn [Infernal Affairs]. (To be continued......)