Chapter 42: Hollywood's Filmmakers

According to the custom of Greek weddings, after the vows are taken in the church, there will be a wedding feast.

At this banquet, the words of "Turan's" father are the soul of the whole scene.

The actor who plays Nicole Kidman's Greek dad is in his sixties and is of real Greek descent who has only previously made cameo roles in TV dramas.

Fortunately, this role is not complicated, it is just a matter of showing a loving, honest and old-fashioned temperament.

For this old man, most of them are acting in their true colors.

"Hello everyone and welcome to the family feast in Portocarlos. "Daddy speaks English with a Greek accent, and almost as soon as he speaks, he can make everyone laugh.

"Uh...... Belch...... And Miller's Family Dinner. Daddy's expression twisted a few times, "I was thinking last night, this son-in-law of mine, Ian Miller." The surname Miller comes from the Greek root 'Milo', which means apple. ”

Dad is deeply proud of the fact that he is a Greek ethnic group that is the source of the development of Western culture, "Many people know that my surname is Podo Carlos, which comes from the Greek root word 'Podo Carloki', which means orange. Well, now it's clear to us, tonight we have apples, and we have oranges, we come from different backgrounds, but we have the same foundation, we are all fruits. ”

This is also the most heartwarming scene in the whole movie, as a weird father who has never only thought about his daughter marrying a Greek, he showed enough fatherly love at the scene of his daughter's wedding.

Next, the father took out his life savings and bought a house as a wedding gift for his daughter, which was the biggest tear in the film.

This is a tradition of Greek culture, and Americans do not have such a custom, and through such a lens, it is also used to show that the film is not a discrimination against Greek culture, but also respectful.

The filming went as smoothly as ever, and Don excitedly announced to everyone, "My Grand Greek Wedding is now complete!"

"Wow!"

Most of Donne's core team are involved in film production for the first time, and they are far more excited than others, Glenn Fierro directly opened his arms and pounced on Donn, "Oh my God, I actually participated in a movie, Donn, big boss, you...... You're my God!"

Don pushed him away with a look of disgust, "Get up, at this time, I'd rather hug a woman!" he said, laughing and opening his arms to Nicole Kidman.

Nicole Kidman naturally couldn't agree to his request in public, glared at him coldly, and ignored it completely.

In a burst of laughter, Sofia Coppola walked over generously and hugged Donne, "Congratulations Don En, you've completed another movie, I have a hunch that you have succeeded this time." ”

Don laughed haha, "Sophia, then I'll borrow your auspicious words." ”

At this time, Catherine Haigl also walked over with a flattering smile on her pretty face and a sweet voice, "Congratulations, Donne, at the same time...... Thank you also for taking care of me during this time. ”

Everyone in the crew had a chill, and "Bichi" had already scolded in their hearts ten thousand times.

Nicole Kidman and Sofia Coppola were not surprised, and did not look disdainful in the slightest.

In Hollywood, there are countless beautiful girls who want to be stars, how can they succeed without dim sum machine means? Didn't Nicole Kidman also fall on Tom Cruise's thigh?

Don't laugh at anyone!

Don hugged her tightly and said, "Catherine, you still have problems with your acting skills now, and you need to hone them." But I believe that as long as you work hard, you will be able to become a heroine in ten years. ”

The previous words made Catherine Haigl fall into the ice cellar and almost fainted, but the latter words gave her hope again, "Thank you for your advice, Donn, I will try." ”

"Hmm. ”

Tang En nodded, for such a little person, without the freshness at the beginning, most of his interest was lost, and said to Sophia: "The crew will be disbanded, let's go to your house?"

It was said early in the morning that Don was going to visit Mr. Francis Coppola.

"Yes. ”

Sophia noticed that Catherine Haigl had some disappointment on her face, and patted her on the back, "Let's start with the TV series, with your current situation, it is difficult to have a good development in the film industry." Even if Don wants to help you, you have to have enough strength, right?"

Catherine Haigl smiled wryly, "Thank you Sophia, I see." ”

……

The Coppola family has a huge influence in the United States, and this year's Time magazine ranked fourth in the United States, even higher than legendary families like Rockefeller.

Francis Coppola's home is not in the drunken Beverly Hills, where the up-and-coming celebrities gather, and for the Coppola family, there is no need for such a display.

His home is in Pasadena, a well-known city under the jurisdiction of Los Angeles, which is not as crowded as Beverly Hills, and is backed by a mountain and a retreat.

Francis Coppola's home was so large that Donn was almost stunned.

The huge lawn, like a football field, a few clean streets, and a few motorized vehicles parked.

Pavilions, sculpture fountains, exotic flowers and trees, dazzling.

Liv Taylor once said that when she arrived at Donn's house, she felt like she had lived in a slum before.

Arriving at Francis Coppola's home, Don also understands Liv Taylor's mood.

"They were all made decades ago, and they didn't cost a lot of money. Sophia pouted, apparently not liking the shadow of the family, just like her cousin Nicolas Cage.

After Sophia's introduction, Don finally met the famous and legendary director.

Francis Coppola is a little fat, with a round face, a big beard, and a very casual dress like an old friend meeting, adding a bit of affinity.

For this great director, Don En respects him from the bottom of his heart.

Not to mention anything else, his "Godfather" trilogy, every once in a while, will be shown in the cinema for repeatedly.

"The Godfather", which was produced for $6 million in 1972, has accumulated 245 million at the box office this year, not to mention its huge influence in the history of film worldwide.

"Hello, Mr. Coppola, I'm Don, the movie has just finished, and I came to visit you, mainly to thank you for your help that day. ”

In front of such a big guy, Don En doesn't need to hide it, and he can't hide it.

On that day, Donn used a lame excuse like "Sophia was in an uproar" to move Francis Coppola, which obviously could only be an "excuse".

With Francis's IQ, can you figure out the truth?

Who doesn't know that Sofia is his daughter? Not to mention a few gangsters in Chicago, even the Italian mafia elite dare not touch her.

Francis Coppola gestured to his chair, "It's not a big deal for Hollywood to maintain its dignity." ”

Don couldn't help but be in awe.

Sure enough, the concept of Hollywood filmmakers and capitalists who have broken into Hollywood over the years are completely two dimensions!

The most typical is Cork Corkerian, who has already bought three and sold two and re-entered MGM last year, completely destroying a century-old store like MGM. Don't look at Hollywood's harmony, filmmakers like Francis Coppola, who have struggled in Hollywood all his life, have long hated it!

"It's a pity that the power of capital is getting stronger and stronger. Don let out a sigh that was very different from his age.

Francis Coppola bowed slightly, "Seven years ago, Time Group acquired Warner, three years ago, Viacom acquired Paramount, two years ago, Disney acquired ABC for nearly $20 billion, and last year, Time Warner acquired TBS for $7.6 billion. Recently, there has been another big news that Viacom is approaching CBS, and once the merger is completed, it may cost nearly $40 billion!"

Tang En thought thoughtfully, "There are also Columbia Pictures, which was acquired by Sony, and Fox Pictures, which was acquired by News Corporation, the taste of Hollywood has really changed a little." ”

"It still tastes good as before. Francis Coppola let out a long sigh, this is the elder's emotion.

Don is a little strange, the two are obviously meeting for the first time, and the identities and status of the two parties are so different, what does this Mr. Coppola mean by being so close?

"You can't really treat me as a son-in-law, do you?"

Tang En's face changed slightly, and he felt a chill in his heart, and he had to quickly draw a line, "Sophia is my good friend, I hope she can be a pure and excellent filmmaker, not a tool to make money in the hands of capital." ”

Francis Coppola raised his eyes, looked at Donn with a cloudy gaze, and smiled a little appreciatively.

Talking to her daughter on the phone during this time, Sophia has long praised this young boy for being omnipotent in heaven and earth, and when I see it today, he is really a very smart person.

"The dignity of the Coppola family cannot be trampled on by anyone. Sophia loves movies, I know that, but she's a woman after all, and Hollywood is very unfriendly to women. I'm old, it's hard to protect her for too long, times have changed, and we, old guys, will eventually retire from the stage. ”

Francis Coppola's voice was a little bleak.

Even an absolute boss like him thinks that he can't keep up with the times, which shows the serious penetration of capital into Hollywood.

Don immediately said: "Mr. Coppola, you are still young, in my opinion, you can still make movies for at least 20 years! As for Sophia, you don't have to worry, she is my good friend." Don doesn't have much ability, but he can protect my friend from being wronged. If she likes Oscar, I'll do my best to help. ”

Francis Coppola admired the young man in front of him more and more, and reacted with astonishment.

Especially the transaction negotiation between the quiet, stable as a mountain, warm as water, has a sense of déjà vu of a brokerage company boss.

Deals, Hollywood's common rule.

"Well, I heard about your Oscar nomination...... Something went wrong?" Francis Coppola understood Donn's thoughts.

Tang En sighed bitterly, "It's a bit of a problem, you know, I'm only twenty years old after the New Year, and I'm a little younger." ”

Francesi Coppola waved his hand, "Age is not a problem! When John was nominated for the Oscar for "Block Boy", he was only 24 years old, what kind of movie did he make? If the director of "Titanic" can't be nominated, it's an Oscar joke!"

Don breathed a sigh of relief and finally smiled.

With the affirmation of this big man, his nomination should be indispensable.

"It's just...... Can I win an award?"

James Cameron in his previous life really won the Academy Award for Best Director.