Chapter 208: Purpose (Subscription Requested)
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Suddenly, Murphy saw a topic where he could continue to talk, two people who had just met, if they didn't have a common topic, it was awkward to stand together, and they couldn't stay long.
He followed Gal Gadot's words and asked, "Why?" I think "Chicago" is very good, both the song and dance choreography and the black humor in it are extremely well done, and it can even be said to be the pinnacle of song and dance films in the last two decades. ”
"Compared to The Pianist?" Gal Gadot clearly disagrees with Murphy's words, "Do you think 'Chicago' is more deserving than 'The Pianist'?" Is Roman Polanski's elaborate masterpiece a film based on a Broadway opera? ”
Obviously, she has a certain understanding of the film industry, but this understanding is only superficial.
"Yes!" Murphy shrugged slightly, "I think 'Chicago' is more deserving than 'The Pianist' for Best Picture!" ”
Gal Gadot, who was next to her, was obviously surprised by Murphy's answer, and suddenly a sentence popped out of her mouth that Murphy didn't understand, probably in her native Hebrew.
Then, Gal Gadot realizes that he said the wrong thing and switches back to English with an accent, "Why?" ”
Without waiting for Murphy to answer, she added, "The Pianist is a reflection of a real history!" It is a reenactment of the tragic past of a people! Also a flogging of Nazi extremists! Isn't such a film good enough? Or are you an American director who is inclined to American cinema at heart? ”
"Of course not!" Murphy immediately denied it.
Gal Gadot turned his head to look at him, as if waiting for a plausible explanation.
Murphy gestured to the empty table just now, "Let's go sit down there and talk." ”
Gently moving his feet in high heels, Gal Gadot also felt that his legs were a little tired, and after a little hesitation, he nodded.
The two of them walked to the table, and Murphy took the initiative to pull out a chair for her, and when Gal Gadot sat down, he waved to a nearby waiter and called a waiter.
"Two glasses of water," Murphy admonished, "don't add any drinks, thank you." ”
Gal Gadot glanced at him, and the young director, who looked tall and muscular, seemed attentive.
The waiter quickly handed over the water glass, and Gal Gadot took a sip of the water glass, continued the topic just now, and urged, "Why do you say that "Chicago" deserves the best picture more than "The Pianist", there is always a reason, right? ”
She still has a young girl's youth on her face that can't be concealed, but she is full of interest in the film industry between her words.
Murphy didn't answer, but asked, "Gail, why do you think 'The Pianist' deserves to win more?" ”
Unconsciously, he is bringing the two closer.
Gal Gadot's focus was all on the topic, and he didn't care about these, and when he heard Murphy's question, he immediately said, "Didn't I just say, "The Pianist" reflects a history that should never be forgotten in the truest way, and also nailed the Nazis to the pillar of shame forever, it is also a testimony of a nation's strong survival!" ”
When it comes to the Nazis, she gritted her teeth, as if she was raised in Israel.
Having said that, Murphy also understood that Gal Gadot was just mixing personal feelings and likes and dislikes.
"Gail, your words are biased," Murphy disagreed with her so-called reasons, "A film that reflects a history that should never be forgotten in the most authentic way deserves an award?" The film that nailed the Nazis to the pillar of shame forever deserves to be a golden man? A film that testifies to the strong survival of a nation must be the choice of the Oscar judges? ”
He shook his head, and was about to continue, but Gal Gadot suddenly spoke, "You...... What is the meaning? ”
There was a hint of alarm in her bright eyes, "Do you think that what happened to the Jews is not worthy of recognition?" ”
"Of course not!" Murphy didn't expect this girl to be as sensitive as some traditional Jews, and quickly said, "Gail, I'm just talking about things. ”
In Hollywood, although much better than the glass heart of a black man, the Jewish delusion of murder is ......
Murphy shook his head without a trace, and said, "No one can deny that history, can they?" We're talking about the best picture at the 75th Academy Awards, not the history of the past. ”
Perhaps for historical reasons, some Jews are too sensitive, and the girl across from her seems to be the same.
Gal Gadot put away the thorn that suddenly appeared, nodded and said, "Director Stanton......"
"Murphy," he stressed, "call me Murphy." ”
"Murphy," Gal Gadot continued, not insisting, "don't sell off, tell me your reasons." ”
Her slightly green face was facing Murphy, and it was full of urging.
"The success of a film is not only related to the film itself, but also closely related to the social situation in which it is located," Murphy did not let her continue to wait, giving his own reasons, "From the perspective of the social environment, it has been less than two years since 911, the war in Afghanistan is still burning, and the whole United States has experienced too much cruelty and pain, and an equally cruel movie is very easy to cause these painful memories, but what about "Chicago"? ”
He smiled and said, "Singing and dancing, comedy, mockery, cheerfulness...... It is still an adaptation of a famous traditional play, and the quality is also guaranteed, and it is more pleasing to today's Oscar judges than cruelty. ”
"But 'The Pianist' still won Best Director!" Gal Gadot retorts.
"Like you said," Murphy reminded, "Roman Polanski is a Jew, and The Pianist is a reflection of Jewish history." ”
He spread his hands, "You may not want to listen to the following words, but it is a recognized fact in Hollywood." ”
Gal Gadot didn't seem to care, "Say, I don't mind. ”
"As we all know, the Jewish influence in Hollywood is quite large," Murphy said lightly, "and with the support of many Jewish judges, it is not too difficult to ensure that Roman Polanski wins the Oscar for Best Director." ”
"But it's the Oscars......" Gal Gadot doesn't quite believe Murphy's words, "Oscar ......"
"It should be fair and just, right?" Murphy smiled and shook his head, "The Oscar judges are also people, and if they are people, they will be affected, the Oscars are not only a contest of the film itself, but also a competition of a film company's comprehensive ability from publicity to distribution to public relations, otherwise how could Harvey's company win so many Oscars in recent years?" He is a recognized public relations guru in Hollywood! ”
He looked at Gal Gadot who was thinking, and said, "Best Director and Best Actor can be given to Roman Polanski and Adrian Brody, but the PR of "The Pianist" is not very good, even if the judges are partial, it is impossible to give all the cake to this film, always give a piece to others, right?" ”
"Chicago is the most popular with the judges," Gal Gadot gradually understood what Murphy meant, "and PR is the best?" ”
"That's it." Murphy nodded slightly, "This is my personal understanding. ”
Gal Gadot thought for a moment and said, "Kind of makes sense. ”
Murphy shrugged his shoulders, since Harvey Weinstein and Miramax joined the Oscar race, the competition for several Oscar heavyweight awards has become a public relations feast, and it can even be said that public relations may not be able to win, and if it is not public relations, it will definitely not be able to win.
"You're interested in the film industry?" Murphy asked suddenly.
Gal Gadot also denies that "there is a little bit of interest, but now I want to finish this race as soon as possible." ”
Murphy took a sip from his water glass, "If you want to enter Hollywood and develop, you will have a lot of natural advantages over others. ”
"Because I'm a Jew?" Gal Gadot is not stupid either, and it is not difficult to analyze this from Murphy's previous words, "Will it be taken care of by many people?" ”
"It's not about taking care of you," Murphy shook his head, "but under all things being equal, many crews and companies will prioritize you." ”
It's pretty much a Hollywood rule, and Jewish actors get more opportunities in Hollywood.
Of course, for non-Jews like Murphy, that's not going to be liked.
"Are you interested in getting into Hollywood?" Murphy asked again.
Hearing this, Gal Gadot showed alarm again, "Do you think I'm very talented?" ”
At tonight's party, a couple of self-proclaimed directors approached her and said something like she thought she was talented and suitable for a role in their crew......
Gal Gadot is not stupid, and people like Ivy Nivo remind him that he naturally knows that the so-called talent they fancy is fake, and that it is true that they are interested in her body.
In the discussion just now, she had a somewhat good impression of the young director in front of her, Ivy Nivo said that Hollywood is a place full of lies, and the other party is at least telling the truth, rather than just going along with himself against his will.
Looking at it now, he doesn't seem to be much different from the others......
Murphy is very interested in this girl, otherwise he would not have walked over directly to talk to her, what he just said is also his true opinion, and when Gal Gadot asked about talent, the answer was naturally no exception.
"We've only been talking for a while, and I haven't seen you perform," Murphy shook his head again, "I'm not sure about your acting talent, but ......"
He looked at Gal Gadot's face that was extremely in line with his own aesthetics, "I'm sure of one thing, if you become an actor, because this face is beautiful enough, most people will be classified as vases with no acting skills, and it is very difficult to get rid of this kind of title, especially if you have participated in beauty pageants." ”
No one would be happy to hear that she was described as a vase, and Gal Gadot was no exception, but the other party openly and secretly complimented her on her appearance, which made her mood better unconsciously.
She gave Murphy a deep look, as if trying to see through his purpose. (To be continued.) )