What's amazing is that this film is two million higher than Xiao Ran's memory. And this film is not released in prime time, which is really rare. However, Xiao Ran doesn't think so, who said that in addition to prime time, other schedules are impossible to create high box office? The key is the quality of the film, the quality is good, there are more audiences, and even if it is pulled for a month, it can have a huge box office.

The Golden Horse Awards are coming soon, and the company has signed up for the films that have been released this year. Xiao Ran has a great grasp of this, and the three films released so far are absolutely strong contenders, especially "Autumn Fairy Tale", that is, history has changed, and it is the most promising to win the award.

Now Xiao Ran is thinking about whether to put the love script he originally created on the screen. After all, Lin Qingxia has not played for a long time, and now the media is only paying attention to the details of her life. And Xiao Ran, who often goes to Lin Qingxia's house, sneaks around like a thief every time, and often appears on the cover of magazines for this reason.

However, this issue remains to be studied. As an art director, Xiao Ran has no reason not to pay attention to anything. So, he went to the set to visit the class, and on the way there, he tentatively asked Guan Xin, who was driving a car: "Master, I have a problem at the moment, I don't know if you can help me solve it?" ”

"What's the matter, tell me about it!" Guan Xin must have been very cool when he was young, and he didn't change his face when he spoke.

"You know, no matter what you do, you need to be fully informed!" Xiao Ran pretended to look distressed, shook his head fiercely before continuing: "But you also know where the company has any source of intelligence. Honestly, I really want to pay a certain amount of money every year to buy intelligence! ”

Guan Xin was slightly stunned, he didn't expect Xiao Ran to actually hit the head of the National Security Bureau, and he was immediately amused and angry: "You should know, naturally someone will give it to you." As for money, it's not good to set a precedent like this! ”

Xiao Ran's idea is simply a super invincible bad idea, buying intelligence from the National Security Bureau, that sets a precedent, so isn't everyone able to buy intelligence? No wonder Guan Xin felt funny.

However, Xiao Ran did not feel depressed about this. Because the meaning of Fang Caiguan's words was to say that if there was information that Xiao Ran needed, he would naturally get it. Thinking of something, Xiao Ran smiled and said, "Master, now I plan to open a play, which is about agents." Unfortunately, I couldn't find the right person to be the technical director of the film, and I think this will require the support of the mainland political axe. ”

It is indeed a film with the theme of secret agents, and Xiao Ran has been thinking about such a theme recently. Just kidding, there's a typical person next to him, and it would be stupid not to put it to use. Of course, there are other reasons why he wants to make this film.

What's very interesting is that Guan Xin knew that Xiao Ran knew his identity, but the two of them never made it clear, that is, it was very vague to say something. Guan Xin naturally understood what Xiao Ran meant, and he suddenly felt that Xiao Ran was really cunning, obviously he just wanted to use him, and he said it around the bend like this.

Guan Xin is very wrong to think like this, according to the spy movies that Xiao Ran has watched, there is no need to rely on Guan Xin to do any "technical guidance", and he can make up stronger plots and stories at will. Xiao Ran's purpose of going a little deeper is to initially establish a relationship with the mainland political axe, so as to facilitate the future plan. If you go a little deeper, you can't talk about it for the time being.

"I don't think it's difficult, there will be a way to solve it!" Guan Xin smiled slightly, he had to report this matter to know the answer, and he didn't dare to give definite information now.

came to the Shaw Brothers set and found the filming location of "A Chinese Ghost Story", Xiao Ran saw Xu Ke pointing at a glance. He and Guan Xin leaned over, and the staff wanted to call him, but he just waved his hand and forgot it, playing these boring things at work.

came to Xu Ke, who was sitting in the director's chair, he was enjoying the filmed scene, and he was completely immersed in it. Xiao Ran fully understands Xu Ke's investment, thinking that Xu Ke has been working for three days in a row with salt water, and this investment is just a trivial matter.

"No, do it again!" Xu Ke indulged in it for a long time, raised his head and shouted, only to find that Xiao Ran was staring at him with a smile, and was immediately startled: "Ah Ran, when did you come!" ”

"How's the progress going?" Xiao Ran didn't talk nonsense, but immediately got to the point: "This scene seems to be in the town, right?" ”

Xu Ke nodded, this scene is not easy to control, and he tried to express a very murderous chaotic world through this. Immediately afterward, he smiled: "To be honest, your machine here is very good, much better than mine!" ”

Wang Zuxian and Zhang Guorong came to them, one called Mr. Xiao, and the other called Brother Shengran. Xiao Ran nodded, motioned for them to sit aside, and then asked Xu Ke, "What do you think is the problem?" ”

"I was thinking that a plot like this might not be enough to convey a message." Xu Ke looked at Xiao Ran, his expression was full of longing: "Moreover, after seeing your use of film, I am embarrassed about which kind of filter to use!" ”

Xiao Ran narrowed his eyes and thought about it, this scene in the town is a rare daytime scene in the film, so theoretically speaking, it only needs to be contrasted with the night scene. But for this film, this is obviously not so simple, and it also needs to express a very gloomy mood.

"But, I've always felt like something was wrong with this scene, a weird feeling, you know!" Xu Kemeng frowned, making his already thin face look even thinner: "And the actor's performance doesn't seem to be the same as I imagined in my heart!" ”

Xiao Ran was slightly surprised, he didn't expect Xu Ke to have such a problem, he felt relieved when he thought about it, Xu Ke is a human being, and everyone makes mistakes. He nodded to Xu Ke and first took a look at the footage and effects that had just been taken.

Although there are only a few shots, they are a few shots of Zhang Guorong going to see the scene where he paints. But Xiao Ran also felt that something was wrong, it was hard to say what it felt, but he did notice like Xu Ke that there was something wrong with not only the actors, but also the director's thinking.

"Brother Ran, what's wrong? What's the problem. "Actually, Zhang Guorong is older than Xiao Ran, but this status is ...... Therefore, it is not very abrupt to call Brother Ran, and Xiao Ran has gradually become accustomed to familiar people calling him like this.

Xiao Ran glanced at Wang Zuxian, this long-legged sister is now very pure and lovely, and her ancient costume is even more fascinating. Among the actresses of the same generation in this era, except for Zhang Manyu and others, Wang Zuxian can be regarded as having relatively good acting skills, much better than Li Jiaxin and Guan Zhilin. It's a pity that when I was young, I couldn't study acting hard and couldn't become another Zhang Manyu.

He smiled at Zhang Guorong and motioned for him to bend down and take a look. This clip was played a few times, and Zhang Guorong and Wang Zuxian, who also bullied him, felt that something was wrong, but it was difficult for them to describe what was wrong.

Xiao Ran looked at Xu Ke, who frowned violently, and couldn't help but rub his somewhat sore nose and touch it on his beard. Theoretically, this is obviously okay, but this paragraph, or rather, some of the style of the whole film is not quite right.

What's missing? Or is it something more? Xiao Ran was very confused, and his brain was spinning rapidly. Suddenly, he thought of something, and suddenly realized: "I think I have found a problem!" ”

As soon as these words came out, the main creators who had been gathered together all raised their heads to look at Xiao Ran, and Xu Ke stared at him intently, hoping to get the key to the problem. Xiao Ran smiled lightly and said in a low voice: "The problem is the pressure of the atmosphere!" This film is not very light, but very depressing. Lao Xu, the night scenes in this film account for more than ninety percent, plus the demons and monsters come out together, these very mysterious things can easily cause depression in the atmosphere. ”

Cinematographer Huang Yongheng was stunned, art director Zhang Shuping was also stunned, and director Xu Ke was also stunned. Xu Ke showed a thoughtful look, muttered to himself for a moment, and quickly understood what Xiao Ran meant: "I know what you want to say, ok!" Let's go get ready and get started! ”

Xiao Ran was slightly startled, he was still waiting for Xu Ke to ask, but he didn't expect Xu Ke to know what he meant quickly, and he really deserved to be a master with a very flexible brain. Thinking of this, the desire to get Xu Ke became stronger and stronger.

In fact, Xiao Ran told Xu Ke just now that the atmosphere was too depressing, and then he needed a relatively easy scene and shot to make people relax to vent some negative emotions. And Xu Ke actually filmed the scene of the market town extremely depressingly, which naturally made the audience feel uncomfortable when they watched it, no wonder there was a feeling that something was wrong.

It's just that seeing Zhang Guorong and Wang Zuxian wanting to step forward to start work, Xiao Ran couldn't help but shake his head, Xu Ke is really impatient sometimes. He shouted to Zhang Guorong and Wang Zuxian, who were walking towards the performance area: "Ah Rong Ah Xian, come here!" ”

Xu saw Xiao Ran's actions, and was only stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but show a slightly funny look, and now he finally remembered that he forgot to explain to the actor. However, let Xiao Ran explain, he was very relieved. Many people think that Xiao Ran has only filmed two films, although the reputation of both dramas is excellent, but it still does not necessarily prove his strength, so not everyone thinks that Xiao Ran is a big director. And Xu Keke personally promoted Xiao Ran, of course he knew Xiao Ran's ability.

"Now that the atmosphere is going to change, your performance methods must also change a little, and comply with the director's requirements!" Xiao Ran chuckled and patted Zhang Guorong on the shoulder, now Zhang Guorong is still a cheerful young man, but it's a pity that twenty years later.

Shaking his head slightly, Xiao Ran left with Guan Xin. Xu Ke is doing things with Lei Kaitai now, he has no chance to pull it over, if he pulls it over, he will only offend Lei Kaitai. This is really not easy, Xiao Ran has long been eager to see "New Dragon Gate Inn" and "Smiling Proud Jianghu", which are trend-setting new martial arts.

However, then again, more than 20 years ago, the master Li Hanxiang directed a "A Chinese Ghost Story", but it was not as successful as this one. Xu Ke's favorite is the old bottle of new wine, and Xiao Ran took the Xu Ke mentality in this bet.

Li Hanxiang is definitely a master, and has directed countless classic works, especially Qing court operas. Liang Jiahui won the Golden Statue for the first time is the work of the starring Li Hanxiang, Director Li has a lot of feelings for the mainland, and it is precisely because he was filmed in Yanjing twice that Liang Jiahui was banned by Taiwan, which is a particularly new thing in Liang's memory.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ran couldn't help but be a little worried, because next year he is about to start filming a new film in cooperation with the mainland, and he is afraid that he will lose the Taiwan market at that time. Politics is terrible! Thinking like this, he always felt that Taiwan had always done a poor job in this regard. It's just that I went to Yanjing to take the scene twice and was blocked? Now that they are cooperating with the mainland, there will definitely be no way to keep the Taiwan market.

Thinking about it carefully, Xiao Ran felt that something was wrong again. If he remembers correctly, it is precisely because the ban on Liang Jiahui has gradually faded that Taiwan has gradually acquiesced to the fact that Hong Kong films are filmed in the mainland. Because films such as "New Dragon Gate Inn" are all cooperated with the mainland, and they have also been released in Taiwan, if you look at it now, it will not be dragged to be shot by Taiwan.

After going to "The Saint of Gambling" and other crews to get off work, they found that the filming progress was basically smooth, and they were not disturbed by the underworld, so Xiao Ran went back to the company with Guan Xin. On the way back, Xiao Ran's thoughts wandered, the company's management was finally not what he was good at, and it was almost the same to formulate a long-term strategy.

However, he doesn't need to take care of the specific things personally, he has all done it. This is the style of a really big company, and if the CEO is always busy, it only proves that the employees of the company are very incompetent.

The film classification system was finally introduced, and it was launched in October. At that time, Xiao Ran was still fighting with Fang Ruohai, but it didn't matter, because the Hong Kong British political axe was forced to give up the idea of selling quotas for money under the pressure of the three giants.

At the same time, satellite companies are not eligible for the quota of tertiary films. This means that no matter how many subsidiaries the company opens, there are only a few quotas. Unlike Xiao Ran understands, satellite companies have quotas.

This is definitely beneficial to weak companies, but there are only three giants in Hong Kong who really have the ability to distribute, plus a new upstart in the film industry - Phantom! And in Xiao Ran's view, this is undoubtedly a reference to Hollywood's approach. However, it's all pretty good.

Since Hong Kong film companies do not attach much importance to distribution, this move will definitely force production companies to move closer to distribution companies. For Xiao Ran, this is an excellent opportunity, a good opportunity to close the production company.

When he got out of the car in the parking lot, a car drove far away in the distance, Guan Xin vaguely saw that the person in the car was holding an object similar to a weapon, his expression changed slightly, and he pushed Xiao Ran away like lightning, and picked up the pistol on his waist with his left hand......

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The title of the novel - Li Hanxiang

Real name - Li Hanxiang

Li Hanxiang was a director of the same period as Zhang Che and Hu Jinquan, and the three are widely regarded as the three masters of the pre-New Wave. Master Li is especially good at court dramas and jokes, and uses absurd comedy to express more absurd and bizarre facts. Master Li's court drama is even more incomparable, and the title of master is well-deserved. Of course, because there was no rating system at that time, each film still had a dew point, but I believe that it will not be reduced to pornography in the eyes of the audience.

Representative works: "The Great Warlord", "Qianlong Goes to the South of the Yangtze River", "Listening to the Government with a Curtain", "Burning the Old Summer Palace" and so on......

Recommended novel: Tang Sanshao's work: "Only I am the only immortal"

Joke: "Man with a Thousand Faces"