"The Social Network" opens with Mark Zuckerberg and his ex-girlfriend in a bar for a full 5 minutes, with no background, no body close-ups, no special effects, no soundtrack, just two faces staring at each other indifferently. This plot occupies 8 pages of the script and was filmed for a whole week, and the image of a character with a lonely surname and difficult to communicate is established.

This set of shots was shot intermittently more than 80 times, and Lin Mingyang was almost strict about the details of the shooting, in addition to the pursuit of perfection, his main purpose was to make Jesse Eisenberg get into the role faster. Because all of Mark's surname characteristics are shown in this plot, as long as Jesse can complete this performance, then the next shooting will be much easier.

There are only a few people in the crew who can understand Lin Mingyang's intentions, and the initial filming made everyone think that Lin Mingyang would spend a lot of time on filming, but the next shooting progress scared everyone. After Jesse Eisenberg got into the "state," filming became a simple affair. Another week later, the film was halfway through the film, and the speed of the shoot was jaw-dropping.

Of course, Lin Mingyang did not ignore the details of this film because of the quick shooting, there is a line in the film: "Harvard has produced 19 Nobel Prize winners, 15 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 2 movie stars." These two movie stars are referring to Natalie Portman and Lin Mingyang herself.

The film tries to restore the real state of Facebook born in Harvard, and Lin Mingyang is Mark's former roommate and a Harvard student, all of which provide great convenience for the filming of the film. The Harvard social gatherings in the movies, the signs on the dorm walls, the laptop models Mark once used, and even the cyber hacking command lines that appear on the screen are all very realistic.

In the plot of "The Social Network", Mark wears slippers to his own hearings, and the real Mark is also such a raunchy in life, wearing a T-shirt, jeans and sneakers to face the world's reporters at several major Facebook press conferences. This was interpreted by the media as "a tech icon like Steve Jonas", and he was voted the worst-dressed person of the year by fashion magazines like Esquire.

Interestingly, the best dressed person in this selection is Lin Mingyang, and Facebook's two major shareholders are on the same fashion list at the same time, and then occupy the first and last positions, and the result is indeed very dramatic.

During the filming, Mark made it clear to The New Yorker that he wouldn't watch The Social Network, but he quietly watched an internal test screening before the film was released — even this is very similar to his insincere style in the film. In an interview, he left this sentence after watching: "Every short-sleeved and hoodie that appears in the movie, I do have one that I touches the same." ”

When interviewed, Mark was calm, slow-talking, often silent and highly confident. He is only 172 centimeters tall, but he is always full of confidence with his head held high, so it is not surprising that he was portrayed by Lin Mingyang as an antisocial arrogant character in the film.

"The original majority shareholder of Facebook, and at the same time the best screenwriter in Hollywood, I think Felix knows very well how to grasp the relationship between the real and the virtual, well, I saw this film in advance, but unfortunately I can't tell you the plot, I want to say that the content in this film is not necessarily real, but Felix has incorporated a lot of his own views on certain issues in it, although in the film he portrayed me as a 'bad guy' but it is indeed a very interesting movie!"

Mark's own evaluation of the film has caused quite a stir in the media. A skilled liar has to ask someone to count the money for him after he has deceived someone. And a director with a superb level, even if he filmed people as a "despicable" guy in the movie and scolded others, but people think you shoot well, this is the level.

Although Lin Mingyang's "Social Network" has a lot of fictional plots, Facebook's success in reality is not fictional, and the website has attracted more than 500 million registered users around the world in the three years since its inception. It is the third largest country on the planet in terms of total population; In terms of the breadth of the population, even Spain in the 16th century and Britain in the 19th century could not be compared. Time magazine named Mark Zuckerberg Person of the Year for one reason: connecting half a billion people and changing the way we live.

The promotional poster for The Social Network is based on this, with Jesse Eisenberg's huge profile picture printed with a striking slogan: "Make 500 million friends, you will inevitably make a few enemies!" ”

Since winning two Oscar trophies, Hollywood will no longer underestimate any of Lin Mingyang's works. His new film "The Social Network" has attracted the attention of all parties since the beginning of filming, and it is about the creation of Facebook, which is full of mystery, and the media reports have aroused the appetite of fans early, and it is not difficult to imagine the hot scene after the release of the film.

"The Social Network" was released simultaneously in more than 4,000 theaters in North America, and in just two weeks, the domestic box office in the United States exceeded 100 million. You must know that this is a "biographical" movie, there are no stars, no special effects, and even the film has a high IQ flavor, but at an average ticket price of $10, more than 10 million Americans have bought tickets to see the film, and this number is still increasing.

While achieving amazing results at the box office, the film has received unanimous praise in North America and even around the world, especially the always demanding film critics, who almost overwhelmingly praise them.

The enchanted dialogue went on a torrent for two hours. It makes a story that is difficult to tell clear and engaging...... In an era when movie dialogue is so brainless and has to be deliberately slowed down to satisfy those boring audiences who are slow and half-beaten, this pair of dialogues has the speed and passion of off-line comedy. - Chicago Sun

...... "Although this is a story about how the little hairy man in college became the richest person in the E era, it is also a masterpiece that transcends the limitations of the times and reflects the lifestyle of our times!" - The New York Post

......" turned out to be a film that could well be a symbol of its time and region. The film is a shrewd look at social class, behavior, ethics, and a genius's high concentration. It has the high excitement of this Internet revolution, and the majestic momentum of the world of money turning over and swallowing all people. ―The New Yorker

-- "Social Network" made Lionsgate, which was responsible for the distribution of the film, a lot of money, and Lin Mingyang was naturally indispensable on the guest list of the celebration reception, and even his agent Aix was invited.

On the way to the appointment, Exx, who was driving in the car, couldn't help but complain: "I admit that your film is indeed very good, but when you are self-critical in the movie, shouldn't you notify me in advance, so that I can also be mentally prepared?" ”

Lin Mingyang frowned, and said a little unhappily: "I sent you a copy of the script after I wrote it... Don't tell me you didn't watch at all? ”

"This..."Ex sneered twice, "I read the script, but after the opening conversation between Mark and his ex-girlfriend, I didn't have the ability to read it... I gotta say, reading a script and watching a movie are two completely different feelings! ”

"Then don't blame me!" Lin Mingyang shrugged his shoulders and continued to lean back in his seat and close his eyes.

The car stopped at the intersection at the red light, and Ex said angrily: "But the plot you designed for your own character in the film really makes it difficult for me to evaluate, and many people call me and ask me, is your real life depicted in the film?" ”

Lin Mingyang closed his eyes, that is, he didn't speak, and there was no expression reaction on his face, as if he hadn't heard Ex's words at all.

His indifferent expression finally annoyed Ex, who slammed the steering wheel and said angrily, "How should I answer?" Hypocritically telling them that your life is not like that, that it is just an artistic exaggeration; Or tell them that your life is not much different from the movie, but it is not those unfamous models who sleep with you, but the popular female stars in Hollywood? ”

At this time, Lin Mingyang finally spoke: "This film is originally fiction and reality, true and false are mixed together, the explanation is a cover-up, you can just ignore it!" ”

"You haven't been bothered by a non-stop phone call, of course it's easy to say!" Ex snorted angrily, at this time the green light at the intersection was already on, his car did not move, and the other cars following behind him had already honked their horns impatiently.

Ex kicked the accelerator as if venting, and the car slammed out, startling passers-by on the sidewalk, but Lin Mingyang, who was sitting in the car, still had a breezy expression on his face. After the depression, Ackes could only continue driving.

Lin Mingyang was wearing sunglasses when he got out of the car, and he was not noticed by the onlookers at first, but Gusta, the president of Lionsgate, personally greeted him, and the reporters who were stopped in the distance were all aimed at this side.

Lin Mingyang, Ex and Gusta exchanged a few words at the door of the hotel, and then walked towards the hotel while chatting.

Ex mixed like a fish in water at the reception, but Lin Mingyang was not interested in those entertainments. He found himself a quiet corner and sat down, and it didn't take long for Gusta to find him. Lin Mingyang is now the "cash cow" of Lionsgate, and he can't be neglected easily.

Walking up to Lin Mingyang, he pretended to be surprised and said, "Felix, you are the protagonist of this celebration party, why did you come here alone?" ”

Lin Mingyang shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "These social interactions have never been my forte. ”

"That's right!" Gusta nodded knowingly, "If you can dance well on such occasions, then Mr. Aix will probably have to be laid off!" ”

"Are you talking about me?" Ex came out of nowhere, and came over to watch the excitement.

"Aren't you tired of standing and talking?" Lin Mingyang pointed to the sofa opposite him, "If there is any topic, let's sit down and talk about it." ”

"Felix, "The Social Network" has achieved such good results, do you have any plans for the future?" Gusta was quick to talk, and when he sat down, he asked straight to the point.

Of course, Lin Mingyang could hear what Gusta was saying, he and Ex glanced at each other, and then smiled: "Of course I want to continue to go to college!" ”

"I mean, do you have any free time during this time?" Although Gusta asked Lin Mingyang what he said, his eyes kept on Ex.

Seeing the other party's inquiring gaze, Exx reluctantly explained: "Although I am his agent, Felix's schedule arrangement has always been his own decision. This guy is lazy and has a bad appetite, and if Mr. Gusta doesn't have that kind of particularly good script or idea, it will be difficult to get him to shoot! ”

Hearing his words, Gusta had no choice but to turn his attention to Lin Mingyang again, "We are preparing to make a film related to China recently, and now the actor has not yet been determined... If Felix is interested in playing this role, we will definitely offer a satisfactory result for the salary; If you really don't want to act during this time, I also want to ask you to help me read this script, because you know China better, their culture, their surnames you know better than me, I don't know if this film will be made to make both parties satisfied. ”

Gusta finally didn't bet on the wrong treasure this time, hearing that this movie was related to China, Lin Mingyang did look a little moved, but before figuring out the situation, he didn't rush to agree.

"We're working with a Hong Kong studio, and we're looking for a director for this film, Rob Minkoff, who directed the acclaimed 'The Lion King', and Oscar-winning Paud Teh-hei. Our partners in Hong Kong also persuaded the famous Hong Kong action director Yuen Heping, who helped the Wachowski brothers shoot "The Matrix," to join the film..."

The more Lin Mingyang listened, the deeper the doubts in his heart became, and the outline of Gusta's description and a certain movie in his memory became closer and closer. When Gusta said they were going to invite two of Hollywood's most influential Chinese kung fu superstars to join the film at the same time, Mr. Lin was pretty sure that what Gusta was talking about was the movie he remembered.

"Jason is an American teenager who is proficient in video games and obsessed with Chinese kung fu. He always hopes that he can become a kung fu master like in the movie. Seeing that Lin Mingyang didn't say a word, Gusta began to describe the general plot of the film to him.

"You can't have designed this character specifically for Felix, right?" Ex interjected at this time, because how he heard and felt that the Jason that Gusta said had more or less Lin Mingyang's shadow on him.

"I guess the writers shouldn't know Felix, so it should just be a coincidence." Gusta explained a bit, and then continued: "Jason always likes to go to a pawnshop in Boston's Chinatown to find collectible Chinese kung fu movies, but he always gets into trouble walking through the alleys near his house, because Jason is often targeted by a group of thugs and is often bullied by them. ”

On this day, Jason accidentally found a mysterious golden hoop stick in the pawnshop, and he traveled to ancient China! He finds himself in the middle of a shocking prophecy: a messenger will return the legendary weapon to its owner in order to free the Monkey King, who has been trapped in stone for five hundred years. ”

Lin Mingyang took a small sip of the juice in his cup, and when he heard the strange transliteration of "Monkey King" from Gusta's mouth, he put down the juice with a stunned expression.

"This script is adapted from the classic Chinese masterpiece "Journey to the West"?"

The title of the book "Journey to the West" is very awkward in English, but Gusta still understood, and his eyes widened in surprise: "Have you read this novel?" ”

Lin Mingyang made an analogy: "Chinese are familiar with this novel, just like the Grimm fairy tales that we Westerners have listened to since childhood." ”

"Really?" Gusta's face was full of surprise, "So the original story adapted from the script is very popular in China?" ”

"To be precise, there is no one in China who does not know this story!" From Gusta's expression, Lin Mingyang had already guessed his thoughts. Gusta simply felt that since the prototype story of this film is so popular in China, and this film is a cooperation with a film company in Hong Kong, China, after it is filmed, the income in the Chinese market must be very objective.

But Lin Mingyang poured cold water on him at this time: "Because it is widely known, there are many film and television works about this novel, and this theme may still be novel for American audiences, but for Chinese audiences, maybe they are already aesthetically tired." ”

"But we also brought in Jackie Chan and Jet Li, both of whom are from China and are international movie stars known for their kung fu, but I know they never seem to have worked together before... This will be a big selling point of the film! Gusta argued.

Lin Mingyang shrugged helplessly, Gusta's attitude completely exposed a common problem of Hollywood producers when investing, emphasizing actors rather than plots, and emphasizing form rather than connotation.

"If all you need is a hype gimmick, then I'm out of ideas!"

(To be continued)