The capital is still bitterly cold in winter, but Los Angeles is warm and humid, with lush flowers and trees.

When Yang Lin stepped into the door of the "Dream Factory", Kidd had already greeted him, waving a stack of reports in his hand, and the smile on his face could melt ice and snow.

"Hi my great boss, you know what? You are the general I have followed all my life, the faith I have believed in all my life, and with you, we will conquer the whole world and trample the entire universe under our feet! Guys, you say, don't you? "Kidd was excited, not only for himself, but also for the staff.

"Yes! Be! Be! Great boss, you're the KING of Hollywood! ”

All the employees shouted slogans in unison, and it seemed that they knew that they had rehearsed in advance. The applause was like thunder, and the shouts shook the sky, startling Du Qingshan and Li Kaijun, who had just walked in behind Yang Lin.

Yang Lin raised his hand: "I didn't say it, the bonus is doubled!" ”

"Whew-" This is the real benefit, you can see and touch it.

Walking into the office, Kidd turned around and closed the door.

Yang Lin sat on the boss's chair and moved his neck, and the bone joints made a "gaba" sound. Relaxing his whole body, lazily cocking Erlang's legs, and taking another sip of water, Yang Lin asked, "It looks like the box office is good?" ”

Kidd nodded, put a large push of information in his hand, and put it in front of Yang Lin, his face was unconcealed with pride: "Isn't it good?" Did you know that now in Hollywood, your name is already a guarantee at the box office? "People and Ghosts Are Not Over", "Die Hard", "Central Station", and until now "When Happiness Knocks on the Door". Whether it's a big production or a small budget, whether it's an action movie or an emotional movie, all of them are classics among classics. ”

Yang Lin smiled. Waving his hand: "Don't talk about those useless things, let's talk about the situation of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door". ”

Kidd picked up two from the pile of materials and said, "The current box office has accumulated to 130 million." ”

"When Happiness Knocks on the Door" has just been released, and the box office is not too ideal. Although the film scheduling rate is very high. But since the movie is a starring Asian, the audience doesn't really buy it. In the eyes of most people. Movies starring Asians, only kung fu movies, can be watched, and this movie. Clearly an art film. Thanks to Yang Lin's appeal. In the first round of screenings, the attendance rate remained at 60%. This achievement, for some directors, is already quite good. But who is Yang Lin? The new Best Director at the Oscars! This attendance rate is obviously not good-looking.

But with the publicity of the audience, the reputation of this movie has gradually been established.

The attendance rate and box office of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" are slowly rising. It's like the tide. Gentle, gentle. But it's unstoppable.

At all times, word of mouth is the most important thing. And word-of-mouth is based on the plot of the movie. Only an attractive plot and perfect performance can win the audience's reputation. When word of mouth is established, then the box office will rise and it will be just around the corner.

"It's not just the box office, it's the response. Now, almost all the media are singing praises and praising our "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", which is a good movie that has not been encountered for decades. To be honest, I was a little embarrassed when I looked at it. ”

Kidd handed a few newspapers to Yang Lin, saying that he was embarrassed, but the expression on his face was full of pride and pride, where was the slightest embarrassment?

Sure enough, the reports and comments in the newspaper were applauded, and I couldn't wait to blow this movie to the point that it was rare in the sky and nothing on the earth.

"There is a song in the film that made a deep impression on me, I watched it several times and wrote down the lyrics: 'We know, what those mountains represent, we sing the praises of those mountains, God, don't move that mountain, give me strength to climb, please don't move that stumbling block, please lead me, go around it, my burden, it's really heavy, it seems a little unbearable, but I won't give up, no, because you promised me that we will meet at the altar.'" This song, as we see in the movie, there are too many stumbling blocks on our way to happiness, what to do? The performance of the strong is fearless, brave to face, and a successful leap. In our life and work, including our feelings, there are many setbacks, when facing them, one is easy to turn back, the other is to make hard efforts to cross, the former of the people can not see the sun. Those who choose the latter will truly appreciate the beauty and splendor of the rainbow after the rain.

After watching the film, what left me was not only shock and tears. There is also deep self-blame, what is the self like in life? What is your attitude towards your work? I will always remember this movie, and I will remember this director: Yang Lin, thank you, create a great work for me, thank you forever. ”

-- Chicago Sun, famous film critic: Roger Ebert.

Yang Lin was very surprised, this Roger Ebert, he knew too well.

Roger Albert is the most famous film critic in the United States, this old guy is first-class in the realm of harm, and he is also the first film critic in American history to win the Pulitzer Prize. A graduate of the University of Illinois, he has been writing film reviews for the Chicago Sun since 1985. His film reviews have been widely quoted over the years and have been printed on the covers of many DVDs as a guide to buyers. There are probably very few film critics, and he has become a standard to get this far.

This guy, since he wrote his first film review, has hardly ever said anything good. This guy who will hurt people the most actually sings praises? This made Yang Lin feel a sense of disobedience for no reason.

"There are no beautiful actors, no fancy edits, and no great soundtracks...... But there was a good story, a good story that I could sit in the cinema and watch it and be moved.

Inspirational stories are probably all in this pattern: embarrassing situations, difficult struggles, endless bad luck, and then a glimmer of opportunity...... Finally, there is a dawn. It makes no sense to expect such a film to be new and surprising, and we will rejoice in the fact that the people who struggle have finally succeeded, precisely because it is difficult for us to persevere.

A story that is not exciting, but touching enough, a director who is not old, but who sees through the world, a movie that is not fancy, but classic enough, I can only say that I was moved. ”

- Los Angeles Times

Yang Lin's favorite thing is to watch movie reviews, whether it is praise or scolding; It doesn't matter if it's his, or someone else's. He has always believed that through film reviews, it can be seen that the direction of the film market, the general situation of the film environment, and even the future development of the entire film industry.

Film critics are also people, they have to eat, they have to work, whether it is praise or disapproval, they have to grasp the hearts of the audience and resonate. Otherwise, who spends money to buy newspapers to read? It can be said that these people are the first line to really contact the audience. Perhaps due to various factors, what they express may not be true cognitions and opinions, but no matter how they embellish, they can always find some clues in their words.

Cinema is a kind of consumption, and if it can't adapt to the market, follow the trend, and please the audience, then it won't be recognized.

But these film reviews, Yang Lin is faint, and he can see a little different taste.

This caliber is too unified, right?

Yang Lin watched it with relish here, but there was a burst of hustle and bustle outside. As soon as Yang Lin frowned, the assistant opened the door, sweating profusely, and said with some trepidation: "Boss, I don't know what's going on, your itinerary is known to the reporter." Now, there are probably dozens of journalists, all waiting to interview you. I persuaded it for a long time outside, but it didn't work, you see"

Yang Lin waved his hand: "Since you're here, don't drive it away, the impact is not good." Inform them to go to the big conference room and let's have a simple press conference."

The assistant was relieved and hurried out to inform.

Kidqi said: "Your itinerary, I specially told you to keep it secret, how can it be leaked?" "Since Yang Lin was assassinated in Tahiti, his itinerary has been classified as a first-class secret. The entire "DreamWorks" film company is known only to Kidd artists.

Yang Lin shook his head, stood up and said: "It's useless, they are in the dark, we are in the light, the so-called open guns are easy to dodge and dark arrows are difficult to defend, we are very passive." ”

Kidd was worried and guilty: "I'm sorry, boss, it's all the trouble I provoked"

Yang Lin said with a smile: "I have told you many times, you are just a catalyst, and they will find me sooner or later." But don't worry, your boss and I are not soft persimmons that anyone can pinch. Since they are in the shadows, then I will throw a bone and draw them out. ”

Bone? Kidd was puzzled, Yang Lin was already full of confidence, pushed the door and walked out.

In the large conference room, there were more than 20 reporters on board. It was still noisy and noisy, but as soon as Yang Lin came in, he suddenly quieted down.

As soon as Yang Lin sat on the podium, a reporter stood up: "Mr. Yang, I am a reporter from the New York Daily News, I think"

Yang Lin waved his hand to interrupt him: "Here today, in order to thank you for your attention, we, the 'DreamWorks' Film Company, hold this press conference. Please listen clearly, this is a press conference, and I will not answer any topics that are not related to this press conference, thank you for your cooperation. ”

All the reporters were a little stunned, we are here for an interview, why did we start a press conference? What's the news to release? This is a bit different from our original intention

Yang Lin picked a smile at the corner of his mouth, and looked at the reporters coldly, killing him? Or dig a hole? Hmph, no matter what, Lao Tzu doesn't accept the offer, can you be like this? (To be continued......)