After Time magazine ended, Wang Xiaohu stayed in his office for half a day, because the words of Time magazine reporter Sal touched him and made him unable to refrain from deep reflection. 【】

The threat of Hollywood films to Chinese films comes from the strong background of American national power and 'modern' culture, from the experience of the capitalist film industry mechanism in the United States over the past century, from its years of cultivation of the international film culture consumption market, and of course, from its extensive absorption and integration of film talents, funds and technologies by using its own advantages.

Wang Xiaohu also remembered that in the face of this threat, China adopted various administrative measures to support the production and circulation of domestic films, to restrict and control the quantity and distribution of imported films, and to adopt institutional changes in the production, distribution, and exhibition industries and to take the way of large-scale collectivization to compete with foreign films, while at the same time, many Chinese filmmakers tried to find a way for the survival of local films through the choice of film culture in the limited space of Chinese ideology: or, through the internationalization strategy, to expand the living space of films, such as Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige's movies; or through local industrialization operations, the production of consumer entertainment films, such as Feng Xiaogang's 'Chinese New Year films'; Or, by caring for the local culture and the reality of national survival, it provides a kind of local humanistic care, highlights the encirclement of Hollywood, and maintains a national vision in the process of globalization, such as Huang Jianxin's urban film ....... Obviously, just as the title of the first column of the second issue of Film Art, an important academic journal sponsored by the China Film Artists Association, in 2000, "Enhancing the competitiveness of Chinese films in the face of the WTO" has become a reality test for Chinese films at present.

In the context of globalization, Chinese films are trying to enter the international film market, but they are struggling. In Wang Xiaohu's memory, it seems that only Ang Lee's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was really accepted by Westerners, that is, from that time on, the second [***] husband craze was set off in the world, and the subsequent "Hero" and "Wuji" also wanted to hitchhike, but unfortunately the effect was not good, and "Wuji" was directly rejected by some Western countries.

It can be seen how difficult it is to let Lao Mei accept Chinese culture, and there is no good way for Wang Xiaohu to hold his chin and sigh for a long time. After all, this is not a situation that he can reverse alone, and if he wants to achieve this goal, he needs more outstanding talents to join and improve, and fully tap the Chinese cultural heritage.

The 46th Academy Awards ceremony was held on April 2, 1974 at the Los Angeles Music Center in California, USA, and for two days, there was speculation about who would be the lucky winner.

Wang Xiaohu knew in his previous life: the biggest highlight of the Oscars is to see the stars walk the red carpet, and the handsome men and women in Hollywood will dress up more than their weddings on this day, because this opportunity is unique, if their clothes are rated as impressive and the most memorable by Hollywood magazines, it will be a rare publicity opportunity. If he is rated as the worst impression, then he will be hit hard in the coming year, and even how much impact will his career as an actor.

Unlike other actors who dress up very solemnly, when Wang Xiaohu appeared on the red carpet with Zhao Yazhi and the main creator of "Rocky", it immediately attracted the surprised voices of the reporters present.

Originally, Wang Xiaohu was going to appear in a red Tang suit, but after thinking about it, he still put on a Mao suit, while Zhao Yazhi next to him was wearing a rose-red Chinese cheongsam, which could show her proud figure more appropriately on this occasion.

Zhao Yazhi held her husband's arm in a human form, with a very comfortable smile on her face, and the little couple appeared in such a dress, and immediately murdered a large number of films, which made many female stars who walked over or were about to walk the red carpet quite jealous, because Zhao Yazhi did not attend the Oscars as a nominated actress and supporting actress, but received a higher rate of return and attention than them.

"Who is that Oriental woman?" An actress in a breastless evening dress whispered her companion.

"It seems to be Tiger. The king's wife looks like an oriental woman! Another actress dressed in peacock green said: "That costume seems to match my figure very well, and I will have someone customize such a dress when I go back." ”

The red carpet was crowded with many media reporters and fans, including a large number of Chinese and blacks rushed to cheer for Wang Xiaohu, in their memory, this is the first time that Chinese appeared on the red carpet of the Oscars, as Chinese their faces are also very bright, they keep shouting the name of "Wang Xiaohu", for these banana people holding American green cards, Wang Xiaohu and Zhao Yazhi greeted them with a smile.

"Tiger, how do you feel about walking the red carpet?" At the end of the red carpet and about to enter the main entrance of the Los Angeles Music Center, the editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Newspaper. Forts rushed over and held up a long microphone and said, "A lot of people who walk the red carpet for the first time want this road to never end, do you have such an idea?" ”

"No, I don't have it at all!" Wang Xiaohu's answer surprised everyone, and then he smiled and said: "If there is no end, I may go on this road forever, don't I eat or drink?" In that case, I'd rather keep the road shorter, and as long as I work hard every year, I'll meet you here often! ”

"What a big breath! Who does he think he is, and he has to attend the Oscars every year! There was such a whisper in the crowd, Wang Xiaohu took it all in his ears, he didn't explain anything, but hugged Zhao Yazhi and walked slowly into the music center.

The Los Angeles Music Center has become the culmination of the Oscars in recent years, as soon as he walked in here, Wang Xiaohu suddenly felt a burst of jewels in front of him, and the actresses in the field had dazzling gold, silver, and diamond jewelry hanging on their necks and ears, Wang Xiaohu turned his head to look at Zhao Yazhi and said with a smile: "Lady, it seems that I have to change a few outfits for you to go out, you see that the diamond necklace around the neck of the black actress is twice as big as yours." ”

Zhao Yazhi chuckled and said: "Only in this way can she show that she is different, you should know that I am not very keen on these, but if you take the initiative to buy it for me, I will not refuse." ”

"Hehe, let's go back and buy one bigger than hers." Wang Xiaohu rarely shows the demeanor of an upstart, if people who don't know come here, they still think that there is a jewelry display here, which shows how much everyone attaches importance to the Oscars, on the other hand, he is a little "shabby".

Stallone and Lucas then also came in with their female companions, and Stallone's female companion was Talia, the actress of "Rocky". Charles, Lucas's female companion is his wife.

The Oscar organizers arranged Wang Xiaohu in the front position, because Wang Xiaohu's group is not a minority, in addition to the male and female protagonists of "Rocky", there is also Pete. Jan (boxing veteran coach Mitch), music songwriter Bill Brown. Kandy, photographer Xie Dongchen, Li Qingsheng's apprentice, a total of seven or eight records are buckled on Wang Xiaohu's head, the youngest director, the one nominated for the most awards at one time, the first Chinese director, the creator of the American box office miracle, in short, he is now the biggest man of the year tonight, even if he doesn't win any awards, it is undeniable that his influence.

"Tiger, don't be so careless, okay? If you can win the award, it is the best thing, because from the perspective of box office, if a film can be nominated, it will increase your value in the Hollywood circle, conservatively estimated, your next film will increase the box office revenue by 20 million, if you can finally win the little gold man, it will increase by at least 30 million! Lucas sat next to Wang Xiaohu and chattered to Wang Xiaohu, an Oscar rookie, as a commentator.

"Really?" Wang Xiaohu suddenly became interested, he didn't expect that getting a nomination would increase the box office, he really hadn't heard of such a good side effect, and said with a smile at the moment: "Didn't your "American Style Painting" also get nominated, then I want to congratulate you on gaining 20 million, and you must treat you when you go back." ”

"Man, please be serious, look at the people who sit in the thick or hate to sell themselves, do you think it's easy to get nominated?" Lucas rolled his eyes in frustration and said, "Although the films are nominated after . . . The Oscar jury had an opportunity for an "inside screening", but no one ever watched every movie from start to finish. Therefore, major film companies have published advertisements to introduce their films in a modest tone. Send a video to each judge. Those stars also did their best and put on a show. Let the committee members deepen their impression. The Oscar statuette is like a spell. Hit the insiders in the net, and some people are bored. Someone was disappointed again and again. And some people objected. ”

"For example?" Wang Xiaohu asked.

"If you don't remember it from a distance, let's just say that last year, the opening night of "The Godfather" shocked Hollywood's movie giants. Its pomp and circumstance was no less than the premiere of "Gone with the Wind" in 1939. Even Kissinger and many members of the Senate and House of Representatives attended the ceremony. Brando's extraordinary performance was rewarded. He was nominated for another Academy Award for Best Actor after fifteen years of silence. However, on the eve of the awards gala. He broke the news: not only did he refuse the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. He also threatened: "In this country. . . There is no honor at all. This move made the academy nervous, and they quickly called to find out his attitude towards this award, but Marlon Brando mysteriously disappeared.

Later, Wang Xiaohu got the answer through the newspaper, because at this time the venue suddenly quieted down, and the four hosts walked hand in hand on the awards stage. Houston, David. Niven, Bout. Reynolds, Diana. Ruth.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it was a pleasure to have a wonderful evening with all of you, and I am glad to be here again to preside over the world's film festival, which shows that I am not old yet." John. Houston's humorous opening remarks drew applause: "Next, let's enjoy an uplifting piece of music that you will be familiar with!" ”

John. Houston sold a pass, the red curtain of the awards stage slowly opened, Bill Conti in a black dress stood at the front of the band with a baton in his hand, and behind him stood six people holding trombone, trumpet, and saxophone, as soon as they appeared, Wang Xiaohu immediately understood, and the feelings "gonna-fly-now" became the opening music of the 46th Academy Awards, no wonder Bill Conti sneaked away just now.

And the six people standing behind Billanti, Wang Xiaohu also had the impression that they were Mena. Ferguson's orchestra backbone, who had made cameos in Home Alone, didn't expect them to be invited over.

"It's Bill!" Stallone exclaimed, and in hindsight, he also realized what the music was next.

While the others were still in the clouds, Billanti bowed to the group, then turned and waved his baton. Ferguson immediately put the trumpet to his lips, and a dull, long trumpet sound was remembered in the venue.

"OMG, it's Rocky's episode!"

"Oh my God, I'm listening to this uplifting music again, and every time I hear it, I get a shake!"

"It's Rocky!"

From time to time, someone in the seat woke up, yes, no wonder the host just said that it was no stranger, wasn't this uplifting music from "Rocky", which broke the box office record of "The Godfather" last year? On this occasion, does appearing in such a way mean that "Rocky" is the big winner tonight? And will that Oriental King Tiger also be the protagonist of tonight?

After the musical accompaniment, the Oscars opened, and the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences delivered an opening speech, thanking the guests and praising the great achievements of American film artists in the past year. Wang, he made me see the vigorous development of Chinese films, and at the same time thanked him for his great contribution to the Oscars on behalf of Chinese filmmakers, and I believe that China will become a member of the Oscar family in the future. ”

As soon as this remark came out of the audience, everyone's eyes were focused on the stage on Wang Xiaohu's side, and the Los Angeles TV cameraman who was in charge of the broadcast ran over directly with the camera, giving Wang Xiaohu a big close-up from far to near, it can be said that the awards have not yet begun, and Wang Xiaohu has become the protagonist of the party for the second time-

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(To be continued)