Anne Heard and the company's top management are not unreasonable to worry about the film's box office.

When the Oscars evaluate outstanding films, how to choose between "art" and "business" is one of the biggest controversies caused by the Oscars over the years.

Usually, the Oscar jury takes a compromise approach, and the films selected are generally both "artistic" and "commercial", and the two reach the best point of combination. It is not sunny and snowy, high and low, and avoids the suspicion of vulgarity.

Therefore, the box office is also one of the factors that measure whether a film wins awards or not.

"Citizen Kane," which was once ranked No. 1 among classic films in the United States, is a good example.

At that year's Oscars, "Citizen Kane" impressed the jury with its superb cinematic skills, giving nine nominations. But the film's mediocre box office results and lukewarm response from the public since its release made it difficult for the judges to make the final evaluation. After much deliberation, the award was given to its rival "Green Hills", and "Citizen Kane" won only one award for best screenplay.

"The Silence of the Lambs" will certainly not be as high and low as "Citizen Kane", but if the box office is too bad, it will definitely not be conducive to hitting the awards.

Horror films are easy to be dark horses, which is a law in the film industry. But there are countless horror movies that die every year, and the probability of killing a dark horse is not high. Judging from the movie itself, this movie is not bad, but the lack of charismatic stars is the biggest drawback of this movie.

[The male protagonist, Anthony Hopkins, is from England, and even though he is famous in England, he lacks influence in the United States; The heroine Lin Qingxia is from the East and once starred as the heroine of "Coming to America", but the drama was not popular.

The whole movie. The most famous is the director Chen Ping'an...... You're going to die with a few big-name stars!

If it had been another director, Anne Heard might have scolded a long time ago. Ordered to change the actors. But Chen Ping'an is different, Zhong Chuhong, Whoopi Gold, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Shang Geyunton...... One by one, newcomers took off in his hands and shined. Who dares to say that Lin Qingxia and Anthony Hopkins can't?

This concern is not only present in the company's top management, but also in Twentieth Century Fox.

is positive for the movie, but the two protagonists ...... It's worth a small investment of $10 million, but how high can you expect at the box office?

The summer vacation file must not be arranged, and after discussion, it is finally scheduled to be released in September and October, after the summer vacation file ends. It's not prime, but it's good. This schedule lacks strong opponents. If the film is attractive, it is easy to step on the corpse of a weak opponent and soar into the sky.

The release date was determined, and Anne Heard appointed a specialist to be in charge of the publicity work, and Chen Ping'an's energy was devoted to "Nuns Are Crazy". Anne Head and others were surprised to find that Chen Ping'an suddenly had an assistant, a female assistant.

In order to understand the overall filming process of a movie, He Chaoqiong decided to temporarily act as Chen Ping'an's assistant and complete the work assigned by Chen Ping'an. In order to understand each step and process of filming, it is convenient for me to become an investor and producer in the future, and make movies.

The selection and set construction of "Nuns Are Crazy" is still continuing, and Chen Ping'an is now participating in the actor audition.

I don't know who passed it out. said that he doesn't like to use big stars for filming, so there are many newcomers and depressed actors who want to try their luck here.

This incident was rumored to have a nose and eyes, saying that he didn't like to use big-name stars in the first place. Because of the fear of rejection. While filming "Rain Man", it was easy to decide to bring in Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. As a result, the latter rejected him.

The Oriental is fragile and easily wounded, so he returns to the old ways. He likes to use newcomers or actors who are not very famous, because these people will not turn him down. The heroes and heroines in "The Silence of the Lambs" are the best proof of this.

Faced with this statement, Chen Ping'an scoffed, but many people believed this rumor. Therefore, when he participated in the interview and selected the actors of "Nuns Are Crazy", there were many applicants.

"Hello Mr. Chen, my name is Wendy. McKenagh, 30 years old, likes classical music and is good at harp, and later majored in ballet, but had to give up due to injury......

This is a newcomer, he has not been in the entertainment industry for a long time, he has not acted in a few movies, and he has played small roles that are not important. However, the experience of studying ballet gave her the experience of performing on stage, and in "Nuns Are Crazy", there is a more important role of nuns who need ballet skills.

"Can you still dance ballet now?"

"It's okay, it's more basic."

"Mind jumping a bit?"

"No problem."

Although it has been several years since I said goodbye to the ballet stage, the foundation is still there. Wendy McKena's removal of her shoes was just a starting gesture that showed her solid ballet skills. After a few simple actions, she looked at Chen Ping'an nervously, looking forward to the latter's decision.

Chen Ping'an nodded, assessed her basic performance, and finally said: "You go back first, if there is news, someone will notify you." Well, if you can guarantee to keep your mouth shut, I will make you more proficient in ballet movements when you go back, and you will be able to use it in this play. ”

"Really? Thank you, Director! ”

Wendy McCainer left excitedly, secretly saying in her heart that Chen Ping'an really likes to appoint newcomers, and the rumors are true.

……

"Hello Mr. Chen, my name is Harvey. Keitel ......"

Harvey is an old actor who appeared on the big screen in the sixties and starred in many films. "Goodbye Alice" and "Taxi Driver" in the 70s are both movies worth remembering. However, in the eighties, his acting career fell into a trough, and most of his roles were inconspicuous.

This time, Chen Ping'an was preparing to shoot "Nuns Are Crazy", which he saw as an opportunity to turn over. He came to fight for the role of a gang leader, and his image is more suitable.

may be due to the fact that his acting career has not progressed well in recent years, Harvey's attitude is more humble, Chen Ping'an likes to work with such actors, and after inspecting Harvey's acting skills and letting him show the aura that a gangster boss should have, as well as his funny talent, Chen Ping'an finalized another role.

When interviewing actors, Whoopi Goldebao came to visit, which was also the first time He Chaoqiong met Whoopy.

During the break, Whoopi sent a warm invitation to Chen Ping'an: "Boss, are you free tonight?" My mom wants to invite you to dinner at home. ”

Born in a low-class neighborhood in Manhattan, Whoopi first worked for a funeral service company and later as a bricklayer while working as a handyman on Broadway.

Meeting Chen Ping'an was a turning point in her life.

That year, she took on two films. One is "The Purple" by the great director Spielberg, and the other is "The Love of Ghosts" by the fledgling rookie director Chen Ping'an.

"The Color Purple" received twelve nominations, but ended up empty-handed; And "Ghost Love" brought her the glory of the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, which made her a blockbuster and made a good start for herself to enter the entertainment industry.

Everyone thinks that this is the experience she has accumulated in performing on Broadway, but she knows very well that she can win the best supporting actress without Chen Ping'an's help. During the filming of "Ghost Love", Chen Ping'an helped her improve her acting skills and comprehend the character psychology of the character.

In the hearts of her whole family, Chen Ping'an is her nobleman.

This time, Chen Ping'an is preparing to start filming "Nuns Are Crazy", because of her jokes, she was found to be the heroine, which aroused the envy of many people. Julia once said half-jokingly during casual chatting that Chen Ping'an took special care of Whoopy.

It was difficult to resist the grand intentions, Chen Ping'an had no choice but to take He Chaoqiong to Wubi's house. Whoopi's family was very welcoming to him, and blacks seemed to have a natural love of laughter, and a meal was full of laughter.

On the way back to the hotel, He Chaoqiong was still reminiscing about Whobi's humor, the kind of unique humor that completely blends expression and language, and occasionally laughed inexplicably.

Chen Ping'an looked strange and asked, "What are you laughing at?" ”

"It's nothing, Whoopi is so interesting, how did you find her?"

"I have God-given eyes."

"Cut!" He Chaoqiong doesn't believe this, this kind of superstitious personality cult is often used by successful people to fool ordinary people, with very few exceptions, such as the White Dragon King.

If she were an ordinary person, she might believe it, but she is the daughter of a gambling king and studying in the United States, how could she believe in this deliberately created gimmick?

"I think I need to get to know you again tonight."

"What do you mean?" Chen Ping'an turned his head sideways and looked at He Chaoqiong who was driving.

He Chaoqiong currently plays the role of assistant, so when there are only the two of them, she also has to serve as a driver.

"I always thought that you were similar to other men, making movies and making scandals about women. The heroines you choose are all young and beautiful, and I'm afraid that they will have to pay a price to meet some of your requirements. But I think this Whoopi must be an exception, and you won't hit her attention. ”

Whoopi's appearance does not conform to the aesthetic views of the Orientals.

"Why do you think so much of me?"

"Isn't it? This circle is already chaotic, think about your heroines, Zhong Chuhong, Wang Guxian, Zhang Min...... Didn't you say it yourself, are they all your women? ”

"Why can't you think about it a different way? They first became my women, and then I asked them to film and make them popular? ”

"Then you still use movies to chase women? I thought I should change my opinion of you after meeting Whobi, but it seems that I was wrong. ”

Chen Ping'an was not annoyed: "Whatever you want." I don't care what you think of me. ”

"What about your women?"

"What do you mean?"

"If they knew that you were so attentive and that there were so many women around you, what would they think of you?"

"Hah!" Chen Ping'an laughed out loud, poked his head into He Chaoqiong's ear, and said jokingly: "Miss He, I'm afraid you don't know yet, my women are not only the three of them, and they all know each other, and we have slept together." (To be continued......) R1292