Comeback 444 independent films

"You mean the script you mentioned to me last time?" Hugo felt a little surprised, but it was also reasonable, after all, he and Quentin had only met twice, and Quentin would insist on wanting to meet Hugo, it was definitely not a simple chat with friends, so the script invitation was the most reasonable explanation

"Yes, the name of the script is 'Vulgar... I thought about it for a long time, and I originally wanted to play with a 'sex' actor like Joha, but I couldn't get rid of the idea of 'what it would be like if you did it?' Quentin didn't beat around the bush anymore and just said what he thought.

"Vulgar", sure enough, this movie. "Vulgar" is a crucial work in Quentin's directorial career, and this film is a shining star that cannot be ignored even in 1994, when there are many excellent films. When people mention the pomp and circumstance of 1994, "vulgar" and "Forrest Gump" and "The Shawshank Redemption" together constitute an enduring and absolute classic troika.

If you have said before that "The Shawshank Redemption" missed the Oscar and lost to "Forrest Gump", people sighed; But in fact, many film critics are even more suffocated that "vulgarity" has not been able to break out of the encirclement, purely from the perspective of film quality and film development 'sex', "vulgarity" can be called a milestone, but in terms of film depth, it has not been able to win the freedom and hope advocated by "The Shawshank Redemption".

The success of the "vulgar" film lies in the fact that it has played a new 'trick' with the disordered circular structure, breaking people's fixed thinking mode in terms of narrative structure, and using 'exquisite' structure with wonderful lines and black 'color' humor to break the film out of the level of ordinary genre films, which has had a huge impact on later films, and its unique style has also made this film one of the most important films in the 90s.

In addition, the treatment of violent elements in "vulgarity", the connection of line details, and the retro style 'trend' led by clothing, hairstyle, music and other links are all parts that make it a classic. At first glance, this movie is just a gangster movie, but there are many plot designs and line dialogues in it that are worth thinking about, and it is a masterpiece that people should watch and appreciate repeatedly.

After the release of the "vulgar" movie, it not only won the applause of film critics, but also won the love of the audience. On IMDB's 250 Best Films list, "The Shawshank Redemption" has held the top spot for nearly ten years, while "Vulgar" has been in the fourth place for ten years, only behind the two "Godfather" movies.

As far as Hugo is concerned, if it is "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Vulgar" two movies, he personally prefers the latter, and the black "color" humor in it is even more amazing.

Although he suddenly heard the invitation of "vulgar" and confirmed Hugo's previous speculation, Hugo still kept his calm and 'revealed' an apologetic smile, "Quentin, you know, I'm recording an album, and after that, the band will tour back to Los Angeles, and then participate in the promotion of the movie and the promotion of the album, I don't think there is a way to fit the schedule together." ”

Quentin was not surprised at all, he already knew about this situation when he sent Hugo an invitation last time, but last time he just had a flash of inspiration, but this time he was thoughtful, and he really felt that Hugo was very suitable for the character in his movie, so he did not intend to give up immediately.

"The schedule is actually not too much of a problem, I currently plan to start filming in December or January next year, the whole shooting cycle should be about seven weeks, as long as you are willing to star, the schedule can be adjusted, I believe we can find a time for cooperation." Quentin immediately said his thoughts, he originally planned to start filming in November, but now that he has found the target of the leading actor, he has never been a person who will give up lightly, so he would rather postpone the start of filming, and he will also pull Hugo into the film lineup

Hugo looked at Quentin's persistence and smiled dumbly, since Quentin had already said so, Hugo's reason for refusing was naturally no longer valid. What's more, Hugo's interest in "vulgarity" is very strong, and this script is full of surprises both in terms of lines and stories.

The most important thing is that the role "color" provided by Quentin to Hugo is obviously the actor Vincent, and this underworld "mixed" and "mixed" role "color" is a new challenge for Hugo, perhaps different from the challenge of "Schindler's List" or "The Heroic Wind of the Righteous Sea", but the black "color" and humor of the "color" of the role itself, and the nervous stinging "excitement" in the face of absurd situations, are actually a huge test for the actor's expressive strength. Moreover, this is another opportunity to break the rigid impression of Hugo's appearance, Hugo wants to play in place, and the test of acting skills will definitely not be inferior to "Schindler's list."

So, Hugo lowered his eyes with a smile and nodded his chin slightly, "You've settled my reasoning, so let's talk about your plan."

Quentin didn't show a happy expression on his face, but then continued, "You know, I'm not a famous director, and the films I shoot are CU movies that are difficult to promote on a large scale, and the sponsorship I can get is very limited, so I don't have enough money to invite big-name actors, like you. ”

The so-called cult movies are alternative classics (cult. classic), mainly refers to films with unique shooting techniques, strange subject matter, swordsmanship, unusual style, strong personal opinions, and controversial 'sex', usually low-cost, not market-oriented. In short, it is a film that belongs to the non-mainstream field but can be popular among a specific group of young people. Niche movies, alternative movies, and black 'sexual' movies can all be regarded as cult movies. "Reservoir Dogs" and "Vulgar" are both typical cult movie masterpieces.

"Me?" Hugo was amused by Quentin's words and couldn't help but laugh, "Are you sure you know who you're talking to now?" ”

"Of course." Quentin pulled the corners of his mouth helplessly, "After experiencing the success of 'Yihai Heroes,' 'Seattle Sleepless,' your salary has shouted more than 10 million, and at least more than 8 million, you know, the total investment I got for this work is only 8 million, and I don't have the ability to invite you to star." So, instead of contacting your agent, I approached you directly in the hope that you would be able to give me some 'deals,' in the hope that you would be able to give me some 'deals'. ”

Since "Sleepless in Seattle", Hugo's salary in the minds of producers in major film companies has risen to 8 million, and Joseph, as an agent, it was originally one of his jobs to increase the actor's salary, so he also raised Hugo's salary to 10 million. This made Hugo truly enter the ranks of the first line.

But in fact, this is just a shout, and before Hugo really joins a work with a salary of 10 million, these news can only be said to be rumors, and it is not accurate. Otherwise, someone shouted that his salary was 20 million, but no company was willing to ask him to film, and this salary would just be a moon in the water. Now there are companies willing to spend 10 million to invite Hugo to film, but they have never been able to negotiate, so it has still not been implemented.

As far as Hugo himself is concerned, his perception is still stuck at the level of three million dollars, because this is the salary he received for the filming of "Sleepless in Seattle" and "The Heroes of the Sea", while "Schindler's List" was only paid one million dollars. Therefore, what eight million, ten million, for Hugo there is no accurate concept at all.

"Your cost is eight million dollars?" When Hugo heard such a comparison for the first time, he couldn't help but sigh that the salaries of top Hollywood actors are indeed very strong, and the salaries of first-line actors are almost the cost of an independent film.

Quentin nodded, and said with a wry smile, "Yes, you know, I'm just a little director who makes independent films now, and I really don't have any appeal." ”

The concept of independent cinema originated in Hollywood in the fifties. At that time, Hollywood was monopolized by the so-called Big Eight studios, and the operation of a film shoot followed a strict producer system. The goal of this producer system is to target the market entirely and to obtain maximum profits, so although this system brings a lot of money to the film industry, it also limits the space for film creators to play.

As a result, a group of filmmakers got rid of the control of the eight major film companies, raised their own funds, and even wrote their own scripts and served as directors, making many films with strong ideological 'sexuality' that were completely different from commercial films, and were called independent films.

Independent films do not have direct investment from commercial institutions to achieve financing, and therefore do not have the primary purpose of making profits. Small system, low cost, and simplification of technical means are the hallmarks of its extreme reality. Low input doesn't mean rough and unprofessional, though. In foreign countries, it is a sign of the economic investment of a film, but independent films also have large investments and productions, such as "Once Upon a Time in America", which invested $30 million.

Independent films are less influenced by the funder in terms of subject matter, shooting techniques, and expressions, so they can involve a scope that is less involved in some mainstream films, and can also better express the personal characteristics of the filmmakers. However, due to financial reasons, the venue, props, actors, costumes and other aspects of independent production will often be affected. Independent films are not limited to the subject matter, and can be made into commercial films or art films. Its distribution method is somewhat different from that of professional commercial film distribution, and the scale is generally smaller, but the review is the same as other films, as long as it does not violate laws and regulations in the screening area.

Most cult films are independent films, mainly those that break away from the fixed thinking of large film companies, are not market-oriented, but are guided by the thinking of directors, screenwriters and other creators.

In fact, after entering the 21st century, independent films have gradually grown into an indispensable part of the film market, and the "vulgar" film is known as a classic masterpiece that has created independent films to enter the mainstream of the eye, so Hugo did not hesitate, just looked at Quentin and asked with a smile, "So what are the conditions you are going to give me?" ”

(To be continued, provided.)