"Chicago is a successful commercial adaptation, is it the quintessential Duke? Rosenberg's film carnival feast, in essence, is no different from popcorn films such as "Independence Day" and "Brave Island", just a mediocre commercial film hidden under the cloak of song and dance, which has very little artistic content, except for gorgeous visual impact and laughing humor, there is extremely limited commendability, this is a pseudo-song and dance film with an extreme lack of art and traditional song and dance elements! ”

- Chicago Sun-Times Roger? Albert.

On Christmas Eve, there was a flood of articles in the media attacking Chicago, and film critics rushed to the front. Albert's remarks like this are not uncommon, and they use all the rhetoric to desperately push the film in the direction of commercial.

Like Harvey? As Weinstein said, the two high-grossing films "Forrest Gump" and "Saving Private Ryan" have become Oscar winners one after another, which inevitably touches the sensitive nerves of college conservatives.

Harvey now? Weinstein is not the future Harvey? Weinstein, on the other hand, also grasped the mentality of the conservatives who dominated the college.

It's just one aspect, the other side, Harvey? Weinstein took aim at Tom? Cruise, media comments such as ◎ 'Cruise's performance is as bad as ever' and 'His singing and dancing are as ridiculous as ducks' have emerged one after another.

Bad actors will directly affect the entire table of the film in the awards season, and in the other two heroines are not famous enough, Duke except for the fact that there is no sore foot to catch, what better than Tom? Is Cruise a better option?

And in the eyes of those old men, Tom, as the representative of the 'milky pie' actors? Cruise has always been synonymous with having no acting skills and eating by his face. Who is he black if he is not black?

Not to mention Tom? There are so many things that Cruise can be criticized for.

Probably drawing on the experience of Duke a few years ago, at this sensitive time of the awards season, many gossip newspapers once again took Tom? Cruise's belief says that although faith cannot be the main reason to attack people in this land that is known as free, Oscar's first premise is that the political and value orientation is correct. The system advocated by Scientology is really difficult to get the approval of mainstream society.

Many tabloids also carry Nicole? Kidman dragged in and accused Tom? Cruise's family has problems, he and Nicole? Kidman is in a fake marriage, Cruise divorces his ex-wife Rogers, and Nicole? Kidman got married, completely manipulated by Scientology, he was not an independent Hollywood star at all, just a puppet used by Scientology for propaganda.

The college has more than six thousand members. Half or more of them don't go to the movies at all before voting, even if it's just a clip of it, and it often takes a lot of effort to win the favor of these people and win their votes, and it only takes a nasty reason to arouse their disgust.

There are countless examples of hating an actor and hating a movie.

Even more exaggerated. And the tabloids questioning Tom? Cruise's sex. Orientation, now is not the future. Even Judy, who never lacked courage? Foster didn't dare to make sex public. orientation, gay actors are taboo at the Oscars.

The Oscar competition in the past was fierce enough, but the act of smearing opponents was often done in moderation, and Yiqiē seems to have changed since the last Oscar.

Mel? Gibson has gone from an Oscar favorite to a frustrated person who no one cares about now, and many people have seen a good way to win the award - to get rid of the competition!

Harvey? Weinstein, the Oscar opportunist. Nature is the best of them.

Unfavorable remarks about Chicago are circulating, and Warner Bros. and the Duke's studio are certainly not idle, fighting back while the other side is attacking.

A lot of the judges won't watch the film, and even if they do a lot of work, they can still vote with their feet. As a result, some media questioned that "The English Patient" had a tendency to sympathize with the Nazis.

It doesn't matter if it's true or not, what matters is that it can influence some people's choices.

At the same time, many gunmen reported above, and they also vaguely hinted that this is a movie about Europeans, Anthony? Minghella is also gay and so on......

In short, Miramax is smearing "Chicago" and Duke's Studios and Warner Bros. are attacking "The English Patient", and neither side uses any less means than the other.

As if to get some hint, in the days that followed, the media that supported "The English Patient" kept slamming Duke's over-commercialization of "Chicago" and losing the essence of a musical and dance film.

As if to backdrop the media onslaught, "Chicago" easily topped $100 million at the North American box office, reaching $111.05 million after its fifth weekend of release just before Christmas!

In terms of box office trends alone, "Chicago" looks like a pure commercial film no matter how you look at it.

Christmas is coming, Duke didn't go to New York, and his mother is coming here to join George? Lucas and Lucasfilm hosted a joint reception in Malibu this year, and unlike previous years, there were two more people who spent Christmas Eve together.

First of all, Catherine? Zeta? Jones, though has been letting Pani? Calis actively plotted to end the relationship between the two, but the other party did not take the initiative to go out, and Duke could not kick her out on Christmas Eve.

And Erin, who came here from New York for Lucas's dinner? Lauder, she came to Los Angeles more than just to accept George? Lucas's personal invitation also represents the entire Estee Lauder, a cosmetics and luxury goods company that has always had a close relationship with Hollywood, and the entertainment industry is also their high-end consumer market.

"So you're going to sponsor this year's Oscars?"

While slicing the roast turkey, Duke asked Erin, who was sitting next to his mother? Lauder, "Already talked?" ”

"I'm in Los Angeles this time not only to attend Mr. Lucas's banquet, but also to deal with these tasks."

Erin? Lauder shrugged her shoulders elegantly and said, "Actually, it has been agreed today, and after the Christmas holidays, I will officially sign a contract with the film school on behalf of Estee Lauder." ”

Duke handed over the turkey plate, waited for her to take it, and said, "Your products will be in the Oscar package?" ”

"The turkey tastes great."

This kind of food has always been a taboo for women on a diet, Irene? Lauder just took a sip, set it aside, and then replied to Duke's words, "The latest Lauder skincare set." ”

She smiled playfully at Duke, "Of course you don't need it, what is last year's?" ”

"I didn't watch last year's Oscar package." Duke handed Zeta the turkey plate again? Jones, continued, "When I received it, I gave it to Tina. ”

The Oscars provide nominees and invited guests to the ceremony, with packages from sponsors of various brands, from cosmetics to men's underwear to hotel coupons, and can range in value from thousands of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on their status and nominations.

For people of Duke's level, these packs are usually given to assistants or friends.

And the rumors about the Oscar gift package in recent years can also reflect how frustrated this country that started out of tax resistance is in terms of tax collection, and it is rumored that the IRS has set its sights on the Oscar gift package and will tax the recipient!

"Duke ......"

Mrs. Leah put down her knife and fork at this time and said, "When you came from New York, the president of Victoria's Secret asked me to invite you to participate in Victoria's Secret's annual catwalk next year. Also, the shareholders' meeting is about to take place, so if you don't attend, it's best to find a proxy. ”

"I see, Mom." Duke nodded.

With his current status in the film industry, as long as he sits in the Victoria's Secret show, even if he doesn't say anything or do anything, he can raise the style of the catwalk.

"Hey, dear, are you a shareholder of Victoria's Secret?" Erin? Lauder deliberately squeezed his eyes at him, "There must be a lot of men who envy you." ”

"What is there to envy?"

Hear Duke's words, Erin? Lauder raised an eyebrow at him, Duke could read the expression, and the other party was clearly saying I understand you.

Sitting at the table in silence, Catherine? Zeta? Jones found herself an outsider at all, unable to insert into their topics, and even when she did, she often did not get an enthusiastic response, not to mention that she could not touch most of the topics they talked about.

Like Duke and Irene? The New York high circle that Lauder talked about, the investments that Mrs. Leah occasionally mentioned, etc., had nothing to do with Hollywood at all.

This stems from differences in origin, status, wealth, and ethnicity. Jones is not a naïve little girl, this country claims to be a paradise of freedom and equality, but in fact, the class divide is very obvious.

After all, she and them are people living in two worlds.

Don't know why, Catherine? Zeta? Jones suddenly realized that sometimes people stand taller, and naturally see more things.

The small banquet didn't end until late, and Duke got a driver to see Erin? Lauder back to the hotel.

"Tomorrow you can see the new members of Star Wars?"

Get out of the Eye Villa, Erin? Lauder asked Duke, who sent her out, although more mature and shrewd than before, his love for movies had not completely disappeared, "Did you mention Anakin last time?" Skywalker and Padmé? Amidala's story? Can you see their new cast? ”

"Supposedly they will attend."

Taking two quick steps, Duke helped her pull the car door, "I'll go over with Mom to pick you up tomorrow." Also, you might be disappointed, Anakin? Skywalker and Padmé? Amidala is still two little kids. (To be continued......)