"You have to admit that the style of Basilica architecture not only blended with the ancient Greek columns, but also carried it forward, as evidenced by the Pantheon in Rome."

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"I played The Phantom of the Opera when I was in college, and I did it in the theater after I graduated, but I played The Phantom of the Opera in high school...... Well, I gotta say, you guys are really daring. ”

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"Are you sure? Generally speaking, French food is the most haode, isn't it? I've tasted Chinese food and think it's a little ...... Too greasy. ”

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Everything is difficult at the beginning, once there will be two or three times, and whenever there is time, Sean will invite Kate to the café to ask for a cup of coffee or black tea, and then talk for a while. Kate never refused, anyway, it was just a very ordinary date, and both of them read a lot, and they could always find topics to talk about, literature, architecture, stage plays and even food, which could be used to talk about a few words, and they complemented each other perfectly.

Very attractive woman. Sean has more and more feelings for her, but Kate seems to be more of a big boy he can talk to.

That's it for now, that's good. He could only say this to himself, and warned himself not to cross the thunder pool, after all, Kate was already a married woman.

In any case, it is a pleasure to chat with the opposite sex who has feelings, and the more relaxed atmosphere of the crew in Italy helps Sean to maintain a good state, and the filming will naturally go very smoothly, even if there are occasional minor problems, they will be solved quickly.

"Next, the camera will switch between you, so this scene may have to be repeated a few times, and you have to keep your emotions in check. Jude, I need you to have a little more of that feeling of indifference mixed with contempt, a little more and it would be perfect; And Sean, you need to let go a little more and make your mood swings a little more contagious. In the rented courtyard of Naples, director Minghella talks to the two main characters.

Extras in formal attire were everywhere, a band checking instruments, and departments setting up sets and lighting up. This scene is naturally the plot of Ripley and Dick's participation in the drinking party, Dick has already seen Ripley's problem, and mocked him a little again, according to the progress of the story, the next thing is manslaughter at sea.

"Sean." After the two agreed, Minghella immediately stopped Sean, beckoned, and walked to the side with him.

"You've been doing well, Sean, keep it up and you can do better." Minghella patted him on the shoulder, intending to say a lot, but in the end he just said that.

"I know, Mr. Director, Xiexie you." But Sean clearly understood what he meant, and replied in a sincere and firm tone.

After he left, Minghella let out a sigh, since Sean joined the crew, he basically didn't talk to him except for necessary communication, and several compliments were also said in front of everyone, and there was no contact at all in private. After all, he only joined the crew at his own insistence, and he had to behave fairly, even if it seemed fair.

"He's really done well, and John's eye has always been good." The assistant director Andrews came over at this time, he had a good relationship with Minghella, he had worked together several times, and he knew a little more.

"I didn't just pick him because of John's recommendation, Steven," Minghella shook his head, "he did show a lot of potential at the audition, I was already tempted, and ......"

He paused, as if brewing a word: "And, where he is, and the desires he produces, are similar to Ripley's, aren't they?" ”

"You mean......" Andrews was a little surprised.

"That's right," Minghella, who sat down in his chair, nodded, "It's all on the lower floor, and they all want to go up, which makes it easy for the actor and the character to blend in, it's just ...... Of course, we now know that he did a great job. ”

Indeed, although that kind of thing happened before, Sean still put Jude into the water in front of him, but after all, it was Hoberg who provoked the incident first, and Sean also endured it for a long time before fighting back. And he did quite well prepare, and now it is probably no problem for him to recite a passage of the original novel at once, which is very much in line with Minghella's down-to-earth requirements. At the same time, he is good at observing, good at understanding the director's intentions, and then transforming them into his own things, these qualities will be appreciated by any director, and Minghella is more and more sure of the original decision.

"Look, Harvey, look at his performance, is he worse than anyone?" In the case of Houberg, Minghella once went to Weinstein with a video tape that had just been filmed and had not yet been processed, "Yes, he is not famous, but didn't that actor start out with no fame?" ”

Weinstein didn't say anything at the time, but the producers who were sent to the crew didn't make any small moves, and Minghella didn't know whether he was persuaded or gave up on himself and didn't want to care anymore, but Minghella didn't care at all, as long as the film could continue to be filmed.

This scene also passed quickly, and both Jude and Sean were satisfied with Minghella. They then returned to Rome and continued filming scenes of Ripley and Meredith, both of whom were Minghella's favorites because of the ...... It went very smoothly. Not to mention Kate's acting skills, as an Australian actress, she was nominated for an Oscar in just two or three years after coming to Hollywood, and her strength is there, Sean proved her ability early, and there was an unexpected fit when the two played together.

Of course, Minghella knew that Sean would sometimes invite Kate out for coffee, and he had asked people to inquire privately, but Kate was just a good friend, and he didn't think anything might happen between them.

Not only Minghella thinks so, but most of the crew thinks so, even including the two parties. But as Murphy's Law says, if something bad is possible, it's unlikely to happen.

"I like acting, I like to interpret other people's lives, we can't take risks in life, so let's take risks in theater and movies," said Kate in a trench coat on the streets of Rome, under bright street lamps? Blanchett said this to Sean beside him as he walked slowly.

She was smiling, looking relaxed and lazy, and she didn't dress up separately after the shooting, she still wore a hairpin, her straightened hair drooped down so much, and it curled up again when she reached the shoulders, and the retro dress was very charming.

"I'm done, let's talk about yours." Kate said as she turned her head to look at Sean, a slightly playful gesture that made her look like a little girl.

"Hmm...... Frankly, I didn't think about it that much, I was a complete accident as an actor......" Sean thought about it and said his story selectively.

Today is different from the past, Kate's current role is almost the same, and the Oscars are about to be held, she is going back to the United States to prepare, so after drinking a cup of black tea, the two finally have dinner together, and then go shopping together in Rome. They still talked passionately, and they could talk about anything, like old friends, and then, chatting and talking, before they knew it, they slipped into the matter between men and women.

"To tell you the truth, Sean, it's the first time I've been a man like you, you're not old, but you read so extensively, you're smart and quick-witted, and your speech is funny, it's no wonder Minghella asked you to play Ripley." Kate held her chin and looked at him with interest.

"Is this a compliment?" Sean spread out his hands.

"If you think it's a compliment, it's a compliment," Kate said with a smile, suddenly leaning closer, "There must be a lot of girls who like you, right?" What type of girl do you like? ”

"This ...... I do not know. Sean clutched his head.

"Don't know? Or are you too lazy to know? Kate leaned in a little closer with a smile, "Because the girls keep throwing hugs on you." ”

Sean looked at her, his gaze seemed a little confused: "If you really want to draw a range, I want to ...... She should be smart...... Speech and demeanor are very cultured...... The reading is as extensive as mine...... We can talk about endless topics...... Always curious about each other...... Want to dig into the other party's ......"

Every time he spoke, Kate's smile diminished by one point, and the look in her eyes became a little confused. When he got to the back, the gray and blue eyes that looked at Sean were covered with a layer of moisture, and there was a faint flush on his face, and he looked at it blankly, and his breathing became a little disordered, as if he had fallen into some strange rhythm.

Time seemed to freeze, and the two people under the street lamp looked at each other, just two sculptures, but they seemed to be leaning together at any time.

A low cry suddenly sounded, and Kate seemed to be sober and took a few steps back, her chest rose and fell violently, her expression was a little flustered, and she was at a loss, as if she had encountered something terrible.

"I'm going to ...... I'm going back. She said this with some panic, ignoring Sean's reaction, and turned to leave.

But within two steps, the hand was caught, and then she saw Sean's dark eyes with an indescribable look: "Just like you." ”

"Let go, Sean," Kate said anxiously, "I'm going back to rest, I want to rest now!" ”

"I like you, Kate, I have feelings for you." Sean continued regardless of it.

"I'm married!" Kate said in an angry tone, but with unspeakable trepidation, "Let it go!" Otherwise, you'll regret it! ”

"You have feelings for me too, I know that, Kate!" Sean said loudly.

Kate's body stiffened, and then began to tremble slightly, as if she was trying to resist something.

"I'm married!" She repeated what she had just said with some desperation.

But that didn't stop Sean from pulling her into his arms, then holding her cheek and kissing her rosy lips half-forcedly.

Kate's eyes widened and she whimpered, grabbing Sean's shoulders and pushing her, but the weakness from her heart made her unable to exert much strength at all, and as she breathed, her eyes gradually began to close unconsciously.

At this moment, I don't know where to give birth to a force, she suddenly pushed him away, and then snapped, and shook him with a loud slap.