Of course, there are mountains in Hollywood!

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes.

Where there are rivers and lakes, there are forces, there are mountains, and there are gangs.

Ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign, all over the world.

Coppola, Scorsese, Spielberg, and George Lucas all belong to the 70-year "golden generation", the founder of the new Hollywood era, are the four famous families and the four major mountains, and they have been friends with each other for many years.

Below them, there are Robert Altman, Sidney, Peter Bogdanovic, Milos Foreman, Oliver Stone, Brian de Palma, Ridley Scott and others, on the left and right.

Together, these people form a powerful mainstream of Haolaiwu.

There is both cooperation and competition between each other, but they all have their own bottom line - after all, you can't see what you look up to see when you look down...

After entering the new century, the movie boys of the year have also become old men...

It stands to reason that the curtain should be slowly closed with full of achievements and brilliance.

Think too much, this is Vanity Fair, who wouldn't want to stay a few more years?

There are so many circles that it's hard to tell them all.

Just one example, Zhang Ziyi should be mixed with Deng Wendi in Haolaiwu, Zhang Ziyi's foreigner boyfriend is introduced by Deng Wendi...

Later, Wendi Deng also announced the formation of his own film company — a film production company with Folsley, the wife of MGM chief executive, and Zhang Ziyi.

It's a pity that the two broke up later.

Shen Xudong was not very interested in these, and he didn't mix with North America, so he asked rhetorically: "... So which circle are you from? ”

Joseph Drake smiled, "I'm from the independent film world!" ”

"Then I'm also in the independent film industry."

Joseph Drake reminded: "... Shen, you're Asian, different from me..."

“… All right. ”

Joseph Drake's meaning is obvious, Lao Tzu is indigenous and qualified to be his own faction, you are a foreigner, you eat in the United States, and you don't join the team, what do you think?

……

"Carol" officially opened on October 6th...

At the same time as "Infernal Affairs".

However, the latter is a blockbuster, directed by Martin Scorsese, Xiao Li Zi + Matt Silly + Jack Nicholson, a super luxury team, no need to screen at all, 3,000 theaters will open directly!

By the way, the North American copyright of "Infernal Affairs" was actually bought by Brad Pitt, and he originally planned to star in it himself, isn't this a breakup with Jennifer Aniston, the copyright of "Infernal Affairs" was purchased in the name of Plan B, Jennifer Aniston is also the founder of Plan B...

Later, Warner came forward and bought the copyright of "Infernal Affairs", and directly invited Matt to play the role of Brad Pitt before.

Pulling it back, Shen Xudong knows that the biggest winner of this year's Oscars is Martin Scorsese and his "Infernal Affairs".

"Carol" is at most a name...

There's no way, Oscar has to return the favor, this year is a typical year...

Why not Martin?

"Infernal Affairs" can be said to be blind and visible, worse than "Infernal Affairs", which is an American version of the vulgar adaptation.

To put it bluntly: it is Martin's assembly line gangster film that has been reskinned, and the shooting, soundtrack, editing, and performance lines are all Martin style, which is almost exactly the same as previous works such as "Goodfellas", such as the protagonists who are full of Fack, various classic jazz, rock, and country music BGM.

It's the same as "The Revenant" giving Xiao Li Zi the award: tell young actors not to keep thinking about making money, if you want to have awards, you must have the spirit of paying for art, don't always make commercial films to make money, and if you want to win awards, you have to make art films and even independent films.

Let's be honest, "Infernal Affairs" is far from Martin's series of masterpieces "Taxi Driver", "Raging Bull", and "Goodfellas"!

……

Arrive in Los Angeles and head straight to the VIFF Tre Cinema, where "Carol" will premiere.

Why not go to the Grand Theatre of China?

Because of the premiere of "Infernal Affairs" over there!

So... There is very little media on the scene, nonsense, there is a small plum report, who Nima cares about a cheerleading film?

When Shen Xudong saw Gong Li, he couldn't help but complain: "Zhen Nima is speechless, it is actually the same day as "Infernal Affairs"! ”

"Arranged by the issuing company!"

“… Why is it arranged? ”

Christine Wachen looked angry: "We decided early in the morning, and Warner confirmed that it will be released today last week!" ”

Shen Xudong was also speechless...

Todd Hines smiled wryly: "... Well, to put it another way, he's treating us as his main rivals! ”

Kristen Wachen glared at him, "So, we should be honored?" ”

"It's not an honor..."

I complained for a while, but I still have to get out of the car...

Shen Xudong listened to their speeches, originally thought that today's premiere would be very deserted, and thought too much, Christine Wachen is a little thin in North America, Julianne Moore, Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett including Harvey Weinstein and Quentin Tarantino are here.

Oh, and Todd Hines' next work is "I'm Not There," produced by Weinstein Pictures and co-starring Christian Bale and Cate Blanchett.

In addition, the PR of "Carol" was handed over to Harvey.

It's understandable that these guys are coming...

It's kind of in the same trench.

By the way, "Memoirs of a Geisha" also did a lot of public relations work last year, otherwise what would Zhang Ziyi be in the C position of "Vanity Fair" magazine?

Subsequently, several more ladies came, and Gong Li welcomed them very warmly, led by Wendi Deng.

Wendi Deng is popular in North America because she is the wife of a media mogul and often attends yacht parties, high-end cocktail parties, fashion shows and even political and business meetings.

However, Shen Xudong is not too interested in her, not because she "relies on men to take the position but claims to be independent", nor because of her status as a "legendary woman and representative of successful women".

Actually, this woman is quite ordinary, except for diligence + strong social skills, she has no talent for investment and business at all, and she is not very good at making movies, she is too floating, and during her marriage to Murdoch, Murdoch's entire family has always been on high guard against him...

Upward and downward, she is considered to be a person who is not very credible.

Her social circle with many celebrities may simply be due to her former status as Mrs. Murdoch. After the divorce, it is uncertain whether these social circles will actually translate into her personal social circles.

I can only go back to China to beg for a living...

After returning to China, he still considers himself a superior person...

Shen Xudong didn't like her, so he simply felt that this woman's face was not good, and she felt very mean, a bit like the kind of aunt in the village who liked to gossip.

Of course, when they met, they still greeted politely: "Ms. Deng!" ”