It is almost impossible for an art film to win an award and get a scale of hundreds of screens on the first day.

Even if it was the litmus test for the film's distribution company, with the support of Twentieth Century Fox, it would still not be possible.

At most, cinema companies will increase the number of screens screened, such as from twenty or thirty screens to seventy or eighty screens, and it is even difficult to reach the scale of "Blair the Witch".

This is the norm for art films, which will not be released on a large scale on the first day, but will choose to be screened on a small scale and released for a long time.

Ultimately, expect the Oscars to be rewarded, and just one major award can add at least millions of dollars in earnings.

Obviously, this is the most attractive thing about the Oscars.

"Hello, Nancy, Mike long time no see. Outside the small screening room door, Ryan greeted Nancy Utley and Mike Figes.

"Ryan, you probably forgot the litmus test and chose Paramount's investment. Nancy Ert said in a half-joking tone.

The litmus test for the fledgling is that it is difficult to come up with a large sum of money and take a risk to invest in "Truman's World".

Mike Figgis nodded calmly, looking a little nervous.

The sample film that has just been edited has long been auditioned inside the touchstone, but in terms of effect, it has mixed reviews, and while it has been praised, it does not have much expectations for the box office.

To put it bluntly, whether it is an art film or a commercial film, the final evaluation of the success or failure of a film can only be the box office.

"How many theater companies are here?" Ryan asked.

"It's mainly Emperor Cinemas and AMC Cinemas, as well as a few small art cinema companies. Nancy Ertley glanced inside, pointed to a few people sitting in the corner, and whispered.

Emperor Cinemas, not yet the second-largest cinema chain in the United States, has 564 theaters and more than 7,307 screens.

However, Emperor Cinemas now has hundreds of screens.

The AMC cinema chain also did not reach its heyday in its previous life, nor was it the largest movie theater chain in the United States.

In the previous life, the AMC theater chain had 620 theaters and 7,967 screens in the United States alone.

Of course, "Leaving Las Vegas" is also not a commercial production, even if these theater companies are still coming to the touchstone and Nancy Utley.

"By the way, along with AMC Cinemas, there's also Roger Albert. Nancy Utley reminded.

Roger Albert!

Ryan was slightly stunned, this is no ordinary person, as early as 1970, he became the first film critic to win the Pulitzer Prize, and his TV show was broadcast around the world, and he was nominated for an Emmy.

"A mixed message. Ryan said with some indifference.

If it gets Roger Albert's praise, it will obviously help the film to hit the Oscars in the future, and on the contrary, it will affect the voice of the film critics.

"Do you need to go over and get in touch!" Nicolas Cage said very tactfully, nothing more than normal public relations.

This is also one of the biggest sources of income for film critics, and the annual Oscars are a feast for film critics.

"Not for now. Nancy Utley shook her head, and when it came time for PR, the litmus test would use the channels of Twentieth Century Fox to influence the entire film critic community.

Even the famous Roger Albert must abide by the rules of the game of Twentieth Century Fox, or he will face malicious intent from News Corp.

As a veteran Hollywood film critic, Roger Albert naturally knows what to say and what not to say.

Nicolas Cage didn't say much, there were a lot of things on top of that, and he needed to respect Nancy Erteley's opinion.

Nancy Utley, one of the touchstone holders, is clearly more familiar with the rules of Hollywood than he does.

Ryan suddenly understood that no matter how famous Roger Albert is in the film critic world, for the litmus test, he is just a film critic, and there is no need to pay too much attention.

"Robert, you shouldn't have brought me along. Roger Albert glanced at a few people at the door, slightly helpless.

Robert from AMC Cinemas pointed at Mike Figes and said, "Stumped you don't want to see it with your own eyes, a work that changed John O'Brian?"

"Besides, you know, I need your advice. ”

For a commercial film, with Robert's experience, it is completely possible to budget whether the film will be popular with the audience.

But the film that is about to be screened in front of me is an art film from a British director.

Hell, I asked a British director to direct it, and God knows if he would make a film full of British elements.

Roger Albert shrugged his shoulders and said, "The main character in the film is Nicolas Cage, from the Coppola family, and the distribution company is backed by the touchstone of Twentieth Century Fox and Nancy Utley. ”

"Together, the two can influence a lot of things, including the idea of some students sending judges. ”

Admittedly, they can indeed affect some members of the Academy.

"In contrast, I'm looking forward to Ryan Gosling's new work, which is almost impeccable at the box office, even though he was only a horror film director. Roger Albert said in an undetectable voice.

On another occasion, he would never say such a thing.

"Perhaps. "Robert won't say anything until he sees the film, even in private.

Ryan did not choose to sit with the representatives of the theater company, and several leading actors, including Nicolas Cage, chose to sit in the front rows.

Nicolas Cage's breath was a little short, and he still couldn't help but look at Roger Albert in the corner, with a hint of expectation and worry in his eyes.

"Okay, Cage, don't be so nervous, I'm confident in your acting skills and Mike's directing skills. Ryan patted Nicolas Cage on the shoulder and told him to relax, knowing that his cold wasn't healed yet.

"Cousin, I have faith in you too. Sofia Coppola leaned over and expressed great faith in Nicolas Cage's acting skills.

Nicolas Cage took a deep breath and said firmly: "That's right, I'm also full of confidence in my acting skills. ”

The next moment, the top of the screen gradually lit up, and the lights in the screening room went out, and everyone was silent, staring at the screen.

There are no titles, no subtitles, no background music, this is just a sample film that has just been edited, and a lot of post-production work has not yet begun.

"Super 16mm!" Roger Albert was shocked, and the director of the film chose not the 35mm film of mainstream films, but the 16mm film commonly used in independent films.

In other words, Ryan Gosling, the investor of the film, probably did not interfere with the filming of the crew, otherwise he would not have chosen 16mm film.

"A smart and bold investor. Roger Albert muttered to himself.

As the plot of the film gradually unfolds, Roger Albert's expression becomes very solemn, "The dangers of alcoholism, and a prostitute who suffers in silence, a distorted emotion in human instinct." ”

"It seems that the director of the film, Mike Figgis, is a very qualified art film director. ”