King of Hollywood

ps: Procrastination really doesn't hurt me, I've only been home for a few days now... It seems that it's impossible to explode... Hey...

Once the matter is decided, Adrian will go all out, and the salon is also a good place to pick things up. Although there were not many people present, there were also quite a few famous people, some of them were reporters, and in the room, my voice could be louder, which made it more contagious and persuasive.

So, he pretended to be absent-minded from the beginning, and it happened that Lars von Trier, a guy with a flood of his brain, was there, so he used his words to guide things in the direction he wanted, and let the other party casually Bear the notoriety of provoking trouble. This pompous and arrogant guy from Denmark has never been a threat. Adrian confirmed this after meeting him last time when he took "Mulholland Drive" to the Cannes Film Festival. To put it bluntly, This guy is just a package for the needs of European filmmakers, so he has no self-knowledge at all.

You know, Adrian's question of "sympathizing with the Nazis" was just asked casually from memory, but I didn't expect that guy to actually nod in agreement. It can be seen that he is self-centered and never considers others. people, so there was nothing wrong with that preaching. Since he wants to be his stepping stone, of course he should be satisfied.

That preaching seemed a little too much, and in the end, he was ashamed and ashamed, but Adrian didn't take it to heart. On the one hand, the bigger the trouble, the better. If there is no trouble, how will Hollywood know that he is on their side, and if there is no trouble, how will he become the spokesperson. Then take control and be crowned king together? Besides, this presentation is also carefully planned. If you want to win the debate, don't try to refute the opponent. There is no perfect theory in the world, as long as there is enough time. You can always find loopholes and attack them, so the purpose of the debate is only to win over neutral people who are watching.

Therefore, after establishing the basic logic—such as the history and past glory of Europe, and developing the habit of arrogant and self-talk in European movies—how to infect the onlookers. It is very important to resonate with them and let them recognize it. To put it simply, it is sensational.

Therefore, Adrian has repeatedly stated that he hopes that someone can compete with Hollywood. Here's another little trick. Although he didn't say it clearly, everyone knows that even with strong competitors, Hollywood is still strong and unsurpassable under his leadership. The achievements of the past ten years have clearly proved this point.

In short, he put himself in a seemingly fair position, and then used it to accuse European filmmakers of being selfish and cowardly, ignoring the overall situation and not daring to face technological development, immersing themselves in the past and giving up the future. Even if he knew that he was suspected of overgeneralizing, it would be difficult to argue in that situation. Not to mention afterward.

And Adrian also deliberately divided, except for Till, mainly targeting Bertolucci, who made this old man present that night? He also praised some French filmmakers, and specifically named Luc Besson. As long as people accept this deliberately created justice, it will be very easy to accept his remarks.

certainly. One of the reasons is the support of the media behind it. Even though the power in Europe is relatively weak, Adrian’s voice can still be transmitted quickly and without hindrance, so the reaction from the European film circle is slow and the support from the American film circle is overwhelming. Why is there such a monster in Hollywood?

But after Adrian's airport speech, . The European film circle finally reacted, or reached an agreement or just didn't want Adrian to continue provoking, they all began to make tough criticisms. For example, the director of Miracle fully showed his rude side, or he still brought his work to the Cannes Film Festival when he said something about "ashamed and social", and it was very rude to return before the film festival ended, etc., and some British media also joined in.

In addition, Godard didn't know whether it was because he couldn't get rid of his face or what, he also stood up and said a few words such as "too young" and "mixed with the Jews", and then was caught by the media. Make a big fuss. All in all, there was nothing about Adrian from head to toe that wasn't unworthy of criticism, as if their previous praise for him didn't exist at all.

It's a pity that it's a bit late. If Adrian's remarks had just been published in the media, they would be like this, and it might attract a large number of people. But now, even many Europeans who don’t like the words of Director Miracle feel that their criticisms seem weak and unreasonable, while the Americans who stood on Adrian’s side from the beginning naturally ridiculed up.

Then the organizers of the Cannes Film Festival gave them another slap in the face. Before that, they had already expelled Lars von Trier - there is nothing to say, the Holocaust is politically correct in Europe, and this year is World War II On the 60th anniversary of the victory, he actually expressed his sympathy for the Nazis in front of a director who made a film about the Holocaust. If Cannes let it go, his reputation will definitely plummet.

European filmmakers were helpless about this, even Godard, who clearly stated that he hated the Jews, didn't say anything, and the media that had been prepared for a long time quickly made this matter known to everyone, so Thiel completely Ruined. It is simply impossible to be complacent about being expelled like in another time and space. Stepping stones are generally used and should be kicked away far away.

But then, four days after Adrian left Cannes, at the awards ceremony, the jury handed the Palme d'Or to "The Pianist" in his absence!

This is really ruthless. European filmmakers here are still criticizing Adrian, but Cannes, one of the three major film festivals there, awarded the Palme d'Or to his work. Even though the jury made a statement that they disagreed with every word the Marvel director said, they wouldn't take it out on The Pianist, it's a great movie, and they're right, The Pianist is. It is a top-notch work, the award is not a big deal, the work and the author should be separated.

But many people still feel that their faces are hot, and some film critics even complained privately. If you really want to give it, the best director or the jury award will do. Why do you have to give the Palme d'Or?

"It's very simple, they have also started to commercialize." Adrian saw it clearly.

After entering the new century, the Cannes Film Festival is under increasing pressure, and Hollywood continues to erode the European film market. However, local movies have not improved, and they have produced such retrogressive things as the gma95 manifesto-from this point of view, Adrian's criticism is correct-if they don't want to find new ways to change, they will be eliminated sooner or later things.

Anyway, the political weather vane has the Berlin Film Festival, and small-budget independent films have the Venice Film Festival. So Cannes should be more commercialized and maintain its leading position in Europe. Therefore, it is not a big deal to have a good relationship with the media. Besides, Adrian reveals his favor for French films everywhere in his words, so he became one of the few directors who won the Palme d'Or twice.

To be honest, Adrian was also surprised. He initially expected only the best director or the jury award. After all, the Palme d'Or represents the highest honor in Cannes, and there are very few people who can get it twice. What's more, he also criticized European films in Cannes, blatantly declaring that European films are dead.

Who knew that he won the Palme d'Or in the end, and the Gallic chicken was just like the gray cattle, the more they were whipped, the more they jumped up and down?

"Anyway, it's a great honor to win the Palme d'Or twice... Some people must feel bad. This brings you closer to your goal, doesn't it?" Claude teased with a smile.

"Indeed." Adrian shrugged, "But I will not change the next itinerary, the winking eyes of the French are not very useful."

"So, I'm going to wipe your ass again?" Claude raised his eyebrows.

"I believe there will be no such stupid people." Adrian waved his hand and said, but after a pause, he added: "Of course, it's hard to say whether there are any hot-headed guys."

No one is invulnerable, even if Adrian's achievements can overwhelm European filmmakers. The "Matrix" trilogy, the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, any one of them is enough to benefit a director for life. But there is also a place that can be attacked, and that is private life, nothing else. Just walking back to the hotel arm in arm with Nicole in Cannes caused a lot of trouble - if it wasn't for this, he might not have made up his mind to implement his plan at the salon.

So when the Europeans have nothing to say, it is hard to say that they will not find ways to regain the situation in this regard. Of course, Adrian revealed through various channels a long time ago that it doesn’t matter if you want to write some marginal reports. This is the rule of the game, but if you go too far, it will affect his goals, or involve your own. So don't worry about him being rude, kid.

Over the years, entertainment reporters have basically acquiesced to this line, including a large number of paparazzi including the "Sun". But this time he made such a big splash that he offended most of the filmmakers in Europe, maybe some unintentional or indulged guy will come out to catch these uproarious things, so it is still necessary for Claude to remind .

"Then I'll leave it to you, Crowe, and I'm going to make the last blow now." Adrian said, then got up and greeted Ivanka to leave the office.

Even at this point, it has successfully created the antagonism between the two sides of the Atlantic in film production, but the whole thing is still not over, and there is still a small tail. Even if Cannes gave him the Palme d'Or, it can't be stopped. The long-standing plan is about to come true. Adrian will not let anyone be in charge, so Claude will be so half-warning and half-joking.

So what is it?

"Welcome everyone to come here to watch the latest episode of "The Ellen Show". My name is Ellen DeGeneres. Today we have invited a heavyweight guest. As for how heavy it is, just look at the nearest newspaper. Already," Ellen DeGeneres opened with a relaxed voice in front of the camera, "welcome our Marvel director, Adrian Cowell,!"

During the music, Adrian, who was not dressed formally but casually, came up from the backstage.

"Hi, Ellen, nice to meet you." He greeted DeGeneres happily.

"Me too, Ed, I'm glad you can come to my show." The other party smiled and made a gesture of invitation.

"Now you won't nag anymore, I've never been on your show." Adrian said jokingly after sitting down.

"Oh. Of course not, I'm just nagging you to give me a more lucrative contract." DeGeneres said jokingly.

"Damn it, why are you always like this? On Jon's show, you said this, and on your show, you said this." Adrian complained, which immediately caused a burst of laughter.

"Okay. So let's change the subject. You've been getting a lot of attention recently. At first everyone was surprised that you made a film about the Holocaust in World War II, and then you and Nicole Kidman were in and out of hotels. And then the Europeans suddenly turned from love to hate for you. 1 38 Reading Network is incredible," DeGeneres directly entered the topic, "What made you say that? Impulse?"

"I was really impulsive at the time. I didn't want to talk too much at first. I didn't approve of their things, but I couldn't argue with them. So I was always a little absent-minded. But later I thought it was necessary to express my attitude clearly, so I simply expressed my attitude. I have said all the accumulated words, I don’t think there is anything wrong with these words, I may look a little excited at the scene, but everything I said is what I have observed and summed up over the years.” Adrian While speaking, he made gestures to strengthen his tone.

"But European directors don't think so. They think that you, as a famous film artist..." DeGeneres was interrupted by Adrian before he could finish speaking.

"No, no, Alan, that's wrong, art has nothing to do with me at all," he said with a smile but seriously. "The famous science fiction novelist Robert Heinlein once said that he wrote novels just to make a little money and drink a little wine. I am the same, I am just telling stories, telling stories that can make people love People hate stories that move people, make people sad and make people happy, and make some money by the way."

"Ha, this is the first time I've heard of such a statement," Allen showed an exaggerated look. "But you do make and direct a lot of films of great artistic value, don't you?"

"It doesn't matter to me, those pearls are there, I just walked over and picked them up to show you," Adrian shrugged indifferently. "As for how to interpret it, that is the audience's own business."

"Why would you want to separate art and film so strongly?" DeGeneres asked at the crux of the matter.

"No, no, no, I didn't want to separate them," Adrian said shaking his head, "I just think that people nowadays regard the word art... as if it's too cheap."

"Too... cheap?" DeGeneres blinked, and there was a murmur of confusion from the audience.

"Can you tell me what art should look like in your eyes?" She then asked again.

"Of course, but we have to put it later. We need to go in a big circle," Adrian laughed. "All the current art forms, architecture, painting, novels, drama, song and dance, and even movies, were first born when they were born. The first attribute is never art, the first attribute is always entertainment! Only when these things meet people's most basic entertainment requirements, can they be sublimated into art, not to say that they make a few shapes with wire and throw them in the corner , wait for them to get some dust, and they become art!"

"Look at European movies now, what else do they have? As I said in Cannes, what else is there except for women's orgasms, fragmented clips, director's self-talk? They don't even do the most basic functions. Now, I am curious what makes them qualified to put the crown of art on top of their heads.”

"Are you very opposed to women exposing their bodies in movies?" DeGeneres asked suddenly, with a curious look, "Basically, there are no such shots in your movies except "Eyes Wide Shut" ,."

"Whether it is necessary to expose the body is a matter for the director and the actors, and it is also their freedom. The key lies in what kind of effect they want, whether it is to truly show the beauty of the female body, or just to tease the audience's emotions." Adrian He spread his hands and said frankly.

"Oh?" DeGeneres raised his eyebrows, and surprised voices came from the audience.

"There are many photos showing the beauty of women's bodies in this world, especially black and white photos. The beauty conveyed is really moving, and the key is that they are static and peaceful, allowing people to fully observe the details," Adrian continued, "In movies, the images are always dynamic, so no matter how you shoot them, they will have a provocative taste, and you can't watch them repeatedly. So, when these shots appear on the big screen At the time, was the focus on the beauty of the female body? Or was the pair... eh?"

He didn't say the word, but everyone knew what it was, and DeGeneres immediately burst out laughing, followed by ambiguous or embarrassing mixed laughter from the audience.

"Your description is really..." DeGeneres, who has always been known for spicy topics, couldn't help sticking out his tongue. This talk show is a live broadcast. If this topic is brought up, then basically he will be with the European group. A reconciliation will not be possible for a long time.

"It's very difficult to show this in front of the camera," Adrian continued calmly, "I really want to do this, but I still can't find a suitable opportunity. As for "Eyes Wide Shut", that's not me. works. Therefore, I would rather deal with it in a vague and half-covered way than to show it rashly, because art does not allow blasphemy!"

“Is this art fundamentalism?” DeGeneres asked jokingly.

"Of course not," Adrian shrugged, "I just want to emphasize the nobility and preciousness of art, just like I emphasized that I am just telling a story."