Chapter 1294: Impressed by Strength
Regarding "Walking with Songs", Mangold is ambitious and eager to show another possibility in the biographical film track. It is no longer a simple presentation of the characters' lives, but to discover and explore artistic creation through the plot of the film. The secret behind it——
How Johnny Cash drew inspiration for his artistic creation from his own life, and how his artistic creation was projected into life to have an impact.
This movie is not just about showing Johnny Cash’s life, nor is it just about showing Johnny Cash’s achievements.
In addition, Mangold knew the intentions of Johnny Cash, June Carter and James Kitcher, to some extent show the love story of Johnny and June Carter, and provide a footnote to the life they spent together; but Mangold didn't want the film to be reduced to a platform for singing praises, nor did he want to limit it to their love story.
Mangold has his own ambitions.
All along, Mangold tried to convince Kitcher, but all failed.
Then Anson showed up, Forest Pictures and Lucas showed up.
Mangold realized that Anson supported his work. He could hide behind Lucas and let Lucas achieve the goal on his behalf. Finally, he placed his hope on Anson, hoping that Anson could complete the job.
Mangold admitted that he was taking advantage of Anson.
His cooperation, his compromise, and his patience can be considered part of the deal.
However, Mangold himself did not expect that Anson's performance far exceeded expectations.
To be precise, it not only exceeded expectations, Anson brought incredible surprises. In just the first scene, he perfectly presented his thoughts, concepts, expectations, and blueprint——
sigh. impact. Shocking.
As it hit him, Mangold's brain stopped functioning and he fell into deep agitation.
Ho, ho, ho, ho.
A cheerful voice came from the side, and Mangold couldn't help but turn his head and look over, and at a glance he saw Reese's smiling face in full bloom.
Apparently, Reese had just arrived on the set——
Not surprising.
Reese doesn't have a role in the first half of the movie, and she doesn't even need to come to Memphis because she doesn't have a job in the Memphis parts.
However, Reese still came to Memphis to cooperate with Anson's work.
Moreover, I also came to the set today to watch the filming start for the first time.
Therefore, this little bit of lateness is nothing. Who knows when Reese arrived on the set, maybe she was watching from the sidelines.
Reese was not embarrassed or confused at all. She seamlessly blended into the atmosphere and cheered and celebrated with everyone. It was a joy.
Mangold was a little confused, but finally couldn't hold it back and looked at Reese, "Have you expected all this?"
Reese, "What to Expect?"
The confusion on his face left Mangold speechless and he almost choked on his saliva.
Reese laughed directly, "Although I don't understand what happened specifically, I must say that I am not surprised, and anything that happens is not surprising."
"Did Anson just give a wonderful performance?"
Mangold was taken aback for a moment and nodded, "Yes. It's not just wonderful, it's perfect, it's perfect."
"Can you imagine? We can go through the scenes in the recording studio."
"Of course, there is actually more than one shot. We also need to switch between different angles and different positions, and at least three more shots, but you know what I mean."
"Anson..."
After thinking about it seriously, Mangold found that he was at a loss for words and could only sigh.
"Wow."
This sentence already contains a thousand words.
Reese's smile became brighter and brighter, "Honestly, I'm not surprised."
"Director, otherwise, what do you think we are doing in the studio? Not only Anson, but me, Larry, Dan-John, we all went over. Is Anson just recording for the August 31st Band?" Mangold nodded confusedly, "Isn't it?"
Everyone on the crew complained about Anson's delay in filming because of the recording work, but apparently there was more to it than that.
Reese sighed softly, "Is that guy planning to surprise the entire crew? Not only in the recording studio, Anson had been preparing for the movie before coming to Memphis. He spent at least three months studying the character and staying anonymous. to perform in New York bars”
"Director, believe me, that guy is smarter than we think."
Moreover, they are more talented and have potential.
"Perhaps, he doesn't need our recognition and understanding at all."
You can tell just by looking at it, even if the crew has no idea about the effort Anson put into the character or the story behind the work in the recording studio; but before them they are still impressed by Anson and they still applaud and cheer uncontrollably.
The whole place was noisy——
Speak with strength?
Who would have thought that Anson, who was labeled a vase by people, would have such confidence?
Reese took a deep breath, pulled back her thoughts, looked at Mangold with a stunned expression, and patted Mangold heavily on the shoulder.
"Director, the crew is waiting."
Mangold finally came to his senses, and realized at this time that the entire crew was as joyful and lively as a carnival, but in the final analysis, this was just the first scene, and the filming of the movie had just begun. After the short party, all eyes were on Cast to Mangold and wait for the director's response.
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However, Mangold did not speak for a long time. The bustling sounds gradually settled down, and more and more eyes gathered towards Mangold——
Could it be that the director doesn't like it?
So their cheering just backfired and angered the director?
The atmosphere briefly fell into silence; and it was still the kind of silence in which a bird held its breath in complete silence, so that the roar of engines coming and going in the next block became extremely clear, continuously stimulating everyone's eardrums, their hearts trembled slightly, and uncontrollable tension eased. Grasp the throat slowly.
From the peak to the trough, the huge and distinct gap makes the atmosphere stiff.
Not only the staff and onlookers, but also the atmosphere in the Sun Records recording studio was slightly tense.
After venting heartily and unreservedly, they feel hollowed out; but the problem is that they feel good about themselves but it doesn't work.
After all, I don’t know the true face of Mount Lu just because I am in this mountain.
In the end, the decision-making power still lies in the hands of the director. Only when the director thinks it is appropriate will the scene be appropriate.
The pressure instantly formed a huge vacuum, overwhelming Mangold's shoulders.
Mangold:? ? ?
What's going on?
Obviously, Mangold himself didn't keep up with the rhythm. Bathed in the attention and expectation of the audience, Mangold's scalp couldn't help but feel numb.
Take a deep breath.
"OK."
Mangold said.
However, everyone at the scene was still full of astonishment: That’s it?
Anson and the others had just completed such a performance, and the director had this reaction? Really disappointing.
Mangold himself realized it, and his throat was a little dry. He tried to say something else, but he had no idea.
After thinking for a while, Mangold picked up the walkie-talkie.
"Anson." After a pause, "Thank you, the performance just now was perfect. Let's switch to Sam Phillips' camera. Can you perform it again?"
finally!
Despite its simplicity, despite its simplicity, the praise still came out.
Anson raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said in a brisk tone, "Of course."
(End of chapter)