"No matter what, if there is a project in the future, I hope Director Wang will consider me~"
Although Gong Li said this in a half-joking way, this is what she said in her heart.
The two of them are old acquaintances, and she doesn't play with Wang Shu, and she has any ideas and says it directly in person.
The reason that prompted her to do this was because she was worried that if Wang Shu had a project in the future, she would find other domestic actresses, not her.
Wang Shu smiled and said, "If there is a role that suits you, I will definitely look for you. Do you need to say it?"
"This time in "La La Land", I found Fan Binbin just because this is the role of the third female lead."
"And before Fan Binbin, I looked for Yang Mi, because she had no schedule, so I found Fan Binbin."
Although Wang Shu didn't say it clearly, Gong Li understood that this means that she is an international actress and the role of the third female lead is not suitable for her status.
Not to mention, even the heroine is not suitable for her in terms of age or image.
Gong Li has encountered walls in Hollywood over the years, but she actually knows very well that Hollywood is the stage in Europe and the United States after all, and her face is really hard to get opportunities here.
This is not Wang Shu’s fault.
In fact, if you want to win Gong Li as an Oscar winner, there will be no films.
For example, Michelle Yeoh won the Oscar Little King Man's "The Voice of the Universe".
This movie is the biggest winner at the 95th Academy Awards Ceremony, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Editing, and Best Original Screenplay.
However, when the Oscars reached the 95th era, the global literary and artistic circles were all on the decline, and there were no eye-catching literary and artistic films at all. They were all pecking at each other.
Therefore, if "The Universe of the Instant Universe" was filmed in this era, some actor awards might be won, and the awards such as Best Picture and Best Director would be more difficult to win.
With that being said, Wang Shu has always been in Hollywood, and may be as powerful as a shooting.
Gong Li smiled and continued: "What I meant is that if you have a project, consider me and don't forget me."
At the same time, she stretched out her feet under the table and rubbed Wang Shu's legs.
But there was seriousness on his face.
Wang Shu also asked seriously: "How could you forget you?"
Gong Li bit her lip and stretched her feet to rub Wang Shu's leg again.
Then asked, "Really?"
Wang Shu did not answer this question, but said, "If you do this, you won't be afraid of me..."
While speaking, he gestured with his eyes, as if you understand.
Gong Li asked knowingly, "Are you not afraid of you?"
Wang Shu did not answer this question, but asked, "Have you eaten?"
"What's wrong?" Gong Li continued to ask knowingly.
"Let's leave after eating, why are you still here to do?" Wang Shu said with confidence.
Gong Li heard the words and asked ambiguously: "What if she wasn't full?"
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On January 3, "La La Land" had a box office of US$2,100.
January 4, $2300W.
The first day of the game started with tens of millions, and then the box office grew, which was obviously due to the fact that the reputation was eroded.
There are already many reviews about "La La Land" on the Internet.
For example, a well-known film critic wrote on Rotten Tomatoes: "I love La La Land, probably because it is a soulful, full of personality and vitality, full of love." "It made Los Angeles, which I have no favor for many years, into a dreamlike paradise - whether it was shooting the clogged traffic into a colorful color bomb, or the lifeless half-mountain path into a tap dance field for the male and female protagonists, or changing the rational landmark building like the Griffith Observatory to a purple date, all gave me an indescribable romantic feeling."
"It is this romantic feeling that allows us as audiences to understand why the dream-seekers in the opening scene were seduced by this city."
"I love La La Land, perhaps because of its various nostalgia and tribute to the deceased Hollywood, and its attempt to adapt to the classic scenes in a modern way."
"When Mia, played by Emma Stone, walked into the retro-style apartment and collapsed on the bed with a dejected look after her interview, a huge portrait of Ingrid Bergman hung beside her bed, which of course made fans who love old Hollywood movies happy."
"And "Casablanca" is constantly cited in the film, which not only allows more viewers to understand director Wang Shu's love for old Hollywood, but also seems to have a deeper meaning."
"Of course, as a musical and dance film, it is indispensable to pay tribute to Shazer's love "The Umbrella of Cherbourg" in colorful costumes, or the imitation of "The Song of the Rain" by the two protagonists in the evening, which makes nostalgic fans feel particularly comfortable."
"I love "La La City", and it is also because of its soundtrack that is worth listening to again and again. While nostalgic, Wang Shu has no choice. Forced lines to be presented to the audience in the form of singing, but let the song appear where they should be. This is also the reason why the number of real music as a musical film is not huge. "
"But the quantity cannot be increased, but the quality will not be reduced."
"When we realize that music is not only the signature of "La La Land", but also the tool for telling the joys, anger, sorrows, and happiness of the protagonists, we can more or less understand why most of the songs appear at the beginning of the movie - because Mia and Sebastian are still in a sweet period of love, because they are still in a illusion that is inconsistent with reality."
"But when their relationship took a sharp turn, when they returned to the cruel reality, those pleasant songs quietly left. Only when they finally tried to escape from reality and fantasize about the 'if' and 'can't' did that the movement composed of the previous moving melodies was played again, making the audience feel sweet and sad for them."
"For these character-filled soundtracks, even Ryan Gosling, who played the leading role, said, 'I shouldn't listen to these soundtracks again, but these melodies still touched me'."
"Of course, "La La Land" made me love so much, and because It has this pair of male and female protagonists as dazzling as diamonds. "
"This is probably the most overly beautiful but understandable couple partner on the screen today, right?" "Whether it is the humor under Ryan Gosling's appearance, or the charming smile under Emma Stone's unbelievable eyes; whether it is the ease of piano skills after practicing hard for several months, or the touching song that Stone perfectly interprets; whether it is the dance steps they took together under the neon sunset, or the regretful eyes they looked at each other in the last regretful eyes."
"All of these make the audience feel the light emitted by these two actors as movie stars, making people unable to love the characters they play."
"In a sense, we watch movies to be in a illusion that is out of reality."
"Without this dazzling light of correspondence, it is probably difficult for us to convince ourselves to get out of reality, and "La La Land" may be much inferior because of this?"
"Why should Wang Shu really knows how to cast because he can use these two actors full of personal charm to interpret his roles."
"But the reason why I love "La La Land" the most is probably because in addition to paying tribute to Los Angeles and Dream Chasers, it is also an absolute love letter to movie fans."
"When the words Cinemascope (an old camera style from the 1950s and 1960s) appeared in front of me as the screen widened, when the black and white screen icons were gradually replaced by the yellowish color of Technicolor (a color processing method used by Hollywood in the 1950s), I felt unprecedentedly moved as a pure movie fan."
"Wang Shu should be a nostalgic person, and naturally, the characters he wrote were also nostalgic people."
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"It is probably impossible to not like this movie?"
No mistakes, one song, one content, one book, one bar, one bar, one bar, one bar, one bar!
"From the first act, the long shot of the viaduct group dance, it should not be difficult for the audience to feel Wang Shu's ambition and the ability to deserve this ambition."
"The energy-filled lens language throughout the film is like another important character in the movie, full of their own personality."
"It is sometimes lively and lively, such as the opening scene mentioned above; it is sometimes panic, such as the continuous shaking of the male and female protagonists holding the picture after a quarrel at the dining table; it is sometimes methodically illuminating for the audience, such as the montage at the end. And Another important character is the use of light and shadow in the movie. "
"While the emotional adjustment of the character creates beautiful pictures, the film's dreaminess is also added to the next level. It seems to constantly tell the audience that we welcome to this place that is different from the reality that makes people hate. "
"Most people think that the ending of "La La Land" is sweet and bitter - the two people who are in love cannot get together after all, but can only fantasize about how they live happily in another time and space for the limited time of a song."
"But in my opinion, pain and happiness seem to be a better way to interpret it."
"Of course they have to endure the pain of their whole life for selfish pursuit of their dreams and not to live together, but it is this selfishness that makes these two characters closer to life and touching. Perhaps this is a more reasonable ending, right?"
"Mia and Sebastian were so moving when they danced, but they lost that glory at other times in the movie, and even criticized in words. The other party's dream pursuit is a sin. "
"Even the ending montage cannot give them the most perfect ending - while Mia became famous, Sebastian could only give up his dream by his side." "
"This world is not perfect, and even "La La Land" rendered by Technicolor is not perfect, so the ending of their sacrifice for their dreams is the most reasonable and profound." "
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As the popularity of "La La Land", not only are there many movies on the Internet, but Time magazine also released an interview with Wang Shu in a timely manner.
For a time, Wang Shu's name was even hotly discussed, and the box office of "La La Land" increased.
In the original timeline, "La La Land" was able to revive American musical and dance films for one or two years, which is enough to prove the value of this film.
It is undeniable that some people don’t feel anything when watching this movie, but some people feel empathy when watching this movie.
The reason for this situation is nothing more than that different people live in different classes and their joys and sorrows are not the same.
So, some viewers have a lot of feelings after watching it, while some can't stand it.
Anyway, "La La Land" became popular and the box office rose against the trend.
Maybe it is not impossible to exceed $300 million in the United States.
In China, although "La La City" has not been released yet, the news that Wang Shu appeared in Time magazine still caused heated discussion.
After all, there is no explanation and cannot be published in Time magazine.
"Wang Shu has appeared in Time magazine." Chen Hong looked at Director Chen and told him the news.
"If you go, just go, what's the matter?" Director Chen looked down upon it. "His movie is released in the United States. As long as he pays for promotion, Time magazine will praise it."
"I directed "Along with You" was released in the United States, and Time magazine wrote a review."
"I still remember the title of the movie review was "True Movie and Sharp Reality."
"The content is... there is a secret golden rule in the film criticism world: optimistic works are always considered sensational, while pessimistic works represent profoundness. When critics themselves are comfortable in the gorgeous submerged intellectuals and overestimate certain films that regard life as a cesspool, we accept their views voraciously. Today, any serious film with bright colors faces a risk, because the film is not dark enough and violates the conventional precepts..." Chen Hong was a little dumbfounded when she heard Director Chen knew everything.
She really didn't expect... Director Chen could even recite this review...
I was convinced!
He opened his mouth and said, "Wang Shu I mentioned appeared in Time magazine, not only about La La Land, but also the cover and interviews."
Director Chen didn't care much at first, but when he heard this, his expression suddenly froze.
Wang Shu appeared on the cover of Time magazine?
How could this kid be on the cover of Time magazine? !
"Is Time Magazine so miserable now?" Director Chen asked.
As director of the Palme d'Or, Director Chen also appeared in Time magazine when he won the award.
Being able to appear in Time magazine is also a reflection of the card.
Now, Wang Shu has also appeared in Time magazine, and tied him, which immediately made him feel very uncomfortable. (This chapter ends)