Chapter 1221 General Trend
Don’t try to compete with the trend at any time!
If anyone wants to do this, it will always be in vain.
If not, you may be swept by the tide and fall heavily on the beach, becoming a victim of the times.
This can be said to be the most important point in the philosophy of success.
But, as the old saying goes, it’s easier said than done.
Take director Kinji Fukasaku and actress Michiko Harada as examples.
Although they all understand this, even though at their core, they are all followers of the crowd. What they like most is to speculate on the trend of the situation.
But recently, as Keiko Matsumoto invested in the filming and starred in "Li Xianglan", which became a box office hit and became a cross-industry hit, they have developed psychological barriers in the things they were originally good at.
Not to mention conforming to the general trend, it is the icing on the cake.
Even facing reality and convincing yourself to accept this is painful.
You know, it was originally to attack Matsumoto Keiko.
This pair of adulterers and adulterers colluded together, but they secretly infested Matsumoto Keiko.
From the public embarrassment during the filming of "The Man on Fire" to finally catching the sore feet of Matsumoto Keiko's private life.
They just found the opportunity to expose it in the media, allowing the tabloid reporters to tease Keiko Matsumoto, which at least made him feel bad.
However, they never thought that God's calculations were better than those of others.
Somehow, Matsumoto Keiko got the help of noble people and repeatedly made comebacks against the odds.
It even went smoother and smoother, going higher and higher.
Not only did she quickly recover her reputation, she also took on sky-high commercials and movies, and once again climbed to the top of the list of Japanese female movie stars.
And the business under his personal name is inflating like a balloon.
In addition to investing in restaurants in Ginza, the key is that she also spent money to buy Matsumoto Seicho's studio and Kurosawa Akira's personal studio.
This made him famous in the entire entertainment industry, and his status was significantly improved. He became the first person in Japan to gain "freedom of survival" and become a member of capital, able to compete with major producers. A female star who has an equal dialogue with factory executives.
For this reason, Matsumoto Keiko has also become the industry idol and goal in the minds of all Japanese actresses, and is recognized as an industry legend.
For this reason, Fukasaku Kinji and Harada Michiko naturally hated each other so much that they wanted to go crazy.
So, after being silent for a period of time, they still did not completely calm down, but broke out with more malice.
Just when the movie "Li Xianglan" was announced to start shooting, Matsumoto Keiko flew to China.
In addition to Fukasaku Kinji himself writing an article, he has repeatedly provoked in many Japanese media, saying that Matsumoto Keiko does not understand the operation of a studio, does not understand film production, and wants to get involved in the production field in a whimsical way.
It is predicted that the studio she bought will invest one billion yen to shoot the movie.
Not only will it bankrupt her, but it will also destroy the future of these two well-established studios.
Michiko Harada also took practical actions to make a malicious report to the Japanese tax authorities.
She believes that the source of Matsumoto Keiko's huge wealth is unknown and that her personal assets have expanded too fast.
It is suspected that there must be issues involving tax evasion or financial crimes if the taxes paid are inconsistent.
However, what none of them expected was.
First of all, Keiko Matsumoto’s wealth was not obtained by selling her sex life in exchange for financial support from a certain chaebol boss, as they had guessed out of thin air.
Although there is indeed a very wealthy man standing behind her.
But the help Ning Weimin gave Matsumoto Keiko was just his speculative ability to turn rocks into gold, and did not provide any substantial financial help.
The original funds for making money from the stock market were all real estate mortgage loans under Matsumoto Keiko's personal name, and were then obtained through capital leverage operations according to Ning Weimin's instructions.
So since there is no money exchange between the two.
All Matsumoto Keiko’s investments are upright.
There are no problems with the financial accounts, both public and private, and even the issue of gift tax is not involved.
Therefore, with the cooperation of Matsumoto Keiko's financial director Mitsuru Watanabe without any guilt, the Japanese tax department quickly discovered the source of the so-called "mysterious funds" in Matsumoto Keiko's name.
Although they were also surprised by Matsumoto Keiko's stock trading skills, the speed of making money was simply unheard of, like a myth, far beyond their knowledge.
But such a transaction is real after all, and it is real.
After a comprehensive investigation, they found a large amount of substantive transaction evidence, which can confirm that Matsumoto Keiko’s funds were earned legally from the stock market.
So even if this matter is unreasonable, even if they suspect the possibility of insider trading, this is not the scope of the Japanese tax department.
In the end, faced with the investigation results of Matsumoto Keiko's stock account, those who came to inspect the tax on behalf of the Japanese government could only be convinced.
After they expressed their official apologies to Mitsuru Watanabe, they retreated quietly.
Secondly, what is even more surprising is that the movie Keiko Matsumoto seemed to have shot with all her might, actually received an exceptionally good response after it was released.
Obviously it is just a biographical film with a historical theme. Compared with commercial films, it is a completely thankless subject and type.
But I was so lucky that I got out of the circle thanks to the women’s rights organization Japan Federation of Women’s League’s demonstration on March 8.
It has attracted almost all Japanese women and women from all walks of life to pay attention to it and then support it.
As a result, the box office exploded, and the originally unsatisfactory revenue ceiling continued to be raised.
As a result, Michiko Harada was so angry that she vomited blood.
The director Fukasaku Kinji is even worse, because the remarks he made seemed like a pure joke.
After all, in the past year, his public speeches have always been maliciously aimed at Keiko Matsumoto.
He has been trying his best to belittle Matsumoto Keiko's personal management ability, believing that she does not have the ability to revive the studios and will only completely destroy the two studios that fell into her hands.
How can we reconcile now?
And the articles he originally wrote are actually remembered by Matsumoto Keiko fans.
At this moment, in response to Jing'er, someone wrote to the newspaper to publicly hold him accountable.
In addition to asking Kinji Fukasaku to take a good look at the movie "Li Xianglan", these people asked him.
He was also asked to publicly publish an article apologizing for his past remarks criticizing Keiko Matsumoto.
Someone even asked him in the newspaper, saying that Matsumoto Keiko could have produced "Li Xianglan" with a production cost of one billion yen, but the money was spent on obvious things.
Just like "Tiger Tiger Tiger" he directed back then, the audience can see it from the movie without any explanation at all.
But where did he spend 500 million yen on "The Man on Fire" last year?
Except for the salaries of a few actors and some snow scenes in Hokkaido, did the rest of the money disappear out of thin air?
Who are you to predict that "Li Xianglan" will not be successful?
Why do you accuse Matsumoto Keiko of not understanding movies?
There are still more people who accuse Fukasaku Kinji of having certain professional qualities but not having the personal qualities to criticize his identity.
I really don’t deserve to judge other people’s works.
Of course Fukasaku Kinji was very angry. He wanted to kill these people who spoke, and he wanted to burn down the newspaper that published these readers' questions.
Of course, that's impossible. He could only plan to write a good article, which should be well-founded and stop the mouths of those ignorant people.
But the problem is that since the movie was released, he has been thinking hard about how to spray.
Unfortunately, I have been thinking about it for several days and still find it difficult to start. It seems that there is really nothing to like about "Li Xianglan".
Let’s talk about the poor acting skills of the actors. The performances of the leading actors are all extremely wonderful, even the newcomer Yasuko Sawaguchi is remarkable.
The Chinese actors can curse, but this is to offend people unnecessarily.
Not only will it not be a drag on the film's box office, but it will arouse the curiosity of some China-haters, and perhaps it will contribute more to the film's box office.
And the Chinese people have the best reputation, so his malicious remarks spread to China.
He may be blacklisted by major Chinese studios. His good character in the past will be completely ruined, and it will be difficult to cooperate with China in the future. It is really not worth it.
To say that the filming is shoddy is even more nonsense.
This movie was shot with great care and is perfect in every aspect. It is an example of high cost and high ability.
Even he can't help but admire directors of the generation Yoshitaro Nomura, who are still very capable in telling stories.
Although the concepts are different, Yoshitaro Nomura has been filming movies for a lifetime. His experience is really sophisticated, his expression method is more beautiful, and his hard work can indeed improve the quality of the film to a very high level.
The audience is not fools either. If you make such mindless remarks, you may get burned.
Let’s make a fuss about the rationality of the story direction and historical background.
It just so happens that there is also Yoshiko Yamaguchi herself as a consultant.
Who can be more authoritative than the author himself?
Using this to argue is just asking for trouble.
Music is even more difficult to criticize.
Hey, if you do such a mindless thing, maybe even Li Xianglan’s fans will scold you...
Hey, maybe it’s time to talk about the way the film is marketed.
It seems a bit far-fetched for them to forcibly tie the theme of women being harmed by war to women's rights in their marketing. Can they make a fuss about this?
Saying that they are inciting antagonism between men and women and fooling the public...
Fukasaku Kinji has been worrying about this matter at home for the past two days, and he has no interest in going out to fool around anymore.
After all, his professional dignity is at stake, and it is not okay to completely ignore letters from readers in newspapers and periodicals.
However, what he didn't expect was that on the tenth day after the movie was released, he had just been grieving his guts and suppressed a few slanderous words in the study room, which was barely understandable. As a result, the door of the study room was knocked.
His wife Sanae actually told him that a call from the president of Shochiku Pictures Omoto came home.
This is a very strange and strange thing. Fukasaku really can't guess what important matter President Okimoto would be so anxious about.
After all, the film industry is not a matter of urgency.
Whether you are looking for him for emergency help or discussing important projects, you can never be so urgent.
Is it for the Academy Awards ceremony in a few days? Will the participating members of "The Man on Fire" be adjusted? There’s no way Matsumoto Keiko would dare to ask for help, right?
If that’s the case, is President Omotomoto angry?
You want to discuss with me how to make her look good!
With full of doubts, he also felt a little excited.
I hurried downstairs to answer the phone. Unexpectedly, after only listening to a few words, my mood suddenly changed and my pupils shrank to the size of a pinhead!
Because President Omoto of Matsumoto Pictures came to him not to become his ally.
On the contrary, it is... it is! He was actually allowed to speak publicly in support of Keiko Matsumoto's movie! I want him to praise the quality of this movie from the standpoint of a director!
Fukasaku Kinji couldn't figure out what was going on.
But after all, he had experienced a lot, so he quickly calmed down, calmed down his emotions, and asked Junichi Omoto in as polite a tone as possible.
"President Omoto, what do you mean? Aren't you very clear about the conflict between me and her? Why would you make such a request to me?"
The other party's tone was calm, but his reply surprised Fukasaku Kinji.
“Why? Don’t you understand this? Of course it is for the benefit of Shochiku Pictures, and in order to make the box office of this movie reach a higher level. I hope that this movie can break through 30 Only with 100 million yen can we win the box office championship in Japan this year!”
“Three billion yen! The box office championship?”
Hearing this, Fukasaku Kinji felt jealous and confused. His anger was instantly aroused, and his urgent reply was full of strange emotions.
"Really? Then I wish you will achieve your wish. It seems that you really love this 'daughter' from Shochiku, and you will actually go out to build momentum for her for her independent film. . But unfortunately, you seem to be mistaken. I am not your subordinate. You cannot force me to do such a thing..."
"Oh, are you rejecting me? It seems that my reputation is of no use to you, a freelance director? You don't even agree to such a small request. It seems that you will no longer need Shochiku in the future. Director Fukasaku.”
President Omoto’s tone didn’t change much on the phone, but the meaning behind his words made Kinji Fukasaku’s forehead pop. With beads of sweat, he could feel that Junichi Omoto was really angry.
"What on earth do you want to do? Why can't you consider it from my standpoint? "Li Xianglan" has already done very well at the box office, can't you save some face for me?"
Fukasaku Kinji's tone was completely stern but he was actually begging for mercy.
According to his understanding of President Omoto, he has always valued his directing ability, and he should be needed to make films for Shochiku in the future.
After all, the directors of Shochiku have already stereotyped their ideas, and it is difficult to break out of the inherent framework.
Since you chose to favor him in the conflict between him and Matsumoto Keiko in the past, why do you want to change your stance now?
There is no such reason.
As for him, if he really goes back on his word and slaps himself in the face with his words, he might as well hang himself.
However, he really thought wrong. He only heard the other party say in a very serious tone, "Your face? Is it more important to have box office? Don't be too arrogant. I am from Shochiku Pictures President, I will always consider it from Shochiku's perspective. When "The Man on Fire" was released last year, I could tolerate what you did to Keiko. I could allow Keiko to endure the grievance because of the box office gains and losses. . So today, in order for Songzhu Cinema to get more profits from the box office of "Li Xianglan", is it too much to ask you to express some appropriate public opinions to support Qingzi? This is what you should do, and you should pay off the debt? . Of course, if you really don’t want to, I won’t force it. Then the Academy Awards ceremony will be the last time we meet. You will have to think about it yourself.”
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Fukasaku Kinji's head suddenly buzzed.
He did not expect that Junichi Omoto would dare to make the interests based on interests so clear, and he would not be afraid of hurting each other's feelings at all.
Of course he didn't expect that what he had imposed on Matsumoto Keiko through Junichi Forcemoto would be felt by him today.
After quickly calculating the gains and losses, he struggled internally for a while.
Finally decided to obey, so he said with difficulty, "Okay. I understand, do you really want me to do this? Then I will do as you want."
Junichi Omoto was finally satisfied.
"Well, hurry up. I hope to see your statement in the newspaper or on TV tomorrow. After all, if you delay for one more day, the freshness and interest of the audience will be reduced. Do you understand? ?”
“Hey, I will satisfy you.”
“Don’t be too frustrated. It’s not necessary for you to say anything against your will. Director Akira Kurosawa and Seicho Matsumoto have already expressed their opinions. You are already too late..."
Fukasaku Kinji was speechless for a while, feeling simply tormented.
Why? Will she be so lucky?
Why? Did I actually end up like this?
Now I really want to slap myself in the face and swallow every word I said.
It would be better to choke to death after drinking water.