Chapter 139 Peeping at the Door
In 2019, Martin Scorsese directed "The Irishman", which looks back on the past. It can be regarded as a look back at the director's classic gangster work "Goodfellas" forty years ago. So Martin invited a group of old guys to star:
Robert-De-Niro, Al-Pacino, Joe-Pesci, etc. .
These old guys are all old partners that Martin has worked with many times. He knows their abilities and knows how to express them; at the same time, they are all Oscar statuette winners and are undoubtedly veteran actors. Their acting skills have received numerous recognitions in the film industry.
The biggest news during the filming of the movie is that Martin is preparing to use the latest, most cutting-edge and hottest visual effects technology in 2018 and 2019. It was also the scene where the late Paul Walker ( Paul-Walker has recreated the technology of the big screen, allowing the old guys in the starring roles to rejuvenate themselves and let them play their own youth. This has also become a hot topic among the public.
After the movie was released, it was well received but also received a lot of criticism -
The movie is very good, everything is good, but the biggest criticism is that the old guys like Robert, Al and Joe are already seven years old. They are over ten years old. Although there is nothing wrong with their acting skills and the computer special effects technology does make them look forty years old, their body language does not deceive.
The forty-year-old middle-aged man has nimble hands and feet and strong movements. Although he is not as light and vigorous as when he was eighteen years old, he is still in the prime of health.
However, the movements of these veteran actors cannot withstand the wear and tear of time after all. Their movements still reveal the slowness and age of seventy-year-olds, and their forty-year-old faces match their seventy-year-old faces. The action is very inconsistent, which also makes the whole movie full of a kind of dying oldness.
Unfortunately, this also affects the look and feel of the movie, causing the audience to be unable to empathize with the characters and ruining the mood of watching the movie.
So, people raised a question:
Although everyone likes these three old guys, is it really necessary to use computer special effects to complete such a shooting? Would the final effect be better if young actors were used to interpret their youth?
Of course, this is just a tidbit, and has nothing to do with the actor’s basic skills. It is simply the result of human power being temporarily unable to resist the laws of nature; but this thing popped up in Anson’s mind——< br>
So, this is body language.
Each character has his or her own body language, just like clothing. Before speaking, body language such as sitting and standing postures has already revealed information, including age, personality, style, etc. , and will continue to release information and improve the character along with the performance.
When the audience always emphasizes eyes, expressions, and lines, body language that is ignored plays a more important role. Is this right?
Actually, Anson is not completely ignorant.
He looked up at Julie and asked for advice humbly, "Just like when I was playing Michael, I usually lower my head and hold my chest to hide my eyes and thoughts, maintaining a restrained and low-key posture; but sitting behind the keyboard, I would Hold your head high, and your confidence will slowly flow out inadvertently."
Although it has not been polished, actors have a basic understanding of body language, but the difference lies in the degree of understanding and ability to express it.
Perhaps, Michael is just a tool man, but Anson still injects life into Michael bit by bit in his own way, and these body language is one of the details.
Seeing Anson's quick reaction, Julie showed an appreciative smile in her eyes, "Yes, that's not right either. This is a detail, a detail displayed for a specific character, but it is just a cross-section of the character."
Julie turned to look at Anne.
“Just like the scene we are filming, the Queen is transforming Mia, not only her appearance, but also the etiquette and posture of her words and deeds.”
“How to sit, stand, and walk , how to eat, how to speak, these are all body language, can you say it is part of the performance?”
“Of course”
"This is also the reason why the Queen transformed Mia. Nobles have noble etiquette. Although it is cumbersome and troublesome, these are the rules they need to abide by."
"So, when the Queen is creating a successor, naturally We cannot ignore body posture.”
“But we need to pay attention to one key point. This action itself is part of the performance, derived from the plot design, and the transformation process is performed through body language. Therefore, Annie’s performance is more exaggerated and more comedic. It doesn’t matter, this is the effect the director wants to see.”
“The real basic skills of body language are the details that cannot be seen.”
As he spoke, Julie turned. Looking at Anne - Anson's question, just right, Julie thought that Anne really needed to start with these details.
When Julie saw the concentration and devotion on Anne's face, a look of satisfaction showed in her eyes.
“What you should be thinking about in your mind is what kind of character this is, what situation he is in, and what body language he should show; more importantly, you should learn to observe and interpret the scenes in the script Put it into real life and observe others and observe your own body language. "
"If the director and the audience are not aware of your body language but can't help but feel that you are seamlessly integrated into the entire scene and the entire situation, this is the situation. It shows that you have an understanding of the basic skills of body language.”
Ding!
Immediately, Anson understood, "Just like you."
So, this is what Anson really felt when he just watched Julie's performance.
That’s it!
Julie showed a faint smile, modestly, but winked at Anson, revealing a little playfully, "I have been working hard."
Julie's words is in the present continuous tense.
Admirable.
Anson chose the future tense, "I am ready to work hard."
Julie immediately understood the complex meaning of half admiration and half ridicule in Anson's words, her eyebrows were completely relaxed, and her throat was surging. Laughing softly, "Then I'll wait and see."
Julie's understanding of Anson is limited -
Because they have no opposite roles, there is no direct overlap in their work; but she always I could see him on the set, observing, asking questions and learning, and pieced together the image of Anson bit by bit.
Until now, the incomplete image has become complete and vivid.
Julie couldn't help but look at Anson one more time, and then turned to look at Anne, "Is he the young man who plays the dance partner at the ball?"
A discerning eye knows the pearl.
Anne was also immersed in her own thoughts, because Julie's words suddenly raised her head, and she did not hide her surprise, "How do you know?"
Julie smiled heartily. Twice, "After so many years of acting, I still have this little bit of discernment. Fortunately, the casting director's work didn't go off track."
"Hey, you two little guys, are you ready to chat all the time during lunch?" Gary's voice came, "You young people are not in a hurry to replenish your energy, but not Julie, lunch is already prepared."< br>
Gary didn't care what Anson was doing, the filming was over and it was Julie's rest time. He took the initiative to come over and help Julie "rescue".
Anson could sense Gary's condemning gaze, and he spread his hands with an innocent look on his face.
Fifth update.
(End of this chapter)