Chapter 832 A Supporting Role
Joy. Casual. free.
Everything happened naturally and penetrated into every aspect of the crew, eventually forming a unique atmosphere.
One coincidence meets another, and a positive and bright chemical reaction collides, leading the crew towards a candy-colored future into the unknown.
So.
It can be imagined that the filming work of the entire crew was pleasant and fulfilling, full of laughter every moment, and a lively scene inside and outside -
Power generation with love, all relying on chicken blood.
Once the chicken blood is in place, there will be no problem, even if there is a problem, it is not a problem.
Not only did the filming progress go smoothly and far exceeded expectations; the atmosphere on set was also enjoyable and work was no longer a torment.
In such a working environment, whether in front of the camera or outside the camera, everyone is in the state, and sparks of chemical reactions burst out quietly.
There is no doubt that this is an unforgettable work experience.
“…This is why I like independent film crews.”
Kristen Dunst said this without hiding her happiness at all.
Before filming "Spider-Man", Kristen once said:
The biggest reason why she chose this movie was Anson, and she expected Anson to bring some different textures to the movie; of course, Remuneration is also an important reason. There is no reason to refuse "superhero movie salary".
But deep down, Kristen still likes independent films.
Although the filming of independent films and art films requires many difficulties and is definitely not easy; the filming atmosphere of the crew is indeed touching.
Still believe in dreams, still believe in art.
The most important thing is to still believe in creation.
Actors are no longer marionettes, but part of film creation. Actors need to think, study and perform. Their job is not to stand in front of the camera and let them be manipulated.
Regardless of whether there is filming work or not, Kristen goes to the set every day.
Even if I don’t do anything, I just stay with everyone on the set.
Then——
“Finally!”
Kristen couldn’t help but rub her hands together, it was finally her turn to shoot the scene.
In "Warm and Inner Light", Kristen plays the role of Mary, a doctor's assistant.
The core of the movie is this love-forgetting clinic. Dr. Howard invented a technology that can erase specific memories and help people forget their exes; Mary is Dr. Howard's receptionist and assistant.
At first glance, many people may be confused. Why did Kristen choose such a supporting role? And even with Anson as the leading actor, Kristen was actually willing to take on an inconspicuous role?
Not long ago, the two of them were playing the leading roles in "Spider-Man"; then, Kristen had to play the role of Anson's green leaf, watching Anson fall in love with another actress. like?
This doesn’t make sense.
What do you think? How strange is it? Are you sure Kristen has thought it through?
If anyone asked, Kristen would give a 100% positive answer -
She knows what the role is and what it means. To be precise, it was precisely because she understood that she was willing to take the role.
Mary is not a simple character.
"Warm and Bright" is a love movie rich in philosophical thinking. Charlie Kaufman not only thinks about the relationship between love and memory, but also deeply thinks about love itself——
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How does love happen? Is it reversible? Can it be copied? It would be simple enough if love could be boiled down to loving or not loving, but the point is, it doesn't.
Love each other, but cannot be together; love deeply but hate deeply at the same time; no longer love, but still tied together; fall in love, break up, reunite, once loved each other, but now the heart is still.
And so on and so forth. Love is not that simple.
Same thing, Mary.
This young girl in her early twenties worships professionalism and respects authority. She admires talents, knowledge and talents more than appearance. Such young people often fall in love with the objects of their admiration.
For example, professor.
Mary fell in love with the founder of Wangqing Clinic, Dr. Howard, a man in his fifties who was neither handsome nor handsome. He had been married for a long time and his child was even older than Mary.
Nevertheless, Mary fell in love, like a moth to a flame.
However, in the end, Dr. Howard chose his first wife and returned to the family, leaving a heartbroken Mary wandering in the wind.
Mary had a choice, she could leave, and Dr. Howard also wanted her to leave; but in the end, Mary chose to stay and undergo surgery at Wangqing Clinic to erase all memories of Dr. Howard and continue to work as a front desk assistant in the clinic.
However, people are always like this.
We constantly remind ourselves not to repeat the same mistakes and refuse the same mistakes; but the reality is that things are counterproductive, and we all make the same mistakes again and again.
Mary fell in love with Dr. Howard again, and fell in love again like a moth to a flame; then, she was heartbroken again, and discovered her stupidity again.
This time, they were discovered by Dr. Howard's wife.
Dr. Howard turned to his wife again for forgiveness, but this time she made a different choice, she said to Mary.
“You can have him.”
Then, walk away.
Mary also realized the truth. She actually made the same mistake again and was hurt again. She also could not forgive her own stupidity.
So, Mary turned and left, finally taking steps.
The thing is like this -
People always have an unrealistic and almost crazy fantasy about love. Just like thousands of Disney movies, love can save the world, love can change the world, and love can change the world. It can make life great and love can solve all problems.
Sometimes, this kind of love is a broader emotion, but more often, this kind of love is pure love.
A true love's kiss can break the curse.
So, people often equate love with perfection and do not allow flaws to exist; however, the cruelty of reality is another story.
Just like Mary.
Clear memories, erase mistakes, hoping that you will meet the right and perfect Mr. Right next time you fall in love; but you go round and round and make the same mistakes again.
Love, it turns out, can be wrong, and it can happen again and again.
Not only Mary, but Dr. Howard and his wife, why not?
Dr. Howard’s wife, although she did not choose to undergo surgery at Wangqing Clinic, she also chose to bury that memory, forget those mistakes, forgive her husband, and give Dr. Howard a second chance.
The ending is still disappointing.
To a certain extent, Charlie Kaufman used the different choices of Mary and the doctor's wife in this set of triangles as a comparison to give his views on the "Forgetting Clinic":
Regardless of whether the memory is erased or not, past mistakes still exist objectively. They will not disappear. They are always there. If you choose to erase them, you cannot change the past, you cannot change yourself, and you cannot change the future.
Further, using the metaphor of this relationship to reflect the situation of Joel and Clementine, their forgetfulness is ultimately in vain.
So, Mary is definitely not just a casual supporting character.
(End of this chapter)