Chapter 1095: No way to start
The days in Columbus were pleasant and leisurely.
In the blink of an eye, Anson has been here for three full weeks and still has not been exposed.
Residents in the surrounding communities had no idea that the famous Anson would actually appear in Columbus; when they saw Anson, they just thought that a handsome young painter came to collect paintings, and they did not think of Hollywood at all.
Normally, Anson is completely free to come in and out. Whether it is a supermarket or a gas station, whether it is a convenience store or a small restaurant, everything is unimpeded. He does not need a hat or sunglasses. He can just go out wearing a floral shirt and white shoes and enjoy It’s a long-lost feeling of comfort, and my little days are particularly leisurely and comfortable.
Once again, Anson is grateful that the era of smartphones and social networks has not yet arrived, and the world can be quiet as long as he stays away from the spotlight.
Looking at Anson who was relaxed and nonchalant, even though Lucas still had a lot to say, he finally swallowed it all obediently——
He liked Anson’s current state, comfortable. , relax and enjoy your time.
After a pause, Lucas took out the handkerchief from his pocket and handed it over.
“With all the grease paint on your cheeks, people who don’t know better would think you are still enjoying the carnival.”
Anson waved his hand to refuse, "Wash your face in a while. If you wipe it now, it will probably become a mess, and everything will become something troublesome."
Lucas did not force it, standing in front of Anson's painting In front of me, I admired it carefully. In the Wood family, the other three people have artistic talents and are engaged in related work, with the exception of Lucas-
He deals with numbers.
Despite this, Lucas may not be completely ignorant of art.
"It seems that I am in a good mood recently. The colors are bright and saturated, and the lines are light and smooth. Is this autumn, the harvest season?"
Anson lightly shrugged, "It is indeed the autumn of Columbus."
Lucas looked around and found the script spread out on the table, "What about the script? Is everything going well? I still have Think this is a sad script?"
"Heavy. But not sad." Anson thought about it seriously.
“Honestly, I don’t know how to accurately describe this script.”
“Confused. Maybe.”
Lucas, "Is this a good thing or a bad thing?"
Anson hesitated and said, "I don't know." After thinking seriously for a moment, he shook his head again and repeated, "I don't know."
< br>Lucas, "You can discuss it with the screenwriter and see how to modify the script."
Anson, "Look, the problem is here, I don't know how to modify it."
< br>"Biography is undoubtedly special, because this character really exists. It is difficult for you to pinch out a character at will like plasticine, because people are very complex, and they can be very kind but have their own evil side. He can struggle but always keep his faith, he can suffer from family trauma and still hurt the people he loves deeply."
"When we shoot movies, we are often used to extracting a side or an arc from the character and showing it in ninety minutes."
"However, this is not the case with biographies."
Lu Cass interrupted, "Why not? Biographical movies are still movies, and we are not creating a literary masterpiece 'In Search of Lost Time.'"
Anson, "You are right, we should change the wording. ”
“Excellent biographical films are often like this. They capture one aspect or a core idea of the character and still show the complexity of the character.”
"But most biographical movies can't do that."
"People think that the fundamental reason is that the creative team is too greedy and wants to catch everything. In the end, nothing can be caught."
"I think Maybe it’s because the creative team doesn’t really fully understand this character, or they don’t understand the story they want to tell.”
“The problem with ‘Walking with Songs’ is not here.” “In fact, they know. I want to tell the story, and I know Johnny Cash very well, even too well, so the story seems bloated, because Johnny Cash knows which things have a profound impact on him, and which things are still lingering in his mind. Not going.”
"It feels like we are writing our own memoirs, and the memories in our minds are flooding in. Every memory and every fragment is precious, but it has no importance."
Lucas raised his head gently He raised his jaw to show understanding, "Can't you sort it out and streamline it?"
Anson spread his hands, "I don't know where to start."
"Because this is Johnny Cash's life , he himself participated in the creation process of the script, and his signature ranked second in the screenwriter column. "And, this subjective perspective has good and bad qualities."
"The advantage is that he feels everything, because the wounds, pain, and struggles are all real, and those emotions are very strong."
"The disadvantage is that the entire universe revolves around him, and everything else is reduced to The supporting characters, and these supporting characters look like tools, put all the mistakes on them, it is you who caused it, but he caused it."
"I am not sure whether this is a good thing or a bad thing, and I can't find it even if I try to modify it. To the point of entry.”
After truly in-depth research, Anson realized how precious the script of an excellent biographical film is.
There have been countless biographical films since the turn of the millennium, many of which are famous. However, the script of "The Social Network" is still an unsurpassable peak, because it truly creates a hateful and regrettable, sad and powerful character. A complex character that is both enviable and despised, distinct and three-dimensional.
This is very, very difficult.
Lucas was also slightly surprised, "No wonder people always say that biographical movies should wait until the person involved has passed away before filming. I guess this is the reason?"
Anson shrugged lightly.
But the point is that Kitcher and Mangold were extremely insistent on this script, and it is probably impossible to completely overturn and rewrite it.
Of course, Anson agreed that there was no need for this.
Lucas, "Are you ready to take the next step?"
Anson thought seriously, "To be honest, I have no idea at the moment."
"Actually, no. It doesn’t matter if I modify the script. I am just an actor and I am responsible for the performance. Professionals are naturally responsible for other things. Even if the script is not satisfactory, I don’t think it is a problem.”
“The point is, I am missing something. Confidence.”
Although Anson believes that Joaquin's performance in the previous version was inferior to Reese's, this is only relative. Joaquin's interpretation of this role is undoubtedly full of shining points and deserves admiration.
Now, if Anson plays the role, it means that he needs to surpass Joaquin - at least he is the judge. It also means that he really challenges profound acting skills for the first time. It also means that he cannot casually base his performance on his own. Imagination reshapes the character - because Johnny Cash is real, the general public has their own impression of Johnny Cash.
To play a real character in a biographical film, the first step is to imitate.
Actors must detach themselves from their own personalities and imitate their characters with basic skills. Whether they are similar to real characters is always an important criterion for judgment.
After imitating, inject soul into the character through your own understanding.
The difficulty can be imagined.
Lucas was slightly surprised. This was the first time he saw Anson lacking confidence.
"I thought you had already appeared in a biography once, so you should have some experience."
(End of this chapter)