Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Los Angeles Premiere of Chapter 863: Alluring Moonlight

"Cher," Ronald welcomed lead actress Cher with open arms at the Twin Theater, where "Moonlight" premiered.

"Uh..." Ronald opened his arms halfway, but didn't hug him.Xue Er has become addicted to wearing see-through dresses. Since she wore them once on Letterman's show, the effect is very good.

The night in Los Angeles is still a bit chilly today, and she is not afraid. She put on a mink coat with see-through clothing inside, and a short leather skirt and fishnet stockings on her lower body. She is a big rock star.

"Ronald, you are really my lucky star, hahaha..." Xueer also opened her arms, and she didn't care so much, and hugged Ronald tightly when she came up.

Cher is in a good mood right now, having sung a song with her ex-husband on The Late Show with David Letterman, which broke several Letterman ratings records ever.

When it was rebroadcast the next day, the viewership was higher than that of the general live broadcast. The audience in America suddenly saw the golden boy and girl singing an old song 20 years ago. The emotion was very strong, and the reaction was very strong.

The major media began to keep the clips of the two singing together in the show, and the popularity of Cher and Sonny Bono suddenly seemed to return to the past.

Cher's new album "Cher" has skyrocketed on the charts, and sales have also begun to rise rapidly.

"Rob, you remember?" Cher introduced Ronald to his little baker boyfriend again.

"Thank you for coming." Ronald didn't like this bagel baker who had soft food, but he had one good thing, that was, he never concealed that he and Cher were together to find opportunities in Hollywood.

"Mr. Li, Cher and I are very excited to be here at the premiere... would love to see her act on the big screen, we've discussed a lot about acting techniques and..." Rob Camilletti started talking to Rob Nader set up a relationship and wanted to show that he was also a professionally trained actor.

"Sonny, are you here too?" Ronald turned his head and saw Sonny Bono, and greeted him by the way.

"Ronald, this is Cher and I's daughter, Chaz," Sonny Bono was leading his daughter.

"Hello, Ronald," said Cher's daughter, Chaz, in a thick voice, and she was a little fat, not at all the showbiz look of her parents.

"Am I going to call you Mr. Mayor soon?" Ronald greeted them both.

Sonny Bono's campaign in Palm Springs also became very promising because of this appearance.Many voters will vote for him just to get his signature.

"Hahaha", everyone laughed happily, only Rob Camilleti, who baked bread, looked embarrassed at being ignored.

"Let's take a photo." Ronald gestured to the photographer under Michael Gray who was in charge of taking the photo. He immediately came over and asked the two ex-husband and ex-wife families to take a family portrait around Ronald. .

"Rob also learned acting skills from the original teacher in the actor's studio." Xue Er introduced to Ronald when she saw her unhappy boyfriend after a burst of flashes of flashes passed.

"Actually, he doesn't need to study, it's enough to learn from you. I think your acting skills in "Moonlight" may win several film critics awards." Ronald is very fond of Cher's acting skills , I have not studied systematically, but it is very fresh and natural.It was recognized by Oscar and Cannes before, and some people can act without learning.

Besides, what I hate the most is the set of actors' studio under the leadership of Lee Strasberg.Teach every actor to be a video player, and you can't act without your own tragic memories.

"Hahahahaha...don't be kidding," Xueer patted Ronald's arm and let out a hearty laugh. Just this movie?This kind of love romantic comedy of a middle-aged woman, plus a group of actors from the generation of mothers and grandparents, I don’t know what kind of funny film it will be edited into.

"Little Rob, let's go in together." Xueer turned her head and saw the jealous eyes of her little boyfriend Rob Camilleti, and took his hand to walk into the cinema.

"Hey..." Ronald also laughed, Xue'er still had doubts about her own strength.After editing by the master, Xue Er's performance in "Moonlight Sultry" is still very good, although it is still a bit behind those supporting roles on Broadway.

However, his new marketing consultant's plan is very powerful. He edited the best clips of Xueer and Olympia Dukakis who played her mother, grandpa and others into a video tape and made it into an electronic marketing package. It was distributed to the Film Critics Associations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas, Texas.

The level of these people is not very high. With such a highlight collection, many people will be led to take these clips out and write film reviews.This is Ronald's favorite.

And the Film Critics Association, nominations and awards in each big city will also be an important indicator of Oscar nominations.Anyway, the members of the academy will go to watch the movies that the critics say are good.This line is a very important public relations channel for awards.

Goldberg, the president of [-]th Century Fox, also kept his promise and secretly passed the word to film critics through an intermediary.This kind of subtle praise, gradually added together, also created a Xueer who you can not vote for "moonlight seductive" in the vote, but it would be too outrageous not to let her be nominated, in such an atmosphere.

Xueer will also participate in a series of TV talk shows arranged by Ronald for her next, and she is the biggest star in the promotion of this movie.

In short, it is already a certainty that Xueer will get two or three nominations for Best Actress from the Film Critics Association.It's not impossible for her to get one by then.

"Ronald", next came the actor Nicolas Cage.

"Nick...uh..." Ronald was speechless after being shocked by Cage's outfit.

He was wearing a dark red suit that didn't fit well.The inside is a white shirt with a black tie, and the hair is messy, as if he is more than ten years old.

Ronald quickly signaled to the photographer not to take pictures, and pulled Cage's bow tie off, "Did you just come back from being a bartender in a fucking club?"

This kind of attire is indeed what the bartenders and waiters in the bar often wear, and it will be mistaken for the valet parking boy.

Ronald took out the portable travel comb in his pocket, and helped Cage comb his hair back with two strokes.It just looks like the hairline has receded a bit, but now I can't find a hairstylist.

With a back-cut hairstyle and a shirt with unbuttoned collar, he doesn't look like a waiter at all.Ronald put the comb away, which is necessary for a successful person in the show business who respects the audience, "Where's your agent Limato? Why didn't he arrange it for you?"

"I don't want to work with him anymore. He always chooses some stereotyped commercial films for me, and there is no room for my favorite German expressionist acting skills..."

Ronald looked at Francis Coppola's nephew who had supported him back then, but he couldn't help it.I have helped to support the most promising actor in the next generation of the Coppola family several times, but unfortunately he is also addicted to acting, why not become a star?

"Your premiere is over, go and apologize to Mr. Limato right away, understand? This is the minimum respect for your audience, and it is also respect for your own star status." Ronald said like an old brother The little brother Cage lectured.

"There will be a premiere in New York later, and I want to see a brand new, star-like Nick." Ronald looked at Cage, who was a little upset, and said, "In this business, you have to let others listen to you." Speaking, you must first respect yourself and the audience! Be a star first, and then act whatever you want."

"Hey?" Cage heard this, and found that Ronald encouraged him to play his own unique acting method.

"No problem, I'll go and apologize to Limato later." Cage felt that this route of becoming famous first and then playing a big name was suitable for him, and he immediately became very cooperative.

"In New York, I still need to find a female partner, preferably a celebrity. You are a celebrity, how can you let media reporters write about your gossip?"

"Aren't you also without a female companion?" Cage was a loner and didn't like to bring a fixed female companion to such occasions.

"You boy..." Ronald didn't expect to fall on his head, "Look, isn't that?" Ronald waved to Diane who was talking to the supporting actors in the distance.

"Ronnie", Diane came back with a sweet smile, walked over and said hello to Cage, who had worked with him before, "Hey, Nick, did you enjoy your performance this time?"

"Ronald, you snatched away the most beautiful girl in the crew." Cage grinned.

"No problem, I'll find the most beautiful girl in New York." When Diane went back to greet the new guests, Cage figured it out and whispered to the accused.

"Come on," Ronald put his arms around Nicolas Cage and posed in front of the reporters to let them take enough photos.

Then came some of Ronald's old acquaintances.

For example, at the premiere last time, I met the Jewish comedy master, Carl Reiner.He was well dressed, a navy jacket with brass buttons, ironed to fit.The pants fit perfectly and the shoes shine.This is what a qualified Hollywood star should do.

"Little Ronald, I've heard a lot of friends talking about you recently, and you won't let me down this time. I gave up watching TV with my wife at night, and came here to watch your premiere." Carl Reiner smiled.

"You believe in Cher and Cage, they are both very good actors. I really like their performances, this movie is about family, I hope you like it."

Carl Reiner showed a look, I knew you were a good kid.

Ronald and Diane also took photos with the handsome old man and sent him to the cinema.

The next one is Cassandra Peterson who played "Ecstasy". She recently learned from Roger Coleman that Ronald has advanced funds and will start filming her movie before the end of the year. She is beyond grateful Words.

All Cassandra could do was to come over and support Ronald.With wavy golden-red hair and a figure so good that she exploded, she deliberately violated her usual dressing habits and showed her natural sexy flair that seldom shows in her daily life, giving enough to the reporters who came.

Anyway, a picture of Cassandra Peterson at the premiere of Ronald Lee's new film tomorrow won't run.It can not only give Ronald a movie promotion page, but also give himself a little space.

The next person to take a group photo is Jim Cameron.

He has a big beard, and although his clothes are not as dazzling as a star, he has a very different spirit. Standing with Ronald is like two sharp swords out of their scabbards, causing the reporters to snap. Constantly taking pictures.

"Fox signed a contract with me. I know you helped, Ronald." Cameron came up and thanked Ronald for putting the last weight on his successful project on the "Abyss" project.

"It's your own history that proves that you can surpass your promise, and I didn't do anything to help you." Ronald replied quickly, helping to speak was not to be kind to Cameron, but to think that he could realize his childhood promise. Dreams are a good thing.

"Gail went to Fox to talk to Goldberg. She was going to be a producer, and Goldberg told her about you." Cameron shook his head, "If it weren't for what you said, maybe this The project will not be able to successfully get the green light.”

"It's a good thing anyway," Ronald interrupted Cameron and continued to express his gratitude, "By the way, where is Gail?"

"She will come in later, after I go in, so that I don't have to appear in the photo together." Cameron suddenly withdrew his exposed aura, as if in pain.

"Huh?" Ronald raised his eyebrows.

"I separated from her to give each other some space and time to think about our long-term relationship." Cameron has no one to share this kind of thing, and he told their old friend Ronald.

It turned out that Gail was dissatisfied with Cameron's refusal to make a commercial film with a high possibility of making money, and insisted on making such a blockbuster with special effects that exceeded Hollywood's current technical level.The two of them started from Coleman's company, and they didn't make much money along the way, and they haven't lived in a particularly high-end apartment yet.

Putting down opportunities to improve his life and insisting on pursuing his dreams, Gail really couldn't stand Cameron's way of stud for his dreams.

Of course, at the same time, she did not give up the role of producer.The two were together back then and were partners of the director and producer, but now they are separated. As an important stop on the career path of the producer, Gail Hurd wanted to give up.

Therefore, after Cameron got Fox's invitation, she went to Fox's senior management to discuss whether it was possible to postpone the shooting of this movie and find another movie to shoot first.

And after learning that Cameron wanted to be a part-time producer, he was furious, and went back and insisted on taking out the agreement signed by the two when they were filming "Terminator", asking Cameron to abide by the agreement, and the two co-produced For all film projects, you must be the producer yourself and obtain the production rights.

For this movie, the two broke up unhappy.Cameron received a separation notice from Gail's lawyer the next day.

"Why do you want to be a producer yourself?" Ronald touched his chin. He felt that this was the crux of the conflict between the two.

"I make movies, you know, I want to control all the details." Cameron was very frank. "And Gail has to control everything. She didn't write a word on the script, but she signed the screenwriter. Most of the work as a producer on the set is also done by me..."

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"He wanted to dump me. The position of producer was what we had agreed on back then. At that time, he had nothing. I negotiated the 'Terminator' project for him. Now he wants to get back the production rights, Will I be a housewife in the future?

I have to prove to everyone, Ronald, that it's good for a woman to be a producer.I will never allow the fruits I planted to be taken away by him. "

But later Gail Hurd came to take a photo with Ronald and told another story.

Gail Cameron wants to kick himself out and monopolize the film's production rights.The previous two films did not make a lot of money, and the salary was not used to improve life. Gale will never allow Cameron to break the contract and use the first two films he made a lot of money to break through. The reputation under the influence will dominate the dominance of future movies.

Seeing the two of them in the movie theater, they looked at each other full of hatred.Ronald felt that the two of them seemed to have really gotten out of hand.

"Hey, did they quarrel? I think they will make up soon." Sitting next to him, Diane saw Cameron and Gail sitting separately.

"Why?" Ronald found that Diane's understanding of things was completely different from his own.

"My father and mother are like this. After they divorced, they kept arguing with each other on the phone, digging out everything that happened more than ten years ago. But in the end, as long as my father said dear, she stopped arguing. .

Perhaps, my mother is waiting for this dear. "

"I hope you're right." Ronald didn't want the two old friends to get separated or even divorced.

"Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..."

The screening of the premiere of "Moonlight" is over, the lights are turned on, and when the veteran star Carl Reiner sees the end of the film, the camera slowly exits. A kitchen with a happy smile while drinking.

Then the camera lens shoots at the furniture and furnishings of the old house, and finally stops at the old grandpa and grandma on the wall, stopping at a close-up of the first-generation ancestors of this Italian immigrant family.

This is a historical snapshot of countless American families.As an immigrant country, America is full of this kind of immigrant couple, in the land of New Babylon full of milk and honey, they spread out and spread their branches and leaves, passing on the original national traditions.

Everyone was moved by the acting skills of Xueer and a group of gold-medal supporting actors, and was also moved by the final scene where Nicolas Cage's Ronnie proposed to Xueer's Loretta.

The audience stood and applauded for 3 minutes.

"You know what? I've never felt this way before, like this Loretta character is completely different from me, completely separate, and when I look at her, it's like I'm reading another person's life story."

Xue Er came over to thank Ronald, and indeed edited herself beautifully, and it didn't look too abrupt to play with those old Broadway actors.

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"Reviews of the film tend to make it sound like a crazy folk comedy, and it is. But there's more to it here, a certain bittersweet longing to show unspeakable romance, and There's something magical about it...that's the silhouette of a billion families in America."

Roger Ebert's film review on the second day was full of praise, as if he was evaluating a real dramatic work directed by Billy Wilder in the golden age of Hollywood.

"Screenwriter John Patrick Shanley's witty and humorous script puts eight New Yorkers under a lunar spell in one romantic evening. Cher shines brightest of all."

The film critic of Time Magazine, who is Ronald's old family, also praised "Moonlight Sultry".

"Very good, very good," Ronald was in the office the next day, browsing through the photocopies of all the film review articles in the country that had just been delivered.

"Michael, you have done a very good job. Our public relations activities are very effective. It is the first time that I have been so consistently appreciated by film critics. It is the first time that Albert has given me four out of four stars."

Ronald admired the tactics of marketing consultant Michael Gray.If you do it yourself, you will definitely spend a lot of money, and the effect will not be so good.

"Why don't we sign a long-term cooperation agreement? In the future, your consulting company will be responsible for the formulation of marketing plans for my films and the films cast by my company."

Ronald knew that Gray insisted on his dream of starting a business, so he didn't propose to let him come to work for him in a daydream, but tied him with a generous long-term agreement.

"That's my wish too." Michael Gray is very happy to have such a client who fully obeys his own opinion, and a client who pays quickly.Moreover, the films produced and directed by Ronald are of high quality. Marketing such films can earn both money and fame, making him an ideal client.

(End of this chapter)