America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM

Chapter 116 Strong medicine for severe cases

In China, Edison's words, or perhaps Einstein's words, are often mentioned in primary school textbooks and in celebrity photos and paintings posted in classrooms.

Success is ninety-nine percent perspiration and one percent inspiration.

Teachers and parents like to use this sentence to motivate children and tell them how important hard work is.

However, they deliberately concealed the second half of the sentence, which is that one percent inspiration is more important than ninety-nine percent sweat.

In this world, some things and some jobs require talent. Without talent, no matter how hard you work, you won't be able to make a living.

For example, there is a high probability that painting, photography, athletes, and even actors in small movies have something to do with art, and actors are the hardest hit areas of talent.

Many people envy the high salary and exposure of actors. They like to be surrounded by fans and lights, and hear them shouting their names crazily, so they plunge into the entertainment industry.

But most of these people often have little acting talent. From the moment they enter this industry, their career ceiling has been set.

Generally speaking, acting skills reach their peak in this lifetime around the age of 30. This is because of hard work, and it is rare to see someone who can break through himself.

A small number of actors are really talented. It is their first time to come into contact with acting, and their every move, every smile, and every move is full of aura.

As long as such people work hard, their acting skills will always be in a state of improvement. They can act like they are twenty years old at the age of twenty, and they can continue to make breakthroughs at the age of sixty. For example, Ye Tong and Edward Norton are this type.

Obviously, the Olsen sisters belong to the former. You say they don't have talent, but she does.

You could say they have some, but not many.

Elizabeth Olsen is better than her two sisters in this regard. Judging from her future resume, she is definitely not as talented as a top-notch actor like Little Freckles, but she is still above the middle.

Now Eric is facing this problem. Even though the Olsen sisters hired professional instructors a few months before filming, they still couldn't reach the ideal height in his mind.

A look back shot is so torturous, and later the lovelorn scene of the two separated, the painful emotional expression of heartbreak, Eric can no longer imagine how bad the scene will be, it must be very terrible.

Let everyone start to rest, Eric called Andrea and Neill Blomkamp over, and the three of them held a small meeting.

"You have just seen that there are problems with Ashley and Mary's performances, and we need a good solution."

Andrea nodded: "Ashley is better. She has a reserved personality, but their acting skills are still relatively superficial."

Neill Blomkamp gave a different opinion: "Director, I actually think this shot was shot very well. Is it really necessary to be so harsh?"

"Huh? Neil, to be honest, do you really think the shooting was good?" Eric asked.

"Yes, I'm telling the truth. I can't say it's perfect, but it's no problem to pass the test."

Eric sighed and patted him on the shoulder: "I understand, this is the limitation of vision and appreciation level. It seems that you still need the experience of at least two movies."

"What?"

"I originally planned to use you as an assistant director for my next movie, but as things stand now, you're not ready yet."

"What!"

Neill Blomkamp showed an expression as if he had died. If he had known this would happen, he would not have spoken.

Andrea said: "Director, based on my performance since the beginning of filming, I will tell you my feelings. In fact, some of the Olsen sisters are not in the state, or to put it another way, they do not understand their roles well enough."

"Well, keep going!"

"In normal shooting, you first make a super detailed shot, and then even if some parts are not in place, you will point out specific points to them, ranging from how to walk to whether to frown. The two of them Kind of like a marionette.”

"This can't be said to be bad. It can greatly speed up the shooting schedule. Actors also like directors like this the most."

"However, it is not all beneficial for actors to think deeply and understand the role. When you have a very useful crutch, you will slowly give your focus to this crutch."

"I believe they have done their homework, but since they manage the company and have many business activities on a daily basis, they probably don't have much time to delve into the character's heart."

Eric nodded: "What you want to say is that actors don't have enough faith, right?"

Andrea's eyes lit up: "Yes! That's what it means. When the actor himself doesn't believe in his role, how can he perform it well?"

"Is there any good way?" Neill Blomkamp asked quickly.

Andrea shook his head: "It's difficult in a short time. Generally speaking, movies of this kind require actors to deeply understand the character group, and even play and experience it themselves."

"Just like Jared Leto, in order to play the role of a drug addict in "Requiem for a Dream," he had to chat and walk with drug addicts on the streets of New York every night. Except for that last step, he had done everything that should be done. made."

"Hilary Swank spent months living like a man in order to play a transgender person, even using a corset to flatten her chest."

"I don't know what the Olson sisters did, but it's clear they didn't do enough as they should have done."

Eric sighed and looked at the Olsen sisters not far away. The two were talking and laughing, obviously unaware of their own problems.

After a long time, Eric waved and Judy was called over.

"Eric, what's going on?"

"I have a task to give you."

"Okay, why are you being so mysterious? There won't be any difficult things for me to handle."

"Yeah, it's a good thing, at least it's a good thing for you."

"Really? Tell me."

"Ashley and Mary, I feel like they didn't really get involved, so I want you to take them to really experience the feeling and get to know this group."

Judy's eyes suddenly widened: "What does it feel like? You'd better explain it clearly and don't let me misunderstand it."

"That's the feeling you want. Don't tell me you don't know what I'm talking about."

Gudong!

Judy swallowed: "Is it okay? I can reluctantly accept it, but I mean will they agree?"

"I'll convince them."

Judy rubbed her hands excitedly: "Then I'll wait for the good news. I know that joining the crew as a producer is the right choice."

After saying that, she slipped to the corner, found a small bench and sat down, quietly observing the Olsen sisters.

"Mary, Ashley, come here."

Hearing Eric's call, the two sisters quickly came to him.

Eric drove away the people around him, sat the two sisters down again, and reorganized the language in his mind.

Even for him, this was a difficult topic to discuss, and he might get criticized. He had already envisioned being blasted by the Olsen sisters.

You definitely won't be able to do it forcefully. You still have to be good at tempting and throw out big baits in order to avoid the air force.

"Ashley, Mary, the filming of the scene just now didn't go very well. Let's talk and find out the reason."

"I've shot it 25 times. Isn't there a lens that works?"

Mary's face fell again. She thought she had passed the test.

"No, I almost didn't mean it. I can't see that feeling from the two of you. Do you understand? I can't see the lesbian feeling. How did you get into the play?"

The two sisters looked at each other: "We found relevant books and read a lot of knowledge in this area. In fact, we also have such friends around us. Mary and I chatted with them and asked about their lifestyles and so on."

Eric nodded: "It's a good approach, but it's not detailed enough. Now I hope you can experience it more realistically, okay?"

Ashley was a little confused: "What do you mean by a more realistic experience?"

Mary frowned and looked at Eric: "Cooper, you have always been an outspoken person, why are you so hesitant? If you have something to say, just say it."

Eric pointed to Judy not far away: "Judy Newhouse, she is an expert in this field. She will take you to a professional bar in the evening to open your eyes."

“It’s in that atmosphere that you get to know this group.”

After a moment of inner conflict, Eric still wasn't thick-skinned enough to tell the truth, so it was up to Judy to decide what happened next.

This girl has always been good at doing this kind of thing.

According to Gadot, Barrefali has a normal sexual orientation. She has not seen any abnormal behavior since the two met, and now she is still being reduced to a soft state by Judy.

What is a soft state?

It means straight or curved, it can be straight or curved, or even straight and curved at the same time.

It's just magical.

Seeing that the two of them were silent, Eric emphasized: "Don't get me wrong, I just want you to get into the scene quickly. Today's scene is still a relatively simple plot. There will be more difficult ones later. You don't want to shoot one scene for a whole day. , dozens of people in the entire crew are waiting."

"And don't forget our goal. We want to compete for the Golden Globes and Oscars next year. There is not much time left for us."

"Haven't you always wanted to truly transform? You want to get rid of the label of child star, right?"

"Eric, but"

Ashley was about to say something when she was forcefully interrupted by Eric.

"No! No! No! Don't say but, look at the people around you. In everyone's eyes, you are still the two children who can only act in children's dramas."

"You want a Golden Globe? You want an Oscar? Then you have to be determined. Success comes at a price."

"You may win the Best Actress for this role. The youngest Best Actress right now is Marie Matlin, but she is also 21 years old, and you haven't even passed your 18th birthday yet."

"Think about it, 18-year-old movie queens, you will create history, become the focus of the world's attention, and forever leave a mark in the history of film."

"Imagine the Oscars podium. You are standing on it. The Olsen sisters will become world-class icons!"

Over the past few months, Eric had been constantly fantasizing about the sisters, drawing pictures for them when nothing happened. Their minds couldn't help but follow Eric's description to the Oscar ceremony.

"Okay then, Eric, then do as you say."

"That's right, this is a qualified actor, so let's skip this scene first."

Eric looked at James McAvoy: "James, it's your turn to play, perform well and try to get a pass."

"Good director, I will work hard."

After the break, the crew moved to a bus not far away, where several actors took their positions and posed.

""The Life of Adele" nth!"

This scene is very simple. The focus is on the male senior played by James McAvoy. He is pursuing Adele, but in a more subtle way.

In the camera, Adele, played by Ashley, is sitting in a normal posture.

The scene shifted back, and McAvoy's figure appeared. He was originally sitting at the back of the bus, but after seeing Adele getting on the bus, he naturally wanted to get closer.

So he stood up from his seat and pretended to look around, as if he cared about other people's opinions, very life-like details.

As if he finally mustered up the courage, McAvoy walked slowly to Adele's side and held the handrail of the car with one hand to keep steady, even though the prop car did not start at all.

Then he lowered his head, with a hint of fear in his eyes, but also desire and appreciation. After a few words, he sat in the empty seat next to Ashley.

"Very good James, one pass, your performance is very good, it seems that your practice in the drama was not in vain!"

"Thanks, director!" McAvoy smiled.

Ashley looked at this handsome and artistic-looking boy with some surprise. She didn't expect that the other party actually passed by.

The crew then continued the transition and came to the classroom scene.

""The Life of Adele" Scene 12, action!"

Several female students were talking in the classroom, and the camera showed McAvoy's back through them.

He heard the girls discussing him, so his back suddenly tightened, and the twitching of his coat showed a trace of tension in his heart.

When he heard the good news, he relaxed again, turned around and came to Ashley, and extended an invitation to her.

"Awesome James! You contributed beautiful acting skills!"

This time, not only Ashley, who was watching the scene, was surprised, but Mary, who was watching from the side, was also surprised. It turned out to be another mistake. Is James McAvoy's acting skills so good?

The crew changed scenes again, and Eric decided to go big for the Olsen sisters and directly shoot McAvoy's last scene, which was also the breakup scene with the most intense emotions.

Yes, he made every mistake deliberately, and the purpose was naturally to stimulate Ashley and Mary, so even if McAvoy's performance was a little flawed, he made it.

The purpose is to let the Olsen sisters understand the gap and encourage them to work hard, so that the sisters will naturally follow their own arrangements.

This is called invisible PUA.

McAvoy did not disappoint Eric in this scene. The emotions of sadness, disappointment, loss, anguish, confusion, and doubt cannot be said to be perfect, but passing the test is not a problem.

"Hahahaha James, you are such a genius, your acting is great!"

Eric stood up and took the lead in applauding the other party, and everyone else also clapped their hands when they saw this.

This made McAvoy scratch his head uncomfortably. He felt that his emotions just now had room to express themselves, and his performance could be better.

But looking at this posture, he naturally couldn't say another word, so he could only accept it in a daze.

"Am I really that good?"