Exploiting Hollywood 1980

Niceta heard that Ronald had bought the script for "Dirty Dancing". Without saying much, he contacted several major studios for Ronald and made an appointment for him to negotiate a distribution contract.

It was a great thing for Ronald that he was starting to work on his own film projects. Trying to help him in every aspect of production is the best job I can do. In this way, whether the project succeeds or fails, the relationship between the two will move forward.

At the weekend, Ronald went to the premiere of "Monster in Chinatown" in New York as scheduled.

This movie cast almost all the Chinese actors working hard in Hollywood in one fell swoop. In addition to Ronald's old acquaintance, Chaoli. There is also Deng Gang, who played a major supporting role in "Year of the Dragon". He plays another protagonist besides Kurt Russell, Wang Chi.

And Kim Cattrall, who plays Russell's girlfriend, another beauty is Suki Pai, a Chinese beauty who has been on the cover of Playboy. They all wore traditional Chinese-style cheongsam in the movie, which was very enchanting. Cattrall was about to come up and greet Ronald. A little beauty rushed out from the side and took the lead.

Diane Lane plays a reporter in it, which is considered a major supporting role. She saw Ronald and threw her arms around him.

"Will this movie be the beginning of my return to mainstream Hollywood?" Diane asked quietly.

"Probably, John Carpenter is a famous box office guru, and Kurt Russell is also a rising star. I think it's okay."

Ronald smiled and patted Diane's hand. He had asked CAA to prepare a Hollywood newspaper film review column for Diane. When the ban on film reviews is lifted, the acting skills of the female reporter played by Diane will be specially mentioned.

"This is the first Chinese-style martial arts film in Hollywood. Director Carpenter is very obsessed with old Chinese movies. He has watched a lot of old black and white martial arts films."

An old friend, the Chinese actor Chao Li, greeted Ronald who came over and gossiped a bit. Diane went over to say hello to the actors.

Seeing that no one was around, Chao Li accidentally picked up the topic, "Over there, they hope to open up more China-friendly Hollywood directors to film there. Are you interested?"

"Me? Spielberg has a movie started filming there, but I haven't found a suitable script yet. In fact, I would rather introduce the movies there to Hollywood, so that American audiences can become more familiar with Chinese culture."

"This is an interesting idea, but will American audiences like Chinese movies?"

"Aren't there a lot of ethnic Chinese communities here? Show some movies from your hometown and you won't have to worry about no one watching them. As for other ethnic groups, I think martial arts movies like this one can transcend the barriers of language and culture." Luo Nader replied.

"It makes sense. I will go back to visit relatives in a few months. If you want to go there, I can send a message and arrange for you to talk to the leaders there. They are introducing Hollywood movies, and they can also bring your movies Introduced."

"Hahaha, that will have to wait until later. My movies are very hedonistic, and I'm afraid they won't like it. Kurt!" Ronald saw the leading actor Kurt Russell coming and hurried over to say hello.

"It seems that's not entirely true. Some of your movies also reflect social injustice." Chaoli muttered a few words.

"How was it? How was the announcement of the movie?" Ronald shook hands with Russell and asked about the situation. His girlfriend Goldie Hawn also came to the premiere of her boyfriend's new movie and was standing next to her boyfriend.

"It's not bad, but the ads for 'Alien 2' are all over the place right now, and Fox hasn't invested much in the promotion of our movie. In a few months, Eddie Murphy will also have a 'Golden Boy' with a similar theme. It’s about to start, but luckily we caught the schedule and released it before them.”

"The movie directed by Carpenter must be fine." Ronald brought up the topic.

"Is there anything I can do for you?" Russell noticed that Ronald seemed to have something to say.

"I have something personal that I would like to ask you for advice."

"When the movie is over, let's go out and talk." Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn looked at each other. They also wanted to have a good relationship with Ronald, so they agreed.

"First of all, let me state that I have no ill intentions. I will be filming a movie recently and I want to find a female star to work with. Goldie Hawn is the biggest star I know. I want to know from you what you should pay attention to on the set. There are What a taboo.”

After the movie screening, Ronald took Diane, Russell, and Goldie Hawn to a place to drink. The four of them got a bottle of whiskey. Goldie had an amazing amount of alcohol and drank several rounds. The atmosphere was good, Ronald Start talking to the other person about your problems.

"What, do I have any problems on the set? What do you think, Kurt?" Goldie Hawn covered her face and took another sip of wine.

"Haha, have you heard about what happened to Jonathan Demme? At the risk of being scolded by Goldie, let me tell you about the real dilemmas that female stars encounter on set.

He was a very good director, but you know Goldie, as a female star, she was always very sensitive and had all kinds of ideas. "

"You know, I want to take out my notebook right now and write down all the taboos of female stars, but because you never told me any of Goldie's thoughts, our conversation never happened, and I But one day I got up and remembered some taboos that female celebrities should have.”

"Hahaha, it's okay. You can find out about this kind of thing as soon as you ask. I'm glad you asked us directly. There will be no misunderstanding." Kurt Russell organized his words.

"Female stars are another kind of creatures. They are very sensitive. They will feel unsafe and cannot give their best performances if there is a little thing.

Their biggest fear is that the audience will not recognize their star image. So in all of Goldie's movies, the image in them is the character of a slightly confused American girl."

"Am I like this? Hahaha." Goldie Hawn didn't have the overbearing look of forcing Jonathan Demme on the set. Instead, she hugged Russell like a girlfriend who was cuddled by a little bird.

"Is that so... Is there anything else I should pay attention to when working with female stars?" Ronald understood why Goldie Hawn asked Jonathan Demme to change the script. If she played a role of sisterhood with female workers in a factory, Goldie Hawn's usual confused image would be destroyed.

The reason why stars can get high salaries far exceeding ordinary actresses is because they have a fixed image in the eyes of the audience. As soon as they heard that Goldie was starring, the audience knew which profession Xiao Mihu was going to make trouble for again.

"Also, they are very sensitive. They often get upset because of small things. For example, the pet is not well behaved today. The assistant did not take a second look at her hairstyle. The actor who plays opposite her has a slightly different look today, which will make them nervous.

To those who don't understand acting, it seems very difficult to deal with, with all kinds of unreasonable requests."

"Thank you." Ronald heard a lot of problems of female stars on the set. Russell tried to give some reasons why they did this from the perspective of female stars.

Unlike male stars, the roles of female stars are relatively concentrated in a limited number of categories. The number of stars that can be accommodated in each typical role is also less than that of male stars. Actresses who have ascended to the position of stars are all afraid of being replaced by newcomers.

To be honest, the actresses who can enter Hollywood are also limited in appearance and acting skills. Sometimes one or two movies will turn the world upside down, with newcomers taking the lead and old people leaving. The audience is very forgetful and cruel.

This kind of thing is actually similar to what is described in the classic movie "Comet Beauty".

After chatting for a long time, Ronald said goodbye to Diane before he got drunk. The two returned to the hotel.

"Am I out of the game again?" Diane fell on the sofa in frustration and didn't want to get up.

Ronald watched the whole movie. John Carpenter may have directed too many low-cost movies before. This high-cost production "Demons in Chinatown" has the flavor of a low-cost B-level exploitation movie.

Whether it is the camera scheduling or the editing technique, it is a unique technique of low-cost exploitation movies. In the eyes of insiders, the first purpose is to save money.

But the cost of this movie is 20 million. Where did it go?

If it is a low-cost movie of 2 million, such a movie will definitely make money. But for a big production of more than 20 million, the quality is not satisfactory at all.

"I didn't expect Carpenter to be so bad." Ronald scratched his head.

"Let me make you a cup of coffee. You seem to drink a little too much." Diane sighed. One wrong step and the road to stardom is gone. Jodie Foster, Brooke Shields and others who debuted as child stars with him are now unknown.

On the contrary, the female members of the "Hollywood Boys Gang", Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, and Demi Moore, are now constantly offered film contracts and are playing the leading roles in medium-sized productions.

"I'm fine, sit with me for a while." Ronald pulled Diane, who was going to make coffee, and motioned for her to sit next to him.

"I don't have any medium-sized or above productions suitable for you to be the leading actress. There is only a supporting role in the "Moonlight" at the beginning of next year, with two or three lines. Are you willing to make a cameo?"

"Of course, no problem." Diane agreed. Now any opportunity to star in a movie related to Ronald is precious.

Sighing, Ronald scratched his head again. A cameo cannot make a person a star, "Can you dance?"

"Yes, this kind?" Diane stood up, pulled Ronald up, put her arms around his neck, and then danced slowly. The two got closer and closer.

"Not this kind."

"Not this kind? Hehe." Diane pushed Ronald down on the sofa again, "Is it this kind?" She twisted in front of Ronald. First facing Ronald, then turning her back, and finally sitting on Ronald's knees.

"Oh my God." Ronald pulled Diane over, then stood up and made two cups of coffee.

"I can neither sing nor dance, am I stupid?"

Diane sat on the sofa, looking helpless. She knew in her heart that Ronald seemed to be testing her skills just now, and it seemed that she did not perform well.

"Most American girls can't sing or dance." Ronald touched Diane's head.

She has been very hard in the past two years, and there are no roles to play. The aura of her acting in her teenage years has faded, and her figure has developed well.

Although she is just right and beautiful in life. But after being stretched horizontally by the movie lens, she looks too fat.

"Forget it, don't think too much. You should be the spokesperson for ordinary girls. You should act from childhood to old age and accompany a generation of American audiences to grow up. I will keep an eye out for suitable roles." Ronald made up his mind. , or recommend her to other suitable projects.

The two stayed in New York for a few days and tasted some delicious food. After eating the delicious food, Diane always laid out a yoga mat in the hotel and practiced yoga. She has also discovered problems with her body now, but she doesn't like to diet. , but pay attention to the energy consumed by exercise.

On the morning of the third day, Ronald got up early and went downstairs to find delicious food.

After going out, he walked a few blocks and bought some freshly baked Italian pizza, eating and looking at it. Around the corner from the hotel, he stopped to buy a copy of The Hollywood Reporter and read it while he ate.

As expected, "Monsters in Chinatown" performed poorly at the box office. It only grossed 2.7 million in more than 1,000 theaters, ranking outside the top ten.

On the other hand, "About Night" starring Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, an old acquaintance of The Kid, had a box office of more than 3 million in more than 600 theaters, ranking tenth.

I think Demi Moore has finally reached the stage of promotion. She is only one block away from becoming a female star with a blockbuster movie.

Ronald opened the door and put the pizza on the table, "I bought Italian pizza, come and eat it."

"I'm practicing yoga. I'll come after I finish this action." Diane's voice came from the room.

Ronald, who was drinking black coffee, continued to look at the box office rankings.

"Spring is not a day for reading" is seventh, "French Open Condor" is fifth, they are all old faces...

"Top Gun" third.

"Yeah", Ronald took a sip of coffee with satisfaction. The most satisfying thing about "Top Gun" is that the box office decline is very slow, ranging from 5% to 8% every week. The single-digit decline makes He moved up the rankings compared to last week. On the eighth weekend, he earned just over 5 million, climbing to third place.

"Second...first..."

Ronald blinked hard, must he read it right?

That’s right.

The box office of "Secret of Success" did not fall. Instead, it bucked the trend and rose by 0.5%, earning 5.3 million, ranking second.

"Longwei Boy Part 2" dropped 25% from last week, but also earned 6.5 million, ranking first.

The top three movies at the box office this weekend were either directed by me or produced by me.

This situation is really a big surprise among the unexpected.

Ronald fell into ecstasy for a moment. Being able to achieve this kind of ranking in a week is probably not a common achievement in Hollywood.

"What's wrong with you, Ronnie?"

Diane walked into the living room wearing high-slit yoga clothes, a headband, and leg warmers to protect her feet. She found Ronald in a daze and stepped forward to poke him with her finger.

"ah?"

Ronald's eyes moved over, and in his eyes, Diane smelled of antiperspirant, and her whole body showed good shape under the tight yoga clothes.

The hairband on her head is pink, and there are sweat-wet hair on her temples, which show a beautiful golden light in the sun.

"Well..." Diane was unexpectedly hugged by Ronald and kissed him passionately.

"I haven't taken a shower yet...well..." Diane patted Ronald with both hands, indicating that she still wanted to rinse.

"Well……"

Unexpectedly, Ronald became even more excited after hearing this. He simply picked her up, pressed her against him, walked to the large bathroom, turned on the shower after entering, and then kissed her again.

"Um...Ronnie...ah..." Diane was stimulated by the hot water, and her whole body felt warm. Her breathing softened, and she hugged Ronald tightly, and the two of them stood there, Together, they were showered with hot water on their heads and bodies...

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