Exploiting Hollywood 1980

After the awards ceremony, many people moved to the official post-ceremony party, which was held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the official party of the Oscars.

Ronald, of course, did not return empty-handed without a trophy. He did not have to go to the official party to engrave words on the base without a little golden man. In fact, he did not have to go. However, Kelly McGillis wanted to go there to communicate with some directors, and his agent Niceta also hoped that Ronald could participate in more activities to expand his network.

Ronald also accompanied McGillis to the post-ceremony party with them.

Not far from the entrance of the official party is the place where the trophy is engraved. Dozens of Oscar winners were waiting in line.

Of course, the most popular and respected among them was Oliver Stone, who shot two anti-war films, "Salvador" and "Platoon".

This director, who was a screenwriter, finally became the biggest winner in Hollywood last year with the low-cost "Platoon".

Everyone surrounded him, proud to chat with this soft-spoken director.

After all, the Vietnam War was a war that was not good for the American people, and there was no moral burden to oppose it. At that time, Hollywood left-wing actors, such as Jane Fonda, went to North Vietnam to meet their soldiers. But over time, Hollywood has gradually forgotten the Vietnam War.

Suddenly, such an anti-war movie with strong authenticity and artistry, written and directed by a person who participated in the Vietnam War and was injured in the battle, fell from the sky. Everyone rekindled the passion of the year and talked heatedly.

The closest to the center of the crowd were Jane Fonda and Elizabeth Taylor. They were all left-wing in the traditional sense, caring about the grassroots and opposing social injustice and discrimination.

Ronald's arrival made the little people around him automatically stand aside and let him and McGillis come in to talk.

"Ha, Ronald, your opinion is very helpful to me." Oliver Stone is tall and strong. It is said that when he directed "Platoon", he was once an army sergeant. With his real experience of serving in Vietnam, he trained the actors to obey. Even how to hold a gun and how to move forward were taught by him personally.

However, in contrast, Oliver Stone spoke in a very gentle voice, whispering like a woman.

"You are so polite, thanking me on stage. I didn't make any contribution." Ronald hurried to thank the new best director. In general, the director's thank-you list rarely exceeds the scope of the crew and family. However, Oliver Stone is more independent. In addition to Ronald, he also thanked several people who contributed to the film but did not sign their names in the subtitles.

"No way, if it weren't for your recommendation, I wouldn't have been nominated for an Oscar." William Dafoe next to him was helping Ronald.

"Ronnie, I thought you only shot recruitment commercials for the Navy."

The speaker was Elizabeth Taylor. She had changed a lot since the last time Ronald saw her. Not only was she fatter, but she was also a little darker, as if she had been exposed to the sun for a lot of time.

This beautiful woman actually didn't pay much attention to her own maintenance and had a bit of a carefree personality. The big diamond ring on her hand also seemed to have a lot of scratches. A true character.

She lit a cigarette and yelled at Ronald.

"I just made a fun air combat film, I didn't think about whether it was anti-war. Wars are different."

Taylor also wanted to talk about his own values ​​and persuade Ronald. Jane Fonda came to his rescue, "Ronald's first script was about the Vietnam War, an anti-war film. It's a pity that no one invested in it."

"Now, isn't it just right for you? After Oliver, many studios have increased their investment in this theme."

"Oh, then I have to think about how to add a role to the script and invite you to play it." Ronald said to Elizabeth Taylor with a smile.

"Ah, hahaha... you are so sweet." Elizabeth Taylor was amused. She patted Ronald's arm hard.

"To be honest, Ronald, what do you think of my movie? I feel that after filming, I am completely empty. This is the movie I have wanted to make for more than ten years. I want to hear your true opinion." Oliver Stone especially wanted to know Ronald's opinion.

"I particularly like the structure of the script. The scene in front of the helicopter with the two sergeants, the representatives of the good and evil sides, was really great." Ronald praised sincerely.

With a production cost of 6 million US dollars, the scenes and dramatic conflicts were not downgraded, and the emotions of the soldiers on the battlefield of the Vietnam War from naivety to maturity and then to numbness were well conveyed to the audience. If it weren't for Oliver Stone's great talent and his own experience, I'm afraid no one could use such a small amount of money to shoot such a feeling.

Moreover, the Oscars won several awards, which also greatly promoted the box office. It is really a rare and popular film.

Stone was very happy. This is the evaluation of someone who really knows the business. With his limited resources and these actors, he was able to achieve the effect he wanted in the end, so that the American civilians could truly experience what the battlefield of the Vietnam War was like. It was all supported by the structure of the script.

Communication between directors is actually quite rare. The two chatted for a while. McGillis couldn't help but participate and talked about his views on Stone's movie.

Oliver Stone looked up to this beautiful woman who could talk about acting, and the two of them started chatting. Ronald said goodbye to Jane Fonda, who did not win the award and was about to leave. The conversation circle of this Oscar party was originally divided according to the individual's industry status.

"Why don't you come over to talk, Minahan?"

Speaking of industry status, Ronald looked around and found the figure of the fat Israeli. He seemed to have just sent the little golden man to the engraving place and stayed aside. No one talked to him.

"Ronald, it's great to see you. Have you seen my little golden man for the best foreign language film? My dream has finally come true. Hahaha.

That New Year's Day, Yoram and I were in New York because of the box office failure. We both vowed to win an Oscar. Now, now..."

As he spoke, Minahan began to burst into tears, as if he was about to cry. No one around him talked to him. He had a little golden man, but it was not as good as when he didn't have a little golden man a few years ago. Some people would talk to him to attract investment.

Today, he won the award, but the people at the party avoided him like the plague.

"You just need to talk to him for a few words. Now he is the public enemy of Hollywood." Nicita appeared behind Ronald and reminded him in a low voice, "He gave Stallone a record salary, which offended everyone."

"Oh..." Ronald was reminded like this and immediately understood why no one talked to Minahan.

The studio disliked him for paying too much, giving 12 million to an action movie star. Not only did it bring up the salary of action stars like Schwarzenegger, other stars also began to bargain with this reason, "Even Stallone, who is expressionless, can get 12 million. We are so good at acting, how can you give 5 million?"

The actors disliked his poor vision. Is this Israeli blind? He didn't give so many stars with acting skills, but gave 12 million to Stallone, who only has muscles and can't even smile? Does he look down on our acting ability?

Ronald pulled Minahan aside. This guy can turn a happy event into a tragedy, which is simply weird. Passing a glass of champagne, Ronald asked the fat man Minahan, "I said, did you really pay Stallone 12 million for a movie? Didn't you tell me it wasn't that high?"

"No...no...hahaha, he and I have a package cooperation plan. The media said a total price, which is not the salary for a movie."

Minahan Golan was also uncomfortable. He paid Stallone such a high salary, but his agent went around looking for media to release the news that Stallone became the highest paid male star in Hollywood.

Coupled with the box office failure of "Up", the prospects for cooperation between the two sides are bleak.

"What movie will Stallone make with Cannon? Rocky Part V, or Rambo Part III?" Ronald saw Minahan dodging, so he simply made things clear.

"No, no...this plan, Stallone and I are cooperating in other aspects." Minahan Golan hesitated rarely.

Ronald knew that this fat man must have paid an unprecedented high price in Hollywood to get Stallone. The so-called package plan was just to gild himself, so that others would not say that he bought Stallone at a high price and made a bad movie.

"You... are really crazy." Ronald slapped Minahan on the shoulder. The Hollywood Producers Association, I guess everyone is cursing him as a big "beep..."

"Woo..."

Minahan was slapped by Ronald, as if he had returned to the time when he was down and out and was saved by Ronald's "Break Dance". Old friends are still good...

"I am so disappointed with the Oscars. They are all people in the vanity fair. They only vote for their own interests, not to select the best art." Minahan began to curse the Oscar Organizing Committee.

"The Cannes jury system is still good. That is the film festival that can truly select excellent works of art. Ronald, if you go to Cannes with me this year, you will know that it is the holy land of film art."

"Hey, hey..." Ronald coughed a few times. After being ignored, Minahan was a little unbalanced. Why did he start to criticize Oscar at the official Oscar party? I have to stay away from him.

"Ronald," Niceta appeared beside him at the right time, "Swiftyzar's party is about to start. You have a brand formal suit sponsorship, so you must show up there."

"Okay, I'll go right away." Ronald used this excuse to get rid of Minahan.

"Swiftyzar" is a nickname. His original name is Irving Paul Lazar. He is a veteran agent born in 1907.

He once held the agent contracts of Cary Grant and former President Richard. Moreover, Lazar has an extraordinary status in the industry. Many times, he is not the agent of the star, but can introduce business to the star. The star's agent is not angry and will give him a share.

However, the old man finally couldn't work anymore in the past two years. He was diagnosed with kidney disease and had to undergo dialysis every week. He gradually gave up his economic business and began to be keen on holding various parties for the stars with his wife.

After the Oscars, apart from the official parties, there are these private parties, among which the party of the clever Lazar is the most popular.

One reason is that Lazar understands the thoughts of stars very well. In addition to inviting Oscar-winning stars to attend, he also invited many wealthy people who have never had contact with stars, as well as some of the top fashion designers in the industry. division.

Celebrities and fashion designers already need each other, and rich people can talk to them, ask for autographs, and have the negotiating capital to discuss cooperation with celebrities. It is a good place for everyone to get what they need.

Niceta told Ronald in detail about the party in the car. McGillis wanted to communicate with Oliver Stone, so Ronald took a car alone to the spago restaurant opened by Hollywood celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck to attend Lazar's party.

The exterior wall of the spago restaurant is white, and the building inside is made of red bricks. Under the spotlight, it looks very elegant. With the black dining table and white tablecloth, it looks very clean and high-end.

The food at spago is relatively average, focusing on California style. Ronald knew that in such a fashionable celebrity restaurant, good-looking poses for taking photos were much more important than delicious food.

He came in and looked around, and saw the old friend he was scheduled to meet.

"George!" Ronald stepped forward to hug the famous Italian designer and saluted him.

"Ronaldo, you are still so outstanding. Do you really not consider being my model and going on a catwalk?"

Giorgio Armani has sponsored Ronald's clothes for the Academy Awards for several years. When he came to America this time, he was very happy to see Ronald, whom he met on the set of "Streets of Rage".

I haven’t seen him for a few years. The young director back then is now famous all over the world. There are also many young people in Italy who pretend to be fighter pilots when they have nothing to do, wearing large toad sunglasses and very short haircuts.

"Hahaha, I can't do that." Ronald was deeply impressed by Armani. When Diane was filming "Streets of Rage", the two red costumes she wore were really memorable to this day.

"Where is your little friend Diane? Why haven't you seen her?"

"She went to shoot a new movie. It's a big production and she doesn't have time to come to the Oscars." Ronald replied.

"You should come together to walk for me," Armani said, looking at Ronald wearing a suit handmade in his studio in Los Angeles. He has a very American-style body shape, which is another style compared to Italian men.

On Giorgio Armani's side, there is a circle of designers and models from the fashion industry chatting together. There are also many ordinary rich women with whom you can also chat.

This is probably the only chance throughout the year that these ordinary wealthy people can have a few words with big-name designers like Armani. They were all very happy to see Ronald and Armani chatting happily. They thought Ronald was a male model and came up to flirt with him.

Giorgio Armani pulled them apart and dragged Ronald to meet his friend. Ronald could chat with all kinds of big-name clothing brands, including designers of new local fashion brands such as Kevin Klein, Marc Jacobs, and Ralph Lauren.

"He is really wasting his talent. He should try to be a model. If he were my ysl model, I would design better men's clothing." Eve Saint Laurent, a famous designer of Algerian origin, also said that Ronald is more Has modeling talent.

This designer is also very connected to the film industry. His muse includes Chinese star Catherine Deneuve, and he draws a lot of design inspiration from traditional Chinese costumes.

The most famous large shoulder pads in fashion in the 1980s were first used by him in men's clothing and became popular all over the world.

"Let me just say, he is different from those male models from China and Italy. He has more of an American male majesty." Armani looked Ronald up and down.

"No, no, he is more like a Chinese, with that elegant feeling, which is exactly the same as the Chinese artist I saw in Paris, Mist Zhao. At next year's Oscars, you give him to me and let him wear men's clothing from the YSL brand. Bar?"

"Go ahead and dream."

Ronald could not understand the French, or Italian, in which they spoke to each other. He was looking around for an acquaintance when he heard someone calling him next to him.

"龇...龇...Ronald."

Ronald turned around and saw that it was Cindy Crawford, the model he had a one-night stand with, who had a very distinctive mole on the corner of her mouth.

"Cindy, why are you...eh...you're not...Christy?"

Ronald took two steps forward and found that there was another beautiful woman holding hands with Cindy. She was the actress Chris who shot the neighbor beauty in the Pepsi Diet Coke commercial for Michael J. Fox who later knocked on the door. Ty Durrington.

"Kristy is a good friend of mine. We tried our best to get the qualifications to come in. Can you introduce us to the designer?"

Cindy Crawford, who was looking for opportunities to socialize everywhere, saw Ronald, so she pulled her best friend Kristy Turlington over to look for opportunities together.

After getting closer, I saw that the people talking to Ronald were Giorgio Armani and Eve Saint Laurent. The two models simply felt like they had hit the jackpot.

"I would like to introduce to you, George, Eve, these two are Cindy, and Kristy. They used to guest star in my commercials and the two American models in the movie. They are all natural beauties."

Ronald understands that these models may feel the same way when they meet top designers as they do when fledgling actors meet the Oscar-winning director.

Following the flow, according to the party rules, he introduced the two new and old friends to the designers.

"Beautiful lady," Saint Laurent raised Christy Turlington's hand and kissed it.

The two models actually look a bit different from typical flat models. Cindy Crawford has a mole at the corner of her mouth, and Christy Turlington has a slight bucktooth.

However, it is this imperfection that makes the two beauties more charming and close to ordinary people.

The designers are all geniuses. They saw that the two models have extraordinary temperaments. They are not the "typical models" who conform to the norms everywhere, and they also have a heart of love for talents. The two models successfully asked for the business cards of top designers. They were very happy.

"Where do you live? I'll come to thank you in the evening."

Cindy found an opportunity and whispered in Ronald's ear. It's still the style of a girl from the Midwest of Illinois. Repaying is fast.

"I'm at xxx in the Beverly Hilton." Ronald quickly handed over a room card.

"I'll give you a surprise then." Cindy Crawford kissed Ronald quickly, then left, holding Christy Turlington's hand, and went to socialize with other people.

"What surprise?" Ronald touched his lips.

...

"Ronald, Ronald." Near midnight, Ronald, who had returned to the Hilton Hotel suite, was sitting in the living room watching TV. In the dark room, only the TV screen was emitting a faint light. The midnight news was still replaying the winners of the Oscars.

The door opened with a click, and a woman's voice came from the darkness.

"Cindy," Ronald went forward and hugged her tightly. The enthusiasm of the Illinois girl is still fresh in people's memory.

"Well..." The passionate lips sealed up. Ronald felt that Crawford's long skirt was very close to her body, and the fabric with a good touch fit her curvy body...

Ronald's hand gradually moved to her legs and continued to move up.

Cindy Crawford seemed to want to say something, desperately trying to get into Ronald's arms, which made Ronald also very enthusiastic and sealed her lips with force.

"Well... well..." Cindy Crawford gradually softened under Ronald's attack and stopped struggling.

Crawford is different from other models. Her weight of more than 110 pounds makes her closer to the figure of ordinary people. Ronald couldn't help but indulge in it, and his palm finally reached it.

"Hmm?" A cold hand held Ronald's hand from the outside of Crawford's waist.

Ronald was startled and quickly pushed Crawford away, and fumbled to turn on the light in the room. "You..."

Ronald saw that the person hiding behind Crawford was clearly Christy Durrington.

"You are... sorry..." Ronald was ashamed of his impatience.

"No... I am the surprise Cindy said." Christy Durrington's cheeks were red. She came up and hugged Ronald, gave him a deep kiss, and then gently teased him in his ear, "Last time when I was shooting the commercial, I was ready to devote myself to you."

"This..." Ronald was stunned.

"Don't be afraid, we live together, we have nothing to hide from each other, and we share any clothes." Cindy Crawford went behind Ronald and said in his other ear.

Ronald felt a dampness invading his ears and other parts of his body.

"Oh, this is a surprise...ah..." Ronald, who had never felt this way before, couldn't help but scream.