Hollywood Director 1992

"Quentin, when does your new movie start filming?"

Link interrupted Quentin's rambling and changed the subject.

"New movie? What new movie?"

"'Pulp Fiction' has already been released, and the promotional period is coming to an end. Shouldn't you be thinking about your next movie at this point? As directors, the most important thing we should do is create infinitely wonderful movies within our limited lives, the more the better.

You have time to complain to Miramax that the publicity isn't good enough, to complain that the box office growth is too slow, to complain that my movie is perverted, but you should be seriously thinking about your next movie, and strive for the next movie to quickly break 100 million at the box office, or even surpass 'The Blair Witch Project'.

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Judging from the current situation, 'Pulp Fiction' will gross at most $120 million in North America, and it's impossible to have more box office revenue, while your next movie has unlimited possibilities, so why not prepare in advance?"

". Okay, you're right."

Quentin said unhappily.

He and Link debuted at the same time. Link is currently filming his sixth movie, while his second movie has just been released.

Whether it's speed, efficiency, or performance, he's far, far behind.

Being compared to Link is very discouraging.

"Since you agree with my point of view, prepare early and create a good movie, otherwise you will complain like this again after the next failure."

"No, my next movie will never fail, I will get better box office results."

"Yes, keep it up!"

Link shook his head. Quentin is a talented director, but his creative speed is too slow, and his attention is easily distracted by other things. He only shoots ten movies in his lifetime, averaging one every four years, which can be called a disgrace to the directing world.

He must be urged to concentrate on creating.

After hanging up the phone, Link continued to look at this week's box office situation.

In the seventh week of the release of 'Dumb and Dumber', North America entered the summer season, and this year's summer season is full of blockbusters.

The action blockbuster 'The Crow', starring Jet Li, is scheduled to be released on May 12.

Paramount Pictures' best-selling series 'Beverly Hills Cop 3' is scheduled to be released on May 25.

Universal Pictures' animated blockbuster 'The Flintstones' is scheduled to be released on May 27.

The Western movie 'Maverick', starring Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster, is scheduled to be released on May 27.

Disney's animated blockbuster 'The Lion King' is scheduled to be released on June 15.

'Forrest Gump' is scheduled to be released on July 6, and Joel Schumacher's suspense thriller 'The Client', co-starring Susan Sarandon, is scheduled to be released on July 20.

James Cameron's action blockbuster 'True Lies', co-starring Schwarzenegger, is scheduled to be released on July 29.

And Guess Who Pictures' action blockbuster 'Speed' is scheduled to be released on June 10.

This year is the 99th anniversary of the birth of cinema, and it is also a year of concentrated blockbuster releases.

The seven major film companies and several independent film companies have blockbusters released.

Many people are eagerly waiting to see which movie can stand out and become the summer box office champion.

"Scene 213, Take 1, Action!"

No matter how fierce the summer competition is, Link is still calmly filming a movie in Vancouver, coaching Leonardo and several other actors.

In early May, he took a break and flew to Cannes, France, to attend the 47th Cannes International Film Festival awards ceremony.

This year's Cannes Film Festival is also very competitive for various awards, with a total of 25 films nominated for the main competition unit.

Including Link's 'Seven', Zhang Yimou's 'To Live', Italian famous director Giuseppe Tornatore's 'A Pure Formality', Patrice Chéreau's 'Queen Margot', Russian director Nikita Mikhalkov's 'Burnt by the Sun', the Coen brothers' 'The Hudsucker Proxy', etc.

All of them are classic films directed by internationally renowned directors.

During the film festival, Link's 'Seven' received rave reviews from European film critics. Danny DeVito said that he had a great chance of winning an award, which is why he took the time to come to Cannes in his busy schedule.

After several days of selection, Link's 'Seven' received the vast majority of votes from the jury and won the Palme d'Or for Best Film.

'To Live' and 'Burnt by the Sun' won the Jury Special Grand Prize.

Italian director Nanni Moretti won the Best Director Award for 'Dear Diary'.

Ge You won the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award for his wonderful performance in 'To Live', the French film 'Totally Tired' won the Best Screenplay Award, etc.

Originally, Link wanted to win the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival with this film, but it turned into the Palme d'Or. Although there was a slight discrepancy, it was not a wasted trip.

"Director Link, congratulations on winning the award."

When Link was holding the trophy and walking off the stage, Gong Li stood up with a smile to congratulate him.

The woman was wearing a red embroidered cheongsam, with a plump figure and a bust and hips that stood out among the slender Asian actresses. Although she was almost thirty years old, it was not a disadvantage for her. Her gestures and movements showed the charm of a mature woman, worthy of being the 'muse' of fifth-generation film directors.

"Haha, I was also quite surprised to win this award."

Link shook hands with Miss Gong.

"This is what you deserve. 'Seven' is a very wonderful movie. It is the most profound movie I have seen this year. After this movie is released, it will definitely be regarded as a classic by fans."

Gong Li's beautiful oval face showed a bit of seriousness and emotion. It could be seen that she really liked 'Seven'.

"Thank you, Gong Li. Your acting is also very good. Even the most ordinary characters are played by you with great charm. This ability is also very rare among Hollywood actresses. Have you ever considered developing in Hollywood?"

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"I have also thought about it, but it is difficult for our Chinese actors to get suitable roles in Hollywood."

Gong Li hesitated.

"Gong Li, you are a talented actor with extremely high talent in acting, but the domestic circle is too small to provide the nutrients for you to fully grow, while Hollywood can. If you are willing to develop in Hollywood, contact me at any time. I can't guarantee that you will become a big hit in the world film industry, but it is not difficult to arrange a few suitable roles."

Link took out a business card and handed it to her. Seeing Director Zhang sitting uneasily in his seat, constantly looking towards this side, Link nodded to Director Zhang and returned to his seat with the trophy.

Gong Li looked at the business card in her hand, with a bit of eagerness and yearning in her eyes.

"Gong Li, what were you talking about with Link?"

Director Zhang hurriedly leaned over.

"Link asked me if I wanted to develop in Hollywood."

"Go to Hollywood? Don't even think about it. It is difficult for Chinese actors to get ahead in Hollywood. Chen Chong and Wu Junmei have been working hard in Hollywood for a few years, and now they have returned to China to develop. And you are a native Chinese actor, your roots are here, and your audience is also here. It will be difficult for you to succeed if you leave China."

"The domestic film industry is too small, and it is difficult for me to have room for further improvement. If I want to continue to develop, I must go to a broader platform. Hollywood is a place worth taking risks."

Gong Li's eyes gradually became firm.

Director Zhang was very unhappy to hear this. "Gong Li, don't listen to Link's nonsense. How can you not have room for improvement in China? Isn't the Hong Kong film industry bigger than the mainland? You can go there to develop first. I have acquaintances there."

Gong Li shook her head, "The Hong Kong circle is too small, and the competition has become fierce. It is difficult for outsiders to get involved. Even local Hong Kong actors have begun to develop in Hollywood. Why can't I skip Hong Kong and go directly to Hollywood?"

"Xiao Li, why are you so stubborn? Don't you know that Link is a playboy? The newspapers say that he has a thing with many actresses. His purpose in tricking you into going to Hollywood is definitely not pure. Don't be fooled by him."

"Are you saying that Link is interested in me and wants to use this method to trick me?"

Gong Li blinked her eyes, somewhat surprised.

"Very likely!"

"Then I should go to Hollywood even more. With Link, this rich man, taking care of me, I will develop better in Hollywood than in China."

Gong Li smiled.

"You, Xiao Li, I know you are not this kind of person, stop being angry with me."

"I'm serious. If you want me to stay, unless you can give me a title, can you?"

"I..."

Director Zhang scratched his ears. As a married man, he really couldn't give this kind of promise.

Gong Li sneered and left the scene with the audience.