I’m in Hollywood

Chapter 471 Documentary

Chapter 471

Perhaps to ward off the scare of the LA riots, people flocked to movie theaters when the crime-action film Lethal Weapon 3 was released on May 15. Warners' third installment in the classic series earned more than $40 million in its first week. It was a good start to the 1992 summer season, and it also relieved many Hollywood studios who were worried about the impact of the Los Angeles riots on the summer box office.

On May 22, the third part of another classic series was released. However, Alien 3 did not have such a good fate. It only received a box office of over 20 million in the first week, and only Lethal Weapon 3 at the box office. Half, but this sequel costs 1.5 times as much as Lethal Weapon 3.

Although there are impressions in his memory, Eric still took the time to go to the cinema to watch the movie in person, because Alien 3, like the first two films, still has a famous director, David Fincher. As a director who started filming mv, David Fincher seems to have become another person after picking up the film director. Although it is the first movie, Alien 3 has already reflected David Fincher's classic dark thriller style.

The $20 million first-week box office was much lower than Fox's expectations, and the overall film's reputation, the North American box office of this sequel is likely to not even reach the cost line. If there is no external interference, David Fincher will definitely have to return to his old business of mv for a few more years. A week after the movie was released, Eric heard that Fox had terminated the contract with David Fincher and was swept out of the house at the same time. There is also a Fox production executive who recommended David Fincher as director.

Although Eric was very interested in David Finch, he was not in a hurry to let people contact him. In a short time anyway. No more studios will ask the rookie director who just screwed up the Alien franchise.

Originally, Disney had planned to release that Nuns Are Crazy in the last week of May. However, after Eric's special instructions, in order to avoid bumping into the blockbusters that were released intensively in June, Disney rescheduled Nuns Are Crazy to July 10th.

Since late May, Eric has brought the production team of Tornado to start the final promotion of the film. Although Eric's films have not always had a fixed style, but with the excellent quality of each film, it is still Accumulated a large number of fans, plus the visual impact of the movie that was released after a lapse of two years, and the trailer that was once at the Super Bowl. Fans are generally full of great expectations for Tornado.

At the end of May, after several rounds of screenings, film reviews about Tornado also appeared in the media one after another. Although many film critics did not give high praise to this popcorn film without any connotation, they could not deny that scene in the film. The stunning realistic CG special effects of the screen, under the public relations of Firefly, Tornado has also won a good reputation.

With everything in place, May finally passed,

The turmoil surrounding the L.A. riots seems to have completely subsided, both in newspapers and on TV. Rarely mentions this big event that shocked the world, after all. This is not a very glorious thing, both internally and externally.

However, it is not always easy to forget what happened, not only that, but some people even want to make people remember these things more deeply, hoping to bring some reflection.

For example, there is such a person sitting in Eric's office in front of him.

a woman.

Tall, with a straight back, there is a bit of heroism in his beautiful face.

A black slim fit jacket, dark blue jeans, and a pair of hard-soled leather boots seem to be always meticulous.

This is a very heart-wrenching turmoil. In many links before the incident, if we can pay attention to a little bit, this tragedy will definitely not happen again. But now it seems that no one is willing to carefully reflect on this tragedy. So I want to make this into a documentary, and the specific materials are all here.”

Kathryn Bigelow pushed a thick file bag in front of Eric and withdrew her hand before adding hesitantly: This documentary will definitely not affect the production of Saving Private Ryan, I will Get the documentary out by the end of the year, and only...just need a $5 million budget.

Eric nodded, opened the document bag, took out the thick printed materials inside, and looked down.

Catherine Bigelow couldn't see Eric's expression when he lowered his head, so he turned his attention to the hand that turned the page. Eric's page turning speed was not fast, but he was not satisfied. After waiting quietly for a while, he suddenly couldn't help but said, You don't know it already, do you?

Eric looked up at the woman, closed the project information in front of him, opened the file cabinet next to him, and quickly took out two similar file bags from it.

For some reason, Catherine, who saw this, felt a little guilty inexplicably, and had a rare urge to lower her head to avoid Eric's gaze.

I got this one a week ago from Robert Daly, president of Warners, and this one was given to me by Fox. It's so sad, Kathryn, I didn't think I was just your last choice. I've always been Thought we were good friends. After noticing the subtle change in the woman's expression, Eric deliberately showed a distressed expression.

It's not like this. The reason why I contacted Warner and Fox first is because there are plenty of news materials available on Warner's n and Fox's Fox News, Kathryn Bigelow explained in a slightly accelerated tone, but she He quickly noticed the unconcealed smile on the corner of Eric's mouth, and realized that the little man was habitually teasing himself again, and the woman immediately put away her expression: Eric, you are like this again, you...

The woman was clumsily searching for the appropriate words of condemnation, and Eric had raised his hand to surrender: Okay, Catherine, no joke, let's talk about the documentary.

Catherine was stunned for a while, a little helpless, but she still made an expression that said, Okay.

Eric twisted the page in front of him with his fingers. He said in a serious tone: Although some media have blamed this on the high unemployment rate in recent years. And the huge smuggling immigrants in Los Angeles. But in fact, everyone knows that the root cause of the riots in Los Angeles is the deep-rooted racial conflict. , This issue is sensitive, and even Bush Sr. did not dare to bluntly address this issue in his televised speech, so what are you going to do?

I don't intend to express any opinions, I just want to show the cause and effect of this incident. It will be shown in a documentary from the perspective of a complete bystander, Catherine said, suddenly remembering that the original intention of this idea still originated from Ai Rui Thinking of what Ke had said to her about her movie, the woman couldn't help but look up at the young man opposite, and the moment she looked at each other, she quickly moved away.

Eric didn't seem to notice this detail, and continued: The timing is very sensitive now, the presidential election is coming soon, whether it is a Democrat or a Republican. They are reluctant to express too much opinion on this matter, and everyone is working hard. Downplay it.

Eric. I'm not a politician, Katherine said earnestly.

Eric looked at the woman's firm gaze, sighed in his heart, and said, Catherine, you should know that there are always too many people in this world who are used to speculating on the motives of certain things with the most malicious thoughts.

Catherine shook her head: I don't care.

Okay, let's do it, Eric put the information back into the information bag: I will help you contact Fox News and let them open up the news materials accumulated some time ago for you, if it is not enough, n over there I can try it too.

Thank you, Eric, Kathryn was a little moved. In addition to preparing materials, she spent most of the month in contact with Warner and Fox, but she has been hitting a wall. Both film companies are indifferent to her documentary plans. , Warner is worried about the impact of this incident. After all, if Warner's n was not the first to release the incomplete law enforcement videotape, the disturbance would not have been so big. During this time n has been under tremendous pressure from all parties. , Now things have finally calmed down, and Warner wants everyone to forget about it. Fox, on the other hand, could not see the profit prospects of the documentary. Although the investment of 5 million US dollars was not large, Fox also consciously did not have the hobby of spending money.

Eric put away the information and said with a smile, Is it just a verbal thank you? I thought you would at least invite me to a meal. It's time to get off work now.

Catherine thought for a while, then nodded and said, Then... okay.

Eric put the documents back in the filing cabinet, and took out two more movie tickets from it: In return, after dinner, I invite you to watch the movie, Tornado is on display.

Ah, no need for this, Catherine was stunned, and found a reason: I don't like going back too late.

Of course I know that it won't delay your rest. I can take you home in person.

I... I have a car, so I can go back by myself, Katherine's tone was almost flustered.

Eric looked at his watch and said, That's it, where do you like to eat, I can do whatever you want.

Catherine followed Eric to stand up and said, A friend recommended a nearby Chinese restaurant, we can go there.

The two of them left the Firefly headquarters and came to a well-decorated Chinese restaurant. However, although Eric saw that there were not too many customers in the Chinese restaurant, after ordering the food, it took a long time for the dinner to be served. come up.

Looking at the bony dumplings on the plate and another plate of scrambled eggs with tomato, Eric couldn't help but start to complain: Catherine, I really have some doubts, what is your friend's mind? You recommend this restaurant.

Catherine also had a little embarrassment in her expression. During the time she spent in New York last year, she vaguely remembered that Eric liked Chinese food, so she brought him here on purpose. Now she also has a feeling of being cheated.

Maybe we didn't order the right dishes. Isn't it because many Chinese restaurants have some... specialty dishes, and other dishes are often more common. Why don't you order something else?

Eric looked around. At this time of the evening, if the food in this restaurant is very delicious, the surrounding area must be full, but now there are not even half of the guests.

Forget it, Eric looked at the woman's embarrassed expression, shook his head, picked up a dumpling with chopsticks and tasted it, Actually, it's not bad, I can eat it if I order another. full.

Then order another one, Catherine said, beckoning to the waiter in a very awkward Tang suit not far away, and after a few orders, she said to Eric: I've never been here, next time. , I invite you to eat at a restaurant I am more familiar with.

Of course no problem, don't forget it, I have a very good memory, Eric said with a smile.

No, Catherine imitated Eric, picked up the chopsticks next to her and tried to clamp the dumplings in the plate, and finally gave up and replaced the familiar knife and fork.

Perhaps it was the crappy dinner that diverted some of their attention, and the two chatted slowly and familiarly. For more than a year, Katherine led a small group and has been collecting information about the Second World War, and regularly Submit the aggregated information to Eric. However, because Catherine deliberately avoided, the two did not meet a few times.

Eric can only attribute the reason to the fact that it is hard to guess women's minds. He can see that Catherine is not disgusted with him, but perhaps it is because of the huge age difference between the two that they have always been in a relationship with each other.

After dinner, Eric and Catherine drove together to a theater on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The tickets in hand were for the 8:00 o'clock show. When the two arrived, it was still 8:15 p.m., and they hurriedly bought some popcorn. They went in together.

Although there are still a few days before the release of Tornado, but in absolute confidence in the quality of Tornado, the small-scale screening has already started a week before the release. For a film of poor quality, the screening will only lose word of mouth with the audience in advance, but for a good movie, a proper movie will accumulate the audience's enthusiasm for watching the movie. Although Tornado has no depth and connotation, But it's a standard premium popcorn movie.

The official release date is June 5th. However, so far, Tornado has accumulated more than two million US dollars at the box office, and it has only been screened in less than 50 theaters, After the two found their seats, Eric said a little proudly. (To be continued..)

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