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Although "Batman" is planned to start filming next year, the time is actually not that abundant.

For the rest of this year, in addition to repeatedly polishing the script, Simon will also produce various high-tech props for Bruce Wayne in the film, such as the Batmobile. It's just some models, from design and assembly to road testing, maybe it won't be completed until the filming starts next year.

In addition, many special effects planned to be used in the film also took a lot of time to prepare.

In the next few days, Simon basically stayed in the mansion on the top of the hill in the Le Cannet district to conceive the script, and kept in touch with the United States from time to time.Instead, Janet and Jennifer toured Cannes with great interest. Janet really made friends with Natasha Kinski. , Natasha Kinski came back for lunch with Janet again, but this woman's attitude towards Simon has always been lukewarm.

On the other hand, various activities of the Cannes Film Festival are also in full swing after the opening ceremony.Of course, the main thing is the screening of various types of films.

In addition to the official competition and non-competition films of the film festival, there are many film screenings arranged by film companies at their own expense in theaters, beaches, auditoriums, etc. around the city. Movie extravaganza.

However, the festival's official films are undoubtedly the ones that receive the most media attention.

The organizer's screening arrangements for the films of each competition unit also appear to be hierarchical, properly controlling the rhythm of the entire film festival.

The arrangement of "Pulp Fiction" to premiere on the first weekend of the film festival is the result of careful consideration by the organizers.Weekends are the peak period for film festival tourists. Choosing this time to launch "Pulp Fiction" can not only maximize public attention, but also continue the topic related to the film until the end of the film festival.

A few days before "Pulp Fiction," Kieslowski's "Murder Short Film" and "Patty Hearst" produced by a British production company sparked media discussions.

Polish director Kieslowski has not reached the peak of the later "Red, Blue and White Trilogy" at this time, and "Murder Short Film" can be regarded as his famous work.Film critics praised this film overwhelmingly, and many media predicted that "Short Film of Murder" will be the most powerful contender for this year's Palme d'Or.

As for "Patty Hearst", it is based on a kidnapping case that shocked the world in the 70s.

Miss Patti Hearst, the daughter of the Hearst family of the American media family, was kidnapped by mobs and after being brutally insulted, abused and brainwashed, she accidentally joined the mob organization and participated in many subsequent armed robberies. Public opinion was in an uproar.

Patty Hearst thus became the most famous sufferer of 'Stockholm Syndrome'.

After being arrested, the Hearst family used a lot of resources and connections and even a presidential amnesty to successfully fish out Miss Jiao who was sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Compared with the one-sided praise of "Murder Short Film", the media did their best to ridicule "Patty Hearst".

Obviously because of the influence of the Hearst family, although the producer chose this very sensitive subject, the handling of the story seemed shy and secretive. For example, when the thugs were training members of the organization, even other The female members are all naked, but Patty Hearst is fully clothed among them, as if she is not a hostage, but a princess.

The film critic of the French "Le Figaro" wrote in a mocking tone of "If you don't dare to shoot, don't shoot": "Through the description of the film, what I saw was the thugs' respect for the Hearst family. With this kind of logic, Miss Hurst should have been released immediately instead of being brainwashed into being a part of the mob."

In the 80s, Cannes did not have an official program that officially rated films for each unit, and this process only started in 1997.However, the French media still organized a five-point selection system. Among the several films that have been released, "Patty Hearst" got the lowest score of 1.3 points without any suspense. In comparison, Kieslov Ski's "Murder Short Film" scored as high as 4.6.

And so on until Sunday, May 5th.

The red carpet premiere of "Pulp Fiction" is scheduled for nine o'clock in the morning.

Although no one knows the quality of the film, as Simon Westeros' second film after "Run Lola Run" with a global box office of more than 4 million US dollars, "Pulp Fiction" can imagine the attention.

Before eight o'clock in the morning, the outside of the film palace was already very lively. The media reporters attending the premiere were no less than the opening ceremony of the film festival. Many movie fans who failed to get the invitation letter openly held high-priced signs to look forward to it. Able to get a movie ticket before opening.

In addition to the "Pulp Fiction" crew, most of the judges of the main competition unit and many Hollywood stars who came to Cannes this time also confirmed that they will be present.

Seeing this grand occasion, Simon didn't feel much pressure, but Mike Medova, president of Orion Pictures, seemed extremely nervous.

From the beginning of the year to the present, Orion has released six films this year. Although the previous few months have been the off-season of films, among these six films, only Robert Duvall and Sean Penn starred in "Colored Rattlesnake", which was originally not expected. It was relatively successful, with a cumulative box office of more than 2600 million U.S. dollars in the four weeks since its release. The other five films have all ended in failure. "The House on Carroll Street" starring Kelly McGillis, the heroine of "Top Gun", only recovered $45 at the box office, and the $1400 million budget was completely in vain.

These six films have exceeded one-third of Orion's release plan for this year, with one success and five failures, with an expected cumulative loss of more than 5000 million US dollars.If there are not one or two blockbuster hits in the next release list, Orion is destined to fall into a loss again this year, and even encounter a more serious crisis than the one two years ago.

You know, it's different now than it was two years ago.

After the stock market crash last year, the capital scale entering the entertainment industry has shrunk significantly. Even the seven major film companies have begun to experience financial crises. Coca-Cola has been negotiating with Sony to sell its Columbia Pictures equity in private. The performance of the first two years was not bad. The global company's operating conditions are also going from bad to worse, and we only look forward to the next sequel of "Back to the Future" to save the overall situation.

Under such circumstances, even if there is capital willing to invest in Hollywood, they will only choose to cooperate with the Big Seven first. Once a second-tier film company like Orion falls into crisis, it will definitely be difficult to turn around like it did two years ago.

"Pulp Fiction" is precisely the most promising film to support the performance of Orion Pictures this year.

However, compared with those commercial films that are suitable for all ages, "Pulp Fiction" is really a bit too slanted.Due to Simon's strength, Mike Medova and other Orion executives are completely unable to intervene in this project according to their own wishes.

The film will be released on June 6. There is no doubt that the media feedback and award results at the Cannes Film Festival are crucial to "Pulp Fiction".

Although he has had some reassuringly positive feedback from acquainted judges, Mike Medova has been busy in recent days, and just last night he held a media event at the famous Intercontinental Carlton hotel in Cannes. For the party, the major mainstream media people participating in this film festival will be entertained in advance, so that these reporters can show mercy even if they are not very satisfied with the film.

Compared with the original production cost of "Pulp Fiction" of 800 million US dollars, Orion Films has invested 500 million US dollars in publicity and public relations budget for this film. Next, if the film has a good reputation and shows corresponding box office potential, Orion will definitely have to invest more, and it will basically reach the same scale as the film production cost.

Although feeling uneasy, Mike Medova still enthusiastically greeted every important guest who participated in the premiere, and his assistant followed behind with a long list to remind him.

It wasn't until nearly nine o'clock that Mike Medova came to sit down beside Simon.In any case, what should be done has been done, and the next step is to depend on God's will.

In the packed Rubière Hall, the lights dimmed and the screen quickly lit up.

The titles of Orion Films and Daenerys Films flashed, followed by an explanation of the term 'Pulp Fiction'.The subtitles fell, and Sean Penn and Madonna appeared on the big screen.

This is clearly a roadside cafe.

Sean Penn was leaning on the deck in a disfigured manner, and Madonna was sitting opposite, making small movements with her hands from time to time, and the two were discussing some inexplicable topics at a fast speed.

In the Rubière Hall, everyone was taken aback when they saw these two people appear.

Many people in the media still clearly remember the disastrous consequences of the several movies Madonna starred in in the past two years. Therefore, the moment they saw the pop star, the first thought in many people's minds was-failure.

Although in the previous publicity, many people have already learned that Madonna and Sean Penn will make cameo appearances in this movie, but most people did not expect that Simon Westero would put them at the beginning of the movie.

At this time, listening to Sean Penn and Madonna chattering on the screen, although some unbiased viewers found that Madonna's performance did not seem to be that bad, but it could be regarded as a super-level performance with great dedication, but such a plot still makes People are confused.

The two who were chatting vigorously until now suddenly broke out, especially when Madonna growled like a mad mother rabbit and started to rob, some film critics realized something different.

however.

The short-lived wedge came to an abrupt end after a pair of mandarin ducks and robbers exploded.

The official opening credits have fallen, and the scene has turned to John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson as Vincent and Jules.

Listening to the two discussing burgers and other issues like two ordinary office workers while driving, it is still the same chattering style at the beginning. Feeling bored, until the two arrived at the residence of several gangsters.Then, without warning, they started drawing guns and killing people.

The plot switched again and came to Butch, the boxer played by Robert De Niro.

The seemingly expressionless Butch listened to the teachings of the gang boss Marsha, but let the audience clearly feel the strong restlessness hidden in this calmness. Robert De Niro's actor-level performance in this very unique long period It is vividly reflected in the lens.

Butch's subsequent encounter with Vincent also laid the groundwork for the later plot.

After a brief appearance by Robert De Niro, the plot turns to Vincent again.After completing the task and getting back the box, Vincent, who had a good time, rushed to play with his wife Mia according to the instructions of the boss Marsha. At Mia's insistence, the two came to the Bunny Restaurant.

The plot advances here, and the screening of the movie is actually only half an hour.

At a certain moment, many viewers suddenly discovered that this film, which is full of a lot of information and constantly switching scenes, has unknowingly brought itself into it, following the classic swing between Vincent and Mia. Dance, some people even had a feeling that they couldn't stop, and they became more and more curious about the next plot of the film.

however.

Unlike any movie model in the past, except for a small number of audiences who have watched the movie in the hall, all other movie fans, no matter how enthusiastic they are, find themselves completely unable to guess the next plot of the movie.

By the time Vincent and Mia finish dinner, the sexual tension between them is at its peak.

According to the usual plot, the following must be a natural intimacy scene, but the fact has evolved into a farce that can be called absurd.Mia took Vincent's drugs by mistake and was unconscious and dying. The sudden adrenaline-inducing shot seemed to give many viewers a shot in the arm.

In the cold joke about ketchup, the date of the two came to an end.

The plot changes again, and the story of the gold watch begins.

When Captain Koons, played by Christopher Walken, told about the past of the gold watch, many viewers who watched "The Deer Hunter" couldn't help laughing at Simon's bad taste, especially after the appearance of Butch played by Robert De Niro, The relationship between the characters was further revealed, and there was even laughter in the hall.

Christopher Walken and Robert De Niro happened to play two prisoners of war captured in Vietnam in 1979's Oscar-winning film "The Deer Hunter."The plot at this time fully echoes "The Deer Hunter". Captain Koons survived from the prisoner-of-war camp, and then brought back the gold watch that Butch's father had worked so hard to preserve.

Combining the two films, Christopher Walken and Robert De Niro's roles with each other would be very interesting.Against the background of this stalk, Butch's boxer identity can also be easily reminiscent of Robert De Niro's "Raging Bull".

Butch began to flee after winning the game, and the female taxi driver Esmeralda Villalobos, played by Janet, appeared on the stage, instantly attracting the audience's attention.

In just a few minutes of rivalry in the taxi, Robert De Niro seemed to be able to handle it with ease, but a woman who appeared on the big screen for the first time, with lazy and fluffy hair, a fair face, bright eyes, and a tempting flame The red lips and the soft accent that can easily make people let go of all defenses perfectly create the image of a mysterious woman who seems to be on the verge of collapse all the time. She is charming, dangerous and addictive.

Looking at the woman on the screen who can't help but focus on her even in the state of virtual focus, some film critics in the hall subconsciously had an idea that they were reluctant to admit. The girl actually suppressed Robert De Niro, who has already won two Oscar statuettes.

Whether or not they recognize the woman on screen as Janet Johnston, the girlfriend of Simon Westeros, the powerful charm of this character in just a few minutes has convinced many viewers that Esmeralda is absolutely Is one of Simon Westero's favorite characters in this movie, even clearly surpassing the equally amazing Mia.

At the end of this part of the plot, the audience repeatedly tasted all the details in the shot just now, and began to strongly look forward to the beautiful and dangerous female taxi driver reappearing in the next story.This expectation lasted until Butch killed Vincent suddenly, and the audience's thoughts were resumed, and they watched Butch and Marsha's "tragic experience" after they were kidnapped by two gay men with a dumbfounded attitude.

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Butch escaped from a desperate situation and took his little girlfriend away after a weird day that made people collapse. The "gold watch" section ends.

The story continues, but the plot turns back to the anti-bone boy apartment that Vincent and Jules visited at the beginning.

A rebellious boy hiding in the toilet suddenly jumped out with a gun and shot indiscriminately when Vincent and Jules were not prepared, but all of them were emptied. Jules regarded it as a miracle, and therefore had the idea of ​​​​retiring. Vincent insisted that this was just accidental.The two partners accidentally shot the undercover headshot during the dispute, and the blood splattered all over the car.

In order to avoid being stopped by the police, Jules rushed to the house of a friend named Jimmy nearby to deal with the problem. Jimmy, who ran away, had no feeling for the two people covered in blood and ignored the headless corpse in the car, just babbling worried His wife Bonnie's reaction after returning home from the night shift, this strong sense of absurdity once again made the audience laugh.

Mr. Wolf, who specializes in solving problems, finally reveals the role of Robert Redford that fans have been waiting for.

The absurdity of the film is pushed to the extreme when a few big men deal with the dead body in a serious manner to avoid the trouble of Jimmy's wife's return, and the critics in the hall also begin to understand why the last paragraph is called 'Bonnie's situation'.

Bonnie, an ordinary nurse on night shift, has never appeared in front of the camera, but unexpectedly became a key factor in promoting the plot of this black comedy, which is completely beyond the logic of normal people.

After getting rid of the dead body, Vincent and Jules chose a roadside cafe to eat, and accidentally encountered Madonna and Sean Penn's "Little Rabbit" and "Little Pumpkin" to start the robbery, and the plot ended in a perfect circle Closure came to a close.

The ending subtitles slowly rose, and Mike Medova turned his head and scanned the hall in the dark, and his heart that was raised high finally fell down a lot again.

At the Cannes Film Festival, there are often cases where audiences leave early because a film is too bad or resists the concept of the film. Mike Medova has been worried about the large number of violent scenes and drug use scenes in "Pulp Fiction". Straightforward descriptions can arouse audience resentment.

But at this time, the film screening ended, and the Rubière Hall, which can accommodate more than 2000 people, was still full of seats.Clearly, something bad didn't happen.

There were more than 2000 spectators at the scene. It is impossible for everyone to like "Pulp Fiction", but to be able to participate in such a hard-to-find red carpet premiere, whether it is a filmmaker, media reporter, professional film critic or ordinary movie fan, basically Everyone has the professionalism to judge whether a movie is good or bad.

Therefore, the lights were turned on, and the scene soon burst into warm applause.

After a simple curtain call, the audience began to leave, and Simon and other main creators went to the press conference hall next door to participate in the regular press conference after the premiere.It was approaching noon, and no one wasted time. As soon as everyone sat down, the reporters in the audience raised their hands clamorously.

The host ordered a brown-haired man with glasses who was obviously French from his face shape, and the other party took the microphone and said in English with a slight accent: "Mr. Te Feci, first of all I want to say that "Pulp Fiction" is definitely another amazing work of yours. This film completely breaks through the style constraints of "Run Lola Run". A lot of innovation. What makes me curious, though, is what is the movie saying?"

Simon waited for the other party to finish speaking, approached some microphones with a smile, and said, "Thank you for your affirmation of this film, Vincent. In addition, everyone can call me Simon. I am only 20 years old, and when I heard 'Mr. ’ This title always feels a little weird.”

Amid the light laughter from the audience, Simon continued: "As for your question, Vincent, I didn't intend to use this film to express any deep ideas. Just like the name of this film 'Pulp Fiction', I just I am telling some stories that everyone can sit on the toilet as a pastime. In addition, this film also contains a lot of my experimental ideas on the film. I found my reference to many classic film soundtracks, shots, narratives, etc."

After Simon's voice fell, the reporter from "Movie Handbook" did not give up the microphone in his hand, and quickly asked again: "So, Simon, how did you come up with the idea for this film?"

Simon had already prepared for this question, and said without hesitation: "This film was not caused by a certain inspiration, it should be regarded as the result of long-term accumulation of many ideas, so it is divided into several different short stories."

After Simon answered this question, the host did not give that reporter another chance, and ordered another reporter.

"I'm Ed Bourkes, a reporter from News of the World. Simon, I found that there are a lot of barefoot shots of female characters in the film. Excuse me, do you have a foot fetish?"

Simon froze for a moment, and then remembered that "News of the World" was the unlucky gossip tabloid that later caused the News Corporation wiretapping scandal, and immediately understood why the other party would ask such a question.

Facing the crowd of curious eyes with a bit of booing, Simon smiled and said: "I like all beautiful things, just like the expression of Maggie in the movie when she acted like a baby to Sean, Nicole's bangs, Jenny's eyes and so on, oh, and my girlfriend's hands, haven't you noticed? My girlfriend's hands are also very beautiful, and I even made a close-up of them."

The space on the stage is limited. As a small supporting role, Janet did not sit on the stage.

at this time.

Hearing Simon Westero's sudden show of affection in public, the reporters in the audience laughed and looked at Janet who was standing at the backstage exit of the hall with Mike Medova and others.The woman who had always been heartless was suddenly stared at by so many eyes, she blushed for a rare time, and quickly turned around and fled backstage in embarrassment.

After being gagged by a reporter from the "News of the World", the press conference returned to the topic again, and the reporters in the hall gradually turned their questions to Radford, Travolta and others.

Half an hour later, the press conference ended, and Simon also completed the main task of his trip to Cannes.As for other screenings of "Pulp Fiction" will be arranged one after another, Simon does not need to attend in person, and the main and supporting actors who came to the film festival for the crew can also leave Cannes.

After the premiere, mainstream newspapers from all sides quickly published media feedback on "Pulp Fiction".

Although Simon was very humble at the press conference, this did not hinder the rapid popularity of "Pulp Fiction"."Variety Show" on the other side of the ocean even unabashedly praised "Pulp Fiction" as a squandering of Westeros' movie talent.

The film is the same as the original "Run Lola Run" with the level of lighting and lens, the creative closed-loop narrative structure, the large number of vivid characters who can leave a deep impression on people, and many other details. .

Of course, no film can lack critics.

In the almost one-sided praise, some media criticized "Pulp Fiction" for its excessive violence and its imitation of many films, but these criticisms basically did not stir up any troubles.

The comprehensive media score of "Pulp Fiction" was also released soon, with 4.3 points. Although it was lower than the 4.6 points of Polish director Kieslowski's "Murder Short Film", Simon felt relieved after seeing this score.

As we all know, the highest-rated film in Cannes media, although the possibility of returning empty-handed is very low, but basically never won the Palme d'Or. The score of 4.3 points is just right in Simon's opinion.

Hilltop mansion in the Le Cannet district.

It was already the evening of the second day, and some cars came here one after another from all over Cannes.

Since he bought a house in Cannes, it is impossible for Simon to be too unwelcome. After discussing with Janet, he planned a very small party tonight, and only invited some close people in the circle to come over for a small gathering.

At around 07:30, the outdoor sky darkened. Jennifer knocked on the door of the study, approached the large study room full of drawing boards, and browsed through the drawing boards. Coming to Simon who was standing in front of the easel by the window, he waited for a while before softly saying, "Boss, everyone is here."

"Right away," Simon added a few strokes to a conceptual drawing of Batman jumping from one overturned vehicle to another, and turned to Jennifer, "How is it?"

Jennifer looked sideways for a moment, and the thrilling scene of Batman getting out of an overturned car and heading towards another car driving at a high speed appeared in her mind, and said: "This, it must be very dangerous to shoot."

Simon also nodded, and said: "When the time comes, disassemble it as much as possible. If the CG technology passes the test, it will probably be enough to make up some details through special effects."

Jennifer said: "We still need a substitute."

"It's inevitable."

Simon said, put down the paintbrush in his hand, washed his hands in the bathroom next door, and came out with Jennifer to the lobby of the villa on the first floor.

Seeing Simon appearing, everyone looked over. Simon also chatted casually with Mike Medova, Robert Redford and others. It was just an ordinary gathering without any formal links. After Simon, the host, appeared, the party immediately start.

Leisurely music was playing in the living room, and everyone gathered together in twos and threes to drink, chat and eat, looking very relaxed.