Movie Master

I want you to give up.

Lance looked at George very seriously, and his bright eyes sank, like the sea at night, but he couldn't see anything clearly in the halo refracted by the cold moonlight.

Lance wasn't kidding, he meant it. Regardless of whether what George said just now was true or a lie, he hoped that George would give up. Lance wondered, in the deepest part of George's heart, whether he really still had a glimmer of hope for his dream, and if so, he should give up.

From a legal point of view, similar situations are not uncommon in Hollywood. Without direct evidence, Lance is naturally untenable. Pushing it to Diorama Films, it is certain that Lance will not go to Ryan to confront him; but creative copyright is never a purely legal issue, it is also a moral issue, and a question of personality, whether it is plagiarism, whether it is plagiarism Whether it was robbed or not, everyone should have a ruler in their hearts.

There are some things you can do and some things you can't do, it's not about the law, it's about the individual, it's not about the rules, it's about the soul.

Lance stared at George intently, with unprecedented seriousness, sizing up George carefully. He has always been very curious, including what kind of person is under the gentleman's skin, full of lies, sanctimonious, personable, and self-conscious. Degree, a wide range of friends. Everyone said that George was a heartthrob, and the whole of Hollywood liked him, and even the tricky media was overwhelmed by his charm. But no one ever actually saw him.

Perhaps, this is Hollywood. But to Lance, that's what politicians are.

George found unshakable firmness in Lance's crystal-clear eyes, and he ran out of words for a while. The development of the matter seemed to deviate from expectations, which caught him off guard; or, George had thought about such a possibility, but he did not expect that Lance would actually say it—with Lance's personality, it shouldn't be like this of.

Lance. George looked astonished, and the panic in his eyes could hardly be concealed.

Even on Broadway, it is rare to see such a good show. Lance almost saw tension, panic, surprise, doubt, denial and other emotions in George's fleeting eyes at the same time, expressing all the complexities and entanglements. However, Lance still did not intend to let George go.

I said, I hope you will give up. Lance was still standing, his height of 6.2 feet possessed an incomparably powerful oppressive force, and his words were even more important, and he slammed towards George His cheeks were smashed, and his eyes were shining with unprecedented seriousness, mixed with a hint of desperate madness.

Such a good show, Lance will not let George play a one-man show, an excellent partner can make the plot more exciting, isn't it?

George finally came to his senses at this time, he opened his mouth, and swallowed the words that blurted out, I will give up, if this is what you really want. George's tongue was almost twisted into twists, this One sentence consumed most of his brainpower, but he couldn't stop there. Before Lance pushed further, George hurriedly continued to speak, preventing Lance from making a third confirmation—then there was no room for maneuver, Forgot We have worked so hard every night before, forget the hard work we put into this script, forget our expectations for this work, let us give up. I know, Diorama Films is yours The enemy is also my enemy, even in the field of art, there are certain things that cannot be done, absolutely must not be done.”

George is still playing the role of a close friend. Although from an objective point of view, Diorama Films no longer needs George to continue spying on Lance. George and Lance can become strangers; but George is not excluded. He has already started to arrange a way out for himself, such as giving up the diorama film industry, such as cooperating with Lance in the future.

Of course, it is also possible that George has been wearing this friend mask for so long that he forgot how to take it off.

Lance could continue to play tricks on George, forcing George into a corner, and following George's words, but Lance knew that George didn't want to give up after all, maybe he didn't intend to give up from the beginning; He knew that if he pushed too hard, it would only make George suspicious and show his feet instead. So, Lance decided to call it a day.

Huh... Lance's shoulders drooped, his face showed annoyance and struggle. He lowered his head and rubbed his temples with both hands. The loss and regret between his brows could not be concealed at all. Pain rolled in his eyes, and then Lance slumped heavily into the chair with a dejected look on his face.

George's tense heartstrings finally relaxed a little, he knew that he succeeded, he succeeded in impressing Lance. Lance is always so soft-hearted, so kind, so stupid, so idealistic, it seems that he can desperate for his dream. As long as he played this card, he was 80% sure to convince Lance. Sure enough, he did.

Lance, I know, all of this is my fault. I will go to Ryan later and tell them that I give up and ask them to find another director and actors. The scene is not over yet, and George must continue to act. Going on, at this moment he finally began to calm down, the resoluteness in his eyes was much more convincing than before.

Lance knew that dreams had never meant anything to George, never had. So, from the very beginning, they were not on the same road. But now, is he also becoming a person like George little by little?

This thought made Lance a little tired, really tired, he raised his hand, waved it disinterestedly, then let out a long breath, suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his head, and looked up at George again, You know I can't do this, it's too selfish. Lance looked at George intently, meaning.

But George looked at Lance calmly as if he didn't hear the implication.

There are my efforts in the script, as well as your efforts. This is my dream, but it is also your dream. Lance seemed to be finally relieved, unloading the burden from his shoulders, You and I I am also eager to put this work on the big screen. Now, you have the opportunity, and I can’t stop you from executing it because of my personal grievances with them, can you?”

Lance, you know that's not the case. George finally spoke at this moment, waiting for Lance to finish everything. Isn't that selfish of me?

Lance knew what George was waiting for. George really interpreted what is called becoming a bitch and still erecting the archway. He is now waiting for his own blessing and approval, how ridiculous. But Lance decided to let George enjoy the wonderful taste of this moment, You should film this work and realize our dreams. Although I can't participate in it anymore, you are still in it, aren't you?

Lance... George sat up straight with a look of guilt mixed with emotion, You just make me feel more sorry.

Then don't screw up the movie, what do you think? Lance said half-jokingly with a smile on his lips.

George was also amused by this sentence. After thinking about it for a while, he nodded, Deal.

I'll have a phone call with Ryan. Lance's sudden words immediately frightened George. If Lance really called Ryan, all his speeches today would be ruined. Lance could clearly feel the tightness of George's shoulders, which was really interesting, I will express my position to him, otherwise he will only think I'm easy to bully, won't I?

Only then did George relax a little bit, Of course, sure. Even if you don't do this, I will go and explain my position to Ryan. This work was filmed for the two of us.

Looking at George's sincere smile, Lance felt that life was full of irony.

In fact, facing George and facing Good night and good luck, Lance has always had two choices. Ever since Percy accidentally discovered that the handwritten draft of Good night and good luck was in their hands, he has held it. initiative. The first option, he could tear off George's fake face at any moment, so that Good Night and Good Luck will stop immediately, and it won't even be able to shoot, but it's really too cheap for George, and it's too cheap for Diorama Films up.

Therefore, he still has a second choice. He can make George think that he has succeeded, and then choose to go to court after Good Night, Good Luck is released, which will really ruin George's reputation and really make Diorama Pictures never turn around. Opportunity. Today is just the first climax of this good show, and there is still a long way to go before the finale. He will quietly watch George carry on the play, and then wait for the moment when the truth is revealed:

He wants to torture George slowly and slowly, watching him lose his reputation little by little, watching his cherished things fall apart little by little, watching him experience the pain he has experienced, and repay it ten times or even a hundred times. He will never be soft!

In this scene, he will accompany him to the end.

So, Lance also showed a sincere smile, You'd better let them receive the accurate meaning. Although the teasing voice still had a trace of fatigue, it gradually relaxed, which also made George completely let go of his guard. , Lance is still the Lance he knows, kind and simple, but in Hollywood, kindness often means stupidity.

Yeah, Diorama seems to be having some funding issues, 'Good night, good luck' they decided to shoot with Warner Bros. George added, I just thought, maybe you want to know that.

Well, one sentence first betrayed Diorama Films, it seems that George has decided to part ways with Diorama Films; and then explained George's future direction, he has hooked up with Warner Bros., which also explains the premiere According to the coincidence of today's style and today's, Barry might be behind George's actions today - of course, this is just a guess.

Oh, that's good news for the movie, isn't it? Lance said with a big smile on his face.