Movie Master

Laurie Macdonald, a British producer, was a pioneer among the many Brits active in Hollywood. He not only teamed up with Steven Spielberg to create works such as Broken Tides, Cunning with Punishment, and The End of Happiness, but also the Men in Black series, Gladiator, Escape from Clone Island and so on. You can also see him behind the works. It is worth mentioning that when Paramount and Lance negotiated The Unfortunate Adventures of Raymond Snicket, Lance and Laurie had a relationship.

When they met again, the stage had already come to Berlin, and Lance's worth was not what it used to be.

Yes, I watched a show of Helen Mirren. Lance readily admitted, and the photo of him and Gisele Bundchen appearing in front of the West End theater in London also made the headlines of gossip magazines the next day The Sun also maliciously speculated that Lance was poaching Leonardo DiCaprio's corner, saying conclusively that the reason why Lance rejected Leonardo's role in Fury Road was to break up the relationship. A couple.

Laurie understood immediately and nodded lightly, 'A certain love story', Arthur-Miller. Obviously, he knew all the dramas currently playing in London's West End, However, it's a pity Yes, Helen will be absent from the show for at least two seasons in order to promote the movie.

To promote the movie, Helen will be involved in the promotion of The Queen in the second half of the year. This movie is one of the highlights of Chaos Pictures this year, because it is the first time that Chaos Pictures has produced a work not directed by Lance.

Lance didn't seem to understand the deep meaning in Laurie's words, and nodded with a smile, It's a pity, but this is the current status of theater, isn't it? Compared with Broadway, the West End is much better.

In the past twenty years, the world has changed too fast. Laurie nodded first, and then shook his head. During the 1980s, theater was still the most important form of entertainment for the British, not one of them. At that time, Hollywood Entering the end of the golden age, although British films are also developing rapidly, the conservative nature of the British people still makes dramas highly sought after. You used to be in London, and you must have wandered around the West End often.

Of course, this is part of our homework, and it is also another school of ours. There is a huge difference between the acting teaching system in the UK and the United States. The most obvious factor is the proportion of drama. However, there are still many excellent actors in the West End theater actors, which is a good thing, Broadway has not seen such a scene.

British actors have such a tradition that they are used to polishing themselves on the stage of drama. Actors like Helen Mirren or Judi Dench, even if they have carved out their own world in the film industry, they will appear every once in a while. Will return to the theater stage of the West End to re-hone. Therefore, some excellent plays and some excellent actors will appear in the West End of London every few years. This background is not available in the United States, and it is also something that Broadway is struggling to pursue.

Indeed, I heard last time that Len-Cariou (Len-Cariou) is preparing a play next spring. It's really worth looking forward to, isn't it? Laurie managed to make Lance show a surprised expression. -Caryu is a Canadian, but he has made a name for himself in the British drama industry. He is an old actor who has won the Tony Award and the Oliver Award at the same time. However, as he gets older, he is more active in TV series and movies on screen.

Laurie noticed the change in Lance's expression and smiled, So, have you seen Lan's 'Sweeney Todd'?

No, I missed the best time. I watched the version starring Alan-Armstrong. There was a trace of regret in Lance's eyes.

Sweeney Todd is one of the most famous British dramas. Before Jack the Ripper came out, Sweeney Todd was the most famous serial killer in history. The half-true and half-fictional story adds more horror effects, So far, people can't tell which are facts and which are legends.

After this well-known story was adapted into a play, it became very popular. In half a century, seven different versions were rehearsed. Among them, the 1973 version was hailed as a turning point, because this version of the story made Todd The image of the film became full and rich, and penetrated into his motivation and mentality of killing people. After that, this version gave birth to the classic version in 1979-that is, the version starring Lan Cariou, which swept the Tony Awards and Oliver prize.

When Lance went to the UK to study, he watched the rearranged version in 1994. Although he also won three Olivier Awards, the classic level was still not comparable to the 1979 version.

Alan Armstrong, he is back in London again, and the 'War of the Sun' will be released this autumn. Laurie's skillful words can be heard, this is the field he is most familiar with, this background It's hard to feel that in Hollywood.

Lance shook his head with a chuckle, clearly not interested in the drama.

Laurie didn't go any further, and changed the topic, So, have you read the script of 'Sweeney Todd'? What I'm talking about here is a drama script, and there are still many differences between the script of the stage play and the movie, except for the scene change In addition to the different details, the actors' performance methods, language use, etc. are also very different, especially in British stage play scripts.

We spent most of our time on Shakespeare. Lance replied with a smile.

Oh, the unique and exasperating Shakespeare. Laurie's teasing made Lance smile, What do you think if Lan Cariou's version of 'Sweeney Todd' was adapted into a movie?

Movie? Lance raised his voice slightly at the end. Although he guessed that Laurie must not be looking for him for small talk, but the core of Laurie's topic was Sweeney Todd, which is indeed a little unexpected, Not everyone Dramas are suitable for the big screen.

But what about this one? Laurie didn't relax, pressing further.

In history, Sweeney Todd has been adapted into a movie four times, but all failed. The main reason is the script. The last Sweeney Todd movie was filmed in 1970, called Bloodthirsty Butcher, three years earlier than the classic drama script came out in 1973. Those works all filmed this story Filmed as a thriller horror movie, the weak script and pale characters are hard to resonate with people. After that, although the play made a big splash on the stage, no one brought it to the big screen again.

Lance took a sip of the champagne in his hand, So, are you inviting me to complete this job? Or are you inviting me to evaluate the feasibility of this job?

Oh? What's the difference? Laurie asked curiously.

Lance shrugged, It's very simple. If you are asking me about the possibility of adapting, I will tell you that it is an excellent idea. After entering the 21st century, due to the lack of original scripts, comics, novels, All games have become the hunting targets of the film industry, and dramas are no exception. More and more dramas have begun to be put on the big screen, but there are not many of them that can be successful. Chicago is one, and Suspected Child Abuse Also count as one. However, on the whole, those excellent classic adaptations still appeared in the last century, such as The Train of Desire, Death of a Salesman and so on. After all, the adaptations after the new century still lack the soul and depth of drama . But I don't think it's the right choice if the job is given to me.

You are too modest. Laurie shook his head with a smile, No one is more suitable than you. Born in the West End of London, with excellent script skills, excellent drama understanding ability, and outstanding film interpretation ability, and then Coupled with the high-profile acting skills... What Laurie said was not a polite word. If among all the current directors, there is one who is competent for the adaptation of Sweeney Todd, it must be Lance.

What's more, Lance's current momentum is even more icing on the cake. Not only in North America, but even in Europe, a land where hundreds of flowers bloom, Reims' reputation is also rising rapidly. Of course, what I’m talking about here is not “everyone loves Lancelot”. Europe is a place that likes criticism. The more artistic things are, the more personal they are. Everyone’s aesthetics and preferences are different. Criticism is never heard. It will subside. In Europe, there is almost no art that everyone praises unanimously; but it is undeniable that Lance's discussion on the combination of business and art has sparked many discussions. This tireless spirit of exploration , has received a lot of recognition in Europe, that is to say, other commercial film works are not worth discussing in the European art circle, even if they are too lazy to criticize, but now Lance's work is also an accident.

The rise of this prestige has become an important symbol of Lance's global presence.

In the eyes of a producer like Laurie, the situation is much simpler: a project is handed over to Lance, and that is enough. As for whether Lance wants to shoot art works or commercial works, they can completely trust Lance. It took Steven Spielberg twenty years to gain this weight of trust, and it wasn't until the success of Schindler's List that he got it. But now, Lance is firmly in the palm of his hand.

However, Lance, who has taken the initiative, clearly understands that the greater the trust, the greater the responsibility, so he didn't argue, and changed the subject with a smile, Humility is a virtue, but unfortunately, this It's also something I don't have. I'm looking forward to it even more now, someone can invite me to return to the theater stage and direct a play... Laurie didn't continue to entangle, and continued to talk along the topic of Lance. Personal chat and laughter, easy and freehand.

However, when Lance returned to the hotel where he stayed, he saw the 1973 musical script of Sweeney Todd on the coffee table in the living room.

It was left at the front desk, and it was said to be a small gift. Percy explained, I looked through it, and there was no problem, so I brought it up. Percy caught a trace of helplessness in Lance's eyes, and was a little nervous , What's wrong? Is there something wrong? Do I need to go back?

After thinking about it, Lance still waved his hand, No, just put it there.