[US Entertainment] 1994

The days of staying in the crew are always faster than expected. While filming quietly, Josh learns acting skills from Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei.

In fact, although he and Mitchell Whitfield are the main characters in the movie, the real soul of the movie is Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei, and the two characters of Billy and Stan can only be regarded as promoting the plot. In terms of development, the whole movie actually revolves around Joe and Marisa.

For Josh, playing the role of a panicked young man was easy.

In fact, this is easy to understand.Both Josh and Mitchell are unknown newcomers in Hollywood. Although Joe Pesci rarely has the opportunity to play the leading role, it is definitely a rising period of his career. Martin Scorsese's "Raging Bull" and "Goodfellas" has given him a lot of recognition for his acting skills, and his appearances in blockbuster movies such as "Lethal Weapon" and "Home Alone" have also enhanced his audience recognition. Supporting actor award, there is no doubt that Joe Pesci is the biggest character in the crew of "My Cousin Vinny".

If [-]th Century Fox bet the fate of a film with an investment of tens of millions on a pure newcomer, if the film ends in failure, this established film company will definitely be questioned from all sides.

"Okay, guys, let's call it a day. Today's filming is over." Jonathan Lynn waved his hand, "Tomorrow is a rest day, but I hope you can still maintain today's state, happy holiday!"

"No problem, Mr. Lynn, if you can treat us to a big meal, our holiday will be more enjoyable." Mitchell Whitfield screamed strangely.

Jonathan Lynn smiled softly: "Mitchell, I have to ask Anthony for his opinion first."

Mitchell Whitfield suddenly had a bitter face, unable to speak a word.

Anthony Sethman, the cameraman for the crew, is a good old man with a gentle temper.In the beginning, Mitchell had a good relationship with him and was not afraid of him at all, but on a certain day, probably the week before, Mitchell went out to eat and drink without restraint. It's the bulging peach-like face, which is particularly awkward when photographed by the camera. The good old man finally couldn't help it, and got angry at Mitchell Whitfield: "In order to find the right angle for you, I have to carry more than one day. Hours of cameras, you bastard!"

Under the rage of the photographer, Mitchell finally gave up. Every rest day, he just stayed in the hotel and watched TV to pass the time, and never dared to enter any bars or fast food restaurants.

Josh patted him on the shoulder with a smile: "Until Anthony forgives you, you'd better be obedient."

Mitchell puffed out his big eyes, looking extremely aggrieved.

For Josh, the rest day is the time for him to recover as soon as possible.Probably because the weather is getting hotter and hotter. If he doesn't have enough rest at noon, Josh will easily get sleepy in the afternoon. When it's time for filming, he feels that his state is not enough.

Josh really hoped that Jonathan Lynn would point out his shortcomings and let him do it all over again, but unfortunately, his performance was considered qualified in Jonathan Lynn's opinion. As a newcomer in the crew, Josh had no right to Once again, that's the right only big names can have.After all, the cost of a movie is limited, and the crew must spend money on the most important scenes, instead of entangled and wasting time on an ordinary scene.

The next morning, Josh slept until ten o'clock in the morning before getting up. After washing his face, he changed into youthful and casual clothes. Josh thought narcissistically that there are not many people who are more handsome than him in this world.

After cleaning up, Josh looked outside, and there was no one in the corridor, and there seemed to be no one in the room.Josh guessed that everyone either went home or went shopping for fun. He also wanted to go home, but Old Tom and Lisa were busy recently, and Serena went back to school. If she went back to the apartment, she would rather Facing Bell's cold face, Josh felt that it would be better to stay at ease in the hotel. Anyway, the hotel was cleaned regularly, and he had to do the cleaning himself when he returned to the apartment.

"Josh, didn't you go out to play?"

Josh walked downstairs slowly and bumped into Mitchell who was carrying a bag of things.

He yawned, with steam in his eyes: "No, I just woke up."

"Do you want some?" Mitchell turned his head and looked around cautiously: "Is Anthony not there?"

Josh shook his head, unable to control the desire to yawn: "No, he seems to have gone out."

"That's good."

Mitchell took out half of the snacks from the bag, and stuffed them into Josh's hands without any explanation: "If I eat it alone, I will feel very ashamed. Why don't I share it with you, and my conscience will be less tormented."

Josh's outstretched hand stopped in mid-air: "If you don't say this, I will definitely thank you very much, Mitchell."

"I don't mind if you thank me now. Dude, what are you going to do in the afternoon? There really isn't much fun around here. Apart from a supermarket and a children's playground, there isn't even a decent place for entertainment."

Josh had a half-smile: "Isn't there a bar?"

"Then got kicked out of the crew when I was drunk?" Mitchell sighed, "For someone like me who is obsessed with alcohol, not being able to enter the bar is undoubtedly a cruel torture."

Josh shrugged: "Hold on, the shooting will end soon."

It is already the beginning of April, and according to the contract he signed with the crew, the film must be finished by mid-April at the latest.In fact, the filming progress of "My Cousin Vinny" is already relatively fast. Except for Joe Pesci who asked for leave in the middle of the Oscars ceremony, the other actors started filming on time in strict accordance with the requirements of the crew. The movie already requires strong knowledge support, and the actors have to be more professional when performing, so there will be NG situations in the middle of the shooting.

Although both Josh and Mitchell Whitfield are young people with lively personalities, compared to Mitchell's love for alcohol, Josh avoids alcohol. He still remembers that half a year ago because he drank some Alcohol almost missed the oolong incident in the "Law and Order" audition, and for actors, alcohol's weakening of self-control is terrible. Alcohol's destructive power to an actor's career is no less than that of drugs.

After going downstairs to eat something, Josh walked around the street a few times.The street where the hotel is located is not long, but it is very quiet. Walking along the way, Josh only felt that his heart was calmed by the wind.He stretched out his hand to roll up the hat and put it on his head. As soon as he reached the corner of the street, Josh saw a familiar figure.

"Arnold?"

Arnold Keynes took off his sunglasses and smiled at Josh: "What a coincidence, I met you again, Josh."

Sitting down on a bench near the street, Josh carefully observed his new manager: "I would think you were blocking me."

"That's right, I'm here to tell you some news." Arnold Keynes had a calm expression, and it was hard for Josh to see other emotions on his face except for a faint smile.

For a broker, this is a professional showing.

Ecstasy or anger over something is not an emotion that a qualified agent should have. Calmness and calmness is one of the most important compulsory lessons for an agent. Just like at this moment, although Arnold Keynes told Josh a not-so-good news, but there was no panic on his face: "The "Unruly Sky" you participated in has not found a distribution channel until now, and things are a bit troublesome."

"Because it was exposed as a gay movie, some media have already expressed the idea of ​​boycotting it in advance, and it has also received support from many readers."

"Boycott?" Josh blinked. "As far as I know, there is no shortage of gay movies in Hollywood in recent years. Many people have acted in them."

"This has nothing to do with actors." Arnold Keynes approached Josh, his voice lowered, his brown eyes shining with deep light, "Who made the investor Carlos Ross!"

"Related to Carlos Ross?"

"Well." Arnold nodded, "Warner's Steve Ross's body has deteriorated, and the Ross family has started a fight for his shares in Time Warner. Although Carlos Ross belongs to the middle school, he is in the entertainment industry. The industry is very talented and belongs to one of the heirs that old Ross is more optimistic about. Therefore, during this period of time, the industry under the name of Carlos Ross and the unreleased movies he invested in have been attacked to varying degrees. Also listed."

Josh breathed a sigh of relief, with a helpless expression: ""Uninhibited Sky" is just a movie with an investment of 300 million. With the wealth of the Ross family, is it necessary for them to stare at a movie worth 300 million? Unbelievable."

"Josh." Arnold Keynes suddenly stopped, and looked at Josh with his eyes intently. He didn't have the clear blue eyes of others, and his eyes were brownish, but when he looked at others seriously, his eyes The focus in the middle makes people forget other things unconsciously, and just listen to him attentively.

Although he is over 40 years old, Arnold Keynes is undoubtedly an attractive man.

This charm has nothing to do with age, it has to do with experience, it has to do with demeanor and self-confidence in getting along with people. Even though Arnold Keynes's appearance is not so attractive, he has a kind of magical power that fascinates people.

"Before we officially start the real cooperation, I must first remind you of one thing - never underestimate the filth of this circle, there are many scum in this circle, don't say $300 million, even if it is a $3 business, There will be people who will fight to the death, even if he has a net worth of tens of millions." Arnold Keynes smiled slightly, "You are still too naive. But as you said, there is really no need for the Ross family to care about $300 million, but since the card Los Ross is involved in the competition, and even if his opponents don't care about the $300 million, there will be many people who will support them unconditionally, which is a follow-on investment."

"I see, Arnold." Josh said helplessly, "We are just incidental products, right?"

"That's what I mean."

Josh bowed his head and thought for a while: "So what should we do now, if the movie can't be released, even if its quality is good, we can only wait?"

"The crew intends to start from overseas. If the film can be recognized in overseas film festivals or awards season in the second half of the year, the situation will definitely be reversed. As you said, the total investment of this "Unruly Sky" is only 300 million US dollars. , is an easy payback number, but the current situation is very bad, so we have to spend a little more thought."

Josh nodded: "It's a good idea."

In his impression, "Uninhibited Sky" opened up the North American market by relying on the reputation won at the Berlin Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival, especially the title of River Phoenix's youngest Venice Best Actor shocked the entire Hollywood, affecting No less powerful than he was nominated for an Oscar two years ago.

Although the momentum of Hollywood movies has gradually surpassed the European market, the pride of the Europeans can only bow down to the Americans, especially the three major European film festivals. Ball awards and Oscars are quite different.

In the field of film, the European market is far more open than the American market. Their pursuit of art is more important than anything else. Therefore, countless films around the world that cannot find distribution channels come to European film festivals to find opportunities. As long as they can win awards , it is possible to win the favor of the film studio, and the distribution and subsequent cost recovery are naturally not a problem.

Naturally, this also includes American films.

The future well-known first-line director Steven Soderbergh's "Sex, Lies and Videotape" gradually became famous after winning the Palme d'Or.Gus Van Sant is a good friend of the three major European film festivals. His debut film was favored by the Berlin Film Festival. "Uninhibited Sky" made River Phoenix win the best actor in Venice. Later, Gus ·Van Sant has cooperated with the Cannes Film Festival many times and has become a loyal friend of Cannes.

Although the momentum and influence of the three major European film festivals cannot be compared with the Oscars, in terms of artistic aesthetics, the three major European film festivals are not inferior to the Oscars. Withering, outstanding local filmmakers are more willing to go to Hollywood. On the other hand, it is also because compared with the Oscars, the three major European film festivals are more artistic, and the Oscars are relatively more popular.

"Josh, how does it feel to be a newcomer?" Arnold Keynes asked Josh with a smile, "Can't wait to become famous?"

"It's okay." Josh thought, "It's neither good nor bad, at least my luck isn't bad."

"I'm also worried that you will be in a hurry. Because there are always newcomers who use various methods to get ahead. Although the audience has a novelty-seeking mentality, they cannot always be curious. You must first prove yourself with good works, and then I can follow you. The performance is used to promote and expand, so boy, wait patiently for a while, and your spring will come."

"Okay, I've always been patient." Josh smiled slightly, "But I hope I don't have to wait too long."

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