[US Entertainment] 1994

The days of a person's blindness always go by very quickly. In the blink of an eye, June and July flowed away quickly through the fingers. Only the dollar amount on the bank card decreased day by day, which made Josh realize that these days have passed. become the past.

Although he can't remember where he spent all his money.

But in August, Josh's comfortable days came to an end - "Uninhibited Sky" participated in the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival. As one of the leading actors, he had to go with the crew.

Both Lori Parker and Gus Van Sant felt relieved at last.In fact, the movie has not yet been released, but ever since Carlos Roth got caught up in the Ross family's production war, the movie has been attacked from all directions, especially from the unscrupulous supermarket tabloids.Lori Parker initially wanted to get a small-scale release opportunity through Warner, but the battle of the Ross family is already at its most intense stage, and it is difficult for her to get a chance from it.

Because of this, the two could only set their sights on overseas film festivals, and God did not live up to their expectations. The films were favored at the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival respectively. The next September is bound to be very busy, but And very exciting.

There are more than 20 films participating in this Venice Film Festival, which has gathered excellent works from all over the world. The exhibition will last for a few days. When all the films are exhibited, the film festival will announce the Golden Lion Award and the Silver Lion Award. The final result of many awards.

Compared with the tense Oscars, the atmosphere of the Venice Film Festival is obviously more relaxed and more popular with filmmakers.During the film exhibition, Josh saw filmmakers from all over the world. They brought their outstanding works to the exhibition and gathered to discuss the gains and losses of each film. , the quality of the audience's evaluation and the potential shown by the film to consider whether to purchase distribution rights.

If a film can be favored at a film festival, even if it comes from a nobody, even if it has no hope of being released before, it will be revived.

Walking on the corner of Venice, Josh pushed River Phoenix, showing disgust: "Dear friend, why do you have to wear sunglasses, believe me, no one knows you within a 3-mile radius except me."

Rui Fan glanced at Josh: "Because I look more handsome in sunglasses. I want to take a boat, do you want it?"

Josh rolled his eyes helplessly, and finally nodded.

He felt that the two of them did not come to participate in the film festival at all, but to visit Venice.The guy next to him is considered to be a popular candidate for the Volpi Cup, but not only did he not take it to heart, he even dragged Josh out for a stroll after walking the red carpet. Josh wanted to watch a few movies in advance to experience the festival The atmosphere is not good.

The boat was also taken, and most of the city of Venice was visited. On the second day, the two finally went to various exhibition halls to enjoy the participating films.

The first thing I watched, of course, was "The Uninhibited Sky".

Probably because the media and several judges have expressed a certain interest in River Phoenix's performance, at this year's film festival, the attendance rate of the first scene of "Uninhibited Sky" is still relatively high, although the gay film theme It's special, but this is Italy with romantic style, "Unruly Sky" has still received a lot of praise.

Josh and Rui Fan were sandwiched between a crowd of spectators and finished watching the movie without saying a word.

It's the first time for both of them to see the finished film, and their appearance on the big screen is completely different from shooting. Especially Josh, "The Unruly Sky" is his first work as the leading role , whether his performance is good or bad, it is a special experience for him personally.

He saw the conversation between Scott and Mike under the campfire.

Hear Mike say "I love you" to Scott.

Actors and audiences are completely different professions, and acting and watching performances are also completely different experiences.Just like when filming this episode, Josh had a little understanding of the relationship between Mike and Scott, but it was only a little bit of understanding. At this moment, standing in the audience, he quietly watched Mike's feelings on the screen. Looking at the eyes, the feeling in Josh's heart is completely different.

Mike Ascot, this feeling is not mixed with any other factors, so it is very sincere.

Only sincerity is the most touching.

There is no doubt that Rui Fan is an acting genius.

Even though he is an out-and-out straight man, he can accurately grasp Mike's psychology and interpret his emotions vividly.In contrast, although Josh tried his best to perform the Scott he wanted, because Scott had no love for Mike, Scott could not give Mike what he wanted, so Josh's performance was natural. Not as good as Rui Fan.

"You're great." Rui Fan looked at Josh with a smile, "It's not the emotion that's released that's the most touching, the introverted one is just as touching."

"Thank you for your comfort." Josh rubbed the corners of his eyes, "I just think Mike is very pitiful."

"Yes."

Under the lens of Gus Van Sant, the images of Mike and Scott are youthful, but the contrast between their personalities is particularly sharp. Mike is looking forward to a hopeless love, and Scott is completely out of the male/prostitute. In fact, Josh is very satisfied with his performance. In any case, Rui Fan Phoenix is ​​a recognized genius, and his performance can not be inferior to Rui Fan's, which can already reflect his strength.

It took nearly two hours for the movie to be screened.

There was a moment of silence in the exhibition hall, and then, there were clapping sounds from all directions and corners, and the sound became louder and louder, mixed with whistles from someone who didn't know. Although I don't know what kind of results the movie will achieve in Venice, but from the audience Judging from the reaction, there is no doubt that this is definitely a work above the passing line.

"Rui Fan."

"Huh?" River Phoenix raised his eyes and looked at Josh suspiciously. Now he is not as pale and thin as he was during the filming of "Uninhibited Sky", and his whole body exudes a sense of vitality, especially his skin , Josh doesn't know where he went to dry it, and it has completely turned into a wheat color.

If it wasn't for the fact that the face was exactly the same as the one on the screen, Josh couldn't believe that they were the same person.

Josh said: "The judges and film critics are very optimistic about you. You should be able to win the Volpi Cup this time."

"Actually, Josh, I'm also very optimistic that you will win the Volpi Cup. The audience and the film critics are two completely different roles. The audience may be more emotional because of Mike's fate, but the film critics will not. They It will only be discussed from the perspective of performance."

"Okay, then pray to God, we can win the Volpi Cup together!"

"Maybe, God bless you and me."

When Josh and Rui Fan were talking, the tall and burly young Caucasian man standing in front of them looked at them with a strange expression, as if looking at two whimsical fools, his eyes stayed on Josh for a very long time. Long, so long that Josh almost thought that he had offended the young man somewhere, and the white young man turned around with a stiff expression.

Rui Fan blinked: "We... frightened him?"

"Probably." Josh nodded, "Your black sunglasses and skin make you look like a mafia boss, Rui Fan, this is Italy, the stronghold of the mafia, you should keep a low profile, the guy just now might be A policeman from a certain police station in Venice, he thinks the Volpi Cup we are talking about is a code for a joint..."

"Crack!" Rui Fan slapped Josh on the head, "Dear Josh, I think you have the talent to be a screenwriter. The job of film actor is really wronging you."

"It's not as good as you, lovely Rui Fan. You only need a gun. You don't need extra equipment. You can become a big shot who shocks the world."

"For example...a blind person?" Rui Fan smiled, "Then I only need a dog."

"..." Josh sighed, "Of course it's okay, listen to me, Rui Fan, sunglasses are the original sin."

"Dear Josh, why do you have to have trouble with my sunglasses?"

"Because I'm very annoyed, you can block all suspicious eyes just by wearing sunglasses, but I have to endure everyone's gaze!"

"But you said that sentence first, so what does it have to do with me?"

"are we still friends?"

"Because we are friends, whoever says that sentence first will have to endure everyone's stares. I can lend you my sunglasses, no thanks."

Josh: "..."

After holding back for a long time, he yelled at Rui Fan's disgusting face: "Get lost!"

At this year's Venice Film Festival, in addition to "The Uninhibited Sky", Josh also watched several films from other countries, including the works of Jean-Luc Godard, a world-renowned film master.

The director, who is in his 60s this year, is a frequent visitor to major European film festivals. In the Venice, Cannes and Berlin Film Festivals alone, the director has accumulated more than 30 nominations and awards.Even though Jean-Luc Godard had no interest in Hollywood, in 2010, Oscar awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award. Jean-Luc Godard rejected the Oscar award on the grounds of his age.

Although far away from the Hollywood circle, Jean-Luc Godard is a recognized film master. His films are rich in content and unique in thinking, which has influenced the shooting styles of many European and even North American directors, which can be described as unique.

For actors, appreciating master works of different styles is also an opportunity to hone themselves.A successful director will train/teach actors. In the works of that director, actors who are not good enough will also perform far beyond their own level. Compared with the previous works of this actor, the difference between the two is what Josh can emulate .

If an actor can continuously cooperate with great directors, even if his acting skills are jerky at the beginning, after many cooperations, his performance will naturally be sublimated.