[US Entertainment] 1994

"What kind of magic does Josh Walter have? Whether he plays a wise banker, a murderous executioner, a cowardly student, or a homosexual, a scum, a righteous policeman...why does he always attract the audience to go? To the cinema?"

"Why always him?"

After routinely introducing the new movies released this week, the "Hollywood Reporter" couldn't help asking such questions.

No matter how you look at it, Josh's new film "Sex Book Tycoon" is not the subject that attracts audiences to pay for tickets.In the past, "Schindler's List" and "Uninhibited Sky" also faced similar problems, but in the end the box office of these two films was not bad, and the media can comfort themselves with the answer of the character's charm.

But now -- Larry Flynt of "Sex Book Tycoon" is a charismatic figure?80% of the audience in the United States would firmly deny it.

The "Hollywood Reporter" finally concluded that this is Josh's unique magic, a talent that belongs to him and other actors do not have.

In any case, "Sex Book Tycoon" opened enough to satisfy Sony.

After the weekend box office list was released this week, the news that Josh missed "Mr.

Being surrounded again, Josh could only seriously emphasize: "This is just an ordinary choice, there is no other reason, don't think too much about it."

""Mr. Sweetheart" is considered to be Cruise's masterpiece in the awards season, and "Sex Book Tycoon" is also the subject of the award. If you and Cruise are shortlisted for the same nomination, who will win between you?"

Josh shrugged: "Sir, as far as I know, there is no award in Hollywood that has only two nominees, right?"

The reporter was speechless.

Unable to find an answer from Josh, they naturally turned to Cruise again.

Tom Cruise looked helpless: "What kind of answer do I need to give you to be satisfied? Gentlemen. Do I have to tell you that I hate Josh Walter, so I did everything possible to make "Mr. Sweetheart" Got it?"

"So what do you think of the possible rivalry between 'Mr. Sugar' and 'Sex Book Tycoon'?"

"That's just a possibility, there's not necessarily a competition between us."

“Tom Cruise: Walter and I Have No Competition” – The New York Times

"From Box Office Competition to Awards Competition, Who Will Win, Cruise or Walter?" - "Boston Herald"

"Tom Cruise Bares: I Hate Josh Walter" - National Enquirer

In a National Enquirer report, Tom Cruise revealed his big secret to a national audience that he really hates Josh Walter:

"If there are two bullets in this world, Tom Cruise must give one of them to Josh Walter, and give him the other one. Even when interviewing him and Josh in other media At that time, Cruise claimed that there was no competition between the two, which was obviously a lie, even a metaphor. What Cruise really wanted to express must be this: his "Mr. Sweetheart" can have a big impact in the awards season. It won't necessarily happen in "Sex Book Tycoon."

Seeing this report, the corners of Josh's mouth twitched slightly: "I really overestimated the integrity of the "National Enquirer". Did they win the favor of the supermarket aunt through these messy news? I can't believe it!"

"Sometimes the more bizarre things are the more popular." Arnold patted Josh on the shoulder, "It's like the relationship between you and Carlos is full of adultery, but the media would rather believe that you are asexual."

"And your hairstyle..." Mr. Manager blinked, "Well...you know there are many things that are useless to explain over and over again..."

Josh shot his sharp eyes over.

If eyes can kill, Mr. Manager is already riddled with holes.

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In the second week of its release, the box office performance of "Sex Book Tycoon" remained stable. Compared with last week, the movie's weekend box office data this week has slipped, but the drop is not large, only less than 200 million US dollars.

The film ranked No.977 this week with a box office of 4 million US dollars, and the total cumulative box office has reached 3156 million US dollars.

The positions of No.1 and No.2 have not changed this week, they are still "Undefended Angel" and "Mr. Sweetheart", and No.3 is "Scream", which ranked fifth last week. The number of screenings increased by 287 from last week, and the box office rose by more than 10%, reaching 1001 million US dollars, which is a good result.

"101 Dalmatians" slipped to fifth place this week. This is the sixth week of the release of this animal movie. The cumulative box office has exceeded [-] million, which is an excellent result.

Even the most demanding audience will not think that "Sex Book Tycoon" is a bad box office.

At the same time, many film critics have made comprehensive comments on the film.

"This is a movie that deserves a 10." "Entertainment Weekly" film critic Tim Baldwin wrote at the beginning of the film review, "Josh Walter has two movies released this year, one is Popcorn Fancy "Independence Day," another "Sex Book Tycoon," no matter how many times I watch Walter's movies, his ability to switch back and forth between the various characters has undoubtedly amazed me time and time again."

"In "Independence Day", he is a righteous and dignified president full of statesmanship, and the next second he is a scum and scum that everyone scolds. Although they are both played by the same actor, there is no difference between the two roles. not to mention any similarities, even two polar opposites. In "Sex Book Tycoon", Walter played Larry Flynt's disgusting qualities to the fullest, but in Flint's disgusting Behind the scene, Josh used delicate performances to show his firmness and pain in the face of despair... In other words, everyone has two opposite sides. Before you fully understand that person, you can't make a decision about him. definition."

"Los Angeles Times", "Vanity Fair", "Village Voice" and other media have commented on "Sex Book Tycoon".

The vast majority of media believe that Josh has dedicated a delicate and varied performance in "Sex Book Tycoon". His interpretation of the role of Larry Flynt is deep inside, not superficial.

"If Josh Walter can always maintain this level of performance and vision for film selection, it is not hopeless for him to win an Oscar winner before the age of 30." "Entertainment Weekly" gave a high evaluation, "Although Oscar's selection criteria are strict. , I prefer experienced actors, but Josh's excellence can make up for his lack of age, after all, in addition to rich experience, excellence is the prerequisite for winning awards."

Josh happily read the reports of various media: "It turns out they are so optimistic about me!"

"Are you so proud that you want to fly?" Mr. Manager immediately poured cold water on him, "When you were young, everyone would say that. But once, twice, thrice...after many nominations, you still can't get it If you don’t want a trophy, your name will appear in their selection of ‘The Biggest Regret in Oscar History’. The media is just talking, and they will not be responsible for what they say.”

"Can you stop cursing me? I was only happy for 5 seconds." Josh curled his lips, "I'm really the poorest star in Hollywood, and my agent always only curses, without encouragement. Do I Is it impossible to become the youngest Oscar winner? At least I am now the youngest Golden Globe winner."

"I didn't curse you, I just reminded you not to believe the lies of the media, you are not a kid anymore, Josh."

"I know, long-winded Arnold!" Josh waved his arms, "Do you think I have great hopes for this year?"

"I really want to give you an affirmative answer, but everything is not up to me, but Josh, you really have great hopes this year."

Josh's performance in "Sex Book Tycoon" did receive rave reviews this year.

This year is different from last year, when there were Oscar winners such as Anthony Hopkins and Richard Dreyfuss as candidates. Lost to Nicolas Cage.

The popular candidates for this year's awards season, Josh and Tom Cruise have gained a lot of attention because of their great fame. In addition to them, Ralph Fiennes of "The English Patient" and "****" Billy Bob Thornton and Geoffrey Rush of "Sparkling Presence" are also favorites, especially Geoffrey Rush, who gives a superb performance of a pianist's life story .

In Josh's memory, Geoffrey Rush won the Oscar for Best Actor for his "Shining Presence".

To imagine an Australian actor and his Australian film breaking through to win the statuette among a group of American films and American actors is hard to imagine.

After all, no matter what, the Oscars always have regional discrimination. Under the same conditions, it is clear that American actors have an advantage.

This undoubtedly reflects the rarity of Geoffrey Rush's award.

Of course, as an American, Josh's advantage is undoubtedly here-as long as his performance can be close to that of Geoffrey Rush, he has a great chance of winning the Golden Man.

This is not the year when he competed with Tom Hanks. Although Hanks did not win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, his portrayal of the role of Forrest Gump is superb and unmatched by anyone.

But as the agent said, although he is very optimistic about Josh, he cannot decide everything, and the opportunity is still in the hands of the Oscar judges.

"I don't mind sooner or later, as long as I can win the trophy." Josh showed a smile, "But to be honest, Arnold, I am not very optimistic about myself. Thinking about it, I have only It’s just a best actor nomination, and the Oscar judges will not be so generous to give young people a chance.”

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