[US Entertainment] Actor

It's getting colder.Before filming recently, Ebert always asked Bruce to prepare hot water for him, not coffee or hot drinks. Since Lynn visited Ebert last time, he found an empty drink from the trash can in his room After the cup, the manager was furious and strongly reprimanded Ebert for his irresponsible behavior of wasting time, youth, and body.

Ebert didn't know where he found an electronic scale, and directed Ebert to stand up and weigh with his eyes wide open.

Ebert felt as if he had returned to the time when he was not famous a few years ago, meat and high-calorie foods were completely eliminated, and anyone who weighed a pound would face the torment of the agent.Of course, at that time, he felt that he relied on his face for food, and a slightly rounded face would not look good on the camera. Although his face still plays a pivotal role in his career development, Ebert has begun to insist that he is a People with meaning.

In other words, he can indulge himself a little.

"You are only 27 years old!" The manager was heartbroken, "You started to indulge yourself at the age of 27. When you are my age, you will definitely become a fat man!"

Ebert blinked: "Me? Fatty?"

Lynn stared at him seriously: "I'm not joking, I'm serious. Ebert, don't make any excuses for your behavior, in fact, you are just greedy."

Watching the manager collect the last pack of snacks in his room and take away the few change he had on him, Ebert just felt that life was hopeless: "I train hard every day, You have no idea how much calories Batman burns, God, flying around in a bat suit makes me want to throw up, Lynn, why can't you understand me?"

"Oh, provided you block your rosy round face first, I don't want to see your thick neck, double chin, elephant legs and fat belly in the paper next time. My poor Ebert, play dumb It's no use being pitiful, and I'll tell Bruce I can't lend you a penny unless you can regain your weight in a month."

Ebert sighed silently.I don't know since when, he seems to be incapable of fighting against Lynn. Mr. Manager's rhetorical skills are getting stronger and stronger. When he criticizes Ebert, he can criticize him completely: "The whole Hollywood There is no Oscar winner more pitiful than me, to be treated like shit by the agent."

"I don't mind if you become the poorest Oscar winner, as long as you're not the fattest." The agent added silently.

Ebert said Lynn simply didn't take Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jamie Foxx and Jack Nicholson seriously.

He has always been very confident in his figure. Even if he compares all the living Oscar winners, his figure is first-class. Daniel Day Lewis and Sean Penn both look a little thin, but not good.

All the members of the crew of "The Dark Knight" suddenly realized that the mental outlook of their hero seemed to have changed a lot. The time of the change, um, was probably around the time of his agent's visit.

The film workers who love brain supplements immediately made up an annual drama in which the big star and the agent turned against each other. However, after watching it for a few days, except for the few guys who played the best with Ebert, everyone else in the crew was not happy. I can't feel anything anymore.

Heath Ledger: What's with that big dog staring at him?Although he is very grateful to Ebert for bringing Maltilda and saving him from his nightmare mood, even if he plans to start the next relationship, his love object will only be a man... Could it be that Ebert Broke up with Leonardo?

Heath Ledger thought about it for a moment, thinking of the scene when Lynn appeared on the set—perhaps the relationship between Ebert and Leonardo was interfered by the agent, and the two finally broke up. , and then Ebert found himself? !

Heath Ledger was frightened by his own idea, but he felt that everything was possible. After all, he also starred in "Brokeback Mountain", and he was tall, handsome, handsome and mighty (fog), maybe it was Eddie Burt's style.

Ebert finally spoke: "Heath, are your potato chips from Australia? They look delicious. Can you give me a taste?"

"Of course not... Uh, what you just said, of course, I have a lot of them, I can get you some."

Ebert immediately became excited: "Really? Thank you so much!"

Heath Ledger let go of his hanging heart, but suddenly, he felt a faint sense of loss in his heart. Of course, this loss was fleeting, and soon disappeared without a trace , he enthusiastically introduced the products of his hometown to Ebert: "This kind of potato chips tastes very good and is very low in calories. After I stopped taking medicine, my mother sent some from my hometown. Its calories are more than those in the United States. Local potato chips are half the price, and you won’t get fat after eating a few boxes.”

Ebert stared at him brightly, like seeing a real angel: "The only thing I need now is snacks! My agent took all my snacks, God, I'm 27 years old For seven years, I have never felt that I have eaten well on a single day."

Heath Ledger smiled and rubbed his head lightly.

Ebert quickly repeated his tricks and got half a box of snacks from Morgan Freeman, Cillian Murphy and others. He actually planned to get some from Gary Oldman, but in view of British food His reputation was so great that Ebert could only refuse without hesitation.

Time passed quickly, the atmosphere of the crew became more and more harmonious, and Heath Ledger's mood gradually stabilized day by day. In the blink of an eye, the filming of the film came to the last moment.

The plot of "Joker" caused Rachel to be killed, and half of Harvey Dent's face was burned, turning him into a "two-faced man".At this time, the "Joker" burned all his trophies. What he cared about was not money, he just wanted the whole world to burn, and Gotham City fell into even greater riots.

The "clown" came to see Harvey Dent at this time, and he put all the responsibilities on the police and Gordon. Harvey's spiritual world gradually collapsed, and the evil in his heart was slowly discovered.

The scene between Aaron Eckhart and Heath Ledger in the ward was equally wonderful, the "clown" was still going crazy, but Harvey fell into the trap of the "clown" because of his emphasis on fairness. Negatively decides the final outcome of the matter.

"Finally wearing a different dress, although it does look a little-perverted." Heath Ledger complained softly while arranging the nurse's uniform on his body, "This must be Chris's aesthetic."

Lindy Heming put the hat on for him, and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't complain, Heath, even if I go to the hospital to borrow it, I can't borrow the same model of nurse's uniform as yours. These are specially made for you Yes. Thank goodness your leg hair isn't that long, otherwise we'd have to waste time shaving your legs."

Heath Ledger shrugged his shoulders, his face full of helplessness.

Harvey Dent was looking for all the people in the city who might have provided the possibility for the "clown" to hurt Rachel. He even kidnapped Officer Gordon's child. His survival game, Bruce Wayne handed over the power to monitor everyone in Gotham City to Lucius Fox at this time, and embarked on the journey to save Gotham City by himself.

In the script, "Joker"'s excavation of human nature is particularly deeply portrayed.He caught people's instinct to survive, the police and the crew couldn't control everyone at all, people demanded a vote, and the riots started.

One of the scenes was the most difficult scene Ebert ever did on the film.

Although the strength value of "Joker" is not high, his wisdom is quite astonishing. Facing Batman's attack, he did not choose to do it himself, but released two black, strong and vicious wolfhounds. The effect is more realistic, and Mr. Director and Ebert himself insisted on going into battle in person.Of course, the two dogs used as animal actors have been professionally trained. They are gentle, and they won't really hurt Ebert when biting, but they just look a little cruel.

After being bitten by the dog, Batman was trapped by the big net prepared by the "Joker".

Throughout the fight, Batman was always at a disadvantage. After the fight, the plot fell into Nolan's discussion of human nature.

"Joker" asked Batman: "Do you know how I got these scars?"

Batman got rid of him viciously, but the hidden weapon on his arm made the "Joker" fly out of the window, but even in the high altitude, under the danger of dying in the next second, the "Joker" still crazily insisted on his Philosophy of life: "You just can't let me die, can you? When an unstoppable force meets an unshakable object, that's the result. Are you really incorruptible? You won't kill me because of Some sense of misplaced self-righteousness. And I'm not going to kill you because you're so much fun, and I think you and I are destined to play like this forever."

On one level, "Joker" really is one guy who simply can't be beat.

Batman gritted his teeth and said to him, "You should be living in a mental hospital", but his answer was "Maybe we can share a room. At the rate that the residents of this city are going crazy, we will soon have to squeeze two people." The world is gone."

Indifference, unrestrained and unrestrained, only a real madman would be like this.

It wasn't until the end that he revealed to Batman that he had no intention of fighting Batman here at all. He put his chips on Harvey Dent. If a murderer is killed, the spiritual world of the entire city will collapse.

"I stole the Knight of Light from Gotham City, and brought him to our level." The "Joker" spoke very slowly, but was full of complacency and certainty of victory. His wild laughter resounded through the sky, even He will die, and he is also the last winner.

At the end of this scene, Ebert didn't have many opportunities to challenge his acting skills, but he was shocked by Heath Ledger's performance: "This is the craziest 'clown' I've ever seen, I'm so glad you are Not like this."

"Don't say that, the police are here!"

Harvey Dent is dead, and no one knows how many people he has killed. Batman decides to bear his sins and walk in the dark, being chased and wanted, and Harvey will still stay in Columbia as a light knight. In the hearts of everyone in Tan City, justice will never be absent.

The moment Christopher Nolan announced that filming was over, Ebert's heart was slightly heavy. Although "The Dark Knight" is only a commercial movie, its exploration of human nature and thoughts is actually very profound. The Joker is a real lunatic, Harvey Dent is a fallen justice, and Batman is a non-program, non-government, non-professional. The justice of legal means is also a kind of justice that is not tolerated by the world.

At the end of the movie, it was an unfair decision for Batman to take on Harvey Dent's responsibility, but it was also the most correct decision.

Those who insist on the law and justice often have to pay a high price. Harvey and Batman insisted on justice, and they lost their beloved Rachel. Gordon insisted on justice, but his wife and children were threatened with death. "There is no damage, there are no laws and rules in his heart, he can easily exploit all loopholes, buy policewomen, divide gangs, as long as he wants to do, he can achieve his goals smoothly.

Ebert couldn't help asking Nolan: "Why did you come up with such a script? It's really cruel."

"I just think that our audience needs to understand something about life and the value of people. It's not only literary or philosophical films that can bring them this understanding. Commercial films are also fine." Mr. Director raised his eyebrows, "I said I am ushering in a new era, do you believe it?"

Ebert said without thinking, "I believe it."

"why?"

"Because you're a lunatic, but the film industry wouldn't be where it is today without some seemingly whimsical decisions."

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At the end of November, Ebert returned to Los Angeles smoothly after finishing all filming.He stayed in the crew for more than 11 months, and when he returned home, he felt a sense of strangeness for no reason.Fortunately, Lynn had arranged for someone to clean the house in advance, and the quilt was soaked by the warm sunshine. Ebert had a good night's sleep as soon as he lay down on the bed.

It was dark.

When I woke up, it was still dark, but there were already traces of lights in the distance.Wrapped in thick home clothes, Ebert stood on tiptoe and looked into the distance, only seeing the gray clouds in the sky.

The feeling after a film is finished is both relaxed and empty, which is the most normal state for people to transition from busy to relaxed.

In fact, the whole filming process of "The Dark Knight" is very interesting. For Ebert, this has a close relationship with the best actors, and it also allows him to get close to the most advanced technology in the Hollywood film industry. There is no way to experience this interesting feeling when making dramas and literary films.

Of course, there are also regrets in shooting this movie.In the script, the characters of "Joker" and Harvey Dent are obviously better than Batman. "Joker" can go crazy, Harvey Dent can give everything for revenge, but Batman can only wear black The mask moves through the darkness.Ebert has imagined more than once, if he plays the "clown", what kind of taste he will perform.

"Although I didn't play the 'Joker', I somehow saved the 'Joker'." Ebert told himself silently.

2007 has gradually come to an end. In his previous life, Heath Ledger chose to end his life before the end of the Oscars ceremony. I hope there will be no bad results in this life.

Ebert believed that Heath Ledger would not do anything stupid.

He is a great actor. A great actor should not lie on the cold ground and let the white cloth cover his face. He should stand on the Oscar stage and wait for everyone to admire him. He should become his biggest opponent.

In fact, it's quite interesting to have someone who is as good as you when you're filming.As long as they exist, Ebert will not be complacent because of his little golden man. The aura of Oscar cannot save his life. The reason why greatness becomes great is achieved by the superposition of one movie after another.

In the fiercely competitive male actor department, it is very difficult to obtain every actor trophy.Although Tom Hanks and Jack Nicholson have been crowned Oscars twice, their trophies are matched by their several nominations. Jack Nicholson has a total of 12 nominations. Tom Hanks There were only 5 times. Although Ebert was very confident in his performance, he didn't think he would be more sophisticated than these two.He has already won the trophy once, and the judges will not let him easily win the second trophy, so he has to work hard and work hard.

At the beginning of December, Leonardo also ended the filming of "Body of Lies" and returned to Los Angeles. The two immediately got tired of being together and lived a life without shame or impatience.

The manager's reprimand was ignored, and the arranged activities could be postponed as long as possible. From morning to night, from night to morning, the two of them were so tired of crooked every day that they didn't even have time to go out.

After the filming of "Body of Lies", Leonardo has already planned to adjust his work plan and start a long-term vacation, and Ebert, in addition to "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" which will start filming next year and wait for "The Dark Knight" It is only after market feedback that he knows whether to shoot the third part of the Batman series, so he is not too busy.

At least he can rest until March next year, this is his conclusion based on Paramount's arrangement.

"If you don't participate in the awards season, you will always feel empty somewhere." Leonardo gently rubbed Ebert's hair, "The Golden Globes sent me an invitation, are you going?"

Ebert shook his head firmly: "No. It didn't give me a best actor trophy last year. Going there will only increase embarrassment."

"Then I won't go either. Ebert, I find that you still have a strong sense of revenge."

Ebert gave him a blank look: "You don't like it?"

"No, I like it, I like it very much, because I also have a strong sense of revenge." Leonardo gave a big kiss on Ebert's face with a "paw" and a bright smile.

The author has something to say:

"The Dark Knight" is really well shot, but Bell has too little time to show his face, it is really Heath Ledger's one-man show.