[US Entertainment] From web dramas to Oscars

The filming of "Burst Drummer" has begun.But the filming didn't go well.In other words, Fopper's period didn't go well.The problem is very simple. Many scenes in "Burst Drummer" require the protagonist to play drums.But Fopper's drumming level is not excellent.At least none of the soul-infecting layers that this film demands.

"Stop!" Another call to stop, director Clint Eastwood looked at Fopper, and then said: "Too bad. Really! It's not just drumming, because you focus too much on drumming, causing your I can’t grasp the expressions well. I think, maybe we can shoot other people’s scenes first.” Then, he gestured to Fopper.

"Honey, maybe we can change our thinking, maybe we can use close-ups for some scenes." When walking to Clint, the bohemian director reminded Fopper.

"Thank you. But I still want to try it myself." Fopper immediately responded politely, and then walked out of the set.

"Huh..." Sitting in the rest area of ​​the studio.Fopper felt himself getting restless.It's almost November now.The two movies that I guest starred in have already been released and have achieved moderate results.But this movie, which I have very high expectations for, has been unable to find its status.

"Take it easy, Fopper." Ralph Fiennes next to him calmed Fopper.

Because this movie was arranged by Disney.So Whiplash is different inside and out.At least screenwriter Damien Chazelle did not become the director of the film, but Clint Eastwood, the legendary director known as one of the top ten directors, expressed interest in the film.At the same time, the supporting actor, one of the two bright spots in the movie.Also accepted by the handsome man Ralph Fiennes.

In fact, at the beginning, in the eyes of Fopper and Damien Chazelle, Ralph was not qualified for the role of coach Fletcher.Because he is so handsome.It doesn't feel scary.But Ralph impressed them with his acting skills.At least when entering the play, Ralph did give a terrifying pressure.

"Ralph, I know I need to relax, but you know, I want to do my best." No one knows, he has come to this day mostly because of another memory, but he is clear, he It's not the kind of acting school that others praise.It's just repeated imitation and pondering on the basis of seeing the original version.And it was precisely because of this that he encountered so much trouble on "Burst Drummer".Because his acting skills are enough.But in terms of drumming technology, it is much worse.

Of course, Fopper would be disappointed in such a situation, but it didn't mean he would lose confidence.After all, since God provided him with such golden thighs.Then he will definitely be able to perform performances that others will never be able to do. This is a kind of self-confidence, as if he feels that he must be the protagonist of this world.He has overcome countless performance problems and moved towards his goal step by step, but he knows that he needs to work harder if he wants to win the Oscar for Best Actor.

From the general situation, based on the public relations and fame of Oscar winners and actresses, there are basically only a few categories of people who can get it.One is that the acting skills in that year far surpassed those of the same class or even the same generation.Anyone with a discerning eye can see the gap, and it won't work if you don't give it to the Oscar winner. It's like "The Silence of the Lambs". It is indisputable that Hopkins won the Oscar that year.

The second situation is the reason for the movie. The whole movie highlights the protagonist alone.This is what people often call a personal movie.This kind of movie gathers all the movie plots on one person, and if the actor expresses the connotation of the movie characters very well, he will naturally win the award.It's like Adrian in "The Pianist".And Natalie from the future Black Swan.Of course, in this case, it is certainly not enough to rely on the excellence of the movie.What is also needed is the talent of the actors.The brightest moment of his acting career broke out while filming the movie.In this way, winning an Oscar is a sure thing.

The third and last one is the most common one, which is similar to the Lifetime Achievement Award.This situation is a product of Oscar's balancing mechanism.Those actors who have been nominated many times, coupled with the quality of the film, are also qualified.So the Oscar judging went smoothly.It's like Al Pacino.Before "Scent of a Woman," he had been nominated four times for Best Actor at the Oscars but lost all of them.Therefore, in "Scent of a Woman", he got the statuette as a matter of course for his acting skills.

As for the three ways that the general public can win Oscars, there is really no one that Fopper can be [-]% satisfied with.The first one was passed first.Although his acting skills are considered top-notch.But it is impossible for such a thing to go beyond being a big part of people in this era.The movies that appear in the second situation, except for a few, are basically biographical movies.How could such a movie be performed by Fopper, a man of yellow race?Even Fopper's unexpected performance in "Perfume" is impossible.As for the remaining small part, Fopper does not guarantee that he can get it every step of the way.And the third situation... What Fopper lacks most now is time.

So now Fopper's only hope of winning at the Oscars is a gimmick.For example, the performance without a stand-in in "Burst Drummer"... Thinking of this, he immediately stood up, then walked to the rehearsal room and started practicing.

This constant drumming made his palms and wrists sore, but what could be done about it, the only thing he could do was to practice more.On the other side, Clint may also have seen Fopper's determination.So I didn't care about him too much.Instead, he started shooting other parts of the film first. In fact, Clint praised Fopper's actions.After all, as a director, who doesn't want to make his movies better.

"But now he is the only one left to shoot the scenes. Before you know it, it will be Christmas in half a month. As long as Fopper's scenes are filmed, the movie can even catch up with the schedule in early 2007, or even catch up with the The last 79 Oscars. So no matter how much Clint admired Fopper, he decided to let him stop and start shooting.

"Help me persuade him, let him find a substitute. I'll add a little more close-up." Clint said to Mike like this.Because of Fopper, Mike became the art director of "Blowout".In fact, the art direction team of "Burst Drummer" is very impressive.Because the filming location is the Juilliard School of Music, the music professors of the entire school are very willing to help them film the film.After all, this is also helping their school to promote in disguise.

The two came to a music classroom, and before they opened the door, they heard a rapid drumbeat.

"The speed is very fast... It seems that he is really energetic." Hearing the sound of drumming, Clint raised his eyebrows, and then quietly opened the door.As soon as the door of the classroom was opened, the two of them saw Fopper, who was sweating profusely but still insisted on playing the drums.

"...This!" Clint just wanted to stop Fopper, because Fopper, who was so absorbed in the bounce, didn't realize they were coming.But just as the words came to his lips, they stopped.Because he suddenly found that although the rhythm of Fopper's drums was still unstable, there seemed to be a strange magic power, which made people feel very attractive. When he was playing the drums, it was like an electric convulsion.It gives people a general aesthetic feeling of twitching pictures.

"What's going on? The rhythm is still unstable, and there are even a few wrong shots, but it's so attractive?" As a great director, although he doesn't have a deep understanding of various arts, he still It can also be said to come at your fingertips.So Clint was very keenly aware of Fopper's phenomenon.

"The consequences of over-practice." Mike said: "This kind of convulsive play is purely for the pursuit of speed, and it is practiced. In order to make the drumming effect violent and unusual, the arm and the drum must be combined. The stick is thrown out like a whip and is drawn to the rim of the drum with about half the length of the drum stick, and then hits the drum surface. It is very difficult...or the burden on the arm is very heavy. At least for drummers like me , and can only hit continuously for a short while. Judging from his proficiency, it should be considered that he has been in touch for a long time..." Mike's tone was full of admiration and disapproval.Disapproval from the drummer's point of view.Admiration from Fopper's actor's point of view.

"The current Fopper is already at the level of a movie." Mike turned his head to Clint and said, ""The drum is the most direct musical instrument. His beauty does not only depend on the sound, but also on the waving movements." It creates a sense of rhythm.As for Fopper now, his level is sufficient, not from a technical or artistic point of view.But from the perspective of the picture and the infectiousness..."

"...he will be the winner of the Oscar." After a short silence, Clint suddenly said in admiration: "Definitely! If I met him before, no matter what, I would let him appear in my "Million Dollar Baby" "!"