[US Entertainment] Top Hollywood directors

The Matrix and Ghost in the Shell became central to the "cyberpunk" science fiction of the 20s.When we think of The Matrix, its aesthetic always comes to mind: black trench coats, sprawling cities of filth mixed with futuristic computer-enhanced technology.At the end of the millennium, cyberpunk became a social movement that challenged the discussion of how technology is subverting the meaning of human livelihood.

Regarding Oshii Mamoru's "Ghost in the Shell", the director and screenwriter Wachowski brothers have publicly stated that the concept of "The Matrix" originated from the animated film "Ghost in the Shell".James Cameron also said that the film "is a rare creation, and the novel itself is even more amazing." His future film "Avatar" in which humans remotely control aliens is similar to the anime to a certain extent.

The recent release of the movie "The Matrix" made people pay attention to another sci-fi masterpiece "Ghost in the Shell".

The popularity of hacker cyberpunk has made countless companies focus on "Ghost in the Shell".But, as Claire said, the more difficult hurdle to pass is not the competition with other companies, but that Oshii Mamoru has no intention of selling the copyright at all.

It is not easy to obtain the adaptation copyright of the Oshii Shou version.

He said bluntly: "I will not consider letting Ghost in the Shell go to Hollywood for the time being." Then he firmly rejected many production companies.Therefore, with unremitting efforts, DreamWorks did not obtain the copyright until 2008.

But this was 2004, and Claire had to fly to Japan over copyright issues.

Oshii Mamoru entertained her at home.

Obeying the Japanese etiquette, after Claire was seated, they watched the tea master's beautiful display of skills in the tea room together.The tea master who presides over the ceremony lights charcoal fire, boils water, brews tea or matcha according to the prescribed actions, and then presents them to the guests in turn.

Claire took the tea with both hands, thanked her first, then turned the tea bowl three times, sipped lightly, drank slowly, and returned it.Extremely proficient, Oshii Mamoru didn't see the mistakes he wanted to see.

He froze for a moment, then hid his emotions.

It appears to have come prepared.

So what, he didn't want those money-smelling businessmen in Hollywood to touch his Ghost in the Shell.

Holding the teacup in his hand, he gave a characteristic smirk: "I don't intend to sell the copyright of Ghost in the Shell." He is fluent in English.Why, don't you understand what you said in the refusal?Why are there still people who don't believe in evil and come to bother him.

Claire took a sip lightly, full of manners. Sure enough, the etiquette learned now is still very useful, and it is enough to deal with the situation.

However, it actually seemed a bit weird for a blond foreigner to do such an action.But what a beauty does is very pleasing to the eye.

"I know." She took up the topic.

And said lightly: "Today I just came to chat with my husband."

Oshii Mamoru smirked: "What are you talking about?"

"What are you talking about?" Claire took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and said slowly, "You can talk about anything."

Playing tricks, he was a little impatient: "What is there to talk about?" Want to play the emotional card to pry his mouth open?

She raised her head and looked at him: "Ghosts, or according to Eastern words, ghosts, another way of existence after death. I want to ask Mr. Do you believe in ghosts in this world?"

Oshii Mamoru was slightly stunned, staring at her intently, turning his head away, not wanting to talk to her, and said mockingly: "Everyone is afraid of ghosts, but they like to talk about ghosts."

But Claire didn't give up, and chased after him: "Mr. didn't answer my question, do you believe it?"

Oshii Mamoru was a little annoyed, but still didn't give an answer.

Then casually: "I don't believe it. What about you? Do you believe it?"

Claire replied, "I do. Why not."

Hmph, superstition.Oshii Mamoru thought to himself.

She gave the reason: "People think that the death of the human body is not the end, so there are ghosts."

Then he taunted back: "Then why don't you believe that there are ghosts in this world if you can shoot 'the body is only a limit'? Don't you think you are superstitious?"

There was tension in the room.Claire's words can detonate any self-confident artist.

Oshii Mamoru, a little annoyed that no one would say that about him, retorts: "That doesn't make sense. My interpretation of existentialism doesn't make sense with superstitious ghosts." Take the bait.

He gave her an example: "You must have seen my movie. The animation begins. In a case detected by "Nine Lessons", the victim was hacked into his brain and implanted with never-existing information about his wife and daughter." Memory. Although the case is solved, this memory cannot be deleted, and he will never be able to distinguish which of the things he remembers is real and which is just a dream."

"What you see, hear, and feel is not real. Does 'you' really exist?"

He said sternly: "This is my existential interpretation, and it has nothing to do with the superstition you mentioned!"

Seeing that he was angry, Claire did not continue to misread his existentialism, but took up Mamoru Oshii's question and "climbed down the pole".She chose to answer him with Descartes' philosophical proposition: "I think, therefore I am. I cannot deny my existence, because when I deny or doubt, I already exist. You are wrong." She raised her head, confident and determined.

He's hooked.Oshii Mamoru had an epiphany.He didn't want to talk to Claire, but he was trapped in it.

He was unwilling, and although he had discovered her trick, he still inevitably wanted to continue to refute her.

hateful.

He gritted his teeth.What a smart and cunning woman.

It rained in a certain country yesterday, and the weather was refreshing.She came here this time as a lobbyist for DreamWorks.I went to see Mamoru Oshii yesterday, and had a "pleasant" conversation. Mamoru Oshii's attitude has loosened, and now we have to watch DreamWorks.

Traveling abroad is really a different experience. The folk customs of the two countries are very different, and it feels like entering another world.She hurriedly packed her things and went shopping.There are many foreigners on the streets of a certain country, and Claire doesn't stand out in it.

The weather was very cold, she wore a thick scarf, her long brown curly hair was loose, and her blue eyes showed curiosity.

Next to it is a skating rink, and Claire wants to try it.She also loves the sport.

She didn't bring her shoes, but they were also sold at the venue store. She bought a pair of pink size 40 shoes with the yen she had exchanged long ago.Then take the little princess-like shoes and put them on next to them.

There are not many people in the field, everyone is of high quality, and the speed of slipping is not fast.

Claire found a venue with the fewest people because she likes speed, and it is not at all fun not to go fast.

Including her, there are two people in this venue.There was only one little boy besides her.With headphones on, he was skating while listening to Ballade No. [-] in G Minor.

I didn't see it clearly just now, but I realized his speed was so fast when I went to the skating rink.Although small in size, it flies like a big bird.The boy galloped briskly on the ice, like a swallow flying close to the ground.With his eyes closed, he danced lightly, his hands and feet flexibly matched the rhythm, and performed an elf-like dance.

After the song was over, he realized that there was a woman at the entrance looking at him for a long time.After he stopped and looked at her, the woman applauded him slowly.

He nodded to her: "Thank you."

Claire couldn't understand, but she could probably guess the meaning.

She said, "Where are your parents? Why are you alone?"

The boy understood: "They are at home, and I will practice by myself."

Although she was suspected of abducting a child, she still said what she wanted to say: "I want to buy you a cup of coffee, no, milk tea. Okay?"

He nodded, and was taken to the rest area next to him by Auntie Wei.

Looking at such a cute child, she is a bit motherly, looking at the menu, um, she can't understand: "You do it yourself."

He ordered a strawberry ice cream.

Claire had some doubts: "By the way, you just left with me, aren't you afraid that I'm a bad person?"

He looked at her, dug out a large spoonful of strawberry flavored one, and stuffed it into his mouth: "Don't be afraid." You'd better worry about yourself, he knows the owner of the beverage store.

She bit the straw and mumbled: "Boy, you are so cute, you are so good at paddling."

"Are you a professional athlete?"

"Well, figure skating. I have a national competition soon."

Claire wanted to touch his watermelon head, but restrained herself: "Come on."

He teased the children again: "Is your goal a world champion?"

He said quietly, "Yes."

"I think you are suitable to be an actor." This figure is also great as a model.

He took out a business card from his bag, which was Phillips' personal number, and handed it to him unkindly: "If you have an idea, call this number and say I recommended it."

She was a little worried: "Does it look like a strange aunt?" Then said: "Forget it."

Watermelonhead: "I know you. Claire Dorries."

She replied in surprise: "You know me?"

He nodded: "Well. I like your movies."

Since I recognized her, she said, "Ah, what's the name of the kid who is going to be the champion?"

The boy didn't answer.

Checking his phone, Phillips sent a text message saying that there was progress with Mamoru Oshii.

She had to rush back: "I'm leaving."

"I've invited you for this meal. We'll talk about it next time we meet. Goodbye."

She turned her back to go out.

A 12-year-old boy's voice: "はにゅうゆづる".

She turned her head: "What?"

Seeing that she was about to leave, he called out to her, "My name is Yuzuru Hanyu."

She turned her head, went straight out, turned her back to him and raised her hand for an "ok" gesture, and answered him: "Okay, I'll make a note."