The top of fame and fortune [Comprehensive British and American]

"OK, it's time for us to go. You can't be late for class this morning." Erica looked away from the morning news, holding the car keys in her hand, and said to Peter Parker beside her.

Erika and Peter, who are both currently studying at Columbia University's Undergraduate School, each have an important class that starts at [-]:[-] a.m. today.Therefore, although Peter is a super fan of Captain America, he has to withdraw his attention from the heavy news of "Captain America is awakened" at this moment, and prepares to rush to Columbia University for class.

Peter grabs a sandwich for today's lunch.The two walked out of Parker's house, and he said to Erica, "How about we meet at the library at noon? We can have lunch together by the way."

The United States has always been perfunctory about lunch, and usually eat very little, so as to avoid foodcoma [food coma] after a full meal, which will affect work and school in the afternoon.And I don't care much about the place to eat. There are many people standing on the side of the road to settle their lunch.

Erica raised her eyebrows when she heard Peter's suggestion to have lunch in the library, "Of course, if we can find a vacant spot."

As an Ivy League school, Columbia University is notorious for its high degree of tension in the library. Even at three o'clock in the morning, there are often no empty seats, which shows its academic pressure.

Erica sat in the driver's seat of the Ford car and asked Peter in a gentle voice, "How is your recent college life?"

She was a little annoyed that she had cared too little for Peter in the past six months.As a former student, Erica knows very well that attending Columbia University is never an easy task. The fierce competition and stressful campus atmosphere has caused many Columbia students to suffer from depression, even drug abuse and suicide.

To be honest, even Erica, in the past six months, due to the pressure of the double degree course and acting career, at the most intense and busy moment, almost felt agitated and at a loss as to "want to jump out of the window".

However, after half a year of familiarization, Erica has found the most suitable balance point, and it is smooth for both studies and work.

Fortunately, after Peter attended this "university with the most academic pressure in the United States", it seemed to be very smooth and handy. "I plan to study computer science and engineering at the same time."

Engineering is one of Columbia's strong majors, and it's certainly a good choice.However, Erica also thought that Peter, who had worked part-time at the "Daily Bugle" for a long time, would be more interested in another ace major of Columbia University, "Journalism".

Erica put her hands on the steering wheel and drove the car, and joked at the same time, "It seems that the Parker family can't produce a Mr. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter."

The Pulitzer Prize, the highest honor in American journalism, is awarded by Columbia Journalism School.

"Rika, I want to set up my own 'Parker Industries' in the future." Peter told Erica about his career plan, and Erica was of course the first person he told, and he always discussed with her first. own any secrets.

After Erica heard the boy's voice, she was inevitably a little surprised, "Is this your 'super idol' Mr. Stark, the inspiration for your life?"

After all, Peter's favorite superhero has always been Iron Man Tony Stark, and this gentleman is an inventor, billionaire, and CEO of Stark Industries.

"Do you think this plan is unrealistic? I know it myself. It does sound like a fantasy." Peter was never blindly arrogant.

"NO," Erica thought the plan was a bit difficult, but she was obviously full of confidence in Peter. She turned the steering wheel skillfully with one hand and said to the boy at the same time, "If you decide to implement this, I will be happy to do it for you. of angel investors."

She winked at Peter, and said in a professional and calm tone as if she was talking about business, "Mr. Parker, you have unlimited potential for development."

Peter was amused by her and encouraged, but he didn't seem to want Erica to fund him and take the investment risk. "No, you don't need to bother with it."

Before Erica could answer, the boy started to talk about another matter, about 'Spider-Man', "A few days ago, when I put on the spider suit to solve troubles on the streets of New York, I ran into Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent."

"SHIELD?" Erica's tone rose slightly.

Compared with the CIA or the FBI, S.H.I.E.L.D. has always been secretive and unknown to the outside world.

But for Erica and Peter, they are no strangers, because Peter's parents and Erica's mother have another identity besides CIA agents, they are agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

When Erika mentioned SHIELD, her tone was not good, "What did they say to you?"

"They invited 'Spider-Man' to join S.H.I.E.L.D.," Peter went on to add, "but they probably didn't realize that Spider-Man was Peter Parker."

The signal light at the head of the street turned red, Erica stopped and waited in the car, she didn't make a sound for a few seconds, and then asked, "Petey, do you want to accept the invitation from S.H.I.E.L.D.?"

Since her mother and the Parker couple died in the line of duty, Erica inevitably had some prejudice against the CIA and S.H.I.E.L.D.

"Nick Fury, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., said he was trying to form a superhero alliance organization," Peter looked at Erica, whose young and childish face was full of integrity and responsibility, "If I join it, maybe I can help The world is better."

Peter always remembers what Uncle Ben once said to him, "With great power comes great responsibility"—if he has the power but doesn't act, then the bad things that happen afterwards are his responsibility.

Erica stretched out her arms to hug Peter, and kissed the boy on the forehead, "Let go and do whatever you want, I will always be your chief supporter."

The signal lights changed again, and on the streets of Queens, the gorgeous classic Ford Mustang started again, heading for Columbia University in Manhattan.

For the courses of the new semester, Erica has become more and more comfortable, and the pressure has been reduced a lot, which can be said to be more than enough.

But her acting career doesn't seem to be so smooth——

In March 1991, the 3rd Academy Awards were held as scheduled at the Holy Citizen Auditorium in Los Angeles.This time, Erika did not win another 'upset' award.

She and her recent friend, Julia Roberts, were arranged in the front row by the college organizing committee, and the seats were adjacent.During the entire awards ceremony, Erica and Julia, who were nominated for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress respectively, were accompanying the whole process.

You see, even though the various media have always praised these two ladies, and even claimed that the entire Hollywood and even the United States are fascinated by Julia Roberts and Erica Parker.

But in front of the Academy Award judges with an average age of over 60 years old, the beautiful and romantic character image is completely unworkable.

However, Erica had long been psychologically prepared for this result, so she didn't have much disappointment about the stop of Oscar nominations.

She was even more pleased with Al Pacino. Under Paramount's strong public relations lobbying, Pacino finally won the best actor award he should have received long ago.

Although Erica didn't care much about losing the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, the outside world didn't seem to think so. In late March, many newspapers published news——

"Erica Parker, devastated by Oscar nomination, takes on 'Basic Instinct,' thriller and suspense." —Los Angeles Times

"Because the road to the award of the acting school was hindered, Erica turned to pursue the commercial value of stardom?" - "Hollywood Reporter"

"'Basic Instinct' Director Paul Verhoeven Says Erica Was Successful in Convincing Him to Change the Film's Dimensions." - Variety

"Can this Hitchcockian business film make Erica the sexiest woman in the world?" - The New York Times

Media on the east and west coasts were reporting that Erica Parker was about to take over the role of "Basic Instinct". Sign a performance contract.

The script of "Basic Instinct" has been finalized, and in the terms of the performance contract, there are many detailed regulations on the scale of the film. Erica's lawyer has listed nearly a hundred detailed clauses.

Of course, this is not a senseless act. It is not uncommon for Hollywood producers and directors to bully actresses——

Maliciously increasing passion scenes, sexual harassment, slut humiliation, requiring actresses to perform nude scenes in full view, and even extreme sexual assault.

Since Michael Ovitz decided to take over "Basic Instinct" for Erica, as an agent, of course, she would not get into such a predicament.

In the Columbia Pictures headquarters office, Ovitz jokingly told the production executive, "If the crew of "Basic Instinct" shoots nudity scenes beyond the scope of the contract without Erica's consent, CAA will sue you for bankruptcy. "

Erika kept a thoughtful and polite smile throughout Ovitz's speech, but the production executives could of course see that the actress was utterly acquiescing to what her powerful agent had said.

Then, she talked with director Verhoeven about other plans for the film in a friendly manner, "I heard that you plan to send "Basic Instinct" to be selected as the main competition unit of the Cannes International Film Festival next year?"

"I plan to make it the opening film of the Cannes Film Festival." After Paul Verhoeven's success in Hollywood, he did not want to miss out on European film honors.

After Erica continued to discuss the details of the film with Verhoeven, she left the Columbia Pictures headquarters together with her agent.

On the way back, Ovitz talked with Erica about her next work arrangement, "The filming time of "Instinct" is confirmed to be from June to August, and it will be shot in San Francisco. Regarding your next film, we need to be in "Instinct" After the release, make a decision."

The success of "Basic Instinct" will determine Erica's next career development, which is very important and will be a crucial battle in her acting career.