atypical hollywood life

Her grandmother and Margaret's mother, Lilian, have something in common. They both love Gone with the Wind. Scarlett's mother's name is Melanie, but obviously, Lilian is more sturdy. My daughter has become an author, and I seem to firmly believe that my daughter will also become a great writer like Margaret Mitchell. After all, her grandfather and mother are great writers, aren't they?

"I'm fine. People always look forward. I heard from Aunt Melanie that you are studying acting recently?"

Margaret didn't want to talk too much about the funeral, but talked about Scarlett's recent movements, so this is the beginning of Scarlett's acting career?

"Well, my mother thinks this will be good for my future career. It's better to have some foundation than to break into this circle rashly without knowing anything. Things like favors are always consumed less and less."

Scarlett shrugged. The children in this circle were all precocious, and she knew exactly what she was facing.

Now that you have decided to take this path, it will always be beneficial to make some preparations. As for honing your acting skills in movies?No kidding, how many opportunities does a child star have to show his acting skills?Not everyone is as lucky as Anna Paquin, able to meet a movie like "The Piano Lesson" and play with an actress of Holly Hunter's level.

It's more about playing soy sauce in some movies or TV dramas, playing tricks, and seeing if there is any permanent disability after the embarrassing period, and the popularity accumulated before during this period is not consumed.

Even if there is no long-term disability, it depends on luck. Hollywood has never lacked handsome men and beautiful women, and no child star can guarantee that he will be smooth sailing.Jodie Foster is an example of bad luck. Her acting talent can almost be said to be amazing, but it's not that her career was almost destroyed after "Taxi Driver", so she could only obediently die.Little John Hinkley nearly ruined her life.

In Hollywood, female stars are more difficult than male stars. People will not talk about the female fan who committed suicide for the male star, but will gossip tirelessly about the male fan who assassinated the president for her idol just to get her attention.

Excluding these irresistible factors and the threshold of child stars themselves, their premature fame makes them easily lost in the flashlight. Responsible parents are okay, and irresponsible parents who only have money in their eyes will take advantage of the time when they can make money Desperately earning money, ignoring the studies and life of child stars, it is easy to get bad habits if you are not firm.

Just like Drew Barrymore, this one can be regarded as dying with her life. Alcoholism, drug addiction, sex, and family factors have led to her degeneration of character, and she is still in a drug rehabilitation center.

People often only see the glamorous side of Hollywood, but never pay attention to its depravity.

If she doesn't want to be a shooting star, she must give herself more advantages. For the same role, why should the director choose you?Even if you have a background but are not above the pass line, do you still expect the director to give you a chance to hone your acting skills?Please, not everyone has a father named Francis Coppola, what happened to Sofia Coppola has said it all.

"The early bird catches the worm. You made a smart choice." Margaret blinked. There may not be rewards for giving, but there will be no rewards if you don't pay. Sometimes the law of conservation of matter is damn right .

"Mom told me that you will play Claudia, do you feel the capital atmosphere from Hollywood?" Scarlett was not jealous, just curious, as she said, not everyone has a good For the family, Hollywood hidden predators like Geffen are like sharks, they only chase blood, and he looks down on small fish and shrimp.

"It feels very real." He rolled his eyes helplessly, the news spread really fast.

"Come on, Meg, this is a good opportunity, no matter which way you want to go in the future, this is a capital, don't let it go."

"I know, at least guarantee my own interests."

After bumping fists with Scarlett, Margaret replied.

"Honey, take care of yourself." Scarlett gave Margaret a hug when she left. As she said, people always look forward, and time never pities those who go backwards.

After seeing off the guests at the funeral, Margaret was finally able to exhale. Tiredness invaded her instantly, and even breathing became labored. However, some things had not been resolved, and she could not rest now.

"Godfather." Hugged George.Margaret nodded to the man beside him, "Hello, Mr. Spielberg."

In addition to Arthur giving her a "surprise" two days ago, George Lucas also called her and made an appointment to bring a friend to visit her after the funeral to talk about an investment project Lilian had made before her death. .Unexpectedly, this friend turned out to be Spielberg.

"Hello, Ms. Hughes, please forgive me." The bearded man wearing a small round mirror said.

"Thank you." Margaret thanked Spielberg for his comfort.

Margaret didn't speak any more, and led the two of them to the small living room on the second floor.

"Tea or coffee?" Margaret asked. It was the second time in a week that she asked others what they drank. She didn't know why this time, and she already had a vague guess in her mind.

"Tea."

George and Spielberg spoke in unison, and they knew which one to choose just by looking at the expensive coffee machine on the counter.Coffee is a waste of time. Both parties know that the taste of the drink can't decide anything, just save time and effort.

Especially Spielberg, as a shrewd Jew, his rare conscience broke out, so don't mess around if you ask for others.

"Kick-"

Gently put the teacup on the coffee table.Margaret made it across from the sofa.

"The godfather told me that Mr. Spielberg needs to talk to me about something?" Margaret said.

"Yes." Spielberg sighed inwardly, he understood Margaret's subtext, so if you have something to say, don't talk nonsense.

"Lilian once talked to Steven about a movie project." George Lucas spoke first, slandering his old friend in his heart, why are you so reserved now that it's all here.

In fact, Spielberg felt as if he was pouring bitter water. After so many years of preparation, someone was finally willing to invest in this money-losing business. As a result, everything was prepared in the early stage. When the team was about to leave for Poland, the investor hung up. The funds are not yet in place, so I can only bite the bullet and come to the door. His parents come to ask for money as soon as they die. No matter how thick-skinned he is, he can't stand it.

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Raising her eyebrows, Margaret decided what kind of project it was. The only thing that could make Spielberg so embarrassed was the "Schindler's List", which was a huge hit at the box office. Unexpectedly This time it's not Universal but Lilian?

"We have planned some items of "Schindler's List" in detail, and the preparatory work is basically done. Next month, the film crew will fly to Poland...but now we have no money..."

Spielberg had a bitter mouth.This matter is really not very authentic. The Hughes and his wife had just passed away less than half a month ago, and their daughter is still so young. It is really impersonal to ask for money at this time.But he really has no choice. He has negotiated with many companies to shoot this film, but they were all rejected. No one is optimistic about this film. World War II, black and white, biography, all kinds of labels show that this is a money-losing product. No company will invest at all.

In fact, this movie has been full of various dystocias from the beginning, from Martin Scorsese to Roman Polanski to Billy Wilder and even Sidney Pollack. The film passed by.Martin Scorsese had doubts, Roman Polanski turned him down for his own reasons and another movie, and Sydney Pollack had more than enough.After finally making up my mind to direct myself, funding became a problem again.

When he finally saw the light, God bestowed Lilian, an angelic investor, and Lilian passed away. It can be said that there were many disasters. Now that the filming is about to start, where can I find the rest of the investment?Is he really required to help Universal make films to earn investment?

"so……"

Margaret flipped through the documents in her hand. The terms inside were very detailed, the funds were injected in batches, and the division of copyright and follow-up income was also very clear. It seemed that Lilian was really optimistic about this movie.

"Have you talked to Arthur about this?" Margaret looked up at Spielberg after reading the document.

"We have communicated and Arthur is very supportive, but he can't call the shots."

He contacted Arthur Miller after Alexander Hughes turned him down.As influential figures among the Jews, they still have dialogues.

But although Arthur Miller is Margaret's guardian, there is also a Katherine Hepburn who is also the guardian, and all the assets under Margaret's name are managed by Alexander Hughes. No one can bypass it, the best way is to influence the other two people through Margaret.

"I understand. I will communicate with Alexander and Catherine. This is Lilian's wish, and I will help her fulfill it." Margaret said seriously.

The Jewish blood was already so weak on her body that it couldn't be any weaker, but Lilian was different. Jane passed away too early, and Lilian was raised by Arthur, and her body was covered with Jewish marks. When she was young, she was willing to do something for her own ethnic group. Investing in "Schindler's List" was one of them, and she would help Lilian accomplish this.

"When is the departure time?" Margaret asked.

"Leave after the New Year," Spielberg was overjoyed. He understood that since the little girl had made a promise, he would help him complete this matter, so he couldn't help talking to her about the shooting plan, "We will first Going to Krakow concentration camp to film some scenes..."