~： Four hundred and nineteen - a gift from Warner Bros.

Facing the preaching of film critics such as David Dembey, Wayne has been frowning and perfunctory. It is impossible for him to argue with the other party at this point in time. Keeping silent is the best way now.

When the crowd dispersed, Naomi Watts and Bruce Rosenblum just came over, and before they could say a word, an old Jewish man in a relatively conservative tuxedo-style suit with white Mediterranean colors, With a female black man and another white old man, he walked towards them.

In the current banquet hall, countless people are looking in this direction intentionally or unintentionally. This low-key and special combination has attracted the attention of many people.

"It's Frank Pearson, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and the woman in the back, it's Cheryl Boone Isaacs, who will most likely be the next president of the academy, this African-American woman is not easy, another man here I am no information."

The three people approached, the target was clearly theirs, Nina approached Wayne and whispered quickly in his ear.

"Wayne, you want an Oscar statuette, and Warner Bros. won't wait until the awards season to do their work." Bruce Rosenblum reached out and patted him on the shoulder. "This is specially prepared for you by Jeff and I. It will be of great benefit to The Departed's Oscar journey."

After he finished speaking, he took two steps forward and met the three people who came with wine glasses. After saying hello, he enthusiastically introduced the two parties.

"Wayne, this is Mr. Pearson, who came here on purpose today for your premiere."

"Hello, Mr. Pearson." Wayne showed a slightly reserved smile, took the initiative to extend his right hand, and shook hands with the old man with white hair and white beard. "Thank you very much for coming to the premiere of my new film."

With a smile, the academy president raised his left hand and patted Wayne's arm while shaking hands. "The filming is very exciting, and I personally like this "The Departed" very much."

This kind of smile from the other side, Wayne has seen it countless times since he entered Hollywood. Obviously, this old man regards him as one of his "own people". It seems that even if you don't have to express yourself deliberately, this time you should be able to leave enough goodwill to the other party.

"Thanks. Oh shit, I remembered."

While chatting and laughing, Wayne raised his hand and patted his forehead under the surprised eyes of several people, showing a look of sudden realization, and looked at the old man beside him with reverence.

"It's "Afternoon on a Hot Day" and "Blood on a Barbed Window", I hope I remember the names of the movies correctly." When the names of the two movies came out of his mouth, he keenly discovered that the old Jewish man's smile became brighter.

No one doesn't like to hear compliments, and the favorite compliment of the seniors is undoubtedly to praise the glory they have achieved, even if everyone knows that they are long outdated.

Coincidentally, he really watched these old classic films with old Greenberg, so he pretended to blurt out the first time.

"Ha, among today's young people, few people still like to watch old movies." Frank Pearson took the initiative to raise his glass, took a gulp of champagne, and said curiously with a smile, "You've actually seen these two movies. The movie is amazing."

"I've been watching movies non-stop since I was a kid, and the tapes almost fill the storage room at home." Wayne shrugged, opening his hands in an exaggerated descriptive gesture. "Very coincidentally, these two films were specially recommended to me by my father, and I remember them quite clearly."

For this kind of classic movies in the 1970s and 1980s, he really saw all of them. Under the special growth environment, his childhood was completely wandering in the ocean of old movies, so these are not lies, just with some A subtle compliment.

Almost as long as it is an old movie he has seen, Wayne will write down the name of the movie director, or the names of those famous screenwriters. After so many years, even if there is only a slight impression, after the reminder just now, it reminds him.

"We are getting old, and you are doing very well now." The old man waved his hands and said, pointed to the rest area again and again, and took the lead in walking over. "Starting in the 1980s, Steven Spielberg was like a dazzling sun and achieved great success before anyone could react.

After entering the 1990s, you did better than Steven, and the speed of success was much faster. You have to know, lad, that there are a lot of people looking at you, and that some things, even if you don't fight for them, will be yours in the end, it's never surprising. "

Since entering this circle, more than one old Jewish man has said similar things to him. As his achievements become more and more brilliant, he is destined to attract more attention. He is very clear about this.

But the meaning of these old men is very obvious. The subtext is that it doesn't matter if you fail this time, that little golden man will have him sooner or later.

But he didn't like this kind of uncertain waiting. According to his current situation, he compared his guesses. It is estimated that Old Martin in his previous life had definitely obtained such a similar promise, but as a result, he did get the little golden statue. Time has passed for too many years.

The old man Gu was still chatting about this topic. Except for Wayne, everyone present showed a clearly happy smile. Even the two women, Naomi Watts and Nina, understood that these words came from the mouth of the president of the academy. , how much weight.

The African-American woman sitting next to Frank Pearson, after hearing the old man's words, pretended to be casual and kept observing Wayne. Obviously, this woman was very interested in him, but she didn't say a word. talk.

"I love the story of The Departed."

Frank Pearson talked about the movie again, with a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. "In this story, good and evil play each other, and the two protagonists are also doing quite well. They put on masks and appear in front of the people around them, and this mask is in extreme opposition to their true selves. They may go to Destroy them, and it could be internal pressure or someone they betrayed.

The longer they wear the mask, the more they identify with the group they infiltrate, and even long to be appreciated by that group. If you're going to be a good gangster, then you have to live the gangster way. If you want to play a good policeman, then you have to fight crime with justice and dignity.

I like your design of the end of the film, which is abrupt, but conforms to the laws of reality. This is not a Hollywood ending, but it directly makes people feel absurd and refreshing. When Billy dies suddenly, the tension in the film instantly becomes stronger, because Colin's false identity may become his real identity in the future."

"I gave you the wrong address, but you got to the right place." When he said this line, Frank Pearsenhau whistled unpretentiously, and his affection was not concealed. "This is the most moving place, it embodies the dilemma of undercover, and the guilt of betrayal!"

Obviously, this old man really watched the movie very seriously, and even if he was invited by Warner Bros., there was no perfunctory one.

"Frank, your appreciation has given me more confidence in this film."

Wayne raised his glass at the right time and touched the happy old man.

"Hey, Frank, since you like this movie, then Wayne's other movies must also suit your taste." Bruce Rosenblum on the side smiled and opened his mouth to look at Wayne. .

"Oh, I'm sorry, I only watched that "Joker" before this." Frank Pearson said apologetically.

"It's ok."

The Warner Bros. executive, who was waiting for this sentence, immediately said happily, "We have copies of all Wayne's films there. Tomorrow, I will let the staff send them to you. Believe me, the original copies of Warner Bros. must be Much better than video tapes on the market.”

It can be said that I have been busy all night. This is the real purpose of Bruce Rosenblum. Even a fool knows that Warner Bros. sent out more than just movie copies in the name of borrowing or appreciation.

"Ha, now I'm also interested in Wayne's other films." Frank Pearson nodded with a smile, stood up at the same time, and gestured to the man accompanying him.

The man took out a business card from his jacket pocket. This business card was very special. There was no introduction to titles, positions, etc. on it There was only one name and two phone numbers. The business card was solemnly accepted by Nina with both hands Come here, and then hand the man a personal business card of Wayne,

"Child, you can call me if you have time. If you want to listen to the old man's nagging, you can ask me to play a game." The old Jewish man patted Wayne on the shoulder again, and it seemed that he had a very good impression of him today. , Obviously, the humility he deliberately pretended has won the great favor of this old senior.

"No problem." Wayne nodded reservedly and said with a smile, "You know, I need your experience, and I will definitely ask you to play when I have time."

After a brief contact, Wayne left the rest area with a few people, looked at Bruce Rosenblum as he walked, and said in a low voice, "This time, thanks to you and Jeff."

He understands how difficult it would be to invite such a big man among the old guys. Don't think that Frank Pearson is like an old gentleman now, and think that this person must be very talkative.

It's almost hard for an old guy like this to take a stand if Warner Bros. is giving nothing. For example, the film copy just mentioned, it is not just a film copy.

Now that we have film copies, do we need to have projection equipment? Equipment alone is definitely not enough, and the viewing environment must also be right? Finally, a new and luxurious small home theater will appear before you know it.

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