Chapter 288： Master's demeanor

The reporter with unruly intentions could only sit back in embarrassment.

Then the second reporter stood up. This time the person he asked was Zhang Dongcheng. "Director Smith, your fans beat others up in front of the movie theater. Do you think you should be responsible?"

Zhang Dongcheng was really amused by this question. These reporters really have waves when there is no wind, even if there is nothing to do, they still have to make things happen.

How could they just let go of this news?

Zhang Dongcheng shook his head, with a businesslike expression on his face, and said very seriously: "Before answering this question, I would like to express my opinion. I agree with Mr. Steven's point of view. , whether it’s their fight or the cause of the quarrel, it has nothing to do with the two of us, or even with the movie.”

After a pause, Zhang Dongcheng took a look at the reporters who were writing about the funeral or waiting for his next answer. He continued: "Therefore, I hope that everyone will not get too entangled in this matter! After all, there is a couple of foreign students among the two parties fighting!"

In general, the results of this press conference satisfied Zhang Dongcheng and Steven Spielberg.

The main reason is that no matter what negative comments this fight has on the two of them and their respective movies. But because of this incident, there was a weird rebound in the box office of the secret war.

Seeing such a change, Zhang Dongcheng immediately found Stov. Explained a few words to him. At this time, Zhang Dongcheng was extremely grateful for his wise decision back then. The news that Dongcheng Pictures is the boss behind the Los Angeles Film News was not leaked. Otherwise, he might really have to pay a big price this time.

The next day, a comment like this appeared in the Los Angeles Film News

"Smith Zhang and Dark War VS Steven Pierberg and Saving Private Ryan"

"Spielberg is a respectable director. He officially started his own directing work at the age of twelve. He has been in this industry for forty years and is an out-and-out master director. The rescue he filmed Private Ryan almost reproduced the magnificent scenes of the earth-shattering Normandy landing battle more than 50 years ago. It has been called a milestone in war movies by countless film critics.

Smith Zhang, it has been three years since he graduated from the Directing Department of the London Film Academy in 1995. In just three years, he shot four films and one short film, and was nominated for Oscars many times. His experience was called a legendary director by Ms. Oprah! Dark War is a classic police and gangster film, and the battle of wits and courage between the two sides has made countless audiences hooked. Even a California senator called it a must-see classic. "

In the article, the experience of Spielberg and Zhang Dongcheng was introduced in detail. And it brought the topic to the duel between the secret war and saving private ryan. Played down the fan fights that had been raging in the past two days. Lead the topic towards the movie.

Cliff is an out-and-out movie lover, and his favorite time of year is from the end of May to August. Because this time is the summer vacation, exciting movies will be released during this time.

Holding the Los Angeles Film Newsletter, Cliff turned to his colleagues and said, "Hey man, look, Smith Chang's undercover fight is against Spielberg. Wow, that's pretty cool! It's like Like a cowboy in the west, the winner is decided by the gun!"

Among the large genres of movies, Cliff's favorite western. Western films were also called cowboy films. For a long period of time before the 1950s, as long as the director made a film of this type, it would definitely be able to sell well, and there was no possibility of loss at all.

It can be said that cowboy films were a symbol of Hollywood movies at the beginning.

But there is no such relationship that lasts forever, especially the subject matter of movies. After half a century of popularity, this type of movie finally began to decline in the 1960s. The centipede is dead but not stiff. It was not until the 1990s that lingering on its last breath did it completely decline, and it prospered for almost half a century. It can be said that there is no movie of that type in the world that can live as long as the western cowboy movie.

Of course, even during the decline, there are some excellent Westerns, such as the well-known Dances with Wolves, which is a classic film in this genre.

Pulling away. Back to business.

"Smith is looking for his own death. He is just a new director who has just become popular. Including the short film that cannot be regarded as a movie, he has only shot five works in total. He dared to challenge Spielberg. This is not courting death. Is it?" Cliff's companion briefly glanced at the report of the Los Angeles Film News, and said in a tone full of disdain.

"Hey! Dude, how can you say that? I think Smith's courage is very valuable. I have decided to go to the cinema tonight to watch this secret war. I must support Smith Zhang!" Cliff put down the newspaper, He patted his chest and said.

"Come on!" His companion was very disapproving. "Didn't you see the evaluation of this movie in the newspaper? The reason why Dark War has achieved its current results is entirely because of Smith Zhang's propaganda. In fact, this movie is not good at all!"

"Who said that? You read the Los Angeles Media News newspaper, right? I remember the last time the editor-in-chief was kicked out of the press conference by Smith. Maybe he has revenge!" Kerry Husband said eloquently.

"Okay, okay! Do whatever you want!" Seeing his friend who couldn't persuade him, the companion could only shrug his shoulders and said indifferently.

"Then let's go together tonight." Cliff immediately invited.

His companion smiled wryly, and could only agree to let it go.

Situations like this happen in Los Angeles, in California, and even in the United States. I have to admit that Zhang Dongcheng's decision is simply amazing.

Obviously it was a fighting farce that caused both the secret war and Saving Private Ryan to fall into bad scandals, but he played down the influence of this aspect, focusing all the appeal of the public on the duel between the secret war and Saving Private Ryan.

This approach may make some Steven Spielberg fans dissatisfied, but it has to be admitted that this approach is of great benefit to Zhang Dongcheng. At least the secret war is bound together with Saving Private Ryan. If you mention Saving Private Ryan, then you will definitely talk about secret war.

Even if it is to comment on Zhang Dongcheng's self-defeating remarks, the reputation of the secret war has spread.

This is the effect of propaganda. In today's society, the smell of wine is also afraid of deep alleys. For a movie, publicity is undoubtedly the top priority!

DreamWorks, Spielberg's office.

After reading today's newspaper sent by the secretary, Spielberg revealed a meaningful chuckle.

"This Smith Zhang really has a set! No wonder he can achieve what he is now." Spielberg commented.

Hearing that Spielberg praised Zhang Dongcheng so much, his secretary said suspiciously: "Boss, this guy clearly tied your Saving Private Ryan with his secret war. This is taking advantage of you. Could it be?" Don't we need to hold a press conference to clarify?"

Spielberg raised his eyebrows when he heard the words, and criticized: "Do you know why you are much older than Smith, but he is the boss now, but you are my secretary?"

"do not know!"

"It's very simple, because he can change all the factors that are not good for him." Spielberg tapped his finger on the newspaper, and said: "It seems to be the current situation. It seems that he is occupying It’s cheap for us, but in fact, this approach is good for both Saving Private Ryan and the secret war. The difference is that it’s more beneficial for the secret war that was released earlier!

After a pause, Spielberg continued: "Do you understand now? Although this is more beneficial to the secret war, we have no losses, and on the contrary, we have gained benefits."

"So it is!" The secretary finally understood.

Although Zhang Dongcheng's approach did not greet Spielberg in advance, his approach has played a publicity effect whether it is for the secret war or saving Private Ryan. This effect is not achieved by discrediting the other party. Totally a win-win approach.

Although Spielberg is upright, it does not mean that he has no brains or strategies. After figuring out the benefits of this approach to himself, not only would he not blame Zhang Dongcheng, but he would cooperate tacitly.

In the evening paper of the day, a passage from Spielberg was published in the Los Angeles Times.

"I am very happy to see such an excellent young filmmaker as Smith Zhang. This represents that our Hollywood film production is moving towards a benign development. I am looking forward to Smith Zhang's challenge. Saving Private Ryan is a very early idea of ​​mine. I believe he will not let everyone down! Similarly, Smith Zhang’s Dark War is also an excellent movie, and I am very willing to see such healthy competition!"

Spielberg is worthy of being a master director in Hollywood. In just a few words, people can feel the demeanor and courage of a generation of masters.

That night, Adaman stared wide-eyed, looked at Zhang Dongcheng in surprise and said, "Smith, did you make an appointment with Mr. Steven?"

Zhang Dongcheng saw the Los Angeles Times newspaper put down casually, with a chuckle on the corner of his mouth, and said: "How come. This idea was born after I contacted Mr. Steven. Before that, I had never communicated with him at all." Pass!"

"Then why did Mr. Steven cooperate with us so much?" Adaman was puzzled. In fact, this is where both Adaman and Spielberg's secretaries fell into a misunderstanding.

They think highly of Spielberg, but underestimate Zhang Dongcheng. They think that a rookie director like Zhang Dongcheng puts his work in the same position as Spielberg, taking advantage of it, and using crooked methods to disguise himself as his own. movie box office