1979 Golden Age

"This movie is really awesome! If I were to make an action movie, I would definitely invite your team!" said Tom Cruise.

"I also hope that we can cooperate a second time!" Chen Qi said.

After Tom Cruise left, Ed Harris and his wife came over, hugged him, and said with a smile, "That's great! You must be very busy, otherwise we would like to invite you to our home."

"I'll be free in a few days, and I'll contact you then."

Chen Qi patted Ed on the shoulder. They were friends, unlike Tom Cruise.

Afterwards, Michelle Pfeiffer, Phoebe Cates and others came to say goodbye and congratulate. Eric Roberts also came over and said with a smile: "I can't wait to watch Speed. Will your team train me too?"

"Did Fox say when filming would start?"

"Probably by the end of the year, or early next year."

"That's no problem. We won't have any conflicts. We'll talk about it next time we meet."

Chen Qi was very polite because he wanted to meet the other party's big mouth sister. Julia Roberts was incredible. She was the undisputed No. 1 in the 1990s and the first female star to join the 20 million club.

He wants to "cultivate" many big stars to bring glory to himself, so how can he let go of Big Mouth Sister?

After welcoming and seeing off the guests, all the guests left. Chen Qi let out a breath and waved his hand: "Let's go back too! Eat something, take a nap, and everyone should have a good rest."

"We have done everything we can. What remains is the roadshow. The most important thing is to keep enough energy."

American movies also have roadshows.

It’s just that the methods are a little different. In China, you may go from city to city, but in the United States, you are more likely to create events and integrate with them. For example, "Black Panther" held an African drumming workshop in the black community in Atlanta, and everyone made traditional Wakanda costumes together...

"Black Mask" is similar, it only runs through a few cities with a large Chinese population and a strong martial arts atmosphere.

If we want to do it on a larger scale, we won’t be able to afford it and will have to spend a lot of money.

Everyone returned to the hotel, Chen Qi fell asleep, and hurried to another city the next day. Previously, he went overseas to sell copyrights, and this was the first film he personally promoted. When he thought about having to do it again for "Happy Death Day", his head hurt badly.

As Black Mask was released in mainstream theaters, the response became increasingly enthusiastic.

It's the end of the summer season and there are no decent movies.

"A brilliant modern action film!"

“A superhero from the East, using the concept of American comics, but presented so beautifully!”

"Hollywood's industrial films are second to none, except for action films. All we have are clumsy musclemen like Stallone and Schwarzenegger. It's better to expect an elephant to dance than to expect them to perform wonderful actions."

"The exhilarating action designs in Black Mask make Hollywood macho men look like gorillas!"

"Hong Kong movies have always left me with the impression of being cult films! Black Mask has achieved a breakthrough. It is a real blockbuster and the best of action films. The setting is also very clever, catering to the current craze for supernatural powers.

It is incredibly international, avoids political sensitivities, does not involve China, the United States, the Soviet Union and other countries, but wisely fabricates a Nazi remnant organization. This is absolutely correct, and no one will object to it. "

“It’s not a very good movie. The plot is exaggerated and illogical. The deliberate display of kung fu is a bit off-putting, but the explosion scenes are still good.”

"This kind of fighting scene, which is like rhythmic gymnastics, can only be performed by the Chinese. Jet Li is different from Bruce Lee. He is a Chinese martial arts athlete and his skills are more beautiful."

In a theater in New York, two fat boys, about seventeen or eighteen years old, were holding popcorn and watching the movie with great interest. Not only did they watch, they also commented from time to time, and seemed to understand it very well.

"But they are equally amazing. They are probably the two most amazing Chinese stars!"

"Humph! You ignorant boy!"

Suddenly someone nearby spoke up. It was a guy with a strange face and a prominent chin, Quentin. He taught me in a senior manner, "Don't think you are a movie fanatic just because you have watched a few movies.

I have watched hundreds of films and I still don't dare to say this. In addition to Jet Li and Bruce Lee, there is also Jackie Chan! "

“Who is Jackie Chan?”

"He is also a star in Hong Kong. There is a videotape of his performance in Police Story. You can come to my store to watch it."

"In your store?"

The two little fat guys were stunned, and then looked down on us: "So you want us to take care of your business? Dream on, we won't go!"

"ignorance!"

Quentin didn't bother to argue with them and continued to stare at the big screen until the movie ended.

To be honest, he didn't like those explosion scenes. Instead, he was very excited about the mystery and atmosphere of chivalrous deeds in the dark created by "Black Mask", and thought it was very cool.

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Because Quentin's preferences are very alternative and he loves watching cult movies.

In his personal opinion, "Black Mask" is not as good as "Sweetheart", and he is absolutely fascinated by Uma Thurman.

This year, Quentin and several video store employees partnered to shoot a short film, but the film was burned before he even saw the finished film. But this experience has accumulated experience for him, and he is working on writing a script.

I don't expect to be a director, I just hope to make some money by selling the script.

"Black Mask is too commercial, too mainstream, and too much for American tastes. It seems that the Chinese gentleman is trying to enter the theaters..."

After watching the movie, Quentin walked out mumbling, looked at the New York sky, and said to himself: "He made "Sweetheart", he must not be a man who follows the rules, maybe he can take a look at my script."

“I really want to work with Uma Thurman!”

…………

Chen Qi didn't know what Quentin was thinking, but he happened to be in New York.

There are many Chinese people and martial arts schools in New York, making it a good place for publicity.

At this moment, everyone just came out of a movie theater and returned to the hotel exhausted. In just a few days, they traveled to several major cities on the West Coast and the East Coast. No one could bear it.

"Brother Qi, is this the last stop?"

"The last one!"

"Oh my god, I can finally take a break!"

Even someone as energetic as Tsui Hark couldn't handle it anymore and shook his head, saying, "It's easier to do a roadshow in Hong Kong, it's just such a small place. The US is too big. I really don't dare to think about the mainland opening up in the future. Wouldn't a roadshow be exhausting?"

"The mainland should wait another 20 years. It's too early to mention it now."

Chen Qi clapped his hands and said, "Everyone has worked hard during this period! The data will be out tomorrow. No matter what, we have to go back to Hong Kong. Have a good rest! I wish "Black Mask" a big hit!"

“Black Mask is a big hit!”

Everyone shouted in unison, but they couldn't help but imagine.

Bruce Lee caused a sensation in the 1970s, and no one has done it since. Black Mask is the first Chinese film with a Chinese as the protagonist.

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