New Age Artists

Chapter 357: No chance for argument, public intellectuals break down (14)

The netizens who were watching in front of their computers were shocked.

"Lust, Caution" dominated the film market, and public opinion was in an endless debate.

Some people are confused.

I don't understand whether "Lust, Caution" is art or not. I don't know whether I should support the deletion of the sex scene. I hope Shen Santong can explain it to me.

Some people are both looking forward to and afraid of it.

The production level and value perspectives of Shen Santong’s films are different from those of today.

People who were disgusted by movies like "The Promise", "A Chinese Odyssey", and "Seven Swords" bought high-priced tickets and were fed a pile of shit.

I felt cheated and had psychological trauma, and vowed never to watch domestic films again.

Because of Shen Santong, there is hope for domestic films again.

I hope that Shen Santong can stand up and point out the problems in "Lust, Caution".

They were also afraid that Shen Santong would share the same views as those in the literary and art circles.

That would be uncomfortable.

Although it is understandable, Li An is an Oscar-winning director, winner of the Venice Golden Lion Award, and is praised by the entertainment industry and the mainstream media, I am still disappointed.

Shen Santong sorted out what he wanted to say in his mind.

He only has one chance.

"Lust, Caution" is not suitable for quarrels.

The quarrel itself will bring popularity to "Lust, Caution" and to Eileen Chang, and it will attract some people's attention.

At the same time, we should not be too biased.

Although it is true that he is a traitor, we cannot say that.

Having said that, the mainstream media will make accusations and stir up trouble again.

Shen Sandong: "Lust, Caution" is very controversial, and there has been a lot of discussion in the media and among the public. I have not seen any analysis from the perspective of film project production."

"Then I will talk about it from an insider's perspective."

"When talking about Lust, Caution, I adhere to the principles of neutrality, objectivity, multiculturalism, and art without borders. I will put aside my position and talk about this play."

Netizens in the live broadcast room felt that Shen Santong had betrayed them.

Putting aside our stance, what else is there to talk about?

A wave of traitors was swiped.

Shen Santong: "Let's not talk about Lust, Caution, let's first talk about what foreign countries, the West, the United States, and the European Union do when they encounter such things."

"At the premiere of Lust, Caution at the Venice Film Festival, director Jiang Wen said that the characters in Lust, Caution could be replaced by German officers and Jewish female college students in order to make it easier for foreign audiences to understand."

"As a result, no one talked about it, whether it was film critics or reporters on the scene, there was no discussion about it."

"There is no room for discussion on this topic. Up to now, not to mention media reports, even online, there is no mention of any connection between Lust, Caution and Judaism."

"A large invisible hand brought this topic into absolute silence."

"All links, content, image, communication, and public influence, are all cut off."

Netizens had no idea that Jiang Wen had spoken at the premiere of "Lust, Caution" in Venice.

Some people who were greatly disappointed became refreshed.

Although he said he put aside his stance, in fact Shen Santong expressed his views on the basis of denying "Lust, Caution".

I didn’t say that there was anything wrong with Li An’s stance because there was no need to say it.

People who originally thought that Shen Santong was finally going to be objective and stand on the side of the "mainstream" finally realized their mistake and found out that they had been deceived.

You, Shen Santong, have lost both awards and box office, you dead dog Jiang Wen, right?

He doesn't put any accusations on others, but the accusations he puts on others are bigger than anyone else's, and they even involve Na Cui.

I picked up the keyboard and wanted to argue back, but I found that the live broadcast room restricted speech, and I couldn't help but feel upset.

Liu Yan also just learned about it: "Is this true?"

Shen Santong said: "Of course there is. The atmosphere of this Venice Expo was very strange because of this reason, but the reporters we went there didn't mention it."

"It shows the discipline of the outside media. All links are cut off."

Liu Yan felt as if she was in a minefield, with mines everywhere.

Outside media, didn’t our reporters fail to report it?

Or are our reporters from outside?
Liu Yan didn't know how to respond.

Shen Santong did not embarrass her and continued, "There was a play in Holland last year, Black Book."

"The film tells the story of a Jewish female singer who survived the Holocaust, joined the resistance and became a female spy. She used her sexiness and beauty to seduce a German colonel and obtained confidential information to rescue captured resistance fighters."

“The story is more logical and convincing than that of Lust, Caution.”

"First of all, I have to say that we are not engaged in erotic espionage."

"Many people were brought in by watching Lust, Caution, so I want to make it clear that we are not engaged in erotic espionage."

"We don't engage in erotic espionage. This is organizational discipline and the bottom line. Important things must be said three times."

Shen Santong emphasized this repeatedly.

The prototype is a Central Bureau of Investigation agent, but it will be substituted here. Then this misconception will be remembered forever.

Shen Sandong said: "The story logic of Lust, Caution is much worse than that of Black Book."

"In the occupied area during the Japanese invasion, a group of patriotic young people carried out three assassination attempts on traitors. The last attempt was to use a young and inexperienced woman as bait. However, after many interactions with the traitor, the woman gave up the idea of ​​assassinating him and fell in love with him. In the end, she was killed by the traitor."

"To spend so much manpower and material resources to plan the operation and choose a person who is willing to sacrifice his self-esteem, life, and everything else to carry out the assassination mission."

"We must be extremely careful and examine and examine again. We cannot choose someone who is unreliable."

"We now lack knowledge of history and do not understand why the revolutionary fighters were so steadfast. We need to give motives and reasons for many things."

"In fact, if you look at the evidence of the crimes committed by the Japanese invaders in China, especially Unit 731, you will also be fearless."

"Even missions that are sure to lead to certain death are fought over, and there is no chance for those who are not resolute to take the turn."

"Not only is the plot of Lust, Caution a betrayal, but it also fails to provide a good reason for it, and simply uses a long, boring, unimaginative sex scene with a ring to advance the plot."

"On the other hand, in Black Book, the heroine, who was walking on the edge of a knife, couldn't help vomiting when she recognized the murderer who killed her parents and brother. When she saw the confession of the arrested person, her face turned pale and panicked, and she didn't know what to do. When she saw her comrades being tortured passing by, she concealed her painful and anxious expression."

"She went from being an innocent girl to a woman devoted to an enemy officer for the sake of her mission. She was tempered by the blood and fire of war and grew into a strong warrior."

"The German officer she fell in love with was a passive participant, he repented, and he hated the war, but he still died in the plot."

"This more logical, more correct film didn't get a big release."

"Because the West has very strict standards in this regard."

"Lust, Caution is such a big problem only in our country. If it happens in the West, what a shame."

Shen Santong chuckled twice.

Liu Yan asked curiously, "What would happen if it was placed in the West?"

Shen Sandong said: "If I talk about a person, those who follow movies and love watching movies may know him. Even if they don't know him, his works will sound familiar to them when I talk about him."

"Mel Gibson, who became a Hollywood box office superstar in 87 with Lethal Weapon."

"Afterwards, he directed and starred in Brave Heart, which was a huge success. His famous line, Freedom, shocked many people."

"In 04, The Passion of the Christ, with a budget of more than million, grossed million US dollars worldwide."

"Such a superstar who wrote and directed his own script and directed it, and a super director, the best in Hollywood."

"But he has been involved in the controversy of 'trading oil' since The Passion of the Christ, and has suffered all kinds of harassment and suppression. Last year, he said something wrong when he was drunk."

“He’s lost all his work since Apocalypse came out last year.”

"There's no point in making crazy apologies, and there's no point in making a ton of money for Hollywood companies."

"The position is not good, and it is definitely not used."

"Block! Block immediately!"

Shen Santong laughed. "Freden! Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! Classic lines from Braveheart!"

"When the male protagonist was being hanged, he was asked to shout for forgiveness, but he shouted freedom!"

"In 95, he conquered Hollywood and Western ideology, shocking so many people and breaking their spines."

"Now, he has to run between home and court, and he is serving a three-year suspended sentence for drunk driving."

"His wife left him, and all his honor left him."

"Freden, freedom! Freedom, freedom, damn freedom!"

Liu Yan felt that Shen Santong suddenly had an aura.

His spirit is different, just like a tiger dominating the mountains.

Liu Yan trembled.

The man in front of her was so overwhelming that she couldn't breathe.

Shen Santong said coldly: "If the protagonist of "Lust, Caution" is a German officer and a Jewish female student, Li An will lose all his jobs."

"I was charged with criminal offences for trivial matters, and I was also charged with civil offences for other disputes."

"Some foundations will keep an eye on him and everyone associated with him. Everyone must express their stance, and express it firmly."

"By the way, James Caviezel, the star of The Passion of the Christ, was also implicated and is having a hard time."

This is the first time netizens have heard about these things.

Especially how the West handles this kind of thing, Mel Gibson is a living example.

Some netizens who like Hollywood movies and pay attention to American entertainment information suddenly realized.

No wonder there have been few reports about Mel Gibson in the past two or three years, and no news at all in the past year.

In line with what Shen Santong said, after the release of "The Passion of the Christ", the media clearly targeted him, and waited until he said the wrong thing while drunk driving, and then banned him.

Some people like "Lust, Caution", and some are well-known figures who have been watching the live broadcast with a peek at the screen.

Shen Santong talked about "Brave Heart" and said it broke people's backbones and broke their defenses.

When it comes to that bullshit freedom, they are even more aggressive.

Subconsciously, I picked up the keyboard to scold him.

When I saw that I had to pay to become a super member to activate it, I was furious.

(End of this chapter)