Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 62 How can a movie like "Tai Chi Grandmaster" satisfy my ambition? (Second update)

Bazhou, armored camp.

Strictly speaking, spring is not yet completely over.

But, if you are in the capital, you can even smell the scent of summer.

Now, Bazhou is only over a hundred kilometers away from the capital.

There's still a bit of a chill in the air.

Ma Xun returned to Beijing from Shashi. After a short rest, he drove here.

I believe many people don’t know that there is also a film and television city in this place.

But, "The Master of Tai Chi" is being filmed here!
As soon as Ma Xun arrived, he had his first impression of this film and television city.

small.

There is no way, compared with those later film and television cities.

This film and television studio in Pijiaying is really pitifully small.

I mean... it's about the same size as a middle school.

But don’t underestimate this film and television city.

He has filmed some famous works.

Before "Tai Chi Master", this film and television city also filmed "Mr. Kou".

The leading actor of this TV series is Ge You, who just won the Best Actor Award at Cannes.

"Mr. Kou" is currently being broadcast.

Some said good things, while others cursed.

And Ge You himself has commented on it.

The performance was a failure.

Combined with Master Tang's tone, it's perfect.

However, the ratings of "Mr. Kou" are actually not low.

The cast of this drama is very strong.

Uncle Daoming, Li Chengru, Lu Su, Yan Shuangying...and the actresses include Qu Ying and He Saifei.

Take the supermodel Qu Ying for example, and her long legs.

Hey there! Still impressive after 30 years.

But Ma Xun thought about it and realized that there was really no news about this Pijiaying Film and Television City.

"Tai Chi Master" seems to be the last famous movie shot in this film and television city.

But let’s look at it now.

This place is so small, and the scenery nearby is typical of the North China Plain.

There are only trees and cornfields around.

The topography and landforms are not rich enough.

It is true that there are many restrictions when it comes to filming.

As Ma Xun watched and thought, his car drove into the film and television city.

There are a few buildings that look like they are from ancient times.

Probably a restaurant or some store.

But at the moment, there are more local villagers.

They came to hang out with the crew after doing some farming.

If there was a supporting role available, they took it.

It’s a good thing that we don’t have to recruit extras from outside.

"Ma Xun!"

I had just parked the car when I was shouted at.

Ma Xun looked over quickly.

Who else could it be if not Sister Qing?

"How did you come?"

It’s actually not surprising that Ma Xun asked this.

Because right now Sister Hong should be busy with the drama "The Soong Dynasty".

"I heard you were coming, so of course I came over to help."

"Help? What can I do for you?"

Yeah, you talk weirdly.

Ma Xun's words made Sister Qing smile. She was wearing a more casual outfit today.

Looks quite young.

When they got closer, Sister Hong smiled and whispered, "If I didn't come, I'm afraid those three girls would see you and start fighting right away."

"How is this possible?" Ma Xun could only smile helplessly.

"How is that impossible?" Sister Hong looked at me as if she was not kidding.

"Ahem, stop joking. I'm just here to watch the filming. Besides..."

"Which of the three girls do you plan to meet? You don't all want to..."

"Oh! Sister Hong!" Ma Xun couldn't hold it in any longer. "I'm here to see Mr. Zhang Xinyan."

"Okay, okay, I won't joke with you anymore."

Although Sister Hong said this, if you ask her if she was joking just now.

Then she would definitely answer no.

But since Ma Xun said so, then Sister Qing will lead the way.

It's just that along the way...

"Brother Ma."

"Oh."

"boss!"

"Hey."

"that……"

"Okay, have a good filming."

Sister Hong is really good at leading the way. Ma Xun met Li Xiaoran, Hao Ling and Gao Yuanyuan by chance.

What a coincidence!

Ma Xun's face is so wonderful.

Ma Xun met all three girls.

Sister Hong was smiling at the side, and she was not afraid of any big trouble.

Fortunately, Ma Xun really came here for serious business this time, so he just told them to film well.

As for the rest... we are just an ordinary relationship between a boss and his artists!

But Sister Hong...

"When we get back, I'll teach you a lesson!"

Ma Xun's words sounded harsh, but Sister Qing was not afraid at all.

Instead, she smiled even more brightly.

Yes, this "cleaning up" is exactly what I want.

Now I can’t go into detail about the cleanup.

Mr. Zhang Xinyan is here.

"Teacher Zhang, this is the Mr. Ma I mentioned to you."

"Hey, hello, Mr. Ma."

The introduction was just Mr. Ma.

This is indeed a bit strange.

But in fact, Ma Xun had previously instructed Sister Hong and his three female artists.

Be sure not to tell his real name.

You can call him Mr. Ma, but don’t say Ma Xun.

After all, in the current situation, Ma Xun is still working with Sun Donghai.

It would be better for him and Sister Qing not to expose themselves completely.

Mr. Zhang Xinyan doesn't mind. Many bosses in the industry like this. As long as they pay, it's fine.

Ma Xun then talked to Mr. Zhang about filming.

They, one old and one young, were walking and chatting in this film and television city.

The play "Tai Chi Master".

It did become very popular later on, but some problems with the drama were also obvious.

In fact, Ma Xun doesn’t need to say it, most people who are familiar with this drama can see it.

The picture is quite ordinary.

A lot of the shots are very simple.

The advantage of this drama is that the fighting scenes are well shot.

After all, it was done by Mr. Yuan Baye, the number one martial arts director in the universe.

Wu Jing is indeed a good fighter, and he is more than just a good fighter.

He had previously studied martial arts, and one of his specialties was Tai Chi.

Although, these days, people who learn martial arts generally master many boxing routines.

But they also have their own strengths and weaknesses.

Jet Li doesn't know Tai Chi.

Don’t think that he starred in the movie "The Demon Cult Leader", which contains Tai Chi.

But later when we talked about this film, we did mention it, and he just learned it on the spot.

What Zhang Wuji practiced was not Tai Chi.

But, everyone thinks so.

Zhao Wenzhuo is good at Tongbeiquan.

When the Nine-Gates Admiral was fighting Fang Shiyu, he was really worried that Fang Shiyu would be beaten to death.

The one who was really good at Tai Chi was Wu Jing.

The reason why this movie "Tai Chi Master" became so popular is really all due to the beautiful martial arts scenes.

Mr. Yuan Ba was very strong, and the opponents he arranged for Wu Jing were also very powerful.

Teacher Yu Hai was my opponent at first and later my master.

Then there is the big boss, Billy Chow.

This is a real-life boxing champion.

The character of Tsuyoshi Fujita in "Fist of Fury" is really impressive.

And speaking of the script…isn’t this “Stealing Fists”?

This is a very old-school martial arts novel.

I can be absolutely sure that I have never purchased the copyright.

Even the name of the male protagonist in someone else's novel was changed.

Let’s not talk about that for now.

"Teacher Zhang, I have some simple suggestions. I wonder if you would like to hear them."

"Of course there is no problem. You are the big boss of the capital."

Mr. Zhang’s attitude is pretty good.

However, Ma Xun could see that the old man did not take him seriously.

"I shouldn't say too much when you're filming this martial arts drama. As for the martial arts, you're this."

Ma Xun gave a thumbs up.

Mr. Zhang laughed and accepted it with a smile.

Then, Ma Xun took out a small notebook from his pocket.

It's quite thin, not many pages.

"Teacher Zhang, I'm quite fond of photography. If you don't believe me, you can ask Sister Hong. She will definitely know.

Here are some small 'suggestions' I wrote for you to take a look at. ”

Want to ask Sister Hong about photography?

It’s better not to let Sister Hong hear this.

Of course, Ma Xun actually wanted to give this "suggestion" to Zhang Xinyan.

The old man took it and looked at it happily. It said, "If two people are fighting, they should each occupy 50% of the screen." "If an important character appears, you can tap your feet first and walk with the wind to highlight the strength of the character..."

Hey~ there really is something.

"Mr. Ma, have you really filmed a TV series?"

Zhang Xinyan even confirmed it in his heart.

Ma Xun could only smile and said, "I just hope that our play can be better."

He was actually being modest.

Many of the literary scenes in "Tai Chi Master" are really ordinary.

The photographer of this movie didn't do well later on.

Because there is nothing in my mind.

You know, movies and TV dramas are visual arts after all.

Even though the photography equipment used in TV dramas is not as good as that used in movies.

But it can't be shoddy.

In fact, in many of our excellent domestic TV dramas, the use of shots is very particular.

Let me give you an example that many people may not believe.

Marshal Ma.

When hearing this name, many people may think it is very rustic, or just think of Uncle Benshan and Brother Biao.

But in fact, many shots in this play are very exquisite.

For example, Ma Dashuai and Biao Ge were sitting on the bench.

They were each sitting on a bench, the benches were all white, all the same, and there were two of them in the picture.

It is absolutely balanced!

Ma Xun dared to take this lens out and put it on the international stage so that world-renowned photographers could see it.

One hundred percent, people will exclaim.

Isn't this Wes Anderson?

You know, ten years after "Marshal Ma", Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel" caused a sensation at the Oscars.

What is famous is this absolutely balanced lens image.

On the other hand, "Marshal Ma" later became the study of Marxism, praised by many people and lasting forever.

They are really good!
And now it comes to "Tai Chi Master".

Apart from the excellent martial arts, the rest of this drama is pretty average.

Ma Xun is now strengthening this part.

I don’t expect you to be able to produce a film of the quality of “Marshal Ma”, but at least don’t make it too bad.

I was counting on this play to make a ton of money!

Mr. Zhang looked at it for a long time, and felt more and more that there was something there.

"Mr. Ma, these suggestions are really good."

After hearing this, Ma Xun could tell that Mr. Zhang's attitude towards him had changed.

Then, we can talk about other things.

"Teacher Zhang, I'm not afraid of offending you, but how far do you think martial arts films can develop if they are shot like this?"

Isn't this sentence offensive?

But when Zhang Xinyan heard this, his eyes lit up.

"Mr. Ma, I'm afraid you don't just want to make a movie called 'Tai Chi Master'?"

Ma Xun nodded after hearing this, "Teacher Zhang, to be honest, I've always wanted to film a martial arts novel by Jin Yong or Gu Long!"

In our mainland, Gu Long's plays have been filmed, but Jin Yong's plays have never been filmed!

When Mr. Zhang Xinyan heard this, he laughed happily.

"Okay! Mr. Ma, you are really ambitious! As an old man, I will definitely lend you a helping hand!"

　I'll send you two chapters first. Please allow me to take a short break. Please understand.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)