Who are you calling "little fresh meat"? I'm the king.

Chapter 465 Guest Appearance (24)

To be honest, when a large number of Hong Kong filmmakers went north, the best days of Hong Kong cinema had passed. At that time, co-productions in the mainland were probably for location scouting or resource cooperation. But when it became a trend, it was all about money.

These filmmakers have passed their prime, and some have even gone without making films in Hong Kong for some time now.

His creative state wasn't at its best to begin with, so how can you expect him to produce a masterpiece?
Du Qifeng is an alternative…

He was the last renowned director to rise to prominence after the decline of Hong Kong cinema!
After 95, Hong Kong cinema gradually weakened, and its edifice was on the verge of collapse. In truth, among so many directors, only Johnnie To and his Milkyway Image stood firm amidst this desolation, yet continued to produce excellent works.

Many people say he can't adapt to life in mainland China...

In fact, the disastrous failure of "Big Event" reveals that his creative ability is not as good as before!

"Big Event" depicts the power struggle between the police and criminals in the dissemination of information through the media.

The robbers we encountered were surprisingly humane, while the police seemed to be putting on a cool act...

Originally intended to satirize a series of absurd actions by the police during an investigation, it ultimately went too far!
To force a negative character to have such proactive media control, putting the police in a passive position, seems like a fabricated story.

But the opening sequence feels very realistic…

This place creates a sense of dissonance throughout the entire film…

The same goes for "Drug War"...

However, his films do have a certain something; he's very good at using light, and his styling and positioning are excellent.

As for his inability to attract investment…

It's normal to say random things in public.

Even if no document has been issued prohibiting filming, I guess they wouldn't dare use it!
Also, let me mention something else. There are only five or six platforms that have been specifically requested to be banned. Many that people think have already been banned are actually not on the ban list at all. It's just that the major platforms have reached a consensus on risk avoidance…

Therefore, the worst thing for an artist at this stage is being put on the 'risk' list...

Once you're on the risk list, most projects won't hire you!

Especially big productions…

Xu Zheng is a typical example. He was the original male lead for "Article 20," and the protagonist's character embodies Xu Zheng's dilemma of being a middle-aged man—having a wife and a first love…

However, due to a series of negative news, the producers, for the sake of caution, ultimately replaced Lei Jiayin!
Shen Yan chatted with Rao Xiaozhi for a while, after which the latter said goodbye and left…

He then processed some documents and left the company.

……

The East Street 4.0 Cultural Industry Park is actually quite small, but it has a good location. It is the closest old factory area industrial park to the core area of ​​Beijing and can be regarded as a microcosm of Beijing's industrial era.

Shen Yan went downstairs, intending to grab something to eat at the nearby Joy City shopping mall…

He wasn't wearing a hat or a mask, just sunglasses...

According to Yu Hua, "The biggest advantage of Beijing is that nobody takes anyone else seriously. Don't think you're something special; nobody thinks you are."

That's absolutely right!
After all, they grew up right under the capital. Let alone celebrities, even changes of dynasties don't affect their livelihood!
On several occasions, Shen Yan got up early in the morning and bumped into a few old men while strolling around...

Goodness, they're talking about everything in the sea.
They also discussed Guan Hai's governing policies, including some interesting anecdotes about him...

The topics covered a wide range of topics. When it was time to leave, they stood up, said goodbye, and promised to chat again next time. Then, carrying their birdcages, they leisurely headed home.

Of course, many elderly people also look down on outsiders – they think, "You stinky outsiders, you've come here to beg for food!"
That's normal. Wang Xiaofei's mother said in an interview, "Our family is aristocratic, descendants of the Aisin Gioro clan; that blood is in our veins!"

Pride and prejudice are human nature!

Therefore, we must learn; knowledge is the right way to break through these things.

Shen Yan randomly picked a noodle shop and noticed that the billboards were filled with advertisements for "So Young"!
Wow, Zhao Yanzi's really going all out this time. By the way, in the original timeline, many people questioned "So Young"...

It's said to be directed by Stanley Kwan, but Zhao Yanzi is just a figurehead!

That's utter nonsense!
In the eyes of the audience, Stanley Kwan is no longer a big star. His first two films were all terrible and not even as good as "So Young".

"So Young" is too intense and lacks subtlety, which isn't his style...

Most importantly, the actors' performances in "So Young" are clearly in the same vein as Zhao Yanzi's...

Various forms of hysteria.

Oh, "So Young" pioneered several key elements of Chinese youth films: infidelity, abortion, love triangles, and going abroad...

Love is about hurting each other;
Heartbreak leads to self-harm.

"Scars of intense love" and "cruel youth".

Later, it became a law, as stated in the movie "Big Shot's Funeral":

"We must choose the best-selling young adult novels, hire young directors, and they must be inspirational directors who have transitioned from acting to directing."

The plot is ridiculously melodramatic, with at least four main characters. They'll have sex with anyone they can get their hands on, from puppy love and delinquency to cheating and pregnancy.

The school scenery is picturesque, the vintage items evoke memories, and the male protagonist, who is also the dream lover, is always wearing a white shirt and is the sunny type. Whenever the female protagonist appears, no matter what, she has to have a big fight with the male protagonist, shouting "I'm not done with you!" Whether it's a Beijing accent, a Northeastern accent, or a Taipei accent, it all feels very immersive!

There has to be at least one student in the class who drives a BMW or a Mercedes, otherwise you can't really say you've covered all the students!
You think a movie like this must be very moving? Do you think it needs to be acted by top-notch actors?
Forget it, you're just looking for young, handsome men!
Don't complain about his greasy face. You need to study consumer psychology. The people who want to watch this kind of movie don't care about acting skills at all. Do you know what a "little fresh meat" is? A "little fresh meat" is someone who only shows his face for two hours without making any expressions or movements, and his fans still buy tickets and praise his amazing acting skills!

Therefore, our motto for making movies is: we don't care about good reviews, we just want to make the most money!

Yes, youth films plus young heartthrobs—Chinese cinema has entered a period of utter chaos!
……

After the Beijing Film Festival, Shen Yan disappeared again…

Nothing really happened...

After finishing the album, he had a leisurely week, running every day, watching "House of Cards" at home, and occasionally having meals with a few people...

Lu Yang's film "Brotherhood of Blades" wants him to have a cameo role...

Shen Yan was quite interested in Brother Jiaqian, but Zhou Yiwei had been in the industry for decades and only had this one breakout role, so he decided to pass on it.

"I'll play the role of Emperor Chongzhen for a cameo... I've never played an emperor before!"

"…Alright."

Lu Yang nodded, and then they started talking about the box office performance of "Blind Witness"...

After the release of G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Blind lost its title as the top-grossing film of the day...

There's nothing we can do; it's a Hollywood A-list production.

Moreover, the State Administration of Radio and Television has already coordinated the release date—from April 12th to April 15th, giving the first weekend to "Blind" and "A Wedding Invitation".

Released on Monday, it grossed 3192 million on its opening day…

The Croods was released on April 20th…

As of April 22, "Blind" had grossed 3.16 million yuan.

Lu Yang felt quite aggrieved—1.7 million in the first week, 1.4 million in the second week, and less than 1 million in the third week!

There's a very high chance the total box office won't reach 500 million!
The key point is that "G.I. Joe 2" is really not a good movie.

(End of this chapter)