Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 448 Lighthouse of the World
In the White House's indoor theater in Washington, D.C., Aaron accompanied the Clintons to an advance screening of the film "Air Force One"!
Air Force One encompasses all the elements of an action movie: a series of unbelievable action scenes, a plot full of twists and turns, and the formulaic trope of American heroism fighting a trapped beast against a madman.

This movie is an absolute demonstration of top-tier Hollywood action movie techniques, featuring the ultimate superhero skills of becoming stronger when facing stronger opponents and turning misfortune into good fortune, all applied to the President of the United States.

Clinton was beaming with delight. "Aaron, Hollywood's creativity is truly astonishing!"

The US president's massacre of terrorists is a manifestation of contemporary American heroic values, a promotion of American political ideology, and a representation of the political tendencies favored by Americans.

Aaron smiled. "It simply reflects the basic content of American ideology, such as democracy, freedom, Christian faith, and family values."

Of course, for Aaron, Air Force One was nothing more than a Hollywood template product, with grand scenes, intense fights, thrilling plots and skillful performances.
It's nothing more than filming fictional hero stories against seemingly real backgrounds.

If the president likes it and the people like it, that's enough for Dawn; it represents box office success!

Clinton nodded. "Hollywood has absolutely played a crucial role in enabling American values ​​and universal culture to sweep the globe!"

Jeans, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, pop music, Hollywood movies—these products exported all over the world have made the United States a beacon of the world and a light for humanity.

Hollywood's importance as a window to the outside world for the United States is self-evident.

"I'm planning a trip to Asia. I want a piece of the pie in Asia's financial plunder by those Wall Street crocodiles!"

Aaron stared at the screen and suddenly spoke.

Clinton thought for a moment, then asked with some confusion, "Aaron, with your current wealth and assets, you're already among the top billionaires. Why do you need to get involved in hedge funds?"

Aaron shook his head. "In business, it's either advance or fall behind. The US is aiming to reap the rewards in Asia this time, and I can't afford to miss out."

"When the Soviet Union collapsed, I didn't have the means to sit at the table, and I deeply regret it."

Clinton said with some frustration, "These are all being executed by Wall Street capital, with government support."

"However, Southeast Asia is the breakthrough point, and the return of Hong Kong will also be a key battleground..."

Aaron did not attend Clinton's re-election inauguration and returned to Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, the 54th Golden Globe Awards dinner was also held at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel!

"The English Patient," produced by Crescent Moon Pictures and directed by Anthony Minghella, won the Best Drama Film award.
The musical adaptation of "Evita" won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and its lead actress, Madonna Ciccone, won the Best Actress – Musical or Comedy award.

Tom Cruise also won the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy award for his role in "Jerry Maguire"!
Of course, the most memorable was the controversial film "Sex Books" produced by Sony Columbia, which won the Best Director and Best Screenplay awards.
"The Sex Book Tycoon" is based on the life of Larry Flint, the founder of the famous American erotic magazine "Hustler," and the 53-year-old Larry Flint was also invited to the Golden Globe Awards dinner.

After the dinner, Aaron attended the celebration banquet hosted by Dawn at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills!
Universal executives Brad Gray and Aaron clinked glasses and laughed, "The English Patient has received very high praise, and we are very confident about its chances at the upcoming Oscars."

Aaron nodded. "I heard that 'The Sex Book Tycoon' has been met with strong resistance from feminists and religious groups, right?"

Brad Gray chuckled. "Yes, newspapers and weekly magazines like The New York Times and Variety have published articles condemning the film as a lie that deceives the public, and even demanding that members of various film award juries refuse to vote for it." "So far, 'Sex Book Tycoon' has only grossed $1300 million!"

It's worth noting that Dawn's film, also an art-house film released during last year's Christmas season, "The English Patient," grossed over $3000 million.
"12 Monkeys" grossed over $40 million.

"Larry Flint is indeed a very controversial person!"

Aaron could only sigh that the erotic magazine "Hustler" created by this guy was far more disgusting than Playboy and the like.
Larry Flint himself became a billionaire because of "Hustler," but he was also sued because of "Hustler," and the lawsuit lasted for several years!
Moreover, when Larry Flint was 36, he was shot by a white supremacist outside a courthouse in Georgia, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Later, his wife, Alsa, also committed suicide due to a drug overdose and AIDS.

"Director Michael Bay has a special effects disaster film project called 'Armageddon' about a meteorite hitting Earth, which is currently in pre-production."

"Peerless Tribulation?" Aaron's lips involuntarily curled up slightly. "Is the script finished?"

Michael Bay is already a hot Hollywood blockbuster director with films like "Bad Boys" and "The Rock"!
Brad Gray cautioned, "The script is still being adapted, and the film's budget is quite high, at $1.4 million."

Aaron remained calm, saying, "The previous film, 'Twister,' cost nearly $1 million. A budget of $1.4 million isn't unacceptable."

Brad Gray thought for a moment, "It seems DreamWorks also has a similar movie idea, with the theme of a meteorite hitting Earth, called 'Deep Impact'."

"Furthermore, I also learned that this 'Deep Impact' film, like 'Saving Private Ryan,' is a collaboration between DreamWorks and Paramount!"

Aaron paused for a moment, "It seems there will be quite a few special effects disaster movies in the next few years."

The success of "Twister" and "Independence Day" certainly sparked this trend.

Aaron wasn't too worried about the fact that DreamWorks' "Deep Impact" and Universal's "Armageddon" were of the same genre.

After all, it's like wearing the same clothes as someone else; only when the movie is released next year will we know who is more embarrassed.

"Liar Liar, starring Jim Carrey, is going to be released in the spring. Is there any problem?"

Aaron suddenly asked.

Brad Grey shook his head. "Jim Carrey's *Liar Liar* had a very good test screening."

"We are very confident that it won't be like Sony's 'Kingsman' last year!"

Hearing Brad Gray say that, Aaron was indeed relieved...

(End of this chapter)