I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 314, Among Many Powerful Figures, the Seventh Generation Dares to Step Forward
A long take.

The character was created.

There's also a pretty awesome point.

That belongs to Li Xuan.

acting.

Although Lin Kun is the 'weaker party', in terms of acting skills, he is definitely the 'stronger party'.
One shot throughout.

He directly blew Wu Yanzu away.

"So do you know how comfortable I felt when filming this scene?"

At this moment, Derek Yee calmly watched this scene.

As a director, who wouldn't want to create a shot that can be taken in one continuous take?

But most of the time, it's not that the director is unwilling or unable to do it, but that the actors can't bring themselves to perform in one take.

It's impossible to do, and it's not something that can be done easily.
At this moment, Li Xuan appeared in this scene, filmed in one continuous shot, portraying a major drug lord.

One, a real drug lord.

Two lines.

The storyline involving Wu Yanzu and Zhang Jingchu.

The alluring and beautiful Zhang Jingchu exudes a powerful charm and a touch of decadence in every smile and gesture.

The drug trafficking line with Li Xuan reveals the 'evil' beneath Lin Kun's ordinary exterior.

Especially the line that makes the 'Double Lion Globe' logo.

Let everyone remember that the person in front of them is by no means a good citizen. That skillfully crafted shot.

"How can this be done in one continuous shot?"

This is what everyone is thinking.

Li Xuan, as seen on camera, recounted the story as if it were a treasure trove of knowledge.

Ah, unnecessary knowledge has entered my mind in strange ways.
But why this kind of shot?

It can also be done in one continuous shot.

It has nothing to do with acting skills.

It's all about practice.

When the movie ends.

The serious film critics present all gave it very high scores.

Both the acting and the script.

The gray areas within the black-and-white chaos are what Hong Kong directors excel at creating.

This is presented from three perspectives.

Drug addicts, drug dealers, undercover agents.

After reading this.

There's another feeling and a question.

Between Zhang Jingchu and Gu Tianle, whose character actually took drugs first?

In short, there were too many things I wanted to see more of.

However, there was also a lot of discussion after the event ended.

The character Lin Kun certainly has a basis in reality.

But doesn't this risk whitewashing drug dealers?

After all, he really acted like a kind and righteous uncle.

Listening to these discussions.

Gao Yuanyuan suddenly felt a sense of superiority.

"No wonder people say the Hong Kong film market is declining rapidly. This media person is so unprofessional to think that this is an attempt to whitewash Lin Kun."

"Oh ho."

"This uncle next door is the worst character I've ever met."

Gao Yuanyuan elbowed Li Xuan and teased, "The character you've portrayed is really wicked."

"Indeed, evil enough."

Liu Yifei, who was standing next to her, also noticed it.

Perhaps it's because he's been hanging out with Li Xuan for too long.

I picked up a bit of script comprehension skills.

My feelings for the character Lin Kun.

That was an indescribable evil.

His greatest evil lies in this.

He knew he was doing something wrong, but he still did it for money and his father. His death is neither a pity nor a tragedy.

This is also the feeling that Li Xuan conveyed in his performance.

They absolutely deserved to die.

However, after the movie ended...

On the second day.

Li Xuan also knew why Ah Zu said that the Hong Kong media had no integrity.

How could someone with such poor professional skills survive?

It must be admitted that when it comes to stirring up trouble...

They really do have a knack for it.

"The composure of the older generation of actors and the exciting showdown between the new and old generations of actors in 'Protégé' are thrilling."

Good guy.

Looking at the newspaper in his hand, Li Xuan really thought that this entertainment reporter was really daring to think, with a wonderful showdown between the new and old generation of actors.

I've become as composed as the older generation of actors.

However, there is one thing that must be acknowledged.

This news gimmick successfully doubled its sales.

Liu Yifei and Gao Yuanyuan both bought a newspaper.

This is what it means to be composed like a veteran actor!
Even if you know he's a fake.

But I can't help but want to buy a copy to see it clearly.

"The Hong Kong media is truly impressive; they can actually do things this way."

It's both laughable and frustrating.

However, overall...

The reviews of "Protégé" are also very high, especially on the internet, where some people who truly appreciate the work give their opinions.

Very high.

This time, the media ratings embargo has been lifted.

They gave it a fairly high score.

Although it's a familiar subject matter, the way it's presented is anything but. Derek Yee perfectly captured the subtle gray tones between black and white.

The article also mentioned the composure of the older generation of actors.

However, it's enclosed in quotation marks here.

Fortunately, he still has some fame in mainland China. Otherwise, he would have been ruined by these Hong Kong media outlets. However, Li Xuan also admires them. It's clear that these film critics bought Hong Kong newspapers to write this rant.

Despite its low level of expertise, it manages to attract professionals to pay for it.

That's awesome.

Tucao returns to Tucao.

Lust, Caution and The Warlords are equally impressive, and their scores are also quite high.

In particular, "The Warlords" has a kind of invincible attitude. On the first day of its release, half of the film critics on online media went to see "The Warlords".

The main problem with "Lust, Caution" is that it can't be shown in mainland China.

Yes, that's the main reason.

No matter how much censorship is done, "Lust, Caution" will never pass the review. Its biggest problem is definitely not the rivalry between Tony Leung and Wei Yingluo and Tang Wei.
However, Liu Yifei and Gao Yuanyuan weren't particularly interested in "The Warlords," as the film lacked any elements that would attract them.

If I had to choose, I'd be more interested in Li Xuan's "Buried Alive".

It's okay, the premiere is tomorrow.

At this time, in Beiping.

Han Ping, Wang Lei, and a woman around thirty years old with fair skin, tall, black hair, an Asian face, but with a pair of blue eyes.

Right now, right here in the movie theater.

"A very well-made film." At this moment, the woman next to her smiled faintly and praised the movie "Assembly".

"Ms. Liu Meizhen, thank you for your kind words." Ma Xiaogang, standing next to her, laughed heartily, seemingly in a good mood.

After all, it was his masterpiece that was being praised.

The movie, titled "Assembly," was highly praised by Lionsgate's Yoo Mi-jin.

As representatives of Lionsgate, a Hong Kong-British mixed-race individual, they came to China for an inspection.

"Then let's go see China Film's 'The Warlords' next," Wang Lei said from the side.

The fifth generation of "Assembly" in mainland China.

There's also "The Warlords," a film produced by a collaboration between Hong Kong, mainland China, and Hollywood stars.
It can be said that the biggest name among them is "The Warlords".

Han Ping is very confident about this. He has even seen the pilot episode and believes that the work is definitely excellent. However, as for whether it can fulfill the ambition of cultural export, he is still unsure.

That's another story.

After watching "The Warlords".

Liu Meizhen also highly praised it, saying that Li Lianjie's fighting skills, the complexity of his character, and the dramatic scenes were all very moving.

The brothers quarreled, and in the end, for their own purposes and principles, only one of them survived, and he was eventually executed.

This is a tragic loss.

"Whether it's 'Assembly' or 'The Warlords,' you Chinese people are always adept at filming tragedies and finding tension within them." Liu Meizhen smiled slightly: "They are both excellent works. I can't judge which is better; I can only say they are both excellent."

When it came to cooperation and investment, Liu Meizhen dodged the question with a series of evasive tactics.

Let's discuss it again, talk about it again, and discuss it further.

After returning to her five-star hotel room and preparing to rest, Liu Meizhen's usual China expert demeanor and signature eight-tooth professional smile vanished as she made a phone call back to headquarters.

"The Warlords" won't do.

This movie is definitely going to lose money. Forget about exporting it for a remake, it might not even break even in the local market.

The assistant next to him was taken aback; it seemed that this wasn't how the leaders of China Film Huayi Brothers would put it.
All those nice words they said were overturned.

"It's clear that the director was in a hurry, as was the director of 'Assembly'. They crammed a lot of political and philosophical elements into the film, which at first glance gives it a high-end feel, but this only increases the difficulty of understanding. First of all, I have to be interested in the work and find it interesting before I can appreciate the political elements. But conversely, if I'm not interested, I'll find them superfluous."

Increased barriers to understanding can actually diminish sensory perception.

It might do well at the Chinese box office, but if it goes to the global market, it's doomed.

I have absolutely no interest in your lengthy political drama and the core of the power struggle. All I see is a power-hungry, inexplicable man, a reckless brute obsessed with brotherhood, and an indecisive kid who die as a sacrifice in the 'struggle for power'. It's a boring story.

Chinese works are still so boring.

"Lust, Caution" is quite interesting. It focuses more on the sensory experience than on the core message—even if you abandon the core message, it's still a very 'interesting' work.

I have little interest in Yoo Mi-jin from "Protégé". Why ban drugs? I can't understand it, and I can't relate to it.

We Americans—well.

"This trip to China has been truly boring."

Liu Meizhen wanted to leave this boring place as soon as possible, but after listening to her assistant say...

There was a movie called "Buried Alive".

She was a little surprised.

Regardless, this release period is packed with major productions in China, a fact she objectively assessed based on her market research.

In this situation, almost no serious new generation directors dare to step forward.

This can be considered common sense.

Even in America, in Hollywood, when there are plenty of domestic blockbusters, you wouldn't want to run into trouble at this time.

Take Lionsgate as an example. Known for their ability to achieve big results with small investments, they excel at using data analysis to avoid these powerful companies and would never consider confronting them head-on.

Absolutely not.

But when he saw a small filmmaker, instead of avoiding him, he went to meet him – either he was a Don Quixote or someone extremely confident in himself.

Daring to face it head-on at this moment.

Regardless, they are definitely people who possess the element of courage.
He's also an interesting person.

"interesting."

After learning more about this person named 'Li Xuan', she became genuinely interested.

The blonde, busty white assistant standing next to her said something.

"You want to see a low-budget film?"

"Hmm, a low-budget film." Liu Meizhen said casually, "Maybe a low-budget film can surprise people. That's how Lionsgate started."

"It feels like it's been ages since I've been to a movie theater. The equipment is getting more and more advanced, but the sound system is becoming increasingly unhealthy for an old guy like me."

"Indeed, I also feel that it's not very good for my health."

At this moment, Wang Fengsheng and Xu Xiang were holding the movie tickets they had pre-purchased, ready to go see the film "Buried Alive".

They weren't very interested in either the commercially successful "The Warlords" or Zhang Ailing's original novel "Lust, Caution".

In particular, Wang Fengsheng had some reservations about "Lust, Caution." Aside from the exciting plot and scenes, the storyline of this work was the kind he disliked the most, full of a kind of melodramatic whining.

In Xu Xiang's words, this Ms. Zhang Ailing does not understand what 'faith' is.

"However, judging from the core of her ideological output, her works should be the most advantageous among her recent works." Xu Xiang smiled slightly: "It's a pity that they are not allowed to be shown in mainland China."

"Yes, after all, there's not much of a barrier to understanding 'Lust, Caution.' It's also very easy to resonate with the selfish mindset."

Wang Fengsheng shook his head.

"So, I'm really not interested in these works. Even if they weren't my students, I would be more looking forward to 'Buried'."

Wang Fengsheng was not exaggerating at all.

Overall.

Buried Alive seems to be the most suitable film for him.

"I'm just curious how he'll turn a stage play-level plot into a movie, and whether he can achieve outstanding results." Xu Xiang's curiosity stemmed from a very simple one; he was extremely curious about the work "Buried Alive."

He also saw the midterm assignment at the time, and it was excellent. As a short film of a few minutes, it achieved a level that could absolutely be called excellent.

But as a feature film.

Upon closer reflection, it's not that it's absolutely impossible to maintain sufficient anticipation and 'novelty'.

This is also the most difficult aspect to overcome in a one-man show.

The film's defining characteristic is that it presents a diverse range of characters within two hours, each with their own distinct personality, goals, and aspirations.

Vibrant colors are the main theme of the film, and their collisions and conflicts are vividly depicted.

Can one person really carry a movie?
Xu Xiang was highly skeptical of this.

"However, I only have the right to speak after watching it."

Xu Xiang is very meticulous.

Even if one doesn't have a high opinion of this newly emerging seventh-generation director.

But I still feel that way.

Let me watch it first before I comment.

(End of this chapter)