hollywood draw

“An impressive black feast.”

In front of the beach of Villa Malibu, an elderly white man in a suit and ties was holding a champagne glass. His wrinkled old face was full of smiles as bright as a blooming chrysanthemum.

After touching Wayne, who was keeping a reserved smile, and after drinking a big sip of champagne, the old man now took enough of the kindness that a senior should have, regardless of his expression or words. The premise is that you have to ignore his slightly drooping nose because of his age, and the young hot girl he hugged with unscrupulously with his other hand.

"Thank you for your valuable advice, Mr. Parker." Wayne directly ignored the old-fashioned style of this old bastard and responded politely with a smile.

This old guy is a senior boss in the academy. Gregory Parker, a male actor born in California in 1916. What is surprising is that this guy who looks like an old bastard is actually Wayne's alumnus, or senior brother.

Maybe he took out this name alone and really couldn't remember what famous movies the other party had starred in, but when he saw that the other party's face that was old but still had a very recognizable, classic movies such as "Roman Holiday", "Glorious Years", "Lady Edward" immediately flashed through his mind.

"No, no, no, kid, don't label me among those old-fashioned guys. What I'm talking about is not perfunctory, and I really like your directing style."

Gregory Parker took out a cigarette, signaled it, and lit one directly. He seemed to want to continue to talk to him in depth, which made Wayne frown without any trace. In fact, he didn't like the so-called big shots in the circle like the other party who was old-fashioned.

Perhaps this guy's mind is not that conservative, but the style of these people's behavior is no longer in line with Hollywood today.

"I know why there are quite a few members of the academy who don't like your directorial style. They also have to pinch their noses and applaud them due to social influence and political correctness?" Gregory Parker looked like an old naughty boy who had a secret, blinking at Wayne playfully.

In fact, this is the first time Wayne has heard of this kind of thing. After all, he never cared about his evaluation among these old guys. In fact, what he encountered, or those who were deliberately introduced by Warner Brothers, were all old Jewish gang members who had a good impression of him. In this way, those people's favor for him mostly came from his bloodline or surname.

Seeing the subtle changes in his face, Gregory Parker didn't deliberately keep it indifferent and said bluntly: "For example, the Italians represented by Francis don't like you. Almost all old guys like us have heard of it more or less, but don't care about these, because you naturally have more advantages than them.

boy, I tell you why, some old guys don’t like you, not because of the bullshit speed of success or the speed of wealth accumulation, but your directorial style. To put it bluntly, your directorial style is a traditional academic style at heart. Whether it is multi-linear narrative or the method of using lens to advance the plot, careful observation is to follow the most basic academic style.

However, whether it is the struggle of human nature, the dark corners of society in the film, the violence, bloodiness, absurd settings that you are good at, etc., you use these things too arrogantly and directly! To a certain extent, this is the reason why your personal style is different from other mainstream directors.

Because you are not as prestigious as the mainstream directors before, and you pretend to make some humanistic postures in the film to please audiences outside North America. But this question is also strange. Your film is obviously an authentic North American-style movie, but it can achieve excellent box office results overseas..."

That's it. Gregory Parker was not perfunctory. He really watched all Wayne's films, and even the immature "Happy Death Day" that was played by meticulously.

In the general perception of public fans and people in the circle, the movie that the other party can best reflect his representative works is definitely the "Joker", which caused huge social turmoil. But the movie that he felt the best is the "Escape from the Deadly Town" which has been forgotten by people and was released in 1992.

Compared with the clown, the absurdity shown in the movie "Escape from the Deadly Town" and the various social problems that will make people feel numb once they are digged deep, which really shocks people.

"Thank you for your appreciation, Mr. Parker."

Wayne was unwilling to agree with the other party's things. He knew his films in his mind. Some people liked them and some people would dislike them. Whether it was in terms of shooting techniques or audience groups, no one could make everyone like them, and God could not do that. He had seen through this when he was filming the first movie.

Now people who just don’t like themselves have become some accomplished people in the circle. In fact, in Wayne’s eyes, there is no difference between them and ordinary audiences who don’t like their own video type.

As early as the investigation after the release of "Escape from the Deadly Town", he had discovered his own film attributes. These investigations showed that there were not many intermediate comments. Either the person he loved was about to die, and the person he didn't like felt worthless.

In fact, in the past two years, he has intentionally moved his production style toward the aesthetics of mainstream audiences. Regardless of whether it is because of the huge investment pressure of superheroes and the change is more popular, these are indisputable facts.

"Don't underestimate that old guy."

Gregory Parker was addicted to preaching, and proudly walked towards the villa with a hot girl in his arms. Looking at the other person's back, Wayne once doubted whether the other person had the ability to do that. Just then, Bruce Rosenblum walked to him and said to the old guy.

"Do you know? Although he is so old, this guy can still get roles that suit him from time to time. He is not like most old guys with glorious resumes, he has long been lying on the credit book and waiting to die. This is a smart person who can keep up with the trend of the times."

Nodding silently, Wayne said that he listened to the other party's prompt, picked up the wine glass and drank all the champagne inside, looked at the men and women beside the bonfire on the beach, and held the bottle and poured strong wine into his mouth. From time to time, a burst of crazy cheers came from.

As well as the fishy smoke coming out by the swimming pool, he knew what the people around him were doing without having to look closer and observe.

As one of the important executives of Warner Bros., Bruce Rosenblum does not need to personally help Wayne's public relations Oscars. It can reduce its value and help lead the public relations team. It is related to the personal relationship between the two and its own ambitions.

Everyone knows that Jeff Robinoff cannot always hold the position of CEO, just like Kevin Tesuhara faces, or even worse. At least Kevin Tesuhara is the real CEO of Time Warner.

In front of Jeff Robinoff, he either retires as the meritorious leader of Warner Brothers or goes to Time Warner to work. He has no possibility of staying in the position of CEO for a long time, and shareholders, board of directors, and parent company Time Warner will not allow it.

Think about what Jeff Robinoff did to take over the CEO smoothly back then? That’s right, it was by constantly launching Wayne’s projects and then reaping exaggerated revenue data again and again. Even among Warner Bros., there have been rumors that if you want to be in the CEO position, holding Wayne’s thigh tightly is equivalent to half of the success.

Others may regard these as jokes, but Bruce Rosenblum does not. Not only do they always choose to stand firmly with Wayne to strengthen their personal relationships, but they can also express themselves through actions that they can bring better support to the other party's career.

"I understand why our PR theme is called White Oscar?" When the two finally got idle, Bruce Rosenblum joked without hesitation.

With a shrugged, Wayne also raised his lips and slowly showed a tired smile. During this period, he kept attending various cocktail parties and parties, and often appeared at the movie meetings held by Warner Bros., so that he could be sure that he was more suitable to stay in the later studio or on the terrace of his own manor.

In his opinion, this kind of enviable, jealous and rich life is really not suitable for him. If you want good wine and beautiful women, you don’t necessarily need everyone to get together and go crazy, right? Unfortunately, most of the people living in this land in North America seem to be party creatures.

"White Oscar, this word is really accurate!" Wayne exclaimed deeply. In the research plan or marketing ideas designed by Bruce Rosenblum, "White Oscar" is the most important point, and even most of the public relations funds have hit this group.

As we all know, the Oscar votes are in the hands of more than 6,000 members of the North American Academy of Film Arts and Sciences, and all the Oscar awards are also produced in these votes.

When you take a closer look, you will find that the most prominent feature of these more than 6,000 college members is the "white old man". White people, males, middle-aged and elderly people are the main body of the college. In the preliminary survey report by Bruce Rosenblum, it is shown that 94% of the college members who master the Academy Awards are white people and 77% are males, and their average age is a terrifying sixty-two years old!

Therefore, with Wayne's nod, the theme of the PR team is "White Oscars". The customization of these plans does not come from anyone's attention, but has sufficient and detailed investigation and analysis data.

Thinking of this, Wayne looked at Bruce Rosenblum with a hint of drunken eyes, and a full of playful voice came from him. "So, if you want to win the Oscar as much as possible, it is a marketing game that wins the favor of Old Man White. Even if the methods are more rude, it is not wrong. Who made these old guys all a group of completely old bastards..."

“F**k!”

Bruce Rosenblum subconsciously stretched out his hands, covered Wayne's mouth, and looked back at the female assistant not far away. "Nina, damn it, help your boss go home to rest, he's drinking a little too much."

501-A group of total old bastards