hollywood draw

"Strive to let him invest in you, Chris, as long as Wayne Greenberg is willing to invest in you, the amount of funds will become unimportant. What follows is an extremely broad development platform. You can fully expose your talents. Believe me, Warner Brothers can give you all the conveniences you want.

Listen, Chris, listen! Show your talents to Wayne Greenberg, do you still remember the information I asked you to read? Many of your thoughts are actually very consistent with the production style of this big man.

If he values ​​your ideas, then just throw away the shit-like script of "Memory Fragments" and find a way to join his core team behind the scenes to conduct an internship.

Trust me, as long as you can impress him and join his core team behind the scenes, it is definitely easier to achieve results than if you shoot a few steps in Hollywood. Think of Zach Schneider, think of Gilmo del Toro, and even think of the Coppola child, as long as you can impress him..."

Last night at the Vanity Fair party, the agreed time was morning, but Christopher Nolan got up early. Since he had just arrived in Los Angeles, his agent drove him to the top of Beverly Hills and in front of the gate of Greenberg Manor.

Listening to the agent's repetition of many times before leaving, he closed the car door and looked up at the main entrance of the manor with a sense of historical weight in front of him.

"I'm waiting for you half a block away. I'll call me as soon as I finished the conversation. OK?"

The silver Chevrolet sedan window lowered, and the agent reminded again: "Chris, this is your best opportunity. If you missed this opportunity, you may really start from the bottom."

"yes, I understand."

He looked down at his suit and before Christopher Nolan had approached the manor gate, he was stopped by paparazzi who had been guarding all night.

"Hey, man, you received Wayne's invitation?"

"Man, can we talk..."

“…”

But soon, the dozen paparazzi surrounding Christopher Nolan quickly dispersed in his surprised gaze and rushed to the opposite side of the gate of the manor. It was so neat that it was not difficult to guess that these people should have practiced more than once.

"Look, don't let me see you harassing the visitors of the manor again, otherwise I will kick your ass hard!"

He raised his head and found that in the guard room of the manor gate, a strong white man like a bear walked out of the manor's door. The other party raised an arm and pointed at more than a dozen paparazzi across the road and cursed.

"F**k, I'm not a good talker, and I don't have any damn hot coffee for you. I only have m1911 here. Do you want it? A bunch of scum."

Paparazzi who have been squatting at the door of Greenberg Manor for a long time basically have a scale in their hearts. Most people in this manor are still easy to talk to. Even the manor, Haila and his wife, occasionally give them a cup of coffee to the lower class.

However, among these easy-to-talk people, this manor security leader is definitely not included. No paparazzi would try to provoke this Russian bear. They all make a living. Of course, they all know that this guy has a very different relationship with Wayne Greenberg.

Who can guarantee that if you challenge the other party and fail to get the news, will you be treated to a bullet for breakfast? You can think of it with your butt, and Wayne Greenberg will never mind paying some compensation for the security boss.

"Hello, I made an appointment with Mr. Greenberg last night..."

"e on, let's go, I'll take you in."

Without waiting for Christopher Nolan to explain, Sergei glared at the group of paparazzi opposite again, and said nodded to the manor behind him, indicating that he could understand it himself and just go in.

"You're coming a little too early."

After entering the manor gate, Sergei invited Christopher Nolan to get on a golf cart and drive along the main road of the garden toward the inside of the manor. "Damn it, it's less than nine o'clock now, and the boss shouldn't have woken up."

While observing the huge estate, Christopher Nolan shrugged and said, "It's okay, I can wait a little longer."

Along the way, the two chatted together. It was the first time he saw the so-called Hollywood celebrity treatment after coming from London to Los Angeles. That's right, just before coming in, he dared to swear that he saw two paparazzi digging out the trash can not far from the gate.

In comparison, the paparazzi on the British Isles are even more dedicated than their North American counterparts. After all, Fleet Street has always been famous, and even the politicians have not let go of those paparazzi.

However, he had only heard of consuming a trash can before, and it was the first time he had seen it.

The journey into the manor was much longer than Christopher Nolan imagined. He walked around the garden, and there was a green lawn behind him. After passing through the lawn, their car stopped next to the fountain in a small square. It was not until then that he saw the full view of the main building of the manor.

After Sergei put him down, he drove back to the door again, while the butler Hela took him and walked directly to the living room of the main building.

"Mr. Greenberg hasn't gotten up yet, Mr. Nolan, do you mind having breakfast first?"

"I can wait a little longer."

Sitting on the sofa, Christopher Nolan politely took the coffee and signaled that he had already had breakfast. "Can you give me two newspapers for today?"

"Ok, no problem."

Basically, as long as the newspapers are mainstream media, they can be received before dawn in Greenberg Manor. Hela turned around and put a large stack of newspapers back on the coffee table, nodding politely. "If you need anything else, you can call me at any time."

“Thank you, madam.”

Christopher Nolan could see that, including the security guard who picked him up and the butler, they had no intention of waking the master in advance. But this also makes sense. He had already expected a similar scene before he came.

Unlike other newcomers who have just come to Los Angeles, he is a director who has already filmed a movie. He can see some things quite clearly. With his current face, he may not have interrupted the Hollywood big man's sleep and got up to see him temporarily.

Thinking silently about the words after the meeting, Christopher Nolan picked up the coffee and took a sip, and then opened a newspaper.

"About those good movies that were abandoned by Oscars in the past, "Save Private Ryan" is also the most regrettable one.

Before this Academy Awards Ceremony was held, the Academy announced that they would carry out reforms toward youth this year. What we see is that young actor Cate Blanchett was elected as the Best Actress of the Oscars. This may be the reforms toward youth that the core members of the Academy think!

If you observe carefully, you will find that more than 99% of the core members of the college still maintain an old-fashioned style. Even these core members who control the college are still immersed in the so-called "golden age" and still refuse to face up to the development of the times.

It is because the style of the film "Shapes' Love History" is more in line with the "golden age" they fantasized. This film can overwhelm everything and win 6 heavyweight awards for Oscars? If the reform of youth is like this, then movie fans will definitely not accept the academy's rhetoric.

Many people are probably wondering why the academy has ignored the advantages of "Save Soldier Ryan" and has given all the heavyweight recognition to a niche biopic. Through the performance at this year's Oscars, it is not difficult to find that the academy has not carried out the so-called youth reform, but has become more conservative and old..."

Looking at the "New Yorker" in his hand, Christopher Nolan shook his head. It was obvious that on the second day after the Oscar ended, this mainstream newspaper selling all over North America was openly complaining about "Save the Private Ryan".

Even he could imagine that most of the media today's theme is to complain about "Save Private Ryan".

"Are the judges really invisible? Tom Hanks' performance is deeply rooted in the soul, and his great acting skills are completely incomparable to the Italian director. Or is it that the college completely ignores the efforts made by the great actors in order to implement the so-called balance policy?"

"According to relevant data statistics companies, the existing academy members in North America, over 60 years old, account for more than 70% of the total. This is probably the fundamental reason why "Shapes' Love History" has become a big winner! If it continues to develop according to the current trend, there may be directors or producers who will take risks and directly shoot "black and white silent films" to win the award. After all, this is closer to the taste of the elderly judges, right?"

"The great victory of the PR lobbying team, this year's Oscar..."

What Christopher Nolan did not expect was that he picked up several mainstream newspapers in succession, the New York Times, the Chicago Sun, the Movie, the Entertainment, and even the Washington Post, unification was filled with dissatisfaction with this year's Oscars.

Obviously, compared to the popularity before the Oscars, the controversy after the end has caused widespread discussion in the media.

Ironically, before the Oscars held, the college’s publicity was to reform younger. After the end, the media tacitly pointed the finger at the college’s “conservative” and “conservative”.

"Sorry, I've been too busy with work during this period."

Just as Christopher Nolan was tranced as he looked at the newspaper in his hand, Wayne walked down the stairs. After sitting on the sofa, he shrugged and said, "You know, this is a rare time for me to sleep in."

"Good morning, Mr. Greenberg."

He hurriedly put down the newspaper in his hand, and Christopher Nolan greeted him politely. "I'm here too early."

He was very smart. Even when he saw the two Hollywood actresses who came down from the upstairs, he deliberately refused to look around. His eyes were staring at the man beside him, and directly ignored the two women walking towards the restaurant.

Yes, the mainstream newspapers were full of discussions about the award ceremony last night. But he did not ignore it. As long as the newspapers that were related to entertainment were posted, there was a photo of Wayne holding two Hollywood actresses and bent down to get into the car.

"In the newspaper, the controversial voices about Oscars must have dominated the mainstream, right?"

After glanced at the newspaper on the coffee table, Wayne did not pick it up and watched it. While waved to the butler, Hera, pointed to the coffee cup on the coffee table, and chatted with the London director casually.

"It's a lot of controversy." Christopher Nolan nodded.

Take out a cigarette from the coffee table and light it. Wayne took a big sip and shook his head with a smile. "After a long time, well, after experiencing several more Oscars, you will get used to it."

The media always do this. Don’t think that their arguments are mainstream. But in fact, they know better than anyone else. If they let them report, they will not only not change the ending award ceremony, but also the following annual award ceremony.

To put it bluntly, the media's sense of smell is the popularity of the topic. In the past many years, when the Oscars were divided into cakes, such as those who could get more than four small gold men without a single film, there was a lot of criticism in the media, and the theme of criticism was split into cakes.

But when the 71st Academy Awards ended this year and a certain film won multiple awards, they still argued endlessly, but they just changed to other topics that could attract popularity.

Therefore, regardless of whether the college adopts the method of pork splitting or the method of dominance, it is impossible to silence the media.

Only when there is discussion can there be popularity. There is a great understanding here. There is a great understanding of the media, the losers at the Oscars, and the academy. It can be said that everyone has a shadow that is looming in this understanding.

"The media never cares about who is the big Oscar winner. The only thing they care about is whether they can find topics that can be hyped."

After spitting out a large cloud of green smoke, Wayne curled his lips with contempt and said without hesitation: "The premise is to attract attention. These so-called media that speak out on behalf of the masses will surround a group of sharks that smell blood. As long as they read and read, they just praised the winner as a flower, and then they will step on the flower into the cessation pit."

Christopher Nolan shrugged, picked up the coffee and took a sip. This was the first time that someone had exposed the essence of the media in person since he came to Hollywood.

"Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, "Save Private Ryan", these terms naturally have no lack of attention. They have a huge influence throughout North America and even the world, and it is normal for them to have a grievance."

After glanced at the spread of newspapers, Wayne said casually: "Look, within a week at most, similar sounds will disappear."

The reason why he said this is because he knew the essence of these hype words too well. To put it bluntly, this is the result of the tacit understanding between the parties.

Under normal circumstances, similar unfair voices appear every year. To put it bluntly, on the one hand, this is winning sympathy points for the public, and on the other hand, it is also reminding the college that I have suffered grievance this time. For those who are interested in Oscars, this method is a must.

The media needs popularity, the academy also needs public discussion of the Oscars, and frustrated people need sympathy. Therefore, as long as the media reports do not show out of control like scandals, it is likely that it will end soon.

"I have known you a little, and this is why I asked you to come to the manor to talk."

After a simple chat, Wayne leaned relaxed on the sofa with a cigarette in his mouth, looking at the British around him. "Once by chance, I saw a movie called "Following", and I remember the director's name is Nolan."

"Yes."

A hint of joy appeared on Christopher Nolan's face. He nodded and explained: "That "Following" only cost $6,000 to film, and was released to North America by a small Hollywood company this year."

Unlike novice directors, Christopher Nolan knew very well that Hollywood never regarded film art as a topic to discuss on the table.

The only way to impress investors is to prove that your project can prevent the other party from losing money, or even make money. There is no doubt that this film called "Following" has a production cost of only $6,000. As long as it is released, it is impossible to lose money.

“Good script.”

Looking through the script brought by the other party, Wayne's appreciation in his eyes was not concealed at all. The movie script called "Memory Fragments" in his hand was completely without the so-called innovation and specialness. The story routine was very clear and clear. It can even be said that this is an old-fashioned mystery and suspense story.

What he felt like was a simple project plan attached to the script. Just read it casually and you can see the shooting time, location, expenses, problems that may be encountered during the shooting, and solutions to these problems, etc.

Every director who can succeed in Hollywood must be a master of money. Through the simple scripts and plans in his hand, Wayne is sure that even if the guy around him cannot get investment, he will definitely impress others.

Because of the feasibility of this project, it is very good.

"Mr. Greenberg, this project will cost about $5 million to achieve the expected results." Seeing the other party's face with appreciation, Christopher Nolan quickly struck while the iron is hot. "In terms of the selection of actors, if you do not invite famous actors, then the cost can be saved, but it is difficult to squeeze out financial space in other places..."

“I like your style.”

Putting down the script in his hand, Wayne thought about it for a moment, interrupted the other party, and said directly: "I can give you three choices."

As he said that, he stretched out a finger. "First, my movie studio invested in this project. I can assure you that as long as this project is shot, it will definitely be sent to the theater and the film will be released to Warner Bros.."

Seeing that Christopher Nolan's eyes instantly showed joy, he waved his hand, signaling the other party not to worry, and stretched out a finger again.

"I said, I like your style. I believe that the reason why you came to me should be because of this. Second, after you go back, organize the script and make the project plan as detailed as possible. I can help you submit this project to the Warner Bros. Film and Television Production Department."

Speaking of this, he was not in a hurry. He looked at Christopher Nolan, who was already in thought, and was smoking silently.

That's right, the previous choice is the fastest way to make the project happen. After all, Greenberg Studio is solely owned by Wayne. As long as he nods, there is no complicated review process at all, and the crew can be built in less than a month.

The latter choice is even more uncertain. However, as long as this project is reviewed and approved by Warner Bros. and the filming is good, it will be more beneficial to the director's own development.

Because a huge platform like Warner Brothers is in front of you, as long as you gain their trust, you will definitely not lack job opportunities in the future.

Unexpectedly, after thinking for a while, Christopher Nolan was in a hurry. He looked at Wayne sincerely and asked, "Mr. Greenberg, where is the third one?"

“Give up this project with a low ceiling.”

Wayne suddenly laughed, he reached out and filmed the script on the coffee table. "I have been very busy for nearly a year or two. If you want, you can join my team."

Facing the olive branch he had thrown, Christopher Nolan was obviously stunned for a moment, then looked at the script on the coffee table and fell into silence again.