In Li Xianzhe's view, today's Korean films are following the same old path as HK films.
Because the market is small, most local filmmakers don't want to make progress.
On the one hand, he shouted the rise of Korean films and the official pressure to strive for film quotas, on the other hand, he was indifferent to the invasion of Hollywood films.
In terms of subject matter, they can only take root in the minority, such as science fiction blockbusters loved by fans all over the world, but they can't make any popcorn films.
It can enter the North American market and let more overseas people know the works of Korean films. A few years later, there is only one "parasite".
Because no one can write a science fiction script, it is difficult to get investment.
So far, South Korea has only produced a really successful science fiction film such as "Han River Monster", and Feng Junhao has never made a similar film since.
"Interstellar blunt tire"? I've heard of the film. "
Originally, I thought Jeff Jones didn't speak and just listened to him complain, but his reaction surprised Li Xianzhe.
"I have studied the film development history of Asian countries for some time, in order to find a way to make DC rise from the film development process of these countries and regions. I agree with you on one thing, Lee.
Whether it's HK films, Korean films or RB films, the reason why they can't make science fiction films is that they lack the cultural soil rooted in science fiction films. I remember that science fiction culture was not born in the east at first, and there is a great difference between it and the myth in the eyes of your Oriental people. "
Speaking of this, Jeff Jones said, "I once went to HK to investigate. During this period, I met a famous writer there through a friend of HK. His name is Ni frame.
His works are said to occupy a very important position in China's science fiction world and be the first person. "
"Ni frame?" Li Xianzhe was surprised that he mentioned this man.
He has stayed in HK for several times, but he has not seen the man known as one of the "four talents of HK".
But when I was a student, I read a lot of his works to pass the time.
It can also be said that Li Xianzhe's understanding of science fiction film culture in Asia is largely inspired by Ni Fang's works.
"Indeed, taking Ni Fang's works as an example, his works are more mysterious than science fiction.
I think some things can't be regarded as science fiction because they lack real scientific rationality.
Hong Kong films or Korean films, which are shooting many films with semi science fiction themes or pseudo science fiction themes, have an "irrational consciousness"
Li Xianzhe gave Jeff Jones an example in the history of HK films, such as the alien theme that people are very familiar with now.
"Westerners are good at justifying such a subject with careful and rigorous stories, giving it a reasonable start, development, and finally rising to the redemption of human nature.
Many HK films or Korean films are full of mischief.
In 1976, Hong Kong had a film called "Guan Gong vs. aliens", which took out Guan Yu from the culture of the Three Kingdoms, which is very familiar to Asians, and killed the aliens with a green dragon knife.
This situation was very common in HK films at that time. It happened that HK people were interested in watching them. Their aesthetic views were far from those of Hollywood audiences at the same time. It can be seen that they were loose and casual. "
Therefore, after the beginning of the new century and even many years, the output of science fiction films in Asian films has always been only a small part. What can be regarded as high score works is to find pearls in the sand.
It has to be said that this is a kind of sadness. The film market in Hong Kong, South Korea and Rb has already become saturated and mature.
Even if the insiders are self-sufficient, they can meet the viewing needs of local audiences. However, compared with the booming of Korean films and Rb films, they frequently appear at awards ceremonies or large screens in the West.
It seems that HK films have fallen behind to no other subjects except kung fu films and martial arts films.
The older generation of film stars dominate the resources of the whole film industry, and the newcomers have no day to rise. Therefore, the death of HK film is only a matter of time.
When the older generation of films and television all left
However, as he talked with Jeff Jones from science fiction films to action films, Li Xianzhe thought of a film that would be released in the United States next year.
Not surprisingly, he should be shooting at this time. He asked Jeff Jones about the film, but he wanted to negotiate with the producer to buy the copyright of the film and shoot it himself.
In his eyes, Korean films lack science fiction films, but they also lack decent action films. Long ago, he wanted to participate in the shooting and production of a film to brighten the film area of Empire entertainment.
"Kill the wolf" is good, but it is an HK film after all. It may not be acceptable to Europeans and Americans in terms of cultural identity.
Therefore, the film he thought of may also make imperial entertainment become one of the best "blockbuster producers" in South Korea.
Before that, CJEM has always occupied too many quotas in the local film market in South Korea. Li Xianzhe feels it necessary to plan for the future.
"Spy movie? I've never heard of any new spy film in Hollywood that will be released next year. "
Jeff Jones scratched his head. "And Lee, it's not that I hurt your confidence. No one in Hollywood has made a 'secret agent' film for many years.
You know, except for the "007 series" and "mission impossible" series, or the "espionage heavy" series, there are few films with the theme of secret agents that are popular. "
Jeff Jones opened his hand because of the popularity of 007 and mission impossible series.
As a result, many fans can guess the plot trend of these spy films only by looking at the word "agent". It's not too much to say that this theme has been rotten.
Similarly, there are many spy films in the East, such as uncle. The translation in HK and TW is called lonely agent.
In fact, in the years when 007 and mission impossible series launched new works, Hollywood gave birth to two very popular "secret agent" series.
One is "extreme agent" starring van diesel, and the other is "ace agent" by "face uncle" Colin Fels and tarren ephleton.
What Li Xianzhe is asking about at the moment is "ace agent", because the production and production company of this film is 20th century fox.
As one of Warner Bros's rivals, the actors who joined in such a film were all first-class.
But Jeff Jones definitely told him that there was no such film in Hollywood, unless all the actors involved were of an inferior level.
Although Li Xianzhe didn't say anything on the surface, his heart was filled with ecstasy.
If Jeff Jones hadn't deceived him, he could have created and filmed the film himself.
Less than an hour after Jeff Jones left, Li Xianzhe received a fax in his house.
To be honest, in terms of his contacts in the American film industry, he really can't compare with Jeff Jones.