Just the first question, the discussion on the scene became very heated. The question raised by hope in his emotional surge is not only the interpretation of the ending, but also the interpretation of the film. After Langley's answer, the audience's questions came one after another. Not only Drake and Langley, but also Charlie Bray got the opportunity to answer the questions, They have expressed their views on the role and the story.
The questioning session went very smoothly, even beyond imagination. The atmosphere in the screening hall was so lively that there was no time for drinking water. It really made people feel the unique temperament that distinguishes the Sundance Film Festival from other film festivals.
Cornell McGregor sat patiently in his chair, waiting for his chance, like a snake waiting for its prey in the dark.
According to the process, the question session should start with the reporter first, and then open the audience to ask questions. After the questions are finished, the reporters will have the opportunity to interview the members of the crew individually. In short, the status of journalists is different after all, even if it's Sundance.
But today, everything is in a mess. The whole scene is like boiling water. The audience's questions and the reporters' questions are mixed together. Even the audience's question time takes up most of the time. The reporters have no advantage at all and can only support themselves.
It's the end of another question. Cornell seizes the opportunity and stands up. The ferocious action causes the chair to ring. People around him turn to look at it. Then the host and the crew turn their heads and see Cornell with his right hand raised high.
That's the effect.
Cornell didn't even wait for the staff to hand over the microphone, and asked the questions directly and loudly. The reporters nearby all showed interesting expressions, while the audience who heard the questions were whispering and talking. The buzzing noise seemed a bit chaotic.
Although the screening hall is small, there are still some obstacles in the transmission of sound. The audience at the far end didn't listen to Cornell's question clearly. Until the staff handed over the microphone, Cornell repeated his question again
"Lan Li, when I was on the red carpet at the premiere just now, there was a stampede accident. Was it deliberately arranged by the crew to hype the news?"
A short question, but immediately set off an uproar, everyone is a face of consternation, discussion. Although this is a question that has no direct relationship with the film, the powerful gossip hidden in the content of the question is enough to make everyone excited, stunned and surprised. Now everyone's first impression in his mind is that it is absolutely not groundless. If the reporter had no evidence, he would not have said that!
"Lie! He's lying Tessa was the first to yell, and the anger in her chest was almost uncontrollable. Jaime was ready to crack and screamed, "liar!"
She has experienced everything just now. She knows the whole story more clearly than anyone else. I can't believe that there are reporters who tell lies, fabricate facts, slander and slander the image of Lan Li. This is the first time that Tessa has realized the ugliness and dirtiness of journalism.
Seeing the riot at the scene, Cornell is calm and complacent, and his inner pride is well concealed. He's really talking nonsense, but it's not his purpose to blame lanli. It's just a response to lanli. Anyway, he's just talking about it, and it's still in the form of asking questions to prove it. It doesn't constitute slander or reputation damage at all. This is one of the privileges of journalists.
But for the general public, such hearsay will often change their impression of public figures.
Now, instead, Cornell has some expectations. What will he do with the deeply trapped Langley?
Langley is drinking water. He is the focus of attention, not only because Jacob's role is very heavy, but also because he is the most well-known actor in the whole cast, which is slightly superior to the "winter bone" born here last year.
Almost one out of every three questions is raised to Lan Li. His throat is burning.
Cornell's question once again made him the focus of the audience's attention, and his eager eyes projected on him like arrows trying to turn him into a porcupine.
Even the other members of the crew were at a loss, didn't understand what happened, and looked at Lan Li anxiously.
Under the attention of the public, lanli was not in a hurry. He swallowed the water first, then screwed the lid of the water bottle, put the water bottle back to his feet, and took the microphone from Jennifer.
The series of slow movements made the impatient mood in the screening hall slowly settle down, and the original sharp questioning and exploration gradually calmed down; On the contrary, Cornell's calmness began to irritate him. He didn't like Langley's calmness, let alone the peace at the moment.
"Sorry, I need some time." This simple sentence, however, is a pun. If you savor it carefully, you can taste a lot of different meanings. In addition, Lan Li's smile is full of a bit of ridicule, as if to say: this news is too shocking, I need to digest it well.
Poof. Hope couldn't help laughing, and she wasn't the only one.
"As for the reporter's question, I think the first thing you should care about is whether anyone was injured at the scene? And what happened to the aftermath of the accident? " "If you're willing to focus on the chaos itself, then your problem doesn't exist," he replied politely but not sharply
The subtext is that journalists always want to combine chaos with hype, and even use scary words to ignite the focus. That's why they have such a guess that the chaos is deliberately created by the crew for the sake of hype. But if journalists focus more on the injured masses and refuse to mention the crew deliberately, then the significance of hype will not exist.
That understatement, completely not in accordance with common sense, no rush to explain, no angry reprimand, unknowingly, the audience's attention has shifted.
Cornell's chest was blocked, and he could clearly feel countless accusations and disdain falling on him, but he didn't intend to easily admit defeat, "so, do you admit it? Is it all arranged by the crew? " At least Langley didn't deny it just now.
"No Lanli's answer is simple, clear and crisp. There is no further explanation or the counterattack of lotus. Cornell's attack is virtually empty. Such a firm answer completely cuts off the possibility of Cornell's subsequent attack - what's more, he has no evidence at all.
The scene stopped for half a second, and then he saw Langley turn around and look at Drake, "or do we have a new budget for the crew to launch a big publicity campaign?"
Drake completely caught off guard and scratched his head. "I haven't paid your pay yet. The bank loan is due. How can it be?"
This answer is too sincere, too realistic, without any fancy and cover up, which is incompatible with the lively atmosphere of the premiere; But also let people see the truth of the matter, collective laughter.
But behind the laughter, we also feel a touch of sadness - such an excellent work, but now it still has not found a distributor, it is likely that it will not be able to meet with the North American audience, this is the status quo of independent films.
"Pa Pa!" The applause broke out, but it soon became one, and the audience supported the crew with practical actions.
But Tessa was still indignant, "that reporter is full of nonsense! He is a madman! How is that possible? Which newspaper reporter is he? That's ridiculous If it wasn't for Oprah, she would roll up her sleeves and fight with the reporter now.
Cornell looked at the applause - again, just a little choked. The first question is just to be a pioneer. He plans to continue to ask Lan Li later, but he didn't expect that the first question dug a hole, didn't let Lan Li jump, but buried himself. There is no chance to ask questions later.
Looking at Lan Li with a calm smile in front of the stage, a burst of nameless fire is blazing, which makes people gnash their teeth. As a reporter, his consistent quality is almost exhausted. This damn guy!
Sure enough, Cornell never got the chance again. The audience's questions were endless, and the peer reporters' questions were one after another. He couldn't find any space at all. Even if you stand up, you will be ignored by others.
The question session, which was originally scheduled to end in 30 minutes, lasted for 50 minutes. If the organizer didn't come over and say that the next show is about to start, it can't be cancelled. I'm afraid the question session won't end——
Because after the crew members left the screening hall, they were soon surrounded by reporters in the ticket hall of the cinema; Then the audience left, just like the bees returning to the hive, could not wait to rush up. The inside three floors and the outside three floors were appalling. The hot questions were asked for nearly an hour, and then they were reluctantly disbanded.
There is no doubt that this is one of the most successful, hot and enthusiastic premieres since the opening of this year's Sundance Film Festival.
"Crazy love" is a work with an investment of only 250000 US dollars. Even in Sundance, it is a small name; It's also a love movie that has been criticized by countless people for its small pattern. There are so few love movies like "Anne hall" that can create a classic small pattern. I didn't expect that they have sprung up and become the most eye-catching dark horse so far!
The audience's enthusiastic pursuit is just the beginning of the premiere, and the feedback from the film critics followed closely, which really pushed the work to the top of the wave!