Kids are hard to deal with. This is one of them.
The second is brand effect.
What does that mean? In short, in Hollywood, the top can't easily offend, but also don't offend the bottom staff.
Once they offend the latter, apart from the difficulties they can create in the small details, the rumors that they walk inside the industry can easily destroy the brand image of a public figure. Large companies and public figures in all walks of life should clearly know that brand image is priceless. It may take five or ten years to build a brand image, but it only takes a moment to destroy a brand image.
Everyone hates playing big names. Even the restaurant service staff may spit in their drinks when they encounter the guests who are deliberately making trouble. What's more, the industry staff in Hollywood?
Nobody likes to play big. Maria Kelly's reputation in the whole industry has been rotten to death. Her behavior of playing big names can be called a textbook. Although her records still have a certain market, the decline of her career can't be stopped. However, Maria Kelly, who has been famous for many years, refuses to compromise and goes her own way.
Now, Thomas tour secretly arranges such a writing, which is comparable to Maria Kelly - even more excessive than her, so that Lan Li's reputation will be completely spoiled. Among the staff at the bottom, Lan Li may fall into the dilemma of being unable to argue, destroying Lan Li's reputation from the root.
Of course, lanli's real ability lies in performing, just like Maria Kelly's singing voice. As long as his ability is still there, he will not lose his job and will not be eliminated. He can even stay at the top of the industry for many years; However, the reputation of the industry is a heavy blow to the brand image of lanli. This kind of thing, once discredited, will not wash white.
If Thomas is smart enough, he can also tell the top management of the major Hollywood film companies about this, and put himself in a low-profile position to "win over" lenley. The top management will not be satisfied with the expansion and arrogance of lenley. A good cooperative relationship is just like this - even if the commercial cooperative relationship still exists, But personal relationships can be undermined.
On the surface, Thomas pushed Langley to the altar; In fact, Thomas pushed Langley to an island.
Even Langley, he couldn't help clapping for Thomas!
It can be seen that Thomas may not have enough foresight in the Grand View of the pattern, and there are still obvious shortcomings in the overall view and the overall view; But in the aspect of intrigue, Thomas's small action ghost ideas emerge in endlessly, which makes people unable to guard against. In particular, lanli's open and aboveboard style is more vulnerable to losses.
Just like now, how should lanli deal with it?
Denial? And then argue that it's all Thomas' conspiracy? First, Langley has no evidence to prove that it is Thomas' trick, but may fall into the suspicion of "sophistry"; Second, Thomas just needs to say, "it's not lanli's request." then lanli is really jumping into the Yellow River.
Most importantly, denial can't change the status quo: the staff spent so much time and energy building the van, and now it's totally denied? So, will the staff blame Thomas or Langley? Or is it because of the dilemma of "whales fight and shrimps suffer" that all the complaints are thrown to the two whales?
Accept? So this is exactly what Thomas wants, and he can further fuel the flames, so that lanli's big name behavior in the cast will go to a higher extreme.
Refuse? This should be the first reaction of most people, but lanli's thinking is more profound.
It can be said that lanli has never been like this before, but after the ups and downs of this year's award season, his position in the industry has become more and more stable. Coupled with the strong unique skills of Sisyphus film, it's not sure that lanli has started to expand this year? The experience of the past years doesn't count.
It can be said that Nina's understanding is wrong. It's not lanli's request - don't mention Thomas for the time being, but emphasize that it's a communication failure. Lanli can also list a series of facts to show that he will not make such a request at all. Apart from the ridiculous request of humidifier and wine cabinet, it's just the bedroom and bedspread, which is definitely not lanli's idea, Although he was born as a hereditary aristocrat, the hall family could not afford Egyptian cotton. On the contrary, Andre had such pursuit.
However, under the guidance of preconceived ideas, Nina is hard to change her fixed ideas. She may think that lanli "wants to set up a memorial archway after being a whore"; Maybe it's lanli who treats them hypocritically; In short, all the explanations of Lan Li may be misinterpreted into other ways.
It can be said that lanli has never asked for this and returned the van. Nina and the whole team's efforts have gone down the drain. The van can be compensated by check, but the staff's time and energy can no longer make up for it. On the contrary, it may make lanli a "no good" name and further develop the style of playing a big name.
In short, lanli's follow-up reactions can not perfectly solve the problem in front of him - at least, if lanli is Thomas, his backhand will not be easy to show mercy, otherwise the advantages he has managed to build will be given up.
It's hard to ride a tiger in a dilemma.
This is the situation that lanli is facing now. If he wants to break the situation, turn the situation around, or even turn defeat into victory, lanli must find a new way to break the Convention. He can't follow the route set by Thomas. Even if it is Huashan, he must choose a plan that Thomas didn't expect.
"Thank you." Between lightning and flint, countless thoughts had flashed through lanli's mind, and then he showed Nina a a friendly smile and sincerely expressed his thanks.
No matter how the struggle between Langley and Thomas goes, at least the staff are innocent, and their hardships need to be rewarded and praised accordingly.
Nina's first subconscious reaction was to be hypocritical.
But Nina felt lanli's sight and fell on her body lightly and gently. Her skin was slightly hot. She couldn't help but raise her neck. Because of the huge difference in height, she couldn't fully see lanli's facial expression. However, the soft radiance of the corners of her mouth and the bright light of her eyes outlined a fuzzy outline in the slightly dim light inside the car, It doesn't need special expression or gorgeous words to convey that sincere emotion.
Nina can't help chatting.
"..." you don't need to mumble in the deep throat, but only a few meaningless syllables were squeezed out, and Nina was still a little embarrassed.
Take back the line of sight, Nina slightly lowered her head, covered her slightly hot cheek, and cursed herself secretly in her heart: no promise!
In any case, their work can be affirmed and recognized, which is a good thing, all the hard work is not in vain. Although she still despised lanli's famous behavior, her anger and resentment did not continue to spread after all, and her sharp and complex emotions were slightly relieved.
Lanli didn't say much. This is not the best time to explain. What's more, he didn't intend to defend himself. He then asked, "excuse me, can the crew arrange a mobile dining car? A simple coffee and bagel will do
what? Nina's face was slightly stiff.
"I hope that the mobile dining car can be placed next to the van and open every day according to the crew's working hours. In addition to breakfast and afternoon tea, the staff can come at any time to enjoy some relaxation time. I know how terrible the crew work can be. The energy consumption is incalculable. Coffee is the final energy source. "
Lanli didn't seem to notice the change of Nina's expression. He continued with a smile.
"Put the dining car and the van together, they can rest and adjust in the van at any time, and even speak ill of other colleagues and actors here, just like the tea room in the office. If you need to, you can ask other actors and staff what else you need to add. I think the kitchen and wine cabinet can also add some things. "
Nina's brain is a little hard to turn. "But... But... Isn't this your... Er, van?"
"Of course, this is my van. But I'm also a member of the crew. I think it should be the public property of the crew. " Lan Li said in simple words.
Nina's eyes once again revealed surprise and doubt: This is not right! Spent two million dollars just to build a public property? Are you kidding? And it's a big joke!
Nina hesitated, then said, "we all appreciate your kindness, but I don't think it's a good idea." What's Langley up to? She couldn't see through, but she couldn't believe lenley's good intentions“ You know, it's a welcome from the cast, you should accept it. "
Although it is clearly the request of Lan Li, the polite words can only be said like this.
"Again, it's a thank you to the crew for their warm welcome." Langley said with a smile, his tone revealed an unquestionable firmness, but now, Langley still did not explain too much. In the face of such a difficult situation, the power of words is the weakest, and action is the best counter attack. "By the way, Nina, can you contact Patrick Crowley and Christopher Raimo? Let them come and see me here. "
Nina nodded, left the van with question marks and turned to look for the other two producers.