Chapter 1182： independent forces

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Evan-Bell looked at Bennett-Miller who was not far away, with a stern face, a soft smile on the corner of his mouth, a messy and casual long hair that reached his ears, and a low-key and simple black suit. Like his cinematic shots, his calm and intelligent image is vividly drawn under the New York night sky.

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If "Capote" made Bennett Miller and Philip-Seymer-Hoffman, then Knife, a one-year film "Waiting for Money" once again made Bennett Miller, and also made Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill.

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Needless to say, Brad-Pitt has become a top actor in the 1980s, and this year has attracted much attention because of his relationship with Angelina-Jolie. Comedian-born Jonah Hill rose to fame in 2007 with "Big Belly". Whether it is Brad Pitt or Jonah Hill, they have all contributed wonderful performances in the "Moneyball", which has been recognized by the academy.

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Evan-Bell's memory of the Oscar nominations won by "Moneyball" is not so clear, but he does remember several nominations such as Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It can be said that Bennett Miller has launched two works in the fourteen years since his debut, and both won the recognition of the Oscar. It also gave Bennett-Miller a place among independent film directors.

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Bennett-Miller immediately noticed Evan-Bell not far in front of him. He was a little surprised, because Evan-Bell's gaze was obviously someone who knew him. Although Bennett-Miller made the documentary "Manhattan Guide" as early as 1998, he has always been low-key and has little reputation in the industry. When "Capote" started shooting last year, because the crew did not have any big names, and "Brokeback Mountain" almost exhausted all the media's "enthusiasm" for homosexuality, so no one voted for "Capote" at all. sight. Bennett-Miller smiled and nodded to Evan-Bell's eyes that seemed to know him.

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What surprised Bennett-Miller even more was that Evan-Bell actually took the initiative to walk over and stretched out his right hand with a smile on his face, "Mr. Miller, it's nice to meet you." Wen Yibel's right hand "Your 'Capote' is really excellent. I especially like the scene where Capote witnessed the execution. The slow pace has an amazing poetry."

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It can be felt that Evan-Bell has really studied the film, rather than just talking politely.

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Bennett-Miller is also a very down-to-earth person. Facing Evan-Bell's compliment, the smile on his face enlarged slightly. "Mr. Bell said this, I was originally interested in Brokeback Mountain and Little Sunshine Beauty It’s a bit repulsive, and now it seems that walking into the cinema to watch these two films is a must have courtesy.” Bennett Miller obviously hadn’t seen these two works by Evan Bell, he He didn't deliberately be polite, but said it directly, which seemed more sincere.

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Evan-Bell surprised Bennett-Miller again, only to see Evan-Bell shaking his head, "No... I'm too cautious to accept criticism, so you should not go to those two movies. So that we won't have anything to say next time we meet."

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Hearing Evan Bell's clichéd ridicule, the corner of Bennett Miller's mouth fully burst into a smile, and there was also a low "haha" laughter. It can be seen that Bennett-Miller is indeed in a good mood.

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The surrounding media looked at Bell and Bennett-Miller talking and laughing, and they had already begun to conceive of tomorrow's news headlines, such as "Brokeback Mountain, join hands with 'Capote to start the awards season..." This is the A very good idea.

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Bell and Bennett Zhule walked into the lobby of the Sprelli restaurant. There were nearly 20 round tables for banquets neatly placed in it. There was a two-story building in front of the line of sight. The second floor was obviously It is still a dining place, but the first floor is a stage covered by a burgundy curtain. Usually, it should be the place where the accompaniment band performs. Today, it has become the stage for the Gotham Awards.

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A tall and mature woman walked over, "Welcome to Gotham. Evan, Bennett." Evan Bell recognized it, and this was Joanna Vinson, the current director of the Independent Film Producers Association of America. Special, she is also an independent film director and producer, and films such as "Assassination of Nixon Jr." "Love 3 Seasons Jr." and "Excessive Sleep" are all her works.

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"Thank you for your invitation, Ms. Vincent." Evan Bell returned politely.

Joanna-Vincent is a long-sleeved woman who is good at dancing. Her footprints can be spread all over the world, such as the Sundance Film Festival and the three major European film festivals. She has a very wide range of contacts in the independent film industry. "This year's Gotham Awards have received so much attention, and I would like to thank you for 'Little Miss Sunshine'. Now everyone has a new understanding of independent films, so it would definitely be a mistake not to invite you." Joanna-Vincent just finished complimenting Evan-Bell, and when she turned her eyes, she fell on Bennett-Miller, and then said, "However, Evan, compared to Bennett, you It's a lot worse. Bennett's first feature-length feature film was much better than the original 'The Notebook'."

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Bennett-Miller was stunned, as if he did not expect Joanna-Vincent to compliment himself in this way, but his doubts were quickly answered, because Evan-Bell continued, "Ma'am, I just turned twenty-three last week, you can't ask for more of me, can you?" A seemingly complacent and proud remark was uttered by Evan Bell in a playful way, not only not It would seem superfluous, and it also made Joanna Vincent's compliment to Bennett Miller just right.

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Joanna-Vincent knows, and Evan-Bell's is good. Talent, and his style in social situations, Evan Bell is bound to pick up the conversation. Otherwise, with Evan and Bell on the side, no matter what words you use to compliment Bennett-Miller, it will be too fake. In this way, it is more appropriate to use the self-deprecating way of Evan-Bell to complete the appreciation of Bennett-Miller. It also makes the atmosphere more relaxed. I have to say that Joanna Vincent is indeed a master.

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Joanna-Vincent didn't give Bennett-Miller any more response, and said with a smile, "Let's not stand at the door and let those reporters probe their brains. There is not only a place to sit, but more importantly, There is also our custom-made food, and everyone can enjoy dinner while carrying out today's awards ceremony." The biggest feature of the Gotham Awards is that the awards ceremony is actually very short, only six awards, and there are no special performances. Dinner starts at the same time as the awards ceremony, and before the main course is served, the awards are almost done, and then the many independent filmmakers can chat around the table. It's more of a rare gathering of independent filmmakers than an awards ceremony.

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"Oh, yes, there are still some acquaintances in it, and getting to know each other is also a good choice." Joanna and Vincent can put this sentence at the end, as if it was just a side note. Originally, Evan-Bell and Bennett-Miller were the two juniors in the independent film industry, and they were probably big names, but they were caught up in the words of Joanna-Vincent, and they became a good-for-nothing. It's a party occasion, and people can't help but relax a lot.

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But in fact, on the Gotham Awards scene, many big names in independent films can be seen everywhere.

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Take Woody Allen, for example, the genius in American film history, whose international influence is few and far between, but at this moment he is like an amiable old man, sitting at the table with other people While chatting, his current partner Song Yi sat quietly beside him. In the 1990s, the forbidden love between Woody-Allen and his nineteen-year-old adopted daughter Song Yi caused a sensation all over the world. Woody-Allen even divorced his then-wife Mia-Farrow for Song Yi. Song Yi was the adopted daughter from Mia-Farrow's previous marriage. After she remarried to Woody-Allen, Mia-Farrow took Song Yi to a new family, but she did not expect such a result. But fifteen years later, Woody-Allen and Song Yi sat quietly side by side, and the ups and downs of the year seemed to vanish.

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Soderbergh, the long-established first-line big-name dog, came to 55 Wall Street with his latest work "Bubble", sitting next to him was George Clooney, a "Good Night and Good Luck" Enough to put George Clooney on stage at any awards ceremony this year. They and Evan Bell are all acquaintances Especially George Clooney, because of the competition between "Good Night, Good Luck" and "Brokeback Mountain" this year, the two are not used to it. Met on many occasions.

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Noah-Baumbach, who shot "Squid and Whale", Jim-Jarmusch, who has excellent works such as "Paradise Stranger", "Outlaw", "Mysterious Train" and "Broken Flower", created "My Heart". David Lynch of Wild Little "Blue Velvet Little "Mulholland Drive" and other works, Alexander Payne, who competed with Evan and Bell last year because of "Life with a Glass of Wine", and Alexander Payne, who competed with Evan and Bell last year because of "Life with a Glass of Wine", and "Ice Blood" The Coen brothers who have won many praises for their works such as "Barton Fink" and "Three Kings Escape from Prison" ~~

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This is like a big party of independent films, everyone has their own story, and everyone's talent has its own flash. Evan Bell is only one of many people here. He has just set off on the road of independent film.

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There are no seats available here. Evan Bell was finally pulled by Quinl Tarantino and sat beside him. Next to him sat Robert Rodrigue, who filmed works such as "Killer Elegy Little "Sin City" and so on. Here, they were very interested in "Brokenback Mountain Little", "Sunny Girl" and "Perfume", so they had a heated discussion around Evan Bell, until the appetizers were served, Yiri There is no sign of stopping, but it is getting more and more intense.

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