Chapter 127： Escape or collision?

In front of Santa Monica Commercial Plaza, a group of twenty-year-old young people are walking towards the theater. Among them is a person holding the Los Angeles Times, using a question and answer method to tell his companions about the entertainment version. The interview on the front page.

"What do you think of the critics' attack on Independence Day?"

"Throughout the history of the film industry for nearly two decades, you can find that film critics always like to attack the movies that the public likes to show their own difference. They like to attack those who have been successful in movies, whatever. "

"So, Duke, don't you care about critics' criticism?"

"Why should you care? Miss Sarah, let me ask you a question, how many professional film critics are there in North America?"

"More than 300 people."

"What about movie fans who have the habit of watching movies?"

"There is always forty to fifty million or more."

"The question is very simple. As a director, I must first consider the viewing experience of tens of millions of people, or the viewing experience of hundreds of film critics? As far as I know, the comprehensive ratings of film critics for "Independence Day" Only 3.1 points, and the audience praise rate is as high as 86%. This is the evaluation given by 100,000 ordinary fans who participated in the survey. Who should I value?"

≯, "So, you don't recognize the critics' criticism?"

"Why recognize? Film critics only represent themselves. Can they represent the audience? Their tastes are always contrary to the audience. Why should I care about their criticism? In this world, the film industry is based on a large number of ordinary people. Audiences, not a group of professional film critics who use vicious language to attack others all day long! This industry will collapse without audiences. Without professional film critics, it will still move forward, even faster!"

As he walked to the theater, the young man ended his vivid description. Put the newspaper in the bag and look at the surrounding companions.

"I think Duke's words are very reasonable. The audience is the foundation of the film industry. Without us audiences, the film industry can survive?"

"Yes!" someone echoed, "From Duke's words. It can be seen that he is a director who considers the audience's feelings, not a director who is touted by film critics but always shoots something inexplicable."

"Who is important to the film critic and the audience?" Someone asked.

"Of course it is our audience!" Several people replied in unison.

"I was watching Roger Albert's show last night, and I still had some concerns." The person at the beginning said, "I thought "Independence Day" was really a bad movie, but now I realize it's just a bad movie among the critics. It turns out that the audience ratings are so high, why don’t the film critics mention this? Are you afraid of shame?"

"Have you never heard a word?" The person next to me said mysteriously, "Movies praised by film critics. They are all movies where the audience can sleep while watching, and the movies criticized by film critics are all blazing. the film!"

Although this is an exaggeration, it has been recognized by many people. These young people completely left behind the show they watched last night, went into the theater to buy tickets, and aimed at "Independence Day"!

The same scene is happening in many places in North America. It seems that the young people have not been affected by the TV show and the overwhelming criticism from the media critics last night, and they went into the theater to buy tickets for "Independence Day".

however. Some things are inevitable, such as those in their 40s and 50s who have experienced the most glorious era of film critics. Many originally planned to watch "Independence Day" but chose other movies in the end.

The competition in summer vacation is extremely fierce, and there are too many factors that affect the audience's choice. If you want a film to be released in a quiet and peaceful world, it may not happen until the day when the film industry collapses.

After two consecutive days of hot screenings at a box office of 20 million in a single day, the attendance rate of "Independence Day" on Sunday has dropped significantly. This is the law that commercial films cannot escape.

"Duke, there is an offer."

Just walked into the Independence Day studio. Sophia Coppola greeted him, "Jeff Robinoff called. Time Magazine wants to do an exclusive interview with you."

"Oh, this is good news."

Walked into the office with Sophia, Duke sat behind his desk, "This seems to be the treatment of superstars?"

Sophia didn't take Duke's self-ridicule at all, just shrugged and sat opposite.

"This will be a large-scale interview." Sophia Coppola looked through the work log and said, "Time Warner means that the interview will involve friends and colleagues around you."

"They reacted really fast." Duke immediately understood Warner's intentions. "Want to stir up the public opinion war between me and the film critics? To create hot spots and drive the curiosity of movie fans into the theater?"

"Nancy thinks so too." Sophia nodded.

Duke put his left hand on the table, propped his chin, and asked, "What is Nancy's opinion?"

"If you want "Independence Day" to get more box office, maximize profits, accept the invitation and completely detonate this war."

Sitting on the opposite side, Sophia just repeats Nancy Josephson's words monotonously so as not to affect Duke’s judgment, “If you value academic awards very much, then reject them and keep a low profile during the release of Independence Day. Even if Roger Albert and others point at your nose and attack, you have to bear it."

Where do film critics have the greatest influence on the film industry? In fact, the industry is very clear that it is an academic award.

Maybe other directors will be very cautious about this kind of problem, but for Duke, it is not a problem. He will not give up the practical benefits at his fingertips for a few trophies. If the film critics can bring enough benefits, he doesn't mind compromise. Now that the film critic has violated his interests, and will continue, that is his enemy!

In fact, it is not difficult to consider these, as long as it is more in line with his interests.

"Notify Nancy," Duke said lightly, "Accept Time Warner's invitation."

The war has actually started long ago. Evasion is by no means the best solution, and Duke will not evade. Sometimes some difficulties must be met!

Of course, he will not ignore that there must be other people behind the critics.

"Are you sure?" Sophia frowned slightly, seemingly worried.

"Sophia..." Duke suddenly smiled, "Don't overestimate them, I will avenge you!"

Sophia Coppola rolled her eyes and showed a helpless smile. "The Godfather 3" was viciously abused by film critics as if it was yesterday.

At the beginning of the Hua Deng, Burbank became more lively, showing the prosperity of the world's media capital. In accordance with the order of his mother in the morning, Duke picked up Scarlett from the Andrew Acting School and sent her home by the way.

"Goodbye, Duke!"

Carrying one, Scarlett lowered her head, got out of the car and walked towards the house. It seemed that there was a scary monster in the house and she was very reluctant to go back.

She looked pitiful, as if she had been abandoned, but it was a pity that Duke knew that her acting skills were not fooled at all.

Pushing the floral door in front of the lawn, Scarlett glanced back at the Bentley, her head lowered again, like a chicken that had lost a fight, and walked towards the home full of quarrel and indifference.

Why does she not want to go home? Why would you rather live in the godmother's house during the holidays?

Because when she moved to Los Angeles from New York, she didn't feel the warmth of the family, and she didn't feel her father's care for them.

"I am not a kid who lacks the love of my father!"

Muttered, Scarlett pursed her lips and knocked on the door.

Through the floral fence, I kept seeing Scarlett Johansson walking into the house. Only then did Duke start the car, turn the steering wheel, and drove towards the inbound road. After entering Burbank, he did not return to Santa Monica, but turned towards After leaving Nancy Josephson’s office, they have to discuss specific interview matters during this evening.

In any media interview, the interviewee will do a lot of pre-preparation work, and the most untruthful side will be shown in the media, and only fools will expose their true side to the media and the public.

For example, Sean Connery, whose image of a gentleman comes entirely from the careful creation of caa, now his true face has been exposed, his status has plummeted, and he has not received any jobs for more than a year.

"Sean, this is Mel Gibson's invitation."

On Monday morning, Martin Bob, who was busy with internal competition in CAA, suddenly appeared in Sean Connery’s mansion. "Paramount Pictures passed the project review of the film. This will be CAA's new package project. , Although you are not the protagonist, you are also a heavyweight character..."

Sean Connery was sitting on the sofa and seemed to be thinking. He just reviewed the role setting. This is a role of a less glorious Scottish nobleman. If it were changed to the past, he would definitely not take it.

"Meyer will direct this film." Martin? Bob knows his client very well. "This is a story about Scottish independence. Haven't you been committed to Scottish independence? You and Meier also have a common topic in this regard... …"

Listening to the agent's words, Sean Connery was still silent. He once swore that he would never go home before Scotland became independent.

"When will the film start? When will it be released?" he asked slowly.

"Mel is choosing a suitable location, and it will definitely start before the end of the year." Martin? Bob breathed a sigh of relief. Even if Connery is finished, it must squeeze out the final value. "Paramount accepted the package of caa. Service, the film is tentatively scheduled to be released next year’s Memorial Day."

Sean Connery nodded slowly, and his publicist Jack suddenly pushed the door and walked in. "The first week of "Independence Day" data is available!"

Hearing this, Sean Connery and Martin Bob immediately threw away the topic just now, and at the same time looked over with concern, appearing extremely concerned. (To be continued...)

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