Chapter 18： New year

The figure suddenly disappeared in the 1980s, and the footsteps of the 1990s quietly descended. Ryan Jenkins was ten years old. Unfortunately, he knew that he must be born in 1980, but he didn’t know the specific birthday, so he had to say , This is a very sad thing.

After entering 1990, many important things happened in the world. For example, the situation in the Middle East suddenly became tense. The hanged ghost president seemed to detonate the gunpowder keg. For example, the Red Empire opened the end of the sunset mode, and the sight of it was about to end, such as the dramatic changes in Eastern Europe. Unstoppable, another huge market is about to open its doors to Hollywood movies.

But, all of this has nothing to do with him. What makes Ryan the most happy after entering the new year is that it finally ushered in the long vacation, and there is no need to go to that **** school.

After filming "Sixth Sense" and returning to school, Ryan passed the test easily, but Nicole became a confession at first. Only a week later, she was invited to the school by the principal. The old principal listed her. He didn't listen to the lectures, didn't communicate with others, didn't respect the teacher, always did his own thing, never told others what he did and so on.

If the old principal is proficient in Chinese, he would definitely use one word to describe the boy’s guilt-it is too numerous to write!

"Miss Kidman, as a guardian, we hope you can have a good talk with Ryan Jenkins." These were the words of the old principal at the time.

How could Nicole not know the boy’s old problems? After all, when she was in London, she was often invited to school by the principal, but what made her headache was that she really didn’t know how to solve it. All of Ryan’s grades were A, In addition to the whimsical and occasional behavioral excursions, no matter what, it is the best among children of the same age or even higher age.

Sometimes, she wondered whether she should let Ryan drop out of school and hire him a special tutor, but when she thinks that boys don’t like to socialize with peers, doing so will only make him more withdrawn, and she will The idea of ​​strangling to death quickly.

"Dear Nat, congratulations on your once again on the stage of the community theater. Unfortunately, you are far away in New York, and I can’t go over to watch your performance. In the last letter, I can’t agree with you about your views on art. In my opinion, all art forms existed as entertainment before they became art. No matter how rigorous, profound, and meaningful art that cannot be accepted by the public, it will only go on the path of extinction, historically. Development is proof of this. If I can, I really want to have a debate with you face to face..."

After returning to Los Angeles from Philadelphia, the boy and Natalie would communicate almost once a week. Although they would encourage each other, they were more about debates or escaping. Especially in art, the two people had almost the same views. There is a world of difference, and each letter will include his own opinions, so as to refute the other party.

Tucked the letter paper into the envelope and sealed it. Ryan heard the door knock, and it must be Nicole who was out to shoot the commercial.

"Hi, Nicole, you look a little tired, do you want something to drink? Juice or coffee?"

Walking into the living room, the boy saw that Nicole's face was full of fatigue, and took the initiative to walk into the kitchen.

"Juice is all you need, I don't dare let you make coffee again, otherwise the neighbors will definitely complain!"

Hearing Nicole’s words, the boy’s face was covered with black lines. Just after the New Year, he finally found his worst talent. It was about cooking and the only time he took the initiative to make coffee and almost took the entire kitchen. Exploded.

"Okay." The boy poured two glasses of strawberry juice and put it on the coffee table in front of the sofa.

"Ryan, how did you solve it for lunch?" Nicole went to Malibu today, and the time was tight and did not come back at noon.

"The takeaway ordered, Mr. Zhou's restaurant!"

Brother Atang is also very interesting, if it weren't for him, the boy wouldn't know that there is such an authentic Chinese restaurant.

Speaking of Brother Tom, he hasn't given up on Nicole. He made an appointment with her again after Christmas. Unfortunately, Ryan answered the call. The unscrupulous boy didn't let him go anymore, but just asked him. How does it feel to wash your face with pepper water, Mr. Tom Cruise hung up the phone.

"Nicole, I made a new song today. Would you like to listen to it?"

With the passage of time, the boy’s level of composing has improved very quickly. Although his voice has not changed, his voice has become a lot more mature than before. The songs he sang are much more pleasant to listen to. The neighbors around him rarely come to the door, even Many people think that listening to him sing is a kind of enjoyment.

Miss Nicole Kidman is naturally included.

took out the handmade acoustic guitar from the room and sat on the high chair. The boy plucked the strings and the ding-dong music rang.

This is a very simple piece with a style biased towards popular country folk songs. After a short prelude, the boy’s slightly immature singing sounded, “Life is like climbing, and the road ahead is always full of obstacles. People who never give up, run forward with their heads held high until they reach the highest and most beautiful place..."

The lyrics of 　　 are not long, and some are simple, but they are full of inspirational flavor. With the bright rhythm, it gives people a positive feeling.

"How do you feel, Nicole?" The boy looked at the glamorous girl expectantly.

"Ryan, you surprised me more and more." Even though I was numb by the boy's performance over the years, Nicole Kidman couldn't help but sighed, "I know a little bit about music. Although this song is simple, it already has a level that can be produced!"

"Wow, it looks like I am really a genius!" This time the image of the red-haired monkey did not appear.

"Ryan, what I want to say is that you have learned a lot and your energy is limited. Do you still want to be a singer in the future?"

"Why not?" The boy spread his hands and made a natural expression. Before Nicole spoke again, he said first, "Nicole, I know what you mean. I know the truth about how greedy you are. , Don’t worry, I have enough time and energy."

"Don't worry? In the past month, I was invited to the school by the principal of St. John's Primary School three times. How can you rest assured?"

Life is like this. You can't cover everything. If you want to get something, you have to give up something. What's more, for a child, time is really precious. He can never waste the most precious things in those that have almost nothing. Significant learning, right?

Yes, maybe in the near future, or after entering middle school, he must take a certain amount of time to study to avoid his grades being too ugly, but that is definitely not the elementary school level.

Compared with the somewhat terrifying ducking education experienced in previous lives, American elementary education is too easy. Strictly speaking, it is more like enlightenment education. These simple knowledge, even if it is American history that Ryan did not know in his previous life, is After reading the textbook once, it was easy to deal with.

During the holidays, Ryan had more time to complete the two unfinished scripts, but don’t worry now, as he said to Nicole Kidman, everything waits for the "Sixth Sense" "I'll talk about it after the movie.

The boy always believed that even if David Fincher was in charge of the movie director for the first time, and his debut was several years ahead of his previous life, he might not be inferior to the director of Asan. What's more, as a producer, Harvey Weinstein, In the past life, the vision is notoriously poisonous. As long as the two people's heads do not cramp, the movie will not be much worse than the previous life.

What's more, this subject matter is extremely rare now, and it accurately reflects the focus of attention of mainstream American society—family!

A week later, the boy went to Miramax’s studio in Burbank to dub the film that was in post-production. Of course, it was just a few clips.

"Wow, David, are you editing?" The boy looked at the pile of equipment in the room, including the deck, and asked David Fincher who was supervising.

"Yes, Ryan."

"Then what do these machines do?"

Ryan is like this one hundred thousand why, he caught the director and threw a big question. After David Finch finished answering, his throat started to smoke.

Compared with shooting, the post-production of movies is also time-consuming and labor-intensive, and even more cumbersome. If it is a big-scene science fiction film, it will be even more troublesome.

Speaking of it, David Fincher does not have much power in post-production. The edited samples must be decided by Harvey Weinstein. No way. This is Hollywood, not here. In Hong Kong, directors do not have that much power.

Hollywood is the prevailing producer system. Unless a major director is also a producer, it is difficult to obtain the final editing rights. It is even more impossible for a new director in the film industry like David Fincher to have such power.

"Harvey, when will the movie be released?"

When seeing Harvey Weinstein, Ryan asked curiously.

"Of course the sooner the better." After knowing him for almost half a year, Harvey Weinstein has gradually figured out how to get along with the boy. When he is discussing business matters with you, don't treat him as a child, otherwise Will definitely be taken into the pit, "It is now set to be early April, and it depends on the progress of post-production."

Ryan squeezed his small chin. In his opinion, this movie is best arranged in the summer, but he is just the screenwriter and starring role of the movie, and he is not so stupid that he can't distinguish his identity and weight. He simply closed his mouth.

Besides, the release in April is not without benefits. There are almost no heavyweight movies in this schedule. You can sign a long contract with theaters to extend the screening time. As long as the box office can reach the bottom line in his mind, it will be enough.

Ryan remembered the seemingly trivial contract he and Nicole signed with Miramax. If the movie can really meet his expectations, I wonder if Harvey Weinstein will be with Kings. Rei's negotiator fired.

(There is still a chapter before the zero point, and the signing text message has been received in the background..)