Chapter 808： No one is more noble than anyone

Not only these, a female director who wants to make a good film reflecting the war often has to pay more than a male director. This is not the type that Natalie is good at. Even as an actor, she rarely comes into contact with war documentary films. I got the script at the beginning of the year, and it was delayed until this year. Natalie has been preparing for the whole year.

She believes in Ryan's judgment at the Oscars, and she also understands that a female director who wants to achieve a historic breakthrough at the Oscars needs more than movies.

For this reason, Natalie consulted a lot of information and specifically went to visit Paul Haggis, the director of "The Battle of Ela Valley", and once applied to the Pentagon for a field visit to the real bomb disposal unit, but was refused.

Fortunately, not only is she a Jew, she has also taken a clear stand on Israel over the years. After returning to Israel in the second half of last year, she had spent a full month in the Israeli military camp. She also had a good view of those soldiers who often deal with terrorists. initial understanding.

These all helped her complete the filming.

Then there is the special effects team that Ryan borrowed from Michael Bay. Perhaps these people are not helpful to the ideological nature of the film, but are top players in war scenes and playing with tension.

Also, Ryan hired George Clooney as a producer. When it comes to political correctness and political sensitivity, he is definitely a master in Hollywood.

After all, everyone knows that George Clooney is aiming at Arnold Schwarzenegger's road, and he is like Ryan, a speculator in film politics.

There is nothing to say about this, and Ryan never denies this. If you can't even use the social and political situation for your own profit, then you don't need to play these capital games, you can find a place to retire early.

Although when Disney Pictures contacted George Clooney, the other party put forward conditions such as 30% investment and corresponding revenue sharing, but Ryan did not refuse. In fact, they all knew it well. It is unlikely that this movie will generate huge profits. It is not a bad thing for both parties to share the investment. After all, both sides have their own goals.

Naturally, Ryan needless to say, all he wants to do is use the influence of political correctness to let Natalie achieve what a female director has never done before at the Oscars.

And George Clooneyken shared the US$6 million in the total production cost of US$20 million. It is not without reason. Firstly, to continue to pay Ryan this line is extremely beneficial to future transformation; Secondly, the film won a big Oscar. If he succeeds, as a producer, he can greatly improve his political style.

As for whether the film will be successful. Just look at the films that Ryan had prepared for the Olympics in the past, and he knew how high the odds were.

Besides, this 6 million US dollars may not be a loss. If the film is awarded, it will inevitably drive DVD and Internet-on-demand revenue by a large margin, and even the TV license fee will be greatly increased.

Two people who are motivated by greed and have broad connections in Hollywood and politics have joined forces, undoubtedly adding another layer of insurance for next year's Oscars.

If it wasn't for the inappropriate age, George Clooney would fight for the leading actor.

If according to the standards of Ryan's previous life, George Clooney would definitely not associate. As a political speculator, he can imagine his position on the other side of the Pacific, but according to this standard, 99% of Hollywood's first-tier stars, directors, producers and executives of media groups. I am afraid that they are all in this ranks, to the top of Hollywood, political correctness is the most basic position, even Spielberg and James Cameron. There have also been remarks similar to George Clooney.

Ryan can't control others. This is the attitude of the entire North American mainstream society, at least TV stations and Walt Disney media. Under his strict restraint, he did not become like his previous life.

The studio rented by "The Hurt Locker" is not very far from the "Avengers" side. Ryan can also go and see at will in his spare time for shooting.

However, Natalie’s crew is still waiting for the actors. Jeremy Renner is one of the least dramatic among the Avengers. After the filming is completed, he will be transferred directly to the crew of The Hurt Locker.

"Hi, Ryan."

As soon as he walked to the studio, the handsome George Clooney greeted him and proactively stretched out his hand. Ryan shook his hand gently, "Everything is going well, George?"

"Overall, it's not bad." George Clooney walked inside with Ryan. "The scenes in the studio are not cumbersome, but Ryan, when will you return the actor to us?"

"Jeremy Renner is out on location."

Entering the studio, Ryan looked at Natalie who was sitting behind the camera and said to George Clooney, "If nothing else, he will be able to join the shooting next month."

"Then we have to rush to work." George Clooney did not hide, "after all, we have to catch up with next year's Oscar."

Ryan nodded, but didn't say much.

George Clooney is a smart man. Although he has not made a successful transition in his previous life, he is extremely good at speculation, just like he took the initiative to find Ryan to become the director of "Argo".

Although it is difficult for this kind of person to give birth to a good impression, it does not make people hate it, because people in the whole circle are actually playing this kind of game, and no one is more noble than anyone.

The progress of the filming is not fast, and it can even be described as a snail-like speed. Natalie sometimes calls to stop because of the actors’ problems, and sometimes interrupts the filming for her own reasons. This type of film is indeed true for female directors. It is not easy, she is obviously still in the adjustment stage.

Since the filming is about the life of American soldiers in Iraq, Natalie often communicates with the special adviser of the crew. It is a retired American military officer who has served in Iraq for a long time and has assisted bomb disposal troopers many times.

Regarding these, Ryan can't help much, he can only create the most powerful shooting conditions and make good use of the political and social environment.

"I got the exact news." George Clooney said suddenly, "The Obama administration is preparing to withdraw troops from Iraq in batches. The earliest batch is estimated to leave Iraq this year. This is extremely beneficial to us."

"George..." Ryan thought of another film that will be released this year, and couldn't help shook his head. "The opponents we face are also extremely powerful."

"You're not talking about James Cameron, are you?" George Clooney couldn't help frowning, "If his film breaks through again at the box office, it is indeed a trouble."

Although it is troublesome, Ryan is not actually as worried as he showed. "Avatar" and "Titanic" are fundamentally different. Unless the academy judges are thirty years younger, they will never make the heavyweight class. The award was awarded to a cg cartoon.

According to the Oscar rules of the game, the loss of "Avatar" to "The Hurt Locker" in the previous life is not wrong at all. If "Avatar" can win the best director and best film, it will be a real upset.

In fact, it is obvious what the virtues of the core judges of the college are and what factors will be influenced when choosing a film.

It is no exaggeration to say that the decisive factor for the Oscar victory depends more and more on the outside of the film.

For example, in order to reduce the possibility of accidents, Ryan asked Touchstone Pictures to buy the North American distribution rights of "Reading of Life and Death" produced by a German studio last year, and forced the film to be released this year and not released in North America. , Does not have the qualification to declare Oscar at all.

Oscar public relations is not a secret, but these invisible tricks are often far away from the public and even Oscar's vision.

When the crew was resting, Ryan took the coffee pot from Anna, took Natalie's cup, and walked behind the monitor.

"Have you found the feeling, dear." Ryan filled her with a cup of coffee and handed it over. Natalie, who looked through the lens of the camera, took it without raising her head, "Thank you."

She drank a small cup in one breath, then returned the cup to Ryan, and gently raised her eyebrows.

"There are no explosion scenes and war scenes yet." She shook her head, "It's much harder than I expected."

Without waiting for Ryan to answer, Natalie said again, "But this is more challenging."

Ryan did not speak to disturb Natalie, but sat aside and watched the shot.

"The Hurt Locker" is a feature film and a documentary film. This is a story about bomb demolition, and it is also a ‘peace tragic’ that is customary in the United States.

Just like filming "127" hours, Natalie used a lot of semi-documentary techniques. Based on Ryan's speculation, she wanted to show a close to the documentary level of the Iraqi battlefield and the living conditions of American soldiers.

But like other Hollywood-style war reflection films, the film will always stand from the standpoint of the United States, and the reflection given is nothing more than the mercy of the victor. This will not change, and it will be a politically correct film. This must be maintained.

Hollywood directors and producers are not stupid, nor are they stupid enough to make films that think from the standpoint of other countries' interests ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Iraqis will not welcome the US military. "

At lunch, Natalie told Ryan a lot of her own thoughts, "Their attitude towards the US military is indifferent, and I will respond to this truthfully."

"Go on." Ryan made a please gesture.

"But this is a very small aspect." Natalie shrugged. "Just like you said, the US military in the film is loyal, friendly, united, dedicated to their duties, and regards honor as life, and we must highlight their positives. Image!"

"My dear." Ryan told the truth, "Even if we discredit the US military and praise the Iraqis, they will still treat us as enemies."

"I know this, so I won't do that kind of stupid thing." Natalie said helplessly, "The issue of ethnicity, religion, and ideology is a contradiction that cannot be adjusted at all." (To be continued. .)

...

...()