Rebirth In Hollywood

Even though the relationship with Baige Wu was not very good or even familiar, Ang Lee still accepted the invitation and came to the Shrine Grand Theater to attend the premiere of "Face Change", although he always wanted to work hard after coming to Hollywood. Even if he was integrated into this circle, he was still rejected to a certain extent. Even if he directed "Sense and Sensibility" and won seven Oscar nominations and pushed him to the position of Hollywood's first-line director, it did not bring about fundamental changes.

Although he received an American-style education, his appearance determines his Chinese identity. Like other foreigners working hard in Hollywood, region is to a certain extent the standard for delimiting the circle.

For example, the current Australian gang, even if there are many internal conflicts, can always make the same voice at a critical moment to fight for the interests of their compatriots.

Just as Li An thought, the place is full of Chinese faces, even if some people had conflicts with Baige Wu before, they still came to support at this time.

While chatting with people, he was looking for his own goal. In fact, it was very easy to find the other party. The place where the young man stood would definitely become the center of the entire venue.

Soon, Ang Lee found his target. Ryan Jenkins was chatting with the executives of several other film companies. This young actor was the screenwriter, investor and main producer of the film. He is the most powerful person in the "Face Change" crew.

Strictly speaking, the two are almost parallel lines. Their literary and artistic style of filming is vastly different from the other party's completely commercial style. Coupled with the relationship between skin color and blood, if there is no accident. There won't be much intersection at all.

But, tonight he is here. Just want to communicate with each other in person.

A few years ago, when he returned to Taiwan to film "Food and Man", he read Wang Dulu's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". At the time, he just liked it, but didn't have much feeling, but when he was shooting "Sense and Sensibility", he suddenly felt Why can't this novel be made into a martial arts version of "Sense and Sensibility"?

After shooting. While Ang Lee conceived of "Ice Storm", he asked his friend and partner Xu Ligong to negotiate the copyright of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Who would have thought that as early as the early 1990s, the copyright was owned by a man named Pai Jin Sally's woman took over.

Who is Pie Kingsley, probably not many people in Hollywood don't know, after all, she is Ryan Jenkins' agent and agent!

Li An was a little confused. What does the other party do when acquiring the copyright of Chinese novels? However, in the past few years, all the movies adapted by Ryan Jenkins after acquiring those novels have sold well, which has aroused many people's attention. The original author will often offer sky-high sharing contracts, and other film companies that are closely watching him will also wait for the opportunity.

Could it be that this novel can be adapted into a movie? This was his thinking at the time.

Since he couldn't buy the adaptation rights, he had no choice but to think of other works, but after a few years, he was not interested. I can't help but turn my eyes back to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

It was at this time that he received an invitation from Baige Wu, and he simply took this opportunity to talk to the other party. Moreover, he also found a suitable referrer.

After entering the Shrine Grand Theater, Ryan has been busy entertaining, and many people took the initiative to come over to say hello, including many Chinese, who seem to have made a special trip to support Baige Wu.

For example, the actor surnamed Zhou, Nicolas Cage's appearance in this film, clearly bears the traces of him.

After the people around dispersed, Kate Winslet came over with a middle-aged Chinese. Because of the filming of "Titanic", the two of them became more or less friendly.

"Hi Kate, you look so pretty."

Hearing Ryan say that, Kate Winslet rolled her eyes and said, "Come on, Ryan, as everyone knows, I'm not your type."

After speaking, she took the lead in laughing and introduced, "This is An Li..."

"I know."

Ryan reached out and shook hands with the other party, changing to a more customary title, "Mr. Li has unique insights in the field of art films, and "Sense and Sensibility" is a rare masterpiece."

"It's an award." Ang Lee shook his hand. "In front of Mr. Jenkins, who would dare to say that his movie is a masterpiece?"

"Then you talk, I'll say hello to the others."

Kate Winslet was very smart. After making the introduction, she walked away and showed with a practical attitude that what she and Ang Lee were going to talk about had nothing to do with it.

Li Anlai had heard about Ryan's character before. After the chat, he cut to the subject, "I heard that Mr. Jenkins has the right to adapt the adaptation of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" by Mr. Wang Dulu?"

"That's right." Seeing Ang Lee and Winslet approaching, Ryan guessed his intention, "Mr. Lee wants to make it into a movie?"

"Yes." Ang Lee nodded, he had long been accustomed to this American style of direct communication, ""Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a martial arts novel, in my opinion, it is more suitable... um, I No disrespect intended..."

"I understand." Ryan interrupted him. "It's hard for the West to understand the martial arts culture of the East, right?"

Seeing the other side nod, Ryan couldn't help laughing. In a way, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is just a western film in the garb of martial arts.

"Can I transfer its adaptation rights? Mr. Wang Dulu is not a problem." Li An asked tentatively.

"Transfer?" Ryan shook his head, and just when Ang Lee was disappointed, he continued, "If Mr. Lee is the director, Jenkins Pictures can invest, I will...cough..."

He used to say things smoothly, and almost jumped out of habit. Ryan quickly covered up and coughed. What could be more absurd than a person who grew up completely in Western culture to adapt a martial arts script from the East ?

"This..." Ang Lee said hesitantly, "I'm filming 'Ice Storm', and the date of this movie may be delayed a bit."

"These are small issues." Ryan looked at his watch, not far from the start of the movie, "I will let someone contact you about specific matters."

He only needs to reach an intention, and the detailed contract will naturally be discussed by Jenkins Films and the management team.

Looking at the young man who disappeared into the hall while laughing with Kate Winslet, Li An was a little surprised. He didn't expect things to go so smoothly. The attitude of the other party was just like what Winslet said, sunny and gentle. , there is no other arrogant appearance of other Hollywood film company executives treating Chinese Americans.

Leaning on the seat with his chin up, Ryan was also a little surprised. In the original plan, he wanted to wait a few years to find Li An, but he didn't expect him to come over so early.

That's fine, it can always save a lot of trouble, and let people talk about it slowly. Except for the funds, he doesn't plan to intervene too much.

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" can be regarded as a very special movie with a distinct brand on it. In some respects, without the director Ang Lee, it is likely to turn into a disaster.

It would be unimaginable to have a Western director or a director who grew up in an Eastern context—such as Xu Laogua or Wu Baige—to direct this film.

A director with a yellow skin and a white heart like Ang Lee is the best choice.

How could Ryan let go of something like this that can make money and get honor?

With the opera-like soundtrack, "Face Change" officially kicked off on the big screen.

The plot of this film is very, very simple, but it is the most perfect combination of Wu's style and Hollywood production. It is full of trench coats and sunglasses, churches and white doves, as well as endless bullets, and almost A poetic romantic duel.

Keith Troy, played by Nicolas Cage, and detective Sean Arthur, played by John Travolta, are rivals. Liangzi.

In another arrest operation, Case fell into a coma and became a vegetative, and his younger brother was also imprisoned. Sean accidentally knew that they had planted a biochemical bomb in Los Angeles. However, Case's younger brother refused to confess, and the police had to take a risky move. ——Let the plastic surgeon put Case's face on Sean, and change his body shape, voice, etc., and let Sean sneak into the prison to talk about Case's younger brother.

Very unfortunately, the comatose Keyes actually woke up, he forced the plastic surgeon to replace Sean's face for him, and killed all the people who knew about the secret operation. The younger brother was released from prison on the grounds of secret witnesses, backed by huge government resources.

Sean escaped from prison by chance. The first thing he did after being released from prison was to find a way to get justice. He begged Case's girlfriend for help as Case and tried to prove to his wife that he was Sean. A different kind of showdown between good and evil.

The scene at the end is definitely a white dove? Wu Congying's masterpiece, the battlefield of justice and evil is chosen in the church where he is best at, and in the almost opera-like hymn, the white doves fly frequently, and the lasing bullets are not only full of The beauty of violence, but also the romance of a poet.

Even with "Broken Arrow" first, this kind of picture can still bring great excitement to the audience. As for the plot and logic, they are all floating clouds.

The superb acting skills of John Travolta and Nicolas Cage also played a considerable role in it. Hollywood's sophisticated production and large investment scenes made Bai Dove Wu feel like a duck to water. This is definitely his pinnacle. do.

Looking at the falling subtitles, Ryan knew very well that after this film, although Bai Ge? Wu will become the first-class commercial film director in Hollywood, it will be difficult for him to become mainstream. If he continues to succeed, then it is good to say that if he fails, he will not be able to become the mainstream. There is no chance of turning over.

He is different from Ang Lee. It is difficult for Hollywood to understand Ang Lee's combination of Eastern and Western thinking, but there has never been a shortage of violent and commercial film directors. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m. to read.) ()