"Sorry, I'm still working." Donna frowned and declined the handsome guy's invitation.

She was a little dissatisfied with the other party's vulgar way of dating. Shouldn't she be smarter and ask for a phone number first and call herself tomorrow or the day after tomorrow? In the workplace, although there are very good opportunities to meet the opposite sex, in the workplace

You can't handle personal matters so straightforwardly in front of your boss, right?

On Wall Street, people handle this kind of mutual attraction very delicately. They always have to find an excuse to ask for a phone call at work, and then use this excuse to continue to understand each other's temperament in depth.

"Ah...uh..." The handsome guy named Brad seemed not to realize that there were women in this world who could refuse his charm, and he didn't know what to say.

In the past, when Brad dated women, he never needed any skills. As long as he showed his desire, it was always successful. He was the only one who refused other people's invitations, and no one could refuse him.

"Damn..." Brad muttered softly, why did his charm suddenly fail at the most critical time for his career as an actor?

"Maybe you can leave a phone number and try to make an appointment with me when I have a break." Donna took out her business card and exchanged it with the handsome guy Brad.

He's still handsome, really handsome. Even though he's a brainless guy, it doesn't stop him from dating him for dinner. It's just a perk of working as his cousin's part-time assistant.

Taking the handsome guy's business card from Donna, it had Brad Pitt's name written on it. "Will you date him?" Ronald asked Donna who was having lunch with him in the restaurant.

"He's still very handsome. I just want to have dinner with a handsome guy." Donna put the knife and fork aside and wanted to take back the business card.

"Do you really like him?" Ronald put his hand away to prevent Donna from succeeding. He felt a little uncomfortable. His cousin Donna, who had become an elite professional woman, was actually asked out by an actor who had nothing but good looks.

"I think he is very handsome (Cute). Hi, this is my own private matter. I haven't asked about your private life either."

"I'm just curious. I haven't seen you have a boyfriend since you graduated from college... Do you like this type?" Ronald touched his nose and returned the business card to Donna America, especially in New York and Los Angeles.

In such an international metropolis, matters between men and women are decided individually, and it is indeed difficult to interfere.

"Being hit on by a handsome guy makes me feel good. You know, a professional woman on Wall Street needs such compliments." Donna took out her purse and wanted to pay for her share of the meal.

"Hey..." Ronald pretended to be angry and stopped Donna from taking out the money, "I just think you may be disappointed. Many actors don't have the charisma of the characters they play on the screen."

"Maybe I will, or maybe I won't..." Donna pushed her hair back, "Do you like it? You won't find out until you date, right?"

"Hi... By the way, how's your boss Mr. Simmons' new fund going?" Ronald had no choice but to change the subject.

"It's very good. Many senior managers within the company have bought it, and the subscription shares were sold out quickly..."

…

"Just follow your own ideas when it comes to casting, and I won't interfere. I only have one requirement: to shoot and edit according to the structure of a commercial film. Save as much money as you can. If you need a big scene for the climax, don't be afraid to spend it.

As for the money, just follow the planned progress."

In the evening, Ronald chatted with Kathryn Bigelow again.

After all, Bigelow is a strong woman who has made theatrical-length movies, and these are not a problem for her. As long as you don’t deviate from the plan when shooting, and invest too much time on the effect of one shot, the budget of the entire movie will not be affected.

Very likely to exceed the standard.

Of course, at the beginning of the entire movie and in certain parts between the second and third acts, the audience needs to be given some ice cream, and Ronald will not be as frugal as Roger Corman. After all, today’s audiences

In a video rental store, there are hundreds of choices, but they still have requirements for the basic quality of the movies.

"Do you have any special requests for casting? Can I make the decision?" Kathryn Bigelow asked. She finally got the second opportunity to direct a feature film. As long as it was Ronald's request,

She was ready to agree.

"Who are you talking about?" Ronald thought, I put a heroine with mediocre acting skills in it, and I don't have any other requirements. If I put in a related person, I'm afraid you won't be able to control the quality of the movie.

"That Brad, is he with you..."

"Don't worry about that, just follow your professional judgment..."

Ronald stopped mid-sentence. Seeing that Bigelow was hinting at whether to give Brad a chance, he thought that this kind of thing would be quite troublesome.

In the Hollywood circle, gossip spreads quickly. If I had given Brad a chance, wouldn't he have pointed out a direction for these actors in the future? In the future, if you want to play roles in movies led by Ronald, you only need to go through his

If the family takes a roundabout way, the effect must be very good?

"So, what is your professional judgment?"

"What? Oh, you're talking about Brad. He has no acting skills. There is no role in the movie that suits his true nature, so..." Kathryn Bigelow gave Brad a job that he couldn't act.

judge.

"Very good, you said that, I have more confidence in the movie. It can be seen that you consider the movie from a professional perspective..."

Ronald expressed satisfaction. After sending Bigelow away, he put the audition photos and resume of the actor named Brad Pitt on the table into a folder.

Then he made a phone call, "Hello, Mr. Frank McPike? I'm Ronald, and I have some business to 'consult' with you. If it's convenient for you, come to the restaurant at the entrance of Chinatown and have a chat."

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Give Brad’s information to Mr. Private Detective and ask him to do a background check. Ronald puts down the “sticky fingers” thing

, began to prepare for the release of his movie "Moonlight".

Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun" is scheduled to premiere on December 11. His ambitions and distributor Warner Brothers' confidence in the quality of the film are much stronger than Columbia, which distributed "The Last Emperor".

On the opening weekend, it will be released in more than 200 theaters. Among movies that use this strategy of competing for awards first and then box office, this film is one that will be released in a lot of theaters.

Ronald and MGM are not so confident in "Moonlight". Their plan is to release it in about 10 theaters that meet the minimum requirements for the award on December 18.

If we follow the strategy of "Empire of the Sun", there will be a risk, that is, if the audience does not appreciate the movie, the film will be exposed quickly at the box office. The number of audiences in more than 200 theaters is too large, and it will soon form a problem that may not be appreciated by itself.

Hope to see word of mouth.

If it is released in only 10 theaters, not many people can see the quality of the movie, so there is still an opportunity to control reviews and let film critics save the market.

In order to create a good reputation after the premiere, Ronald is also calling friends in the industry and inviting them to attend the premiere in Los Angeles.

Michael Gray, who is in charge of marketing, has personally gone to Chicago and used the public relations funds Ronald approved to him to start formulating special treatment and itineraries for several nationally influential film critics in Chicago.

First-class air tickets for film critics and their families, large suites in five-star hotels, VIP-level dining, and a vacation for the rest of the weekend, as well as interviews with local media after watching the premiere, whatever they want

, try to be satisfied as much as possible.

The excuse is easy to find, because "Moonlight" was only released in Los Angeles and New York at first, in order to allow America's most influential Roger Ebert and Gene Sisko to join the general audience.

After seeing the movie and giving pertinent opinions to the producer and director, these are all "reasonable" arrangements.

As for the film critic circle in New York, because of the large number of media outlets, it is not convenient to provide super high treatment on a large scale like the film critics in Chicago.

Ronald could only low-key and personally call each one, inviting them to come to the New York premiere to watch the movie as quickly as possible and give their review.

Of course, a private donation from the wealthy Hanson family in rural Stanton helped the New York Film Critics Association to better organize film review activities and organize screenings of foreign and historical films that suit their wishes.

These film review activities and screenings of foreign films will be limited to a small social circle.

All members of the Film Critics Association who are able to attend the premiere of "Moonlight" will receive an envelope containing a certain number of complimentary tickets for this event.

In the same envelope, there are also some five-star hotel restaurants, swimming pools, and various entertainment facilities that you can use after watching the movie, as well as some vouchers for free accommodation in the hotel.

Film critics come so late to watch your movie and ask for some reviews. You prepare some food, entertainment, and accommodation for them. No matter how you look at it, it is very reasonable. It does not violate the law of not bribing film critics.

Industry regulations.

The next step was to call friends in Los Angeles and try to get some free coverage from reporters at the premiere.

Since Tom Cruise, the biggest celebrity among his friends, and Kelly McGillis were both filming new movies, Ronald found Patrick Schwytz, the leading actor of "Dirty Dancing", to help out, and because Wright

Man's show, and the heroine Cher, who has become a hot topic in the media, will probably be able to get free space for the next day in Los Angeles.

In addition to attracting the media, of course there are also some of Ronald's friends in the industry. This time, all the actors who have worked with him in the past, including those with voting rights from the Film Technology and Art Institutes, are invited.

Michael Gray said that the movie's best chance of getting an Oscar nomination is for its lead actress, Cher. The Best Actress nomination is voted on by registered members of the Screen Actors Guild.

So everyone from "Richmond high school student Jennifer Jason Leigh, to Japanese karate master Noriyuki Morita, to Back to the Future's Michael J. Fox" has sent out invitations.

"You still have a few directors to call..." Michael Gray and Ronald went over the list of stars who needed to be called personally, and his company would handle the rest.

"Stop it, there's no way I'm going to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Director." Ronald didn't want to be a telemarketer anymore. For a self-respecting director, calling actors and inviting them to the premiere was a little bit...

Torture people.

This year Spielberg came well prepared. The last time he directed the film "The Color Purple", which had more artistry and reflected social content, he was not nominated for Best Director and was disappointed at the Oscars. He has not filmed this film again for several years.

A film with award nomination potential.

This time it coincides with the popularity of China in America, the blessing of the original best-selling book, and the Japanese scenes that are a bit disgusting to the current American people. Spielberg is very optimistic about this opportunity to win the Oscar.

of.

After "The Last Emperor" was screened, it was well received by film critics. The Hollywood industry circle also praised this movie full of Chinese style.

Many people are looking for the film's producer, Jeremy Thomas, to invest in and collaborate with him in his next film. However, as of today, I heard that no one has spoken to him personally.

With the gems of these two movies ahead of him, Ronald has no hope that the movie will be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. Besides, he is still very young, and the Oscars generally do not reward such young candidates. Moreover, he is still very young.

, this movie is also a romantic comedy. Looking at the history of Oscars, directors who make this type of film are rarely recognized.

This chapter is not over, please click the next page to continue reading! "It's hard to say, anything can happen. Ronald, I think you should not give up this opportunity. Many directors have the same idea as you. When they are young,

Don't do your best public relations.

I don’t mean to sound bad on purpose. The Director Award does not necessarily depend entirely on the director’s ability. It has something to do with the annual social trend, the strength of competitors, etc.

You see, Spielberg has not been nominated for the Best Director Award yet. If you have the opportunity, you should still fight for it. The type of movie you direct is actually..." Michael Gray advised Ronald that to get an Oscar nomination, only

A very small percentage of directors in Hollywood can do that.

"Okay, okay, I get it, I'll fight now." Ronald heard what Michael Gray meant. He was making commercial films, and his chances of being nominated were few. He would try his best every time.

But don't waste it.
To be continued...