In fact, after the scolding, Shao Shuaijun also regretted it. After all, it is one of the highest awards for Chinese-language films. He can have grievances, but he should not scold him, and besides, he refused first. Sometimes Shao Shuaijun himself will ask himself
, what happened in the past six months? The humble self that I used to have disappeared, and now I act impulsively and recklessly.
In the crew, he became increasingly intolerant of different voices. Because of his different opinions on the plot, he even had several quarrels with assistant director Josh McGlaren, and then he completely followed his wishes.
"How could this happen? Am I really crazy now? Am I really impetuous?"
After watching the latest sample of "The Night Watcher", Shao Shuaijun felt his chest tight for some reason: "No, no, the movie is so exciting, the scenes are hot, and it was shot in IMAX. No, I will succeed.
, shut everyone’s mouths!”
After leaving the screening room and returning to the office, Shao Shuaijun tried to regain his composure, but the discomfort seemed to come from all his limbs, making him want to roar, but he didn't know how to open his mouth.
At this time, the phone rang, and it was Li Xiuxiu calling from China.
"Hey, Ah Jun, are you scolding the Academy Awards?"
"yes."
"Why are you scolding them? If you don't want to participate, just don't go. There is no need to scold you. Now, the entire Chinese film industry is condemning you, especially the Baodao and Hong Kong film circles. I just got the news
, "Painted Skin" has been excluded from the film selection by the Academy Awards."
"So what!" Shao Shuaijun got angry. "Shit awards, a group of self-righteous people who treat incomprehensible art as elegance all day long, my film doesn't bother to be criticized with them!"
"Hey, what's your attitude? Ah Jun, you've been in the entertainment industry for three years. You shouldn't be so sharp about some things. The Golden Horse Awards and the Academy Awards still have their merits..."
"Sister Xiuxiu, you also think that I don't deserve to win the award, right? Well, I don't deserve it! I'm going to tell the world now. I, Shao Shuaijun, don't deserve to participate in the Golden Horse Awards and the Academy Awards, and I will never participate in these two awards again!"
forever!"
"Ajun!" Li Xiuxiu's voice on the other end of the phone suddenly became louder, "Can you understand something and think about it quietly? Do you know that your parents, your sister, and I are very worried about you. Ever since
After the Golden Horse Awards. No, after you decided to shoot "The Night Watcher", did you take the initiative to make a phone call? Did you take the initiative to tell us about the movie? We all have to find out from the newspapers. What did you do today?
.In the past, you always told me how the movie you wanted to make should be, even though I didn’t understand it very well. What now? Is “The Nighthawks” a hero movie or a horror movie? Do you even have to keep it a secret from me?”
"I..." Shao Shuaijun responded silently.
"Stop being impulsive, Ah Jun. I will go to the United States to accompany you tomorrow and wait quietly for the movie to be released. Don't pay attention to other things, okay."
After a long while, Shao Shuaijun gently said one word: "Okay."
…
Shao Shuaijun didn't know how he was scolded outside, and he didn't even know what was happening outside.
In Santa Monica, stay quiet.
Li Xiuxiu occasionally comes over to accompany him, and then she waits alone in agony for the release of "The Night Watcher". The schedule has been arranged. On the last weekend at the end of May, it will be released in 3,045 theaters in the United States, and at the same time, it will be released in 69 commercial IMAX theaters in the United States.
Release the imax version.
At the same time, it will be released simultaneously in Southeast Asia, and then successively land in South Korea, Japan, China, Europe and other places. It was originally planned to be released simultaneously in China, but there was a problem with the review of "The Nighthawks", there was too much blood and violence. The United States has decided
It is rated R. Those under 17 years old need to be accompanied by their parents. Naturally, some scenes need to be deleted in the mainland.
In fact, there have been a few internal premieres before, and the response was average. Everyone commented that it was not as amazing as "Painted Skin".
On May 25, "The Nighthawks" was officially released in North America.
Li Xiuxiu accompanied Shao Shuaijun, mixed in with the crowd, and entered the cinema. It was not an IMAX cinema, but an ordinary cinema.
Shao Shuaijun watched quietly.
Rarely speaks.
Li Xiuxiu tried hard to talk to him, but he only responded with "um" and "ah" without much energy.
From the very beginning of the movie, the noise in the cinema has never stopped. The sounds of eating snacks, whispers, the sounds of sex, and occasionally one or two "cool" and "wow" sounds. But there are more
But they were cursed with "shit", "what does this mean" and "incomprehensible".
The IMAX lens that Shao Shuaijun had high hopes for did not have much effect in ordinary theaters. The audience was only interested in the fighting. But what Shao Shuaijun tried hard to convey, procedural justice and moral justice, no one paid attention to it at all.
"It's a great fight, but Jim, do you understand what this movie is about? Is this Thomas a fool? Or is the director a fool?" an audience member sitting in the back row asked doubtfully.
"Oh, really, I fell asleep just now." The man named Jim just woke up.
The sound was particularly harsh in Shao Shuaijun's ears.
Li Xiuxiu carefully looked at Shao Shuaijun's face. Under the dim light of the big screen, it looked particularly pale. She leaned on her seat and looked at the screen with concentration or distraction. Sweat slowly slid down her temples.
.
"Ajun, do you want to go out and get some fresh air first?" Li Xiuxiu took out a tissue and wiped Shao Shuaijun's sweat.
"Let's finish reading."
When the movie ended, the audience dispersed one by one amid curses and curses.
There were only a few couples who were kissing passionately, and they were still kissing obliviously.
Shao Shuaijun and Li Xiuxiu sat quietly.
When the last subtitle on the big screen rose, it suddenly went out.
"Let's go." Shao Shuaijun wanted to say these two words easily, but when the words came to his mouth, they sounded hoarse as if two wooden boards were rubbing against each other.
On the streets at night, the hot temperature has not dissipated. There are many pedestrians wearing short-sleeved T-shirts, strolling on the streets. Shao Shuaijun doesn't know what he feels now. Since the movie was completed, he has fallen into an empty world.
In this state, the audience's reaction to tonight's movie is the same as everyone's reaction during the internal premiere a few days ago.
He really wanted to regard this reaction as someone else's fault with him. Unfortunately, these ordinary viewers didn't know him. They just came to enjoy a commercial blockbuster that was claimed to be the first to be shot using IMAX. The result was disappointing. This film
The movie left no applause or praise.
Those who saw it left one or two curse words and then left in a hurry.
"Sister Xiuxiu, isn't Chaimeng Jiahe preparing to issue additional shares? I feel like trouble is coming. You should go back to the company and take charge." Shao Shuaijun said in a hoarse voice.
Li Xiuxiu gently held Shao Shuaijun's arm: "No, I will accompany you."
"It's okay. You can go back. I want to go to the cinema to watch it again."
"I'll accompany you." Li Xiuxiu insisted.
Shao Shuaijun raised his head and looked at the sky. He felt heat coming out of his eyes, and then he was forced back.
"Okay." (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!