Xiao Ran is very aware of the history of the Hong Kong Film Awards, which was founded by Film Fortnightly in 1982. At the time of its establishment, he did not foresee that the Awards would become the most important and authoritative film event in the Hong Kong film industry.
Not only has it become the 'Oscars' in the minds of Hong Kong filmmakers, but it has also become the most watched event in the Chinese film industry, with countless Chinese people supporting and loving it.
Although the Hong Kong Film Awards has some geographical restrictions compared to many film awards in mainland China and Taiwan, because it lacks some ideological and morphological ties, the evaluation can often focus more on the balance between business and art.
, so generally the Academy Awards can capture most outstanding works and characters.
It's just that Xiao Ran knows better that Hong Kong movies will continue to decline in the future, and now it has dropped to the lowest point in more than ten years. The Hong Kong Film Awards, which are closely related to Hong Kong movies, have gradually lost their former dignity and been ignored.
He also knows that from this period to the following ten years, the competition for the Academy Awards will be extremely fierce. If the films that are currently unsuccessful are used to participate in the competition twenty years from now, there is a high probability that they will win the award.
This shows how strong Hong Kong films are today and how weak they will be twenty years from now.
After thinking about it, he shook his head with regret and found a chair with his name on it in the venue. The names next to him turned out to be Wei Jiahui and You Zhi, but he came very early and wanted to see this era.
event.
Gradually, the venue became noisy. Many actors and singers arrived, causing a burst of screams from fans and fans. Everyone who knew Xiao Ran eagerly greeted him, which made him confused. Just as he
When he was looking up for Xiao Han, a figure covered his eyes. It was Wei Jiahui, and behind him was You Zhi.
"Who are you looking for? Twenty million screenwriters!" Wei Jiahui snickered and teased. You Zhi obviously knew why Wei Jiahui was laughing, and he couldn't stop snickering.
"Look for my sister, wait..." Xiao Ran answered smoothly, then realized Wei Jiahui's last sentence, and asked in confusion: "What 20 million screenwriter?"
Wei Jiahui just chuckled but said nothing, but You Zhi kindly explained: "Don't you know yet? The three books you wrote have box office sales of more than 20 million, and you are still a newcomer, which is very rare.
!”
Xiao Ran opened his mouth wide, and his surprise was clearly expressed. He was well aware of the box office of the three films that had been released, but he did not expect to be given such a nickname. The worst thing is that this nickname is so difficult to pronounce!
In fact, it is extremely rare for a screenwriter like him to be able to write several blockbuster scripts in a row just after his debut, especially when each of his films has a box office of more than 20 million, which is even more rare. Therefore, this is simply a miracle.
No wonder he was given such an unpleasant name.
"In my opinion, none of them are the protagonists today, the protagonist is you!" Wei Jiahui looked at Xiao Ran who was confused and said with a smile: "Don't forget, the two films you wrote both won the most awards this year, and at the same time
Nominated for Best Picture. Whether it is the Academy Awards or the Golden Horse Awards, such a situation where you fight against yourself is rare. You are definitely in the limelight!"
Xiao Ran smiled bitterly. He didn't think too much about it. However, it seemed to be no harm to him. Maybe it would bring him closer to his goal. Suddenly he suddenly thought that in his memory, "Police Story" was indeed
It was shortlisted and even won the Best Picture. But only three of the scripts he wrote have been released. What was the other one that was shortlisted?
Thinking of this, he quickly picked up the printed matter sent out by the conference and read it. He suddenly felt like the world was spinning. The other nominee for best picture was actually "Mr. Zombie". He didn't even expect that this film would be so successful.
It was also shortlisted because in his memory, this film was just an entertainment film.
In fact, Xiao Ran really ignored it. In fact, whether in the dream or in this era, "Mr. Zombie" was also shortlisted. To put it simply, although there were some small ripples in history, there were absolutely no major changes.
, still moving forward according to what Xiao Ran knows.
Moreover, what particularly shocked Xiao Ran was that "Mr. Zombie" actually received twelve nominations. What you need to know is that the Academy Awards in this era were far less numerous than later ones, with only fifteen awards, and among them
One is the Grand Jury Prize.
The previous Hong Kong Film Awards were actually not as fierce as later ones, and the sixth one can be regarded as a watershed. The emergence of "A Better Tomorrow" is not only of epochal significance, it can also be said to have single-handedly led Hong Kong films to a climax of fierce competition.
If he had to use one word to describe the glory of the late 1980s and early 1990s, then after much deliberation, Xiao Ran could only roughly describe it with a hundred flowers blooming.
In the future, Hong Kong movies before 1986 will inevitably be a bit dull. Xiao Ran believes that this dullness is caused by the lack of subject matter. It will be different after that, because directors such as Xu Ke and Xu Anhua of the new wave are gradually becoming more and more popular.
At this time, the great names were gradually replaced by the previous generation of filmmakers, and they quickly completed the succession in the following years.
It is the same group of cutting-edge directors that make Hong Kong films glow with endless vitality. Hero films, prison films, gangster films, gambling films, action films, ghost films, zombie films and women's films emerge in endlessly. This is why Hong Kong films can
The reason for its brilliance is also a reason for the decline of Hong Kong films that will always be obsessed with making comedy themes in the future.
Of course, although all this will not appear until next year's Academy Awards, for Xiao Ran, being able to witness it with his own eyes is enough to make him excited. Moreover, he still participated in this event as a nominee.
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Twenty million screenwriters? Xiao Ran smiled slightly, and he suddenly felt that this nickname was quite good. Unfortunately, this nickname was quickly broken by "Happy Ghost Collision", because the box office of this film was only fifteen million
.However, he naturally does not care about this nickname, but should care about the meaning behind people calling him this way.
Just as he was thinking about it, he was suddenly pushed by Wei Jiahui, and he and You Zhi looked very strange: "Were you sleepwalking just now? Why did you look so weird!"
Xiao Ran was stunned for a moment, and immediately showed a steady smile beyond his years. At this time, the people sitting in the front row also came, and it was the Fatty King, namely Wang Jing, Tan Yongling and Zhong Zhentao, and of course the bad friend Lazai
When Wang Jing saw Xiao Ran and the others from a distance, he couldn't help but be startled, and greeted them with a smile: "So you are here too, causing me to look everywhere!"
Wei Jiahui glanced sideways at Xiao Ran, and then added with a hint of meaning: "I'm afraid you are not looking for me and Ayou, Aran is a very popular person now!"
Xiao Ran didn't think so. It didn't mean anything whether he was looking for it or not, at least it didn't make much difference to him. Wang Jing laughed loudly and was not hidden in the messy venue. He then turned to Xiao Ran and said:
"Aran, write a notebook for me!"
"Shaw Brothers has basically stopped producing. Are you..." Xiao Ran suddenly knew that Wang Jing wanted to go it alone, but he didn't think it could be done in a short time. Because in his memory, Wang Jing didn't seem to have any in 1986.
The work comes out.
"You don't have to worry about it. Anyway, as long as you promise to make a notebook for me, it will always be useful!" Wang Jing vaguely admired Xiao Ran for guessing that he wanted to go it alone so quickly. He continued with a smile: "The script
It’s your expense!”
After so many months of getting to know and play together, Xiao Ran would be an idiot if he didn't understand Wang Jing. Therefore, he knew very well that although Wang Jing was somewhat scheming, he still preferred to make heroic friends. So, he didn't pretend
He didn't show his chest-beating arrogance, but just smiled and shook his head: "Talk about money is boring!"
Seeing Xiao Ran's expression and the sincerity in his eyes, Wang Jing nodded secretly. He had a good impression of Xiao Ran. In his eyes, Xiao Ran was a straight-forward person, and his only shortcoming was perhaps his ability to drink.
It's too bad, and he also acts a little weird (making friends with unknown actors).
Before Wang Jing could think of anything, he was pushed aside by Chen Baixiang and the others: "Go, go, don't stop us from talking about serious matters with A Ran!"
"Aran, how did you know that Tongde would win ten consecutive games? It's amazing!" Chen Baixiang and the other three asked in unison, the incredible meaning in their expressions so intense that it was indescribable. After Xiao Ran knew that he could not rely on Tongde to make money,
, then told Wang Jing and a group of friends about the news. I’m afraid they also won a lot of votes: “Don’t tell me you just guessed!”
"I know why!" You Zhi was not accepted by these guys at first because of his identity. Later, Xiao Ran always supported him, and as a result, Wang Jing and the others gradually became familiar with him.
It's just that Xiao Ran often warned You Zhi not to lose his ideals, not to entertain for the sake of entertainment, and that he must have his own ideas in film creation. He did this just because he was afraid that You Zhi, a talented director, would get married because of his relationship with Wang Jing.
The guy messed around too much and died young. Fortunately, You Zhi is obviously very capable of measuring things.
Xiao Ran frowned and shook his head. He was about to stop it, but after thinking about it, he stopped unexpectedly. You Zhi's expression was extremely mysterious, which completely aroused the hopes of several others.
"Ah Ran, he has very good vision!" You Zhi said, which seemed very exaggerated. However, Xiao Ran knew that You Zhi was an introverted person. If he didn't meet Wang Jing and the others often, it would be difficult for him to do it.
You can make it look like this.
"Have you got great eyesight?" Tan Yongling cast a half-believing glance at Xiao Ran, who was taking the matter indifferently. If it weren't for You Zhi's expression being so weird, he wouldn't even be half-convinced: "There are some things that cannot be seen with the naked eye, right?"
Xiao Ran understood what Tan Yongling meant. The most famous thing in Macau is the casino. It means that if he had such ability, he would have been developed long ago and there would be no need to stay here. Xiao Ran just smiled slightly. In the eyes of others,
Extremely mysterious: "Don't listen to Ayou's nonsense. If I were really that powerful, I would have made it long ago."
"I believe it!" Chen Baixiang suddenly said something that shocked everyone: "Otherwise, even if there was inside information, there would be no way we would know that Tongde can win ten consecutive victories!"
Thinking of the fact that Xiao Ran had successfully "calculated" Tongde's ten consecutive wins in front of them, they couldn't help but not believe it. However, Tan Yongling and Ah B still looked at Xiao Ran in disbelief, then turned around and sat down.
Chen Baixiang took out a check and handed it to Xiao Ran, and said with a smile: "Aran, several of us have won a lot, and this is what we put together to give to you."
"No need!" Xiao Ran frowned. It's not that he doesn't want the money, but he knows that spending this little money to make friends with these people is definitely worth a thousand dollars: "I only provided a piece of news that may not be true.
If you win, that’s your luck, you don’t need to count me in it!”
While talking, Xiao Ran saw Zhou Runfa walking towards this side with a smile on his face...