Ding Hui doesn't care about Hong Kong's economy and people's livelihood. That's not something an actor can worry about. For him, the most attractive thing is those excellent directors.
Among the male directors of the same period, Johnnie To was not the only one. Others with great reputations include Tsui Hark, John Woo, and Wong Kar-Wai.
Although their styles are different, they all talk about men's romance. People who are not romantic cannot make good movies.
Xu's romance is exaggerated and rich, and his movies are never short of fantasy and chivalry, as well as about right and wrong. John Woo's romance is valiant and vicissitudes, with brothers relying on each other in a hail of bullets, fighting back and killing everyone.
As for Wong Kar-Wai's romance, which is trivial, indifferent, nihilistic and weird, he explores the love, hatred and resentment of urban men and women in colorful scenes. He hides under his sunglasses all year round, looking for an old ferry ticket with sensitive and blurred eyes.
In comparison, Johnnie To's romance seems simple and restrained. He likes to weaken men's indestructibility and magnify the shortcomings of human nature and male bad habits.
In his movies, a man's romance is always hidden under helplessness and anxiety. It is the perseverance of carrying a debt and the compromise of a close friend over a glass of wine. It is the reason why I am today...
Actually there is no choice!
Because in life, if you go out to buy a pack of cigarettes, you will meet ten men who have no choice. But it is this kind of man who does not leave any room for choice and is completely mature. He embraces passivity and helplessness and is qualified for romance.
Nowadays, the Hong Kong film industry is declining, and the entire industry is about to collapse. To put it into perspective, Ding Hui believes that among so many directors, only Johnnie To and his Galaxy Image stand out in this desolation, but they continue to produce outstanding works.
Looking at the old man in front of me who is over 60 years old, smoking cigars on countless film sets, continuing the toughness and glory in Hong Kong movies.
You can only do your best within the rules. This is the romance of a real man.
A true warrior has experienced the hardships of life, but can still face life with a smile.
Because that’s what the real prototype is!
"I am already sixty-five this year, and I don't know how long I can last." Johnnie To seems to be saying to himself.
Of course, Skynet is unhappy with its retribution, but this retribution is not necessarily a law, but more of a cause and effect.
As for what happens in the future, let’s take it one step at a time. In this life, I only know how to make movies. Even if I can’t be a director, I can still enjoy being a producer.
I am not the god of medicine, an unknown person, save my husband, fight with poison...
Of course, the mainland market is definitely still the mainstream. This is the general trend. Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi can still be seen through.
If it had been shot in Hong Kong Island, apart from anything else, at least the ending would definitely not have been like this. Cai Tianming would have been the clear winner in the end.
Just when he was about to leave and return to the capital, he suddenly received a strange phone call. The caller turned out to be Lin Chaoxian?
The story is coming to an end, but the cold winter has not passed yet. All colleagues have formed a migrating team and have been surging in the northward tide for more than ten years. Whether they are lonely stubborn people or excited activists, everyone marches in silence, already thinking about it.
Transparent.
He doesn't have a choice?
In fact, there is, but I decided to take this path. Johnnie To was one of the last directors to go north to make films, and "Drug War" was the first mainland production. Faced with the passage of time, no one can escape fate.
There are gaps between each other, they treat each other with sincerity, make arrangements for their families and children, they are exiled happily, and they have to put on their sunglasses when they are about to die.
Du Qifeng smiled and fell in love with this boy more and more. He had a calmness that had been washed away by wind and rain, which was what people of his age lacked the most.
Others don't know it, but every time Ding Hui watches Johnnie To's movies, he always wants to find someone to have a drink with. It doesn't matter what he talks about, everything is left unsaid.
Do wise men who have experienced many vicissitudes of life need their own comfort?
encourage?
I heard that I happen to be in Hong Kong Island and want to meet and chat?
It doesn’t matter what happened in the past. What’s important is the future. I don’t know how long we can continue filming? Do we remember where we came from? Will there be a time to start again?
"Hahaha, this is the life of us people, and it is also the life of you people!"
In exile, five men came to Ao Island. There were flowers, wealth, wine and women in front of them, but they just didn't like them.
After all, Drug War mainly focuses on the mainland, and many things have to comply with the aesthetic needs of mainland audiences. It is obvious that Johnnie To is constrained and uncomfortable.
Zhao Hong said excitedly: "Let's talk about the script and seize this opportunity. Lin Chaoxian is a hot box office elixir right now."
The golden belt is used to kill people and set fire. Those who steal the hook will be punished, and those who steal the country will be martyred. This has been the case since ancient times.
To sum up last year, we have gained a lot. A Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actor is considered to be the first heavyweight award in life. Hui Ge is also a person with a label.
"Lin Chaoxian called the company to look for you. I heard that you are in Hong Kong Island, so..."
But again?
Du Qifeng shook his head and said, forget it, he is still not used to the local conditions in the mainland. There are too many rules and regulations, and dancing in shackles is very tiring.
The deposit immediately exceeded 30 million, and I was getting closer and closer to my goal of buying a house. As an orphan, I was full of expectations and imagination for my home.
Thinking of this, he raised his glass and said to Ding Hui: "Young man, work hard, I'm optimistic about you!"
One minute they were fighting each other, and the next minute they were cleaning up the house and eating together, spitting out bullet casings in the soup and laughing.
Fortunately, the result was pretty good, at least I didn't lose money and my face was saved.
After having tea with Lin Xue and Qian Xiaohao, the trip to Hong Kong Island came to a successful conclusion. Unknowingly, it was already the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, and the New Year's flavor in Hong Kong Island was still much stronger than in the capital city where fireworks are not allowed.
We chatted until very late and left. Sir Du put down his air of being a tyrant on the set and talked about a lot of family feuds, which also gave Ding Hui a better understanding of the Hong Kong scene.
There is also Eyewitness, a true leading actor to be released this year!
As a master who created a golden age, do you need your own encouragement?
Stand up, help fill up the wine, and drink it all yourself!
In just over two years, Ding Hui has come step by step to where he is today, and Ding Hui is very satisfied.
Ding Hui opened his mouth, not knowing what to say, comfort?
Already 65 years old, this trip to the north is also a last-ditch battle, not only for the box office, but also a challenge and explanation for myself.
But you have to persevere, and you can't be taken down in just one encounter. At the same time, you have to keep your head down, because there are still many things that have not been done, and responsibilities and obligations cannot be left to your own devices.
I found that this place is really small, and everyone in the industry knows and even interacts with him. After several years of running around, no more than three people can call and find Liu Tianwang.
Ding Hui curled his lips, Lin Chaoxian? I think it’s Lin Devil!
I've long heard that this bald man is very perverted and likes to torment actors, especially male actors. After all, Johnnie To only demands acting skills. This guy can be called a masochistic maniac.
Look at Zha Zhahui. I heard that in Guild Wars, I didn’t even dare to go to the gym for 7 or 8 years. Is this causing PTSD?
My grades were too bad and I had to give up. Two months of hard work were in vain, which was very helpless.
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