I’m in Hollywood Chapter 104: Director candidates

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After sending Amy · Pascal home, Eric took Jonathan · Demme to find a cafe nearby. After asking for two cups of coffee and some snacks, Eric took the lead and said: "Jonathan, let me talk about your understanding of" The Others "script."

Jonathan · Demme is like a student who has taken the school entrance examination, rationalizing the way of thinking, saying: "Compared to those movies that rely on violent plasma, sophisticated sound effects or weird greasy makeup to achieve horror effects," The Others "There is no doubt that a new psychological thriller type of horror movie will be created. script is full of Hitchcock-style suspense settings. Although the plot is not complicated, it can always firmly grasp the curiosity of the audience, and in the end The big reversal of the inverted Ghost after the truth has been revealed at the end is even more surprising. Eric, many people think that your current success is thanks to the favor of God. But if they have seen this script you created, I believe anyone I do n’t think so, your talent is simply amazing. "

Speaking, Jonathan · Demme complimented involuntarily. Eric saw that the other party was really complimenting from the heart, not to please themselves, and smiled: "Thank you for your praise, Jonathan, you are for this script's understanding is in place. However, this is not enough to let me give you the movie. Although I haven't had time to follow the answers of the other two Director candidates, I believe that the other party will also be very interested in this movie. Yes. What do you think are your advantages compared to the two horror masters Wes · Craven and William · Fredkin? "

"Plasticity," Jonathan · Demme replied without hesitation: "Eric, I am more plastic than them."

Eric looked at the middle-aged man in his forties, and wondered: "Plasticity?"

Jonathan · Demme explained unhurriedly: "Yes, Eric, just because I have never had a shoots horror movie, this is my biggest advantage. I have been in the industry for almost two decades, I believe I certainly have no problem as the professional level of Director, I can completely shoots according to the psychological thriller concept you wrote this script. But if "The Others" is handed over to the two well-known horror masters, they will definitely be Bringing your own shoots style into the movie, which may not be their original intention, but the power of habit is very powerful. Therefore, they are likely to return "The Others" to the traditional horror film mode of 《Exorcist》, 《A Nightmare on Elm Street》 , Of course, it will play a very scary effect, but it will also inevitably weaken the sensational effect brought by the reverse of script at the end of Ghost. "

Jonathan · Demme finished, noticing the looseness in Eric ’s expression, and quickly took out a thick stack of prepared materials from the backpack he carried with him, but handed it to Eric without a single brain. He knew that if he did this, the other party might have no patience to look on. Therefore, I just picked the most important pages and handed them to Eric.

"Eric, you see, this is some of my thoughts on" The Others "shoots, and there are several sub-lens scripts I envisioned. I think that the film shoots should focus on the creation of horror suspense, throwing one in stages Another suspense that arouse the curiosity of the audience, which can cover up the weakness of the script scene and the plot to the greatest extent, and will not make the audience feel dull. In the creation of the atmosphere, it should be more focused on the psychological pressure, rather than the official side Stimulation. "

Eric bowed his head and carefully read a series of shoots ideas listed in Jonathan · Demme, and then took a closer look at a few sub-lens design drafts. His fingers unconsciously tapped on the table a few times.

Jonathan · Demme knew that the most critical moment was coming, and the right hand placed under the tabletop was clenched into a fist.

Compared to the Eric's Director experience, which was as smooth as a godsend, Jonathan had a lot of bumps in Hollywood. He has shown a strong interest in movies since childhood. Therefore, although I was a veterinarian at university, I didn't go that way. Instead, I entered United Artists, which was very prosperous at the time, and started from the lowest-level handyman.

It was not until 30 that I had the opportunity to participate in the production of some low-cost B movie. In 1977, Jonathan finally got the opportunity to direct the movie for the first time, but the satirical drama describing the life of civilian radio has been praised by film critic. A mess on Box Office.

Accurately, there is no Box Office at all. In order to let more people appreciate their work, Jonathan has to pay for it by letting a New York theater play this movie to the audience for free, but there are still few viewers.

That blow silenced Jonathan for three years. In 1980, another work of Jonathan won two awards on Oscar, and his career was improved again. But until now, his shoots works haven't done much business. Box Office is generally only at the level of several million, and the highest one can break through 10 million.

In Hollywood, as a Director who wants to be recognized, it is completely impossible without Box Office big-selling movies. When researching Eric's personal experience before, Jonathan found that the reason why the three movies related to Eric can be sold in Box Office is that they have the most in common, that is, the three movies are all written by script.

Although it is not clear why Eric Williams will send itself Director invitations to "The Others", this does not prevent Jonathan from trying to seize this opportunity.

After receiving the invitation, Jonathan · Demme stayed through the night and read the script many times over and over again, screaming at the delicate reverse setting of Eric more than once. Early the next morning, he replied Jeffrey · Hansson, expressing his willingness to direct the movie.

Originally thought that the other party would contact themselves soon to discuss things like signing a contract, but after waiting patiently for a few days, the matter went missing.

Jonathan · Demme quickly rushed to Firefly Headquarters in person and found Jeffrey. After learning the whole story, Jonathan found that compared with the other two well-known horror film masters, this Director without any shoots horror experience seems It is the least competitive one.

But Jonathan did not give up on this. Although Jonathan · Demme's personally directed movie performance is not good, but his vision is not bad, he keenly feels that if the movie "The Others" shoots comes out, on Box Office and awards There will be something to do. So it is even more urgent to desperately want to get this opportunity.

It took a few days for Jonathan to rack up his brain and came up with a set of words to persuade Eric. At the same time, he also made a deeper analysis of "The Others" and made many careful preparations. To hurry up and prevent script Director from being decided in advance, Jonathan has been sleeping no more than three hours a day for a week.

The reason why I can still sit in front of Eric and talk energetically, it is estimated that that breath is hanging indiscriminately.

Eric did n’t notice the anxiety of Jonathan · Demme, knocked on the desktop for a while, and then looked up: "Jonathan, can you wait a moment, I will make a call."

"Of course no problem." Jonathan didn't understand the intention of Eric's move, but nodded. Eric didn't make a decision directly, which gave Jonathan a little more hope.

Eric got up and walked to the counter of the coffee shop, talked to the waiter a few words, picked up the phone on the counter and dialed the Jeffrey office number.

"Jeffrey, it's me ... I forgot to ask about something, it's about" The Others "Director ... Yes, did they respond to Wes · Craven and William · Friedkin ... um ... um ... Okay, I know ... Actually, Jonathan · Demme came to me in person. I think he has a good idea, and he is very eager for this movie. I think he can be given a chance ... Yes, reject him Well, that's it, then I hung up ... I know, I have a decent size. "

Hang up the phone and Eric returned to his seat.

Jonathan knows that the last moment is definitely coming, and involuntarily sits slightly upright, looking at Eric with anticipation.

"Jonathan, when I sent out the invitation before, I said that the Heroine of this movie has been set, do you have any comments on this?"

Jonathan · Demme's face showed indescribable joy. He knew that Eric asked him this way, it was equivalent to handing over the movie to him: "No, I have no opinion. Actor chose to be the producer's power." After hesitating for a while, Jonathan still couldn't hold back and asked: "Eric, Heroine is ... is it your girlfriend named Jennifer · Aniston’s?"

Eric shook his head and said: "No."

Jonathan · Demme is just because I ca n’t let go of my concerns. After getting a negative answer, I closed my mouth decisively, not Jennifer · Aniston. Jonathan · Demme originally worried that Eric specifically mentioned this condition, yes In order to promote his girlfriend.

But after all, that girl is too young. To play the single parent Mama Grace in script, it ’s hard enough to just make up.

As for the real relationship between Heroine and Eric, it is not something that Jonathan needs to pay attention to.

"So, Eric, isn't it ..."

Eric nodded: "Yes, Jonathan, you got the chance to direct this movie. Mr. William · Friedkin happened to direct another movie, and naturally declined the invitation. Mr. Wes · Craven also showed this script Strong interest. But I have some concerns about the default Heroine, plus the words you just persuaded me did make some sense, so I let Jeffrey reject him. "