King of Hollywood Chapter 116: Home visit

Lili's drizzle fell from the sky without warning, reducing the temperature that was supposed to be warmer and reducing the temperature a lot. However, the fog that shrouded the earth began to dissipate gradually, and the surrounding scenery It has also become a lot clearer, and the small English-style manor located in the suburbs is looming in the mist and rain.

The driver drove off the road with the steering wheel and entered the manor, and stopped in front of the villa around the flower bed of the vestibule.

"Hello, Mr. Payne." The lady who had been waiting at the door greeted Payne Clarkson from the car.

"Hello, Jonathan," Clarkson in a trench coat and nodded, then introduced to Adrian, who got off with him: "Ed, this is Anya Kubrick, the eldest daughter of Stanley."

I turned to Ms.: "Any, this is the Adrian Kewell director I mentioned to you before."

"Nice to see you, Mr. Kewell, I have heard of your name." Anya reached out her hand with a decent smile, but there was still a hint of carelessness in her tone.

"Me too, Ms. Anya, I hope that our presumptuous visit did not disturb Mr. Kubrick's rest." Adrian shook hands with her and didn't care about her perfunctory.

"Please follow me," Anya gestured for please, and then walked to the house first.

"How is Stanley recently?" Clarkson asked behind.

"After his father came back from the hospital, although his consciousness was clear, his mood was not very stable. He always stared out of the window for a long time. You know that such a blow was very big for him." Anya said while walking.

"Yeah, it's a terrible thing, God bless, I hope he can cheer up." Clarkson echoed.

The three quickly arrived outside the bedroom upstairs. Anya asked them to wait outside for a while, and then came out after a while.

"Given your father's current situation, I hope you don't disturb him for too long. Ms. Betty is outside. Please call her if you need anything." Anya pointed to the housekeeper who was with her Years female.

"Thank you, I promise it won't be too long." Clarkson nodded and said that until Anya's back disappeared into the hallway, he pulled Adrian into the room.

On a wide bed, an old man who looked almost in his seventies was leaning against the head of the bed. A large piece of hair was bald in front of his forehead, and his head was twisted to the side. He was numb and looked at the window. Raindrops on the outside.

"He is really old, he knows that he is not even seventy." Clarkson couldn't help saying lightly.

Although the sound is very light, there is no other sound in the bedroom at the moment, so the old man on the bed turned his head hard and looked at the visiting two coldly.

"Hi, Stanley, I didn't expect to see you like this again, it's too bad." Clarkson coughed a little embarrassedly.

"Hello, Mr. Kubrick, this is Adrian Kewell, I believe you should know my intention." Adrian patted Clarkson on the shoulder, then took the initiative to open the mouth, Clarkson also retreated with interest In one step, the scene is completely handed over to Adrian.

Kubrick said nothing, still the cold, indifferent expression, but occasionally a blank look flashed.

"If you agree, I hope to be able to sit down and explain to you, can I ask?" Adrian looked at him with a calm look.

The old man suddenly glared his eyes, with a little anger, and seemed to want to see him out, but finally nodded after so long.

"Thank you." Adrian owed her body gracefully, then sat on the bench next to the bed, put the briefcase on her knees, and took out a folder that was not very thick.

“I have watched and analyzed all the films you directed and produced. You are very good at expressing emotions and space by using colors to outline the picture. You like to use classical music as the soundtrack, and you use it very well. The meaning to be expressed is diametrically opposite, both of which can reach a strange balance..." Adrian began to speak eloquently.

Kubrick had a serious look at first, but soon became a little absent-minded, but when Adrian took out a few pictures, he immediately narrowed his eyes.

"Are you familiar with it? This is based on the opening screen of your "Sliver Orange", with red and gold as the keynote, but it seems a bit depressed in a small space. It is suitable for William who came to rent a dress Dr. Mu’s psychology, isn’t it?” Adrian explained the picture like this, “Of course, because I’m in a hurry, I didn’t paint particularly well. In some places I might not be able to do it properly, but I believe it should be able to express some of the feelings.”

Looking at the color-coded split-lens screens, the face that is somewhat similar to Tom Cruise’s corners, plus Adrian’s commentary, the old man on the bed is finally moving.

Adrian quickly replaced the new picture, and then continued to speak, Kubrick finally put his attention completely down on him, and the state of one speaking and one listening continued like this, during which Anya saw A few times, there were some other relatives, and they had a few conversations with Clarkson but they didn’t bother them.

"This section I think it would be good to use Shostakovich's "Second Waltz" as the soundtrack. The lazy tune and the flashiness of the upper class, frivolous and depraved, complement each other." Adrian finally After explaining the final drawing, he stopped and sipped his throat, then looked at Kubrick, who was about to start to contemplate.

"I know that as a director, I really don’t like people pointing fingers at their own things, I am actually the same, otherwise I will not be the producer in every work. But, Mr. Kubrick, you I have planned for this movie for a long time, I believe you have a lot of thoughts about it, you have almost done all the preparations by hand, are you willing to leave regrets about this?

Yes, I am not you. Although I have studied your work, I will not understand what you are thinking, what you are thinking, what you want to express. However, there are 1,000 Hamlet in 1,000 people, you What you want to express may come to someone else's eyes but it means something else. You also said that the meaning of the movie has made the audience guess.

So why can't I try it? I have read through your script several times. You have considered all the details. I believe I can grasp your essence on the screen. I don’t think anything else. I just want to pay tribute to you. You can request that the film not be released at your will-what do you think? "Adrian said in a very sincere tone.

Although Kubrick kept his expressionless expression, he quickly showed a hesitant look.

An unnoticeable smile crossed the corners of Adrian’s mouth, and he straightened up: “It takes time to decide this kind of thing, so let’s stay with these things, you can think about it for a while, but you agree Will you please call me or Payne, please?"

After a long time, the old man finally nodded reluctantly and closed his eyes.

"By the way, the movie doesn’t seem to have a name. I watched what they provided, and it seems that they are not very good, so I thought about it. Do you think the name "deshut" (which means closing your eyes) How is it?" Adrian, who stood up and was about to leave, suddenly said so again.

Kubrik opened his eyes that had just been closed, and Adrian smiled and owed and Clarkson left the bedroom, and declined Anja’s retention.

"To be honest, I have never seen Stanley like that." Clarkson said with emotion after returning to the car and leaving the English manor.

"It's normal, not everyone will have a stroke paralysis." Adrian said jokingly.

"Come on, Ed, you know I’m not talking about that. Stanley never tolerates anyone interfering with his directorial powers. You can let him promise to consider it’s a miracle," Clarkson shrugged, followed again. Looked at him with interest, "Tell me, how sure are you to let Stanley agree?"

"I don’t know."

"Don’t know?"

"Yes, I don’t know, I have done everything I can do. It’s up to Kubrick’s thoughts now. It doesn’t matter if I agree or not, don’t I?"

After hearing this answer, Clarkson grinned bitterly and didn't speak again, and after the Adrian turned to look at the window where the rain had stopped, the smile in the corner of his mouth became stronger. This world is really wonderful. I didn’t expect that the famous Stanley Kubrick would be paralyzed in bed now because of a stroke. He couldn’t even speak, and left a mess. This should have been his last. Works.

In my memory, Kubrick did not survive the 21st century. It seemed that he had died of a heart attack in his sleep after finishing the last work. He had never heard of a stroke. But then again, who can be sure of such a thing? No matter how powerful the tabloid is, he can't get Kubrick's medical report. After all, he is a 70-year-old, and he looks fat. He should have normal brain hemorrhage, but this last work is obviously incomplete.

Although Adrian made up his mind to take a good rest this year, although Kubrick is not the kind of director he hates, it is not much better, but it is "eye-opening" after all, and everything is well prepared. "Eye-opener"! Even if he subconsciously asked Clarkson if he was willing to let himself take over-some things have obviously become instinctive-but then think about it carefully, no matter from which point of view, it is very worthwhile to take over the movie.

But Warner didn’t plan to do this at the beginning. Kubrick’s works were hardly ever sold. They will invest in his new movie in order to gain fame. If Adrian takes over halfway, then all the previous stages are equivalent to doing Wedding dress. However, Adrian immediately said that he would not seek anything, just want to replace Kubrick's guide to pay tribute to this great director.

"I want to imitate Kubrick's style as much as possible. I want to direct Kubrick-style movies, not mine." Adrian said this when he contacted Clarkson again.

Warner’s attitude immediately turned a corner. Which Hollywood film company didn’t want to work with Director Marvel? It is a pity that he has either bought a script from him or co-invested in a certain movie so far, he only directs the guide for his own movie. Regardless of the reasons for the further cooperation this time, the gimmicks and impacts are definitely no less than investing in Kubrick’s new film. After all, Kubrick’s audience is too small, let’s say Miracle Director succeeds Stanley Kubrick's new work is quite eye-catching.

However, Warner agreed, but Kubrick did not agree. Adrian did not want to take over the movie. Kubrick prepared for the movie for several years. If you want this old man to agree, it is basically hard to beat. This guy is also a tyrant on the set. According to the actor who has worked with him, when he needs you, he will talk to you in color and joy, but once there is no If he can meet his requirements, he will reprimand you mercilessly with the loudest voice.

In fact, every major director has a dictatorial side, such as Spielberg, Coppola, Cameron, and Adrian. How can Kubrick be an exception? Since this is what he likes, even if it is brought to the grave, it will not let others encounter it, so Warner's inquiry was rejected the first time.

But Adrian didn't give up. He spent a lot of time to prepare, and asked Spielberg to help.

"I don't want you to help me convince Mr. Kubrick, Steven, I just hope to get a chance to persuade him in person." Adrian said this to Spielberg.

The relationship between Spielberg and Kubrick has always been good. In the past few years, Kubrick also hoped to be directed by Spielberg and he produced it, calling it "A Summer Dream Toy" 'S science fiction novel is adapted into a movie-yes, it is the later movie ""-so there is no more suitable candidate than him.

"I have studied his work carefully, I just want to pay tribute to him, and want to help him complete this work." Adrian explained his behavior in this way.

Although Spielberg did not completely believe his words, he was convinced after he showed what he had prepared during this time. With Spielberg as a lobbyist, and Warner's perseverance, Kubrick was finally relieved, so there was the previous scene.

"From my personal point of view, Kubrick's probability of agreeing is more than %, but even if he refuses, I have no loss, those are Warner's things." After returning to the hotel, Charlize Retelling the process today, when the female secretary asked about the possibility, Adrian shrugged.

"Is there really nothing to lose?" Charlize asked with a smile.

"Of course," Adrian raised his eyebrows quietly, "Is there any problem?"

"No, it's nothing, I forgot that you always have a lot of means, and some people are willing to jump automatically." Charlize stood straight with his chest standing, the professional suit and her figure matched more closely, eyes I don’t know what I’m thinking.

"Unfortunately explain in detail, dear Charlie?" Adrian glanced back from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the hotel room, watching her beautiful face with interest.

"You are so sure that Kubrick will agree? According to the information I collected, he is also a possessive person." Charlize did not answer but changed the subject.

"Because I grabbed his preferences." Adrian said in a hurry, a win-win lot.

You know, the things he prepared, those with a thick Kubrick picture, were taken from the original version, not to mention the soundtrack and the name. Although there are rumors that Kubrick was not satisfied with the released version, he had planned to re-edit a version, but he went to heaven before he started, but according to his family, Kubrick liked it very much. Movie.

Obviously, his family’s claims are more credible. Is there anything more convincing than he likes to persuade him? In addition, he is now paralyzed in bed, and the preparations for the movie are nearing completion. He can definitely start shooting at any time. He will certainly not be reconciled, so it is very possible to agree to come down.

But Kubrick may also refuse. After all, everything in this world can be born. Since he is paralyzed in bed because of a stroke, it is not impossible to bring this movie to the grave.

It doesn't matter, whether it succeeds or not, it won't have much impact. Adrian repeated it once again in his heart, but when he thought about it, he shook his head with a wry smile that was insignificant, and it was "eye-opening."

Adrian doesn’t like Stanley Kubrick. As I said before, although he is not the kind of disgusting and always self-righteous director in Europe, it’s not much worse.

Kubrick completely established his status as "Spartacus", but this is the most commercial of all his works; what made him completely famous was "Spacewalking 1" , May disdain the technology shown in the movie today, but it is really surprising in the era, many people have become the director of the movie because of the idea ~ IndoMTL.com ~ such as James Cameron, but this The key factor in the highly sought after film is technology, and it is not what the film itself wants to express.

In fact, Kubrick’s movies are very small, basically they are not optimistic at the beginning of the release, and after a period of time, the word of mouth has slowly improved, even if the recognized horror classic is "The Shining" or the best Vietnam War movie "All Full Metal Jacket". This has nothing to do with Kubrick’s own halo, just like Woody Allen’s one movie every year, each movie is not much different, but some people still pursue or invest, because Woody Allen’s name has been With this name established, someone always said good things to him.

However, although Kubrick is also niche, one point is beyond the reach of some directors. He can always use the film technology to the maximum extent in shooting, and he rarely complains that others do not understand.

"Let the audience guess it." He always said that.

This is another point of view that Adrian disagrees with. He always believed that for a good movie, the director must clearly express half of the point of view, and then let the audience guess the other half. After all, a thousand people have a thousand Hamlet .

So, he will be so enthusiastic, the key is because this is "eye-opening"!