Martin said cheerfully: "Where you call it, it's called Heaven, but here it means God. It's the same thing anyway, as if it's the will of the gods."
"Then which one do you plan to direct?" Liu Qingshan asked.
"I don't plan to get involved in any of them, because I heard that you have a script about a musical drama film. I personally have a deep affection for the folk music era of the 1960s, and I also want to try to pioneer art films. The ability to direct in the field!"
"Tyler told you that?"
"Other than her, who else would know about your shooting plan in advance? But she didn't leak it intentionally, it was just the result of my questioning!"
"It doesn't matter, I can't hide it from anyone, Uncle Martin! Then you must have heard the version of "500iles" sung by Taylor, which we secretly recorded before."
"It was precisely because I overheard this song and Taylor insisted not to tell me after asking about it that I thought you had such a plan!"
"So how do you feel?"
"It's more shocking than the original version, but I can tell that the version you two recorded is a bit weak. Will there be a third person joining in?"
"Have you heard this?"
Joe Pesci laughed loudly, "Just listen to what he said. He then called the original singer to inquire about the copyright of the song, and someone told him!"
The original singer was The Brothers Four (a singing group of four brothers), one of the old American folk bands. When Liu Qingshan asked Kenny Rogers, the father of American country music, to find them, there was only one survivor left.
The old singer didn't agree at first, but he agreed after listening to Liu Qingshan narrate the complete plot on the phone. Later, according to Kenny Rogers, the old singer was so excited that he couldn't sleep well all night.
Because his script recreates the full picture of the heyday of folk music in the 1960s, it will be an unforgettable memory for any participant who experienced that era.
Moreover, the original singer has experienced a lot in the familiar scenes, familiar music, and familiar atmosphere described by Liu Qingshan. He also once had the kind of poverty life with no fixed place to live, no idea where to go, and the dreams he held in his heart. It was also on the verge of disappearing.
Therefore, Liu Qingshan's image in the play neither gave up on himself nor was ambitious in life, which deeply moved that person.
Moreover, the male protagonist has always missed success and lived in poverty. He only relied on donations from friends or strangers and income from some small jobs. However, in the end, the singer still did not become famous, which was completely consistent with the real situation at the time.
Therefore, Martin heard the plot design from this person, and Liu Qingshan suddenly understood it.
However, he didn't feel at all that the person who revealed the plot had done anything wrong, because the prerequisite for them to provide the copyright for free was that the director had to get his approval.
Obviously Martin is in line with the director he has in mind, otherwise it would be impossible to reveal the plot.
Then his tone was full of a wry smile: "It's so hard for you to hide it from me. As the only screenwriter, I didn't know until now!"
Martin was noncommittal: "Okay, stop acting here with me. I'm still questioning why you hid it from us! Tell me, why haven't you handed over the script? You plan to use this film as a way to develop your career in Hollywood. The first shot?"
"Yes, and I planned to take a selfie and act in it, but I didn't take you, the great director, into consideration!"
"It's impossible to anger me. Instead, let me pour cold water on you! No matter how famous you are or how strong your market appeal is, don't think about directing and acting so soon when you first arrive in Hollywood. There are a lot of things involved. There are many issues involving the interests of all parties, and it is not the project they invited, and it will never be so easy for you to achieve your goals!"
De Niro nodded in agreement: "Hollywood has its own way of doing business. To be more precise, the people here are very xenophobic! In addition, there is a conflict of interest between the Screen Actors Guild and the capital. Even if the five of us put together , it is impossible to perfectly combine these two relationships, and you just want to do it when you first come here, so that you can say that there is
impossible? "
Liu Qingshan shook his head subconsciously, "I just don't understand why my personal project has anything to do with the conflict of interest between them!"
"It's a big deal. I can't tell you the details, because there are too many political issues involved. I don't think you want to be involved, right?"
"That's natural. In our country, I have been trying hard not to get involved in anything!"
"So, some things are not as simple as you think. Don't worry, take your time. When you really integrate into this place, some things can be understood by yourself without the guidance of others!"
Martin looked proud; "Did you hear that? This movie must be made by me. Hurry up and hand over the script. I still need at least half a year of in-depth research. A real art film requires a lot of empathy. I am Those who have come from that era are more qualified than your superficial knowledge!"
De Niro also looked gloating, "We can guarantee that your Snowland Entertainment will have a certain share in it. If it is a purely commercial film, this guarantee will be difficult to achieve!"
Al Pacino also took advantage of this to fan the flames: "Our season film collaboration team must have its own art film. We are all old and cannot take a back seat with a commercial symbol, and the four of us are We are willing to play the role of the old man in it for free, even if we don’t have a single line, at least we are participating!”
At this point, Liu Qingshan fully understood their thoughts and motives. It was nothing more than a filmmaker's belief in his own profession.
"Okay, you succeeded in convincing me." Liu Qingshan made a foreign-style shrug and spread his hands. It seemed helpless, but in fact it was a kind of self-conscious relief. "But I have a suggestion. Do you have any? Maybe more folk singers from that era will join us!"
Martin slapped him hard on the shoulder with one hand: "You and I thought about it together. I plan to make it an art film classic that no one else can surpass, because the personal experiences of that era exist in the world." There are fewer and fewer people, and even if someone wants to make a follow-up work in the future, it will be difficult.”
Liu Qingshan burst into laughter, "It turns out it's not because of the quality of your work, but because no one behind you is available!"
Martin's expression immediately became much more serious: "It's mainly because your story is so touching. There is no deliberate sensationalism or tragedy in it. It just describes the background of the time and the real living conditions of the singers in the most realistic way." Come out, to relive the feelings of the golden age needs to be so meaningful and direct to the heart without any modification, because that is what that era was like, it was like a mystery, exciting, and irresistible. Your script has this everything."
Liu Qingshan also became serious: "Okay then, I will hand over the script to you tomorrow, because your feelings are deeper and more real than mine, which I can never do!"
The other four people clapped softly in unison. Their thoughts were not Martin's psychological feelings because they did not understand the entire plot.
But they saw the importance of the works that Liu Qingshan left to him. They did not have deep artistic and ideological qualities, and of course they also included certain commercial considerations. Otherwise, why would he choose this work alone?
"One more suggestion, you'd better bring Ms. Tracy Gerald in. I don't need to explain the specific reasons, right?"
Recruiting a prestigious first vice president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood is tantamount to giving unlimited possibilities for winning awards for future works.
Especially for art films of this type, whether they win awards or not is particularly important for non-English-speaking countries or regions outside of Europe and the United States. Those audiences have no interest in art films from other countries, but will be interested in watching famous films. desire.
The veterans here could naturally relate to this, so after Liu Qingshan finished speaking, they all gave him appreciative looks.
The topic continued for a long time before finally turning to what happened tonight.
In fact, Liu Qingshan is looking forward to feedback on this matter. After all, the Eagles are so famous and have a profound influence on the music industry in Laos and the United States.
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But it was hard for him to take the lead in asking about this topic, otherwise it would always feel like it was a sign of merit.
Fortunately, Martin said it himself: "I didn't tell you in advance before I took Don Henry to find you tonight. Wouldn't you have any ideas?"
Liu Qingshan smiled and shook his head, "No way, I'm their loyal fan!"
"Actually, it's not because of the disease that they got together today, but because they have to attend the American Music Awards tomorrow."
"I thought about it, but the media here didn't report it. I thought it was because of Frey's condition!"
"No, Glenn was fine in the morning, but he got sick after lunch. The Los Angeles media didn't report on them because the Eagles were set as tomorrow's secret guests, in order to create a sensation. Effect, so that they can launch their new album!"
This time Liu Qingshan was really surprised; "Finally, you can give up on a new album? You haven't released anything new for several years, right?"
"Well, they announced their disbandment in 2004. Not many people thought that they would secretly reunite! All members of this band can play the role of lead singer or songwriter, and everyone can be the lead singer on their own. They have experienced disbandment over the years , get back together and change members, everyone has their own career development. "
De Niro pouted: "First of all, let me say that I am also a loyal fan of theirs, but I feel like I have been resting on my laurels for so many years. I have sang "Hotel California" over and over again for more than 30 years!"
This person is like this, he is reticent and solitary, but what he says often comes with a spear and a stick, although there has been a significant change in recent years.
