Diane soon ended her few days of filming her scenes in "The Monster in Chinatown". After staying with Ronald for a few days, Diane flew to Tokyo to pick up a new commercial.
In Japan, the movie "Streets of Rage" starring Diane is still in theaters for a long time, and the video tape is also selling very well. Her appearance in "Streets of Rage" was also drawn by manga artist Noboru Ishiguro into his own manga-adapted OVA cartoon "Wireless Zone 23".
Coupled with the praise of manga artist Osamu Tezuka, Diane is now extremely popular among young people in Japan and can be regarded as the number one beautiful girl idol in America. Her diamond jewelry and Max Factor cosmetics advertisements were also well received.
As the saying goes, when the west is not bright, the east is bright. This time Diane went to Tokyo and was interviewed by Asahi Shimbun, one of the three major local media. Ronald joked and asked her to start learning some Japanese so that she could go to Japan to make movies in the future.
After sending away Diane Lane, Ronald picked up Kelly McGillis.
Her new play failed on Broadway. Unlike movies, we often have to wait half a year to a year to know whether the project is successful after filming is completed. Whether a new Broadway play is a success or a failure can only happen a week after its release.
McGillis' new work was eliminated from Off-Broadway a week later. She did not want to go to Off-Broadway again, so she simply resigned and gave up the opportunity to the B role. She came to Hollywood to watch the test screening of the revised version of "Top Gun".
McGillis could have two drinks and they stayed in the hotel without going downstairs. Ronald brought half a box of red wine from Coppola Winery, and the two slept in the executive suite for two days.
McGillis' legs are not too long, and they actually have a traditional American woman's figure. However, she is very good at using clothes to cover up her shortcomings and highlight her advantages.
On the queen-size bed, McGillis's white and tender toes slowly rubbed Ronald's legs.
"I feel better. Failure on Broadway was like a sledgehammer. It hit me really hard."
"Don't go to Broadway. When Top Gun is released, you will become a female star sought after by thousands of people. By then, your movie scripts will be rejected."
Ronald is well aware of the benefits a blockbuster movie can bring to its protagonist. His previous film "Dragon Boy" brought Elizabeth Shue and Ralph Mazio countless fans.
Ralph Mazio even made a movie about using an electric guitar to fight with people. Hollywood producers used the impression that Daniel's character brought to the audience to transfer the entire karate from "The Dragon King". He became a guitarist in a rock band and made a movie tailor-made for him.
If Elizabeth Sue hadn't made a mistake, she would have gone to Harvard University and given up her career in Hollywood in order to get a useless degree. I'm afraid I'll be able to get a leading role in one or two major productions. If she's lucky enough to land another blockbuster movie, she could be a trendsetter like John Hughes' muse, Molly Ringwald.
It is said that a haircut for Linwald's short hair now costs her $2,000. It can also attract teenage girls across the country to start dyeing their hair red.
"Hahaha, you are really interesting. I like how confident you are." McGillis obviously didn't believe that this popcorn movie would help his acting career. She came forward again and hugged Ronald tightly.
"Don't you believe me? Then I will let you experience the power of my sledgehammer." Ronald hugged her.
"Why don't you let me experience your sledgehammer now?" McGillis' eyes were as charming as silk. She was in urgent need of the handsome man's comfort.
The TV in the living room happened to be playing Coppola's masterpiece "The Godfather", and the old man at the opening wedding was singing the famous folk song "C"e la luna mezz" in Italian. "o mare)"
"Mom, I must get married...
My daughter, who should I find for you?
Mom, I let you decide...
If I fetch you the shoemaker, he will come with his hammer...
If he likes him, he will keep hammering you..."
At night, McGillis took a shower, put on a white shirt and went to drink.
"Stop watching TV, let's go to the bar downstairs."
"It is reported that the President will postpone the State of the Union televised speech..."
With a snap, McGillis turned off the TV with the remote control and pulled Ronald to the bar below the hotel.
"Cheers!" Both of them ordered a large glass of beer, and then drank it in one gulp to replenish their energy.
The bartender from the bar came over and offered two cocktails, "I'm sorry, could you please keep your voice down? Many of the guests are in a bad mood today."
"What kind of bar do you want to open?" McGillis became dissatisfied.
Ronald put a few bills on the table and asked the bartender to buy a bottle of Scotch whiskey. He might as well go back to the hotel room to drink it.
McGillis's hair was wet, and he was wearing a white bathrobe that he changed into after showering. He and Ronald held wine glasses and slowly drank while kissing.
…
It was after noon the next day that the two of them woke up groggily from the bed.
"Drinking makes things worse." Ronald looked at his watch, took a shower, put on his suit, and then shook McGillis awake. "Hurry up, it's almost time for the screening."
"Please help me zip up the back." McGillis also took a shower, put on a dress, and the two went to the lobby hand in hand.
…
In a large theater in West Hollywood, audiences who came to test the movie were entering.
"Don, Jerry," Ronald greeted the two producers.
"Hello, Ronald. Hello, Kelly." The four hugged each other.
"Today's test screening was selected by the theater through a telephone survey. Unlike last time, it was specially selected by Tang. We can better observe the audience's reaction today."
Bruckheimer pulled Ronald to explain today's screening arrangements.
"Kelly... hey, hey..." Don Simpson smiled at McGillis, alluding to the close bond she and Ronald seemed to have.
"Hehehe", McGillis pretended to be stupid and greeted the two supporting actors in the crew, Barry Tubb, who played the "Werewolf", and Rick Rossovich, who played the "Slider".
"Tom," Ronald hugged Tom Cruise, who also came to watch the screening, and behind him was the inseparable Paula Wagner. He just finished filming Scorsese's "The Color of Money" in Chicago.
Today's test screening, basically all the actors were present, except for Val Kilmer, who is in direct competition with Tom Cruise. The two are not only competing for the position of Hollywood male stars, but also directly competing for Cher, who is a singer and movie star. Therefore, their relationship is very bad, and one of them will basically not appear in the place where the other appears.
Eight months have passed since the filming of the film, and two months have passed since the re-shooting. This time we called everyone here to give them a chance to familiarize themselves with the film shot last year, and to warm up the upcoming marketing activities.
None of these actors have seen the finished film on the big screen. This time, they are also given a chance to watch the film completely in case they cannot answer reporters' questions during marketing. Most of them have already made one or two more movies, and a lot of the plot of "Top Gun" has been forgotten.
"Dong...dong..."
The white font that appears first on the dark screen, produced by Paramount. A bell rang and I remembered that this was the theme song of "Top Gun".
"Don Simpson/Bruckheimer Presents"
The second line of subtitles belongs to the two producers.
"a ronald v lee film"
In the third line of subtitles, it's Ronald's turn.
After working hard in Hollywood for many years, he continued to make profitable and popular movies. Ronald is already a very useful director in the minds of studio executives. That's why he was given this honor.
A certain person's work is generally awarded to the person in charge of the artistic aspect of the film. Many directors who use mercenaries to shoot movies are not qualified to sign their works. Because when it comes to art, they often have to listen to the producers.
Only directors like Ronald who are deeply involved in all aspects of the film such as casting, shooting, editing, and scoring are qualified. With this power, you will basically be qualified to be a producer and lead projects shot by other directors.
"Tom Cruise"
"Kelly McGillis"
The next two lines of subtitles are for the male and female protagonists. Their names appear before the title of the film, which is also a treatment that only Hollywood stars can enjoy.
In the golden age of Hollywood, this was called an online byline. In the future, on movie posters, the names of the two leading actors, together with Ronald, will appear above the title "Top Gun".
Ronald Lee's works
Tom Cruise Kelly McGillis
top gun
At that time, the header of the poster will probably have this configuration.
"On March 2, 1969, the Navy established a flight school for elite fighter pilots..."
Under the background music of the theme song, white subtitles explain the origin of Miramar Pilot School.
"Today, the Navy calls it Fighter Weapons School...
And the pilots call it...
top gun! "
A line of large characters appeared on the screen.
All the actors started clapping.
With these words, the black on the screen disappeared, and the aircraft carrier deck before sunrise appeared.
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet was lying there quietly, with several deck officers walking around next to it.
The rhythm of the clanging bells became faster and faster, white steam drifted past, and the pitot tube of another Tomcat aircraft pierced the left side of the screen like a needle.
"Names like Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tim Robbins, etc. gradually appeared on the screen.
Val Kilmer was in a single row, and the rest were in a double row, or in a row of three.
The size, time, and location of these subtitles are all naked displays of the power of the participants in a movie.
Meg Ryan is the last major cast member to appear in the film's opening credits. Next came some of the key experts, casting directors, editors, soundtracks, and the heads of various departments who gradually appeared on the screen.
Director of Photography, Kimball. The final department head is the director of photography.
Produced by Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer. The names of the two partners appeared on the screen again.
The flame deflector rose, the F-14 Tomcat began to slide into the ejection position, and a burst of white steam rose.
On the left and right, the afterburners of the two Pratt & Whitney fighter engines were turned on in sequence, and orange-red flames were sprayed backwards.
"boom!"
The Tomcat's nose landing gear faltered, and the catapult accelerated the aircraft to takeoff speed, quickly sliding forward.
The music changed accordingly, from a slow and classical theme song to a rock rhythm "Danger Zone"
The flames ejected from the two engines brought out the last subtitle of the opening scene.
"Director, Ronald V. Lee"
"Oooh," several actors cheered and started clapping.
This series of opening scenes has a coherent rhythm and a very impressive connection.
Ronald sat back with satisfaction and looked at the audience around him.
"Huh? They don't seem as excited as the actors?"
It doesn't matter, what follows is an aerial combat scene, I guarantee you will enjoy it.
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