novelraw Chapter 228
Chapter 228
"I don't think the shot was shot well enough."
In the screening room, David Fincher asked the projectionist to pause the film and said solemnly.
This room is not big and can accommodate about 30 people. The main creators of the movie "Fight Club" are seated in it, and there are no Fox visitors.
To be honest, this version of the film finally managed to control the length of time that made the Fox people almost crazy, and achieved a balance between the director's creative expression and the adaptation of the original work, but there are some details caused by obsessive-compulsive disorder.
"Actually, I think so too." Edward Norton leaned over to talk to David Fincher, "We had the best results on the first pass, but you cut the last shot."
"Emmm, no, I prefer the third from the bottom." David Finch disagreed with Edward's opinion.
Edward raised an eyebrow and said, "Really? But I remember that you thought my performance was not relaxed enough and lacked some necessary passion."
"Did I say that?" David Finch was not going to persuade Edward, a stubborn guy, but instead asked Josie, "What do you think, Josie, we may still have time to make it better."
Josie, who was sitting in the front row, turned her head and found that David Fincher and Edward were looking at her, while Archie Dano was moaning/groaning with his forehead on the other side, and Arnon Milkan just went out to smoke .
She replied angrily: "To be honest, I think you both are very sick, because the two scenes you mentioned are exactly the same as the one we are seeing now."
Receiving Josie's rather resentful gaze, Edward subconsciously touched the tip of his nose, feeling embarrassed.
But David Finch's ability to resist blows is much stronger, and he refuted her nonchalantly: "No, I don't agree with your point of view. If your memory doesn't have a big problem, you should remember that I specially adjusted it at that time. Past the position of the Starbucks coffee cup, a set of light sources was added.”
Josie couldn't help but sighed, looked at Edward and asked, "Is this bastard cheating on me?"
"Emmmm——" Edward tilted his head and paused before saying, "I really want to answer 'yes' to you, but he did do the things he mentioned, and I put the Starbucks coffee cup myself. "
"Look!" David Finch spread his hands.
"But this doesn't mean that there are fundamental differences between the three shots." Josie said, "In short, we don't need to dwell on these details now. I would like to know the overall situation of your director's cut version."
After she finished speaking, she waved to the projectionist without waiting for David Fincher to organize his words, and the movie continued.
When the film progressed to the point where the hero used soap to make explosives, Josie was the one who took the initiative to stop.
"This shot won't work, David." Josie said to David Fincher who was sitting in the back row of the test room, "What do you think? This recipe can really make explosives, no matter whether someone imitates it or not, We will all be inundated with complaints!"
David Fincher didn't really want to accept it, "But it will make the movie more rigorous. You said that now we don't need to dwell on these details. You said."
"Oh, so we have to wait until someone imitates the movie to make explosives?" Josie felt her head hurting again, "Although this is destined to be an R-rated movie, I don't want to watch it in the legal version. to any news about us."
David Finch was silent for a while, and could only say, "Then what do you think should be done?"
"Just do some post-processing." Josie saw that David Fincher wanted to speak, and interrupted him in advance, "Don't even think about it. Don't be picky in this kind of place, it will be very troublesome-very troublesome. By the way, remember to put slogans such as 'Against Violence' and 'Do Not Imitate' at the beginning and end of the film, even if a similar 'Fight Club' pops up after the movie is released, we have already ensured that there are enough warnings."
David Finch couldn't help but want to open his mouth again.
"She's right, David." Anon Milkan, who was sitting in the middle, said at some unknown time, "Even if we don't mention it now, the Fox people will let you do it when the time comes."
"Okay. But you promised me that the DVD version will listen to me." David Fincher said.
"Of course." Arnon Milkan raised his hand, signaling the projectionist to continue showing the movie.
The effect of "Fight Club" is quite good, which makes Arnon Milkan's bad mood caused by the long editing cycle basically disappear completely.
Compared with him, Josie's mood was more subtle.
I have to admit that the role of "Taylor" in the movie is given to the fledgling Gerard Butler, which is a little less charming than Brad Pitt at the peak of his career, which makes a certain perfectionist Those who are a little depressed.
It's easy to get started as an actor, but talent completely determines the upper limit of an actor.
Gerard Butler is very good, his appearance and physique are enough to make any man fall in love with him, but the biggest problem is that Brad Pitt can do better than him - he lacks a trace of childish vulnerability, showing Too sexy.
"I should have persisted a little longer." David Finch muttered.
Josie, who was sitting in the front row, didn't speak or look back, and gave him a resolute and forceful international gesture in reply.
"If we don't do anything, we will definitely lose money." After the screening, Arnold Milkan quietly said to Josie, "Unless we increase the price during the awards season, the Oscars will pull people into the cinema."
While speaking, this big shot in the industry looked at Edward Norton who was discussing something with David Fincher not far away, implying that something was already obvious.
This is obviously a cult movie that is not popular in theaters. The key is that the narrative and rhythm make people who watch the movie for the first time confused, and it is difficult to concentrate on experiencing the unique charm of this movie.
Of course, the Super Bowl trailer worked well, because Fox edited and packaged it to make it look more like a love triangle thriller centered around a heroine, or an inspirational film about a wimpy employee who grows up with the help of others. .
At present, it seems that this should be a weird and sharp noir film. Some plots are very cruel, which will definitely attract great controversy.
"This is the highlight moment of his career." Arnon Milkan added, "And you promised me last time that you will deal with this matter after the finished film comes out. Now it is the director's cut version."
"I know, I know." Josie rubbed her forehead and followed Arnon Milkan's line of sight, "But the problem is, I'm not sure I can convince him, because a hearty performance is better than any The joy an award can bring him."
Arnon Milkan shrugged his shoulders with a disapproving expression: "Josie, you should know that I have countless ways to make him submit obediently. The reason why I didn't do that is because I am optimistic about the future of Edward Norton, The second is that I don't want to have disagreements with you on this matter. But it doesn't mean that I think this is a happy cooperation."
Josie obviously listened to Arnon Milkan's words, and after thinking about it for a while, she said, "I promise I will talk to Ed alone."
"And—" Arnon Milkan pointed not far away.
"And David." Josie added.
Arnold Milkan gave her a smile, "I should go. If you have any project you want, you can call me anytime. Regency Entertainment is willing to contribute to the movie you star in."
Josie nodded, bid farewell to Arnon Milkan, and asked Archie Dano to send them away.
She rubbed her temples vigorously, walked to the other side of the room, and found that David Fincher was also discussing the movie box office with Edward.
"This movie will have a certain impact on pop culture, and it may be the "Blade Runner" of this era." David Fincher's prediction is justified, "but at the same time, it should not make much money. Critics scoffed, ordinary movie fans were confused, and the best result is that they can sit in the movie theater and insist on the heroine played by Josie, instead of getting popcorn and Coke and leaving in advance."
Edward pinched his chin with one hand, nodded slightly, and said, "I agree with you, David, assuming it's really bad at both the box office and word of mouth, it's actually not a big deal. It's the most important thing for me. The important point is that the whole shooting process was a very beautiful experience.”
"Wonderful? You think it's wonderful?" David Finch laughed, "I thought we quarreled almost every day, which was more than me and all my exes combined."
"No, that's not called 'quarreling'." Edward corrected, "As a director, you have to convince your actors. If you can't even convince your actors, how can you correctly express your creative intentions?"
"Come on, I don't need to 'convince' others." David Finch pouted, "I don't even need Josie."
"Oh is it?" Edward couldn't agree with this, and said bluntly: "But that's because she is not good at arguing with people, she will just turn around and leave before she finds irreconcilable differences, leaving you enough space to calm down Think and solve problems."
David Finch raised his eyebrows, but did not refute.
"You sound like I'm very unreasonable." Josie who just came over interrupted.
David Finch immediately revealed a look of gloating.
Edward didn't expect to say that someone was caught behind his back. Fortunately, Josie's tone sounded relaxed, without any displeasure or other emotions.
His talent as an actor allowed him to immediately react in the most appropriate way, ignoring any strangeness in his heart, he quickly said: "No, what I mean is that calmness is a rare advantage."
"You're smart." Josie pretended to be vicious.
David Finch glanced back and forth between the two, snorted lightly, and said, "Well, I'm the only one who is the bad guy now. Is that right?"
"Of course." Edward adjusted his sitting posture, crossing his hands in front of his stomach, looking a little proud.
"Stop playing tricks, Peter Pans, let's talk." Josie signaled the two gentlemen to sit down and talk. "I heard you are discussing the box office and word-of-mouth of this movie."
"Yes, sir, so what's the order from above?" David Fincher slumped in the chair, and Josie couldn't help but cast a blank glance at the famous director, causing the latter to yell, "Say it first , I don't accept some idiots who can't even understand the movie pointing fingers - heck, people at Fox think this is a fucking romance movie!"
Edward shook his head and laughed, and played along, "Please speak, sir."
Josie shrugged, and said with a little helplessness: "This year's awards season, we have a tough battle to fight."
"No, no, I don't think our film is suitable for the Oscars." David Fincher quickly sat up and waved his hands: "Other A-type film festivals can give it a try, but the Oscars—"
"Oscar is the most important film festival in the world." Josie cut off David Fincher's words, "It may not represent the movie-watching tastes of most people, but you have to admit that its global recognition is in a class of its own , there is no film festival comparable to it."
David Finch pursed his lips, spread his hands and said, "I understand the truth, but I don't want to accept it. Let me just say it straight, boss, I have no interest in licking the feet of those retired old people. If you must Force me to do this job and either you kill me now or I'll kill everyone at FXCK during awards season."
"E——" Josie and Edward were disgusted by David Fincher's description at the same time, and they wrinkled their faces and didn't answer for a moment.
At this moment, Archie returned to the test room after seeing off Arnon Milkan, and he couldn't help but ask, "What happened?"
"Oh, nothing." Edward waved his hand, "You don't want to know." He turned to David Finch and said, "Even if human beings are perverted, believe me, you are one of the more perverted ones."