Chapter 39
HOHO, God, a Chinese came and said to make a British gangster movie? This is simply something that makes people laugh out loud, does he understand this? know here?
It's definitely a stupid idea to make a movie for him! Jack thought coldly in his heart.
Jack originally thought that Zhang Dongcheng would definitely fly into a rage, furious with his attitude, and might even throw the teacup in his face, and then rush out the door angrily.
Young people are like this.
Jack dodged his body for a while, staring at Zhang Dongcheng's hand with all his attention, ready to quickly knock down the cup as soon as he threw it, and then left with a sneer.
But what he didn't expect was that as soon as his question came out, Zhang Dongcheng put on a smile on his face, and slowly took a sip of the teacup in his hand, and then put it down slowly.
"Mr. Jack, your question is very interesting. In fact, I have stayed in London for five or six years. If I understand this place, I must not be as good as you, Mr. Jack." Zhang Dongcheng smiled and talked eloquently.
"About London, in my symbolic impression of the city, many cities, such as Paris and Prague, are very sunny and snowy. The ancient buildings and urban areas are the kind that can make white clouds and blue sky at any time. Sigh. Only London belongs to the lower Liba people. Starting from Dickens, the gray London is a mess of all kinds of supernatural beings, rolling in the mud together in a mess. The upper class lives comfortably in picturesque manors, London, But it is a lively big quagmire, where small people wearing all kinds of windbreakers elbow each other, and a big quagmire with a bright appearance. The most iconic one is the weird gentleman wearing a tall hat, and his cane "clacking" on the wet stone On the brick, push open a narrow door and walk in. The door plate says "XX XX Street"?"
Zhang Dongcheng's words were spoken in a pure London accent, which made Jack feel kind, but at the same time, there was a hint of surprise.
Both Jack and Austen knew that they had lived here all their lives. The gentleman in the tall hat that Zhang Dongcheng mentioned at the end, they all knew clearly that it was none other than Sherlock Holmes, the great detective who has swept the world.
Listening to Zhang Dongcheng's words, Jack was a little moved. Although it was only five or six years, Zhang Dongcheng's understanding of London was quite good. I noticed the little people in the muddy alleys and all kinds of windbreakers.
Holmes in the last rainy night made Jack sit upright, as if he wanted to hear what kind of unique opinion Zhang Dongcheng had.
"As for what is a gangster, my opinion is that gangsters don't necessarily have cigars in their mouths, beautiful women in their arms, and submachine guns in their hands. They are full of psychedelic aura after smoking marijuana. There are also low-level gangsters. Speaking all kinds of British dialects, laughing and cursing, swaying blood and the unique wisdom of the little people, they struggled to survive. Gangsters are too far away from us ordinary people, but they are usually fatal to the temptation of men. It is a kind of attraction based on nature. That is not a world that our ordinary people can touch. And people always have endless yearning and curiosity for unknown and mysterious areas. When we enjoy gangster movies, we often break ourselves unknowingly. Inherent view of right and wrong, world view, as if I am the gang member who can do whatever he wants and put loyalty first."
Zhang Dongcheng spoke unhurriedly, took another sip from the teacup, moistened his throat, and smiled lightly: "There are gangster movies in the United States, and there are gangster movies in the UK. In Hong Kong, China, there are also gangster movies that are very eye-catching." And what I want to do is an innovation, break away from the original monotonous single-line method, use the lens to describe, to describe a black humor that is full of laughter, a psychedelic world."
"In my movie, there are long lines that I can't stop chanting, and the sound revolves around the London accent of Shibawan, the soundtrack of the standard British style, and the gray sweater with a stand-up collar, which is intentionally mottled and grayish-yellow The multi-line character trajectory interprets the interlocking labyrinth. It tells a non-heroic alternative gangster, a cool and interesting British gangster, yes, a very cool gangster."
He moved his body a little embarrassedly. Jack never thought that Zhang Dongcheng did not match his appearance and age at all. The words he said were very thought-provoking, and he also had a very unique understanding of movies. An idiot character.
In Zhang Dongcheng's narration, Jack also became completely interested in this movie. He put away the mocking smile on his face and sincerely expressed his new idea: "I don't know Mr. Smith, can you give me the script of the scene?" Have a look?"
To his surprise again, Zhang Dongcheng stood up gracefully and unusually. Although his tone was still so polite, the indifference in it was extremely strong.
"The director and the photographer are as close as a couple at work. They must have complete trust and tacit understanding. Unfortunately, Mr. Jack may be a great photographer, but his communication with me is full of misunderstandings and uncertainties. Sorry, I think I need to find a photographer."
Nodding to the grumpy Boss Oston, Zhang Dongcheng turned around and strode out of the door.
Jack was also stunned. He didn't expect the young director to have such a strong self-esteem. After convincing himself, he didn't show any face and walked away!
Auston touched his forehead, sighed and said: "Smith is a very talented person, I'm sure his second film will cause a sensation. And you are the best photographer in the whole of Britain, I thought You can collide with sparks, but I didn't expect it to be such a spark."
While shaking his head, Alston stood up and walked towards the door.
"Mr. Alston, my tone and expression were too much just now. I can apologize to Mr. Smith. I really want to know about his movies now. What I said is true!" Jack said excitedly Clutching Oston's clothes, he refused to let him go.
"I advise you not to read the script. After reading the script, you will regret it even more. Brother!" In fact, the relationship between Auston and Jack is quite good, which is why he was the first to bring him to meet Zhang Dongcheng.
Jack was stunned. He just looked at Auston's back, gritted his teeth, and chased after him again...
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"So, Mr. Smith, where do we start with our role selection? There are quite a few well-known movie actors who are willing to participate in this movie, haha, they haven't even read the movie script, and with your reputation as a cutting-edge director , so I came here just because of the name, and I recommend myself!" Mr. Archie, the producer, is a typical British gentleman, always meticulously tidied up his clothes and hair, and whenever he saw him, he was always clean and his suit was neat.
"HO~ Thank you for their kindness, but I already have someone in mind, but I don't know if they are willing to participate in the show, I can only guarantee that they don't have to worry about their compensation, and it won't cost a few bucks." Zhang Dongcheng also laughed Yes, sitting in Archie's car, flying all the way away.
The choice of photographer was stranded. Zhang Dongcheng had several interviews, but none of them could achieve what he wanted. Now he can only temporarily put this matter aside and do other things first.
For example, choose a movie actor.
Now what he and Archie are looking for is not the protagonist of the movie, but the most special, interesting, and special-looking guy in the movie, Jason Statham.
Jason Statham was born on September 12, 1967 in London, England. He is the second son of a singer and tailor whose parents turned black market operators. Jason Statham grew up with his parents when he was a child. He was in charge of the "street theater" art operation on the streets of Oxford, London. "Street theater" is actually an illegal private transaction.
During middle school, he played for the middle school football team. In 1990, Jason Statham was discovered by his agent while practicing at the "Crystal Palace National Sports Center in London". After that, he became a model for a British fashion brand, starred in several commercials, and took pictures for print media.
He played for the British national diving team for 12 years and won a bronze medal in the Seoul Olympic diving competition in 1988. In 1992, Jason Statham represented Great Britain in the World Diving Championships and finished 12th.
It was a man with a half-bald head, his hair was prematurely aging, and he was laid off and left one after another, revealing his brain that made people laugh, his beard was trimmed short but still stubbornly covered his face, his eyes were calm and sharp, sturdy A man who is full of imposing manner, standing in front of him makes people feel dangerous.