Chapter 18 New Year

 The figure of the 1980s suddenly disappeared, and the footsteps of the 1990s came quietly. Ryan Jenkins was ten years old. Unfortunately, he knew that he must have been born in 1980, but he did not know the specific day of his birth. He had to Say, this is a very sad thing.

  After entering 1990, many major things happened in the world. For example, the situation in the Middle East suddenly became tense. The hanging president seemed to be detonating the powder keg. For example, the Red Empire started the sunset mode and was about to end. For example, the drastic changes in Eastern Europe. It is unstoppable, and another huge market is about to open its door to Hollywood movies.

  However, none of this has anything to do with him. What makes Ryan most happy about entering the new year is that he finally has a long vacation and no longer has to go to that damn school.

  After returning to school after filming "The Sixth Sense", Ryan easily passed the test, but Nicole's words came true. Just a week later, she was invited to the school by the principal. The old principal listed Ryan Datong's crimes include not listening to lectures, not communicating with others, not respecting teachers, always minding his own business, and never telling others what he is doing, etc.

  If the old principal was proficient in Chinese, he would definitely use one word to describe Ryan's crimes - too numerous to describe!

  "Miss Kidman, as a guardian, we hope you can have a good talk with Ryan Jenkins." These were the heartbreaking words of the old principal at the time.

  How could Nicole not know about Ryan's old problems? After all, when she was in London, she was often invited to school by the principal. But what troubled her was that she really didn't know how to solve it. All of Ryan's grades were... Yes, apart from his tendency to be whimsical and occasionally act out-of-the-box, he is the best in every aspect among children of the same age group or even higher age groups.

  Sometimes, she wondered whether she should drop Ryan out of school and hire a special tutor for him, but when she thought that the boy didn't like to interact with his peers, and doing so would only make him more withdrawn, she would Quickly kill this idea.

  "Dear Nat, congratulations on once again being on the stage of a community theater. Unfortunately, you are far away in New York and I can't go to see you perform. In your last letter, I disagree with your views on art. , in my opinion, all art forms exist as entertainment before they become art. No matter how rigorous, profound, and meaningful art that cannot be accepted by the public is, it will only go on the road of extinction. Historical All developments prove this point. If possible, I really want to have a debate with you face to face..."

  After returning to Los Angeles from Philadelphia, Ryan and Natalie communicated with each other almost every week. They encouraged each other, but it was more of a debate or argument, especially in art. Their views were almost completely different, and they would write their own opinions in every letter to refute the other party.

  After stuffing the letter paper into the envelope and sealing it, Ryan heard a knock on the door. It must have been the return of Nicole who had gone out to shoot a commercial.

  "Hi, Nicole, you look a little tired. Do you want something to drink? Juice or coffee?"

  Walking into the living room, Ryan saw the tiredness written on Nicole's face and took the initiative to walk into the kitchen.

  "Juice is enough. I don't dare to let you make coffee anymore, otherwise the neighbors will definitely complain!"

  After hearing Nicole's words, Ryan's face was filled with black lines. Just after the New Year, he finally found out that he was the most What a terrible talent, it's about cooking. The only time I took the initiative to make coffee, I almost blew up the whole kitchen.

  "Okay." Ryan poured two glasses of strawberry juice and placed them on the coffee table in front of the sofa.

  "Ryan, what did you do for lunch?" Nicole went to Malibu today and was very pressed for time and did not come back at noon.

  "I ordered takeout from Mr. Zhou's restaurant!"

  Tom Cruise was quite interesting. If it weren't for him, Ryan wouldn't have known there was such an authentic Chinese restaurant.

  Speaking of Tom Cruise, he didn't give up on Nicole yet. He asked her out again after Christmas. Unfortunately, Ryan answered the phone. The unscrupulous boy didn't let him go anymore, he just asked him a question. How does it taste to wash your face with pepper water? Mr. Tom Cruise hung up the phone.

  "Nicole, I composed a new song today, do you want to listen to it?"

  As time goes by, Ryan's composition level improves very quickly. Although his voice has not changed yet, his voice is much more mature than before, and he sings His songs have become much more beautiful, and neighbors rarely come to visit him anymore. Many people even find it a pleasure to listen to his singing.

  Which naturally includes Ms. Nicole Kidman.

  He took out a handmade rosewood guitar from the room, sat on the high chair, and plucked the strings, and the tinkling music began.

  This is a very simple song, with a style that leans toward popular country ballads. After a short prelude, Ryan's slightly immature singing voice began, "Life is like climbing, and there are always obstacles on the way forward. , people who never give up, run forward with their heads high, until they reach the highest and most beautiful place..."

  The lyrics are not long and a bit simple, but full of inspirational flavor. With the bright rhythm, it gives people a positive feeling Upward feeling.

  "How do you feel, Nicole?" Ryan looked at the glamorous girl expectantly.

  "Ryan, you're surprising me more and more." Although she was almost numbed by Ryan's performance over the years, Nicole Kidman couldn't help but sigh, "I know more or less about music. Some, although this song is simple, it is already good enough to be produced!"

  "Wow, it looks like I am really a genius!" This time the image of the big red-haired monkey did not appear.

  "Ryan, what I want to say is that you have learned a lot. People's energy is limited. Do you still want to be a singer in the future?" "

  Why not?" Ryan spread his hands and said With a natural expression, before Nicole spoke again, she said first, "Nicole, I understand what you mean. I know it's hard to bite off more than you can chew. Don't worry, I have enough time and energy. ."

  "Relax? In the past month, I have been invited to the school three times by the principal of St. John's Primary School. How can you reassure me?"

  Life is like this. You can't cover everything. If you want to gain something, you have to give up something. What, not to mention, for a child, time is really precious. He can't waste the most precious thing on almost meaningless studies, right?

  Yes, maybe in the near future, or after entering middle school, he will have to spend a certain amount of time studying to avoid his grades being too ugly, but that is definitely not the elementary school stage.

  Compared with the terrifying cramming education he experienced in his previous life, primary school education in the United States is too easy. Strictly speaking, it is more like enlightenment education. This simple knowledge, even the American history that Ryan did not know in his previous life, is very easy to understand in his previous life. After reading the textbook once, I can handle it easily.

  During the holidays, Ryan had more time to complete the two unfinished scripts. However, there is no need to rush now, as he said to Nicole Kidman, everything will wait for "The Sixth Sense" "We'll talk about it after it's released.

  Ryan always believed that even if it was the first time for David Fincher to direct a film and the film was made several years earlier than in his previous life, it might not be as good as that director Asan. What's more, as a producer, Harvey Wei Einstein was famous for his bad judgment in his previous life. As long as the two of them don't have cramps in their heads, even if the movie is not as good as in his previous life, it won't be much worse.

  What's more, this subject matter is extremely rare nowadays, and it accurately reflects the focus issue that mainstream American society has always paid attention to - family!

  A week later, Ryan went to Miramax's studio in Burbank to dub a few clips of the film, which was in post-production.

  "Wow, David, are you doing editing?" Ryan looked at the pile of equipment in the room, including the film set, and asked David Fincher, who was supervising.

  "Yes, Ryan."

  "Then what do these machines do?"

  Ryan, like a man with a hundred thousand whys, caught the director and asked him a lot of questions, and David Fincher finished answering. Finally, my throat started to smoke.

  Compared with shooting, the post-production of a movie is equally time-consuming and labor-intensive, and even more cumbersome. If it is a big-scene science fiction film, it will be even more troublesome.

  Speaking of which, David Fincher does not have much power in post-production. The edited samples must be approved by Harvey Weinstein. There is no way, this is Hollywood, this is not Hong Kong, and the director does not have that much power. that power.

  The producer system prevails in Hollywood. Unless a big director also serves as a producer, it is difficult to obtain final editing rights. It is even more impossible for a new director in the film industry like David Fincher to have such power.

  "Harvey, when will the movie be released?"

  Ryan asked curiously when meeting Harvey Weinstein.

  "Of course, the sooner the better." After knowing each other for almost half a year, Harvey Weinstein has gradually figured out how to get along with Ryan. When he talks about business with you, don't treat him like a child. Otherwise, you will definitely be led into a trap. "It is scheduled for early April now. It depends on the progress of post-production."

  Ryan pinched his chin. In his opinion, it is best to schedule this movie in the summer. , but he was just the screenwriter and starring actor of the movie. He was not so stupid that he could not distinguish his own identity and weight, so he simply kept his mouth shut.

  Besides, releasing in April is not without its benefits. There are almost no heavyweight movies in this period, and you can sign long-term contracts with theaters to extend the screening time. As long as the box office can reach the bottom line in his heart, that is enough.

  Ryan thought again of the seemingly child's play contract he and Nicole signed with Miramax. If the movie could really meet his expectations, I wonder if Harvey Weinstein would make a deal with Tinsel. The person who negotiated with Li was fired. ;