Two Hundred and Thirty-Six - "Pulp Fiction"

"I heard that this director named Quentin Tarantino has a shooting style that is closest to yours?"

The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur was moving forward slowly. Naomi Watts leaned on her seat and flipped through the pre-screening promotion of "Pulp Fiction" in the newspaper. On it were film critics and the media's comments about Quentin Tarantino. Lentino's various analyses.

"Actually, it's just similar, but the shooting style is fundamentally different." Wayne also saw those reports. The media and film critics said that Quentin Dino became a smaller version of him. This statement is very marketable, but he But I think it's nonsense.

At 7 pm on October 13th, "Pulp Fiction" will premiere at the Kodak Theater tonight, organized by the producer and distributor Miramax.

The film will be officially released on October 14th. Wayne has already agreed to the invitation, and he came over today because he still has a few things to do.

"I also think what the media said makes sense." Naomi Watts glanced out the window. There was a traffic jam on the whole street, and she said boringly while flipping through the newspaper.

"Compared with you, except for more bloody scenes, he feels very similar, and even the rating of the film after production is R-rated. There are also absurd elements in your director's films. In his films There are many more.”

Wayne shook his head. "At most, it can only be said that they are both noir films, but there are differences in essence. You can feel it after watching the movie."

However, looking at the speed of the car, which was like a turtle lying idle, he continued to explain: "Quentin Tarantino's personal style is more prominent, there are many subversive techniques, and his film narratives are more... It is a wild and uninhibited chapter.

If nothing else, this is the most essential difference. My narrative style actually prefers the traditional academic multi-line narrative. After all, I have been studying these things, which results in a fundamentally different storytelling method. So I say, his personal style is much stronger than mine. "

There is no difference between these two narrative methods that is better than the other. In fact, they both serve the story of the movie, but they are essentially two completely different approaches.

Wayne's shooting techniques and narrative techniques are all in the direction of the orthodox academic school. For a movie, choosing an appropriate narrative structure is crucial to the narration of the story.

As a relatively traditional narrative structure, multi-line juxtaposition has its own unique characteristics in terms of emotional and theme expression. At the same time, it also has special practical significance and artistry for film creation.

To put it bluntly, this is one of the reasons why his films can always resonate with the audience through stories.

Quentin Tarantino, on the other hand, is much more wild and free. Coupled with the ingenious dialogues in his films, the unlimited amount of blood and pulp, and the large number of black humor surprises and spoofs, the audience will always feel that there is something wrong. A particularly satisfying and refreshing feeling.

"God, it finally moved." In fact, Wayne's explanation was in vain. Naomi Watts was not interested in these at all. What she was interested in was being able to walk on the red carpet again.

As they moved forward, Sergey stopped the car smoothly beside the red carpet. Wayne opened the car door, took Naomi Watts' hand and walked towards the entrance of the theater.

In the flash of light, as if the sky had suddenly dawned, no matter how many reporters shouted his name and wanted him to pose for photos, he did not stop.

This is not Wayne's own movie, and he didn't want to use the film to promote himself. If it weren't for taking care of Naomi Watts, he might not even walk on the red carpet and just go in through the side door.

After the two people walked to the theater door, they refused the reporter's interview, signed their names and entered the theater directly.

"Director Greenberg, Ms. Watts, thank you for coming."

As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the owner, Quentin Tarantino, accompanied by Harvey Weinstein.

"Congratulations, you don't have to greet us." Wayne shook hands with the two people with a smile, and said to Harvey Weinstein: "Shall we find a place to chat?"

"Okay, come with me."

The big fat man led two people into a lounge. After the waiter served coffee, he continued: "The film about the witch will be produced soon. When do you think it will start? Better?"

"So fast?" Wayne was also shocked by this speed. How long had passed before the fat man was almost done.

Harvey Weinstein spread his hands and said: "Find a shooting location in the suburbs of Los Angeles, and then Bob contacted a small director, two cameras and a few actors, how slow can it be? It will probably take less than a month. In time, the film can be edited.”

In fact, this is indeed the case. Although this was not shot with a handheld camera, if the film quality is not required, I am afraid that not even much film will be used.

Harvey Weinstein fully understands that it doesn’t matter what the film looks like or the content in it. What matters is the viral publicity and marketing method. The example of "The Return of the Clown" is right in front of him. It can be said that there is no such thing. People don’t want to make money quickly.

The purpose of what he said is to raise funds for subsequent large-scale publicity and marketing, which needs to be borne by both of them. This is not a small amount, and everyone needs to prepare time to raise it.

After the registration of Witch Studio was completed, both of them invested US$200,000 each, which was enough to make the film and post-production.

The assistant didn't come with him today. Wayne took out cigarettes from Naomi Watts's handbag and lit one. After thinking about it for a while, he said: "I have been tight on funds recently and need to wait for two days." Warner Bros. can only provide a large amount of promotional funds after receiving its monthly share."

"Is the rumor true? You want to invest in Warner Bros.?"

Harvey Weinstein suddenly remembered that since about a year ago, there had been news circulating in the circle that in order to tie up Wayne Greenberg’s performance growth point, Warner Bros. would bleed his own blood and make special preparations for him. A share expansion financing.

"Yes, my negotiation team has basically settled everything, and the subscription agreement will be signed in the near future." Wayne nodded. There was nothing he couldn't admit. The matter has almost been discussed. After he becomes a shareholder, Warner Bros. will also make it public. This news.

"Let's put it next year, Harvey, we need more preparation time." Exhaling a large puff of smoke, he took the ashtray handed over by Naomi Watts, flicked the ashes and said:

"Furthermore, we have just played this way in "The Return of the Clown". Although the couple who were frightened to death signed a confidentiality agreement and are still on vacation overseas, no one can tell whether the things will be linked together. We still put the time Stagger it a little longer.”

Harvey Weinstein nodded and agreed with the other party's statement. Moreover, he also had to find ways to raise the large sums of money needed for publicity. Tens of millions of dollars would not be a small amount at any time.

"That's right." Wayne said the purpose of coming here today. "After the premiere, how about introducing Samuel Jackson to me? You know what I mean."

Playing with Fuck is also one of his bad tastes. In fact, this role does not have too many roles, and similar actors are not difficult to find, but he really wants to poach Director SHIELD.

Harvey Weinstein understands what he means. Every director in the industry has a headache for African-American actors who are self-righteous and have paranoia about persecution. "He has a good personality and a good professional attitude."

That was enough. Wayne nodded, stood up, straightened his suit, and said, "Then I won't disturb you, the master, for now. Find a staff member to take us to the theater. I'm looking forward to this movie very much. "

"I will definitely not disappoint you. To be honest, Quentin and you definitely have a lot in common. If "Pulp Fiction" can have half the box office of "The Return of the Clown", it will be considered a great success."

Harvey Weinstein took them out of the lounge, waved a Miramax employee over, explained a few words, and said to Wein, "Whatever you want," and then returned to the entrance of the theater.

Under the guidance of the staff, the two of them sat directly in the middle of the second row of the theater and waited for the movie to start without socializing.

It was obvious that Naomi Watts was quite curious about the film "The Witch". After the staff left, she lay on Wayne's shoulder and whispered: "Are you going to cooperate with this big fat man? Harvey Weinstein His reputation in the industry has never been very good. "

"It doesn't matter."

Wayne observed the crowd around him and said nonchalantly: "He is a smart man. He knows that some people can cheat him casually, but some people will not let him think more."

A large number of movie fans have already begun to enter the venue, and they also saw a few film critics. He waved to Todd McCarthy and said hello, but he had no idea of ​​going over to chat.

Unexpectedly, this famous film critic in Los Angeles came over and sat down next to him.

"Quentin Tarantino is the director."

The two men shook hands, and Todd McCarthy chatted quietly with him. "Besides you, he is the director who has surprised me the most. I have seen the preview of this film. The black style is rich and personal. It feels like I watched your movie "Get Out". "

"Actually, he entered the industry earlier than me." Wayne also chatted casually. "I personally like his works. Those violent aesthetics are very easy for Quentin to master."

"But these are very unfriendly to ladies, aren't they." Naomi Watts said suddenly.

"Yes, this type of movie is usually very unfriendly to women." Unexpectedly, Todd McCarthy agreed with this point of view. He didn't talk about art or anything like that, he just casually chatted about movie types.

"Wayne has done a pretty good job in this regard. He does not overuse his personal style and uses stories to attract the audience's resonance. This is one of the reasons why his films always do well at the box office."

"Thank you." Wayne smiled modestly after hearing him praise himself to Naomi Watts.

As the crew members returned to the theater, the lights slowly went out, and the screening of "Pulp Fiction" officially began.

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