Chapter 316 - Relying on Oscar’s Compensatory Psychology

In fact, Wayne knew very well that if Martin Lao could win an award for this film, it would be impossible for someone else to film it.

If it were really shot by another director, I am afraid that not only would it miss the Oscar, but it would also be hard to say what the final box office performance would be.

To put it bluntly, with two Hollywood first-line male stars joining the cast, it is doubtful whether the general director can hold down their status. The box office problem can also be easily explained. In the original time and space, if these two big stars were really missing, The appeal of the film should at least drop a few levels.

The reason why Martin Scorsese was able to win an award for this film was partly due to Oscar compensation. No one can say clearly.

One of the four major directors in the golden age of Hollywood, Francis Ford Coppola has representative works such as "The Godfather" trilogy, "Apocalypse Now", "The Conversation", etc., and he has received the honors he deserves very early.

When it comes to Steven Spielberg, there are also familiar "ET", "Jaws", "Jurassic Park" and "Schindler's List" that cannot be ignored, and the statuette was also included in the bag early.

George Lucas is a bit special. Due to some reasons in his early years, he voluntarily withdrew from the Directors Guild, so he has never pursued Academy awards. However, he only watched the "Star Wars" series that has become a cultural icon in North America. When it comes to this, he has no idea. One can circumvent this mountain.

The reason why this Jewish director is respected is that in addition to ushering in the Hollywood business era with the "Star Wars" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark" series, he also likes to support newcomers. Steven Spielberg was promoted by him. Later, many good old people also liked to do this. It is difficult to say whether they were influenced by the father of Star Wars.

Of course, the reason why he is most respected must be because of his other identity, that is, he is the richest man in Hollywood. Money means everything in this country!

The only remaining of the four major directors is the famous old Martin, who has countless masterpieces when talking about it. Regardless of "Taxi Driver", "Raging Bull" or "Goodfellas", it seems that he is always very close to the statue of the statue, but he is Passed by each other again and again.

After 2000, this old Italian man rushed for prizes again and again, but came back disappointed again and again.

The reason why the academy finally gave him the statuette he dreamed of was that even many members of the academy felt that it would be unreasonable not to give it to him again. That's why it was possible for four major directors to share the stage and accompany Lao Ding to receive the award.

This movie is very special. If it weren't for the influence of his previous life, Wayne probably wouldn't have chosen this. Only someone who was born and raised in this land can understand why the movie is so different.

There were many reasons that drove him to want to do this. The biggest reason was that as a young man, he had a slight similarity with the situation of old Martin in his memory.

If you put aside the age issue, he has indeed run with him three times, which is definitely a silent proof of qualifications.

There is also a widely recognized recognition among insiders that with "Joker", Wayne broke the market in many overseas countries and regions in advance and effectively promoted the popularity of the Hollywood film industry. This is a real contribution to every industry. All practitioners must acknowledge this and thank him for his contribution.

If we were talking about the only film that could impress an Oscar based on commercial performance before the advent of big ships, "Joker" would definitely be ranked number one.

No one can tell how many people are thinking about compensating Wayne, but he believes that as long as the opportunity arises, many people will definitely not mind giving it a try.

"Wayne, hey honey!"

Seeing the man looking thoughtful, Naomi Watts reached out and stabbed him. "You're doing your old habit again. Damn it, don't smoke around me!"

After being woken up, Wayne habitually prepared to touch a cigarette as soon as he was woken up. When he heard the woman's words, he smiled bitterly and shook his head, giving up this unrealistic plan for the time being.

"Where did you just say it?" He glanced at the finalized script. "Okay, I was so distracted that I didn't hear the rest."

Naomi Watts raised her eyebrows playfully, as if she wanted to give her own opinions and change some of his thoughts. "I think there is too little drama in this film to bring out your characteristics at all. Or can you moderately reduce some of the violent elements and add some exploration of human nature?"

"No, if there are no surprises, this is the final version."

Wayne reached out and tapped the script lightly, and teased with some surprise: "In your eyes, or in the eyes of the media or the public, what are my characteristics?"

The woman thought for a while, stretched out her white fingers, and began to summarize them one by one. “The works all have a dark core, and they like to use protagonists who are both good and evil. They are good at exposing social issues and character analysis. By the way, they also have traditional academic multi-line narratives.

Don’t think that I’m just an actor and don’t have these professional cognitions. This narrative technique seems traditional, but there are not many directors who can use it well, so the film critics keep saying that you are a genius.

You are good at using multi-line narratives to create emotional points that resonate with the audience at the beginning of the film. You are used to pulling the audience into the story of the film, so that everyone can find similarities with a certain part of themselves from the protagonist. This is your film The main reason why it’s popular every time…”

"Pop" "Pap" "Pap"!

Wayne clapped his palms lightly a few times and looked at the woman who claimed to know him best. He felt funny in his heart. He never thought that one day, the woman would be brainwashed by film critics and media reports.

It seems that the other party has completely forgotten what he relied on to make his fortune in the first place. He was completely blindfolded by the high-profile reports that packaged him.

"Am I wrong?"

Seeing the sarcasm on the corner of the man's mouth, Naomi Watts became furious. Every time she saw a famous person's evaluation of him, she would keep it in her heart. Now she would repeat it and praise him desperately. It seemed that Not recognized at all. When others see Wayne's expression, they will definitely think that he is right. They are clapping their hands in agreement with what he said, and maybe even feel a burst of joy.

But the Australian girl understood that if she didn't ask clearly, he would definitely not tell the reason for the applause. If you have been with this man for a long time, you will know that he will never argue with others, and he does not like to explain other people's perceptions of him. Even the low-level temporary workers on the crew can get his smile.

But the fact is true, he never argues with others because he thinks it is unnecessary. Don't think it is because he is tolerant or Buddhist, it is because he does not look down on you at all.

In fact, he is pretty good to himself. This is the reality. If Wayne thinks highly of you, he will talk to you more. If he looks down on you, he will give you the greatest tolerance. He will not even say perfunctory words. This is tantamount to I don't even have any mercy for you.

Seeing that the woman's eyes were getting worse and worse, Wayne suddenly smiled, as if he was mocking everything. "Do you remember what I once said to you? Nami, don't believe the so-called conclusions of the media, film critics, and film reviewers. They are just a group of pure laymen. I have said this to you more than once, but you still Acting like a stupid woman!”

Naomi Watts rolled her eyes and wanted to pounce on him and bite him. "Am I wrong? Or are those people praising you wrong?"

Wayne turned his head out the window and looked at the gardener mowing the grass in the garden. "Of course, your opinions are correct, but they are just a restatement of many media opinions. Those techniques or production styles are indeed my characteristics.

But you yourself have forgotten what we relied on to attract attention and attract the audience with "Happy Death Day" and "Get Out". Yes, it is a violent element, a bloody element, and a large-scale restricted-level shot.

It sounds tacky to say it, right, but it's the truth. Why did those people become interested in my films? Is it because there’s a good story? Is it because of the big action scenes? No, it’s because of the use of large-scale lenses!

It seems that this kind of shot is very common, and many directors also like to use it, but the degree of it is different for everyone. In my film, this is the most important point to release the audience's emotions. What about other stories? , character analysis, and social problems were all gradually formed through training later.

This gangster film is a return to my original intention. This is the film I have always wanted to make. I am afraid that I will give up on the use of those restricted-rated lenses for many years to come. All for the sake of the market. ,You know. "

This is another story about a dragon slayer who eventually becomes an evil dragon. He relied on black and bloody movies to make his debut, relying on these to attract attention and achieve great success.

When one day he has a better choice and no longer needs to use them frequently, for the sake of the market and profit, he will not hesitate to suppress his desires and temporarily abandon those 18-ban items.

People's plans always change over time, and no one is immune to this.

Naomi Watts looked angry. She didn't expect that Wayne had stripped off his artistic cloak with his own hands, but he still looked disgusted when others said he was good.

"Hi, boss, Nami, I hope I didn't disturb you." The assistant lady appeared on the third floor, pushed up her glasses and looked at the two people.

"What's wrong?" Wayne turned to look at her.

Nina pointed downstairs. "Gilmore is here, and there is another guest. It is said that he came from New Zealand, named Peter Jackson. They are all waiting in the living room. Do you want to see them now? Or should you send him away?"

"Damn it."

Wayne raised his hand and slapped himself on the forehead. Ever since that party, he had ignored Gilmore. He was probably waiting anxiously in the hotel, so he couldn't help but run over.

There was also the New Zealand director who came over unexpectedly. "King Kong" would definitely not be produced for the time being, and the heroine was preparing to give birth to his child. Except for Naomi Watts, he doesn't have the spare money to favor other women.