Hollywood Hunter

There are countless parties in Hollywood every day, especially on weekends.

Some time ago, the box office of "Rola Run" became more and more successful. In addition to the official celebration of Orion, Janet also proposed that Simon should hold a party or two in the Palisades mansion to thank everyone. Simon also agreed.

It's just that it hasn't been implemented yet.

The purpose of the party at Robert Redford tonight is to celebrate the formal establishment of several independent films funded by the Sundance Institute.

The black Chevrolet SUV stopped outside a mansion halfway uphill in Beverly Hills. Simon instructed Neil Bennett, the driver, to pick him up again at ten o'clock and pushed the door off.

The twilight is coming.

Simon entered the mansion of Redford, and the courtyard was already full of people, men and women gathered together in groups of three and five talking.Robert De Niro hadn't arrived yet, and Simon was naturally not in a hurry, and was quickly integrated into the crowd under the recommendation of Robert Redford.

"This is a film that explores the gap between ideals and reality. It's called "The Country of Dreams." Danny was a nerd since she was a child, and has been eager to prove herself. When she grew up, she decided to roam the world. The most daring decision. Danny met Bev during the wandering process, a girl who dared to act boldly. He seemed to see his other half, so he suddenly proposed to her one day..."

In the courtyard, Simon listened carefully to the director named Michael Hoffman telling the story he was about to direct. This was the first feature film funded by the Sundance Institute.

After Michael Hoffman finished speaking, Simon turned to another woman in the audience, with a smile on his mouth, and said: "Meg, do you want to try the role of Buff?"

The woman is Meg Ryan.

Simon didn't expect that they just met in the afternoon, and the two met again at night.

Meg Ryan was wearing a long black suspender dress at this time, perhaps because of heavy makeup, or because of the night. At this time, it did not seem so haggard in the afternoon.

Just seeing Simon appear, Meg Ryan is the expression of seeing a ghost. At this time, try to calm yourself down and answer casually: "Yeah, Wei... Simon, what do you think?"

With that said, the woman lifted her chin slightly as a demonstration.

The few men and women who stood together did not expect Simon to know Meg Ryan, and after listening to the conversation between the two, they all showed curiosity, waiting for Simon's answer.

"Bev should be that unassuming and unbridled character. According to your acting style, this character will become silly," Simon just shrugged, looked up and down at each other, and added in the surprised eyes of several people around him: "So, please go to my side tomorrow."

Hateful man.

Looking at the changing expressions of several people around, Meg Ryan thought bitterly, and a little frustrated. This guy said so in front of the director. It is basically impossible to try to fight for this role again.

With courage, Meg Ryan was about to sneer, and Robert Redford came over and said to Simon: "Bob is here, Simon, let's go."

Simon nodded to the crowd and followed Robert to a living room in the mansion villa.

As one of the four talented male actors in Hollywood in the 1970s, Robert De Niro is a middle-aged man, and the peak period has long passed.

However, although it is difficult for Hollywood to live a lifetime with one or two works, Robert De Niro's four nominations for two Oscar honors is really too great, and these years are still Hollywood's hottest top stars.

Like many of the screen images of the other party, Robert De Niro is also a very quiet and shy person in private. He is very speechless and unwelcome.

A brief introduction. When the three of them sat down on the sofa in the living room, Robert De Niro asked directly about the "Pulp Fiction": "Simon, I have read the script several times, but I am still very confused. , I don’t know what you want to express?"

Since I helped refer you,

Even after "Pulp Fiction" became a film, many people still don't know where it is, and Simon was not surprised by their expressions.

With a little thought, Simon replied: "Bob, I didn't want to express anything through this movie, this is just a story, just like its name, "Pulp Fiction", an absurd, bizarre, full of not Definite postmodernist black comedy."

Robert De Niro listened to Simon, and wondered: "Postmodernism?"

Simon explained: "You can understand it as an anti-traditional, anti-authority, anti-continuity, and anti-value artistic expression."

Robert De Niro nodded incomprehensiblely, and said, "Simon, maybe you already know your movie, but really, I have a hard time understanding. I even think the script is awkward, The completely messy plot, the sudden appearance of the characters, the large number of undisputed dialogues, these are all inexplicable. Do you want me to star in Butch Coolidge? After reading your script, I don’t even know how to build this character, Because I don’t feel any sense of the person’s existence, as if he was there, but at the same time, he seems dispensable."

"Bob, you already understand the story, and it's very deep," Simon smiled on his face, repeating what De Niro had just said: "He was there, but it seemed optional."

Robert De Niro shook his head: "Simon, I don't quite understand."

"Actually, life has no meaning at all, Bob. Like us, we are talking about a movie. If we reach a cooperation, we will sign a contract, and then start shooting, release, and look forward to the audience's reaction. This is our life. Similarly, others have other people's lives, and they are all doing their own things. But in fact, for this world, or the entire universe, we are also optional. We are just here to live our lives and do us Thing."

Robert De Niro finally got a little more understanding in his expression.

Robert Redford also showed a slight appreciation on his face and smiled and said: "Simon, I can't think of you as a philosopher."

Simon just smiled and continued: "So, Bob, through "Pulp Fiction", what I want to build is such a world, Butch, Vinson, Jules, Mia, Marsha, Jimmy, Vaughan Husbands and even you may feel awkward taxi drivers, they are just living their lives seriously, this life is meaningless, but they are there. You think the plot is too chaotic, too much dialogue, characters too abrupt, But this is not the case. If you look at it as a real world, you will feel that everyone exists very reasonably. Even, in the future shooting process, I will add more and richer details to improve This world makes it more authentic."

Robert De Niro nodded subconsciously with Simon's explanation, but finally asked: "The audience, Simon, do you think the audience will be interested in such a story?"

"This is the other hand, Bob. Will the audience be interested? I don't know. I just need them to walk into the cinema and watch two temporary robbers discuss robbery in the restaurant. The female gangster looks like a little girl. My boyfriend is coquettish, and then suddenly becomes a mad female rabbit; watching Vinson and Jules discusses the problem of burgers on the driving road like ordinary office workers. It will be polite to see the time too early after arriving at the destination. Waiting for a moment, then broke into someone's residence, read the Bible, and shot and killed; watch Butch silently received the instruction of the gang boss Masha like a groggy boxer, and suddenly killed fiercely on the boxing ring. His opponent, with his girlfriend desperate; looking at the arrogant and lonely Mia; looking at Lance dressed like Jesus but selling drugs; looking at Jimmy who is more worried about his wife than the police in the face of the murder. When they finish watching this group Absurd, bizarre, and wandering on the brink of craziness and collapse, if they start thinking about whether Butch and his little girlfriend can escape safely? Will Jules or Mia take revenge for Vinson? A soft accent Will the taxi female driver soar like a bunny? Will Simon Westero shoot a sequel? Then, when the time comes, I will open my arms in my heart and say aloud to them: Friends, welcome to "Pulp Fiction" Of the postmodern world."

After Simon's speech was full of contagious words like a speech, Robert De Niro had clearly shown a slightly emotional expression.Even Robert Redford couldn't help saying: "Simon, listen to you saying that if you can't make a guest role in such a movie, I will definitely regret it in the future."

Simon had previously handed over the script to Robert Redford, and had such an idea.

However, although the achievements in the awards cannot be compared with De Niro, in recent years, Robert Redford’s box office performance in the movie has far exceeded the other party.

For example, "Out of Africa" ​​two years ago, ranked fifth in the North American box office annual list that year.By comparison, Robert De Niro entered the 1980s until now. Although the films he participated in were basically large-scale productions, none of them had a North American box office work of more than 20 million US dollars.

In Hollywood, box office results mean coffee.

Robert Redford's current compensation is obviously higher than that of Robert De Niro.

Joining such a star in "Pulp Fiction" is definitely an undesirable thing.Simon hasn't been arrogant to the point that completely turning on a group of newcomers can make the audience rush.

But on the other hand, Simon only has a budget of 8 million US dollars. If Robert Radford participates in the show, he will only be able to pay for the film and even give a cabbage price.Sympathy turned into sympathy, Simon knew that if he offered to take the initiative, it would be too abrupt. This matter can only be opened by Robert Redford himself.

Now, hearing Robert Redford say this, Simon nodded without hesitation and said, "Bob, if you can participate, I will naturally welcome you. But I must confess that Orion has not given me much budget. ."

Robert Redford didn't know the contract between Simon and Orion, but just said easily: "Guest, Simon, let's not mention the remuneration, which role do you think I am more suitable for?"

Simon no longer hesitated and laughed: "Of course it is Mr. Wolf. The former'Tiger Leopard King" retired to Los Angeles and became Mr. Wolf, who is regarded as a legend by all the underdogs. Isn't it interesting?"

"Tiger Leopard" is the famous work of Robert Redford. The name of Sundance Film Festival comes from this movie.

"Then Mr. Wolf," Robert Redford also nodded sternly, glanced at Robert De Niro again, and said, "I'm going out to entertain guests, Bob and Simon, you two then Chat."

Robert Redford saw that Robert De Niro had already moved, and then he must talk about the issue of pay, so he took the initiative to avoid it.

In the 1970s, Hollywood's four talented actor, Robert De Niro is definitely one of the most unique.Over the years, Robert De Niro has never had an agent, and the pay contract and the like communicate with the producer himself.