Chapter 119: Four Hundred Years of Terror
On Friday, Link accompanied Monica to the premiere at the Beverly Boulevard Cinema.
"Bram Stoker's Dracula" is a film project jointly produced by Columbia Pictures and Francis Ford Coppola's director studio.
Filming began in the second half of last year and wrapped up in March this year.
The film stars Hollywood's popular actress Winona Ryder and famous British actor Gary Oldman, who is also the second villain in "Léon: The Professional".
There are also popular Hollywood actors such as Keanu Reeves.
Monica played the eighth female role in the movie and had only a few seconds of screen time, not even a supporting role.
But on the movie poster, Monica's character was placed fifth with a bust.
Columbia Pictures also mentioned Monica in its promotional materials, claiming that the heroine of "Paranormal Activity" Katie unexpectedly appeared in the vampire movie "Bram Stoker's Dracula" and gave a thrilling performance.
Coincidentally, in "Paranormal Activity", Monica played Katie, who was possessed by an evil spirit and sucked the blood of the male protagonist Mika.
In "Dracula", Monica plays the vampire bride.
Two films from different eras and with different themes are linked together because of the character of Monica.
It’s also a very interesting thing to talk about.
"Hey, Link, why didn't you tell me you were coming to the premiere of Bram Stoker's Dracula?"
At the entrance of the cinema, Sofia Coppola caught up and asked.
"I thought you knew."
"We wanted to give you a surprise."
Monica smiled as she held Link's arm.
"It is indeed a surprise. Link, come with me to meet my father later. He has been wanting to talk to you for a long time."
Sophia said as she walked.
"I'm finally going to meet the legendary director Coppola. I'm a little excited."
"Stop it! My dad is a fan of your books. He might even ask you for an autograph soon."
Sophia patted his shoulder.
Director Coppola is the leader of the Italian gang in Hollywood and the most experienced director in the current Hollywood director circle. The famous director George Lucas once served as his assistant in the 1970s.
Italian-American director Martin Scorsese also visited him.
His films made many actors famous, including Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Nicolas Cage, etc., most of whom are Italian actors.
This group of people are also the core members of the Hollywood Italian Gang.
Today, director Coppola's new movie was released, and there were many stars who came to support it, about forty or fifty people, including Oscar-winning actor Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Richard Gere and his wife, Madonna, Dustin Hoffman and others.
Although Link is also a star director, he is still a few steps behind this group of old people.
With Sofia's introduction, he met director Francis Coppola.
Director Coppola is 53 years old this year. He is fat, has a slicked-back hair, and a big beard. He looks a bit like a mafia godfather.
After meeting him, Director Coppola was not as enthusiastic as Sofia said. He just exchanged a few pleasantries, praised his novel "Interstellar" for its high level, and hoped that he could write more such works.
There is no mention of Link's two movies from beginning to end.
It seemed that in his eyes, Link was a writer rather than a director.
"Dad, why don't you talk about Link's movie. Paranormal Activity has grossed over 600 million US dollars worldwide, which is higher than the box office performance of 99% of the directors' movies. Hey, don't you want to say something more?"
Sophia blinked and smiled playfully.
Director Coppola glanced at her and said reluctantly, "Buried is very good and creative. A new director can make a movie of this level with limited funds. You have the potential to be a director."
"Thank you Mr. Coppola for the compliment. I will work hard."
Link smiled.
"Dad, what kind of compliment is that? Link spent $20,000 to make Buried, and it grossed over 70 million worldwide. He also spent $20,000 to make Paranormal Activity, and it grossed over 600 million worldwide. Maybe it will exceed 700 million in the future. Can you do that? You definitely can't. Not only you, but Uncle Scorsese can't do that either."
Director Martin Scorsese was watching the fun nearby, wanting to see how Sofia would get angry at her father, but he didn't expect Sofia to be so unsportsmanlike and turn the gun on him in the end.
Director Martin Scorsese is 50 years old and has a relatively festive face, especially his eyebrows, which are thick and black, as conspicuous as director Coppola's white beard.
After hearing Sophia's words, his eyebrows immediately drooped and his whole face turned into an "embarrassed" expression.
"Sophia, what do you want me to do?"
Director Scorsese complained.
"I'm telling the truth. Link shot a movie with a box office of over 100 million yuan with only $20,000. This is a miracle in the history of film. It also made all new directors realize one thing, that is, in the film industry, capital is not the most important thing, talent is the key. As long as a director has talent, he can create unlimited possibilities.
Link also used "Paranormal Activity" to teach you great directors a vivid lesson. When making a movie, the director's theory you admire, the actors you like, and the capital that bothers you every time you make a movie are actually not important. A good script, a good idea, and a good marketing strategy are the most important. "
Sophia smiled and shook her finger.
"Humph! Director's theory is not important, acting is not important, is box office the most important? According to what you said, the best movies in the world are all commercial movies. If everyone does what you said, all the movie theaters in the future will be commercial movies. How can the artistic quality of the movies be guaranteed? Should we abandon them all?"
When talking about this issue, Director Coppola's expression immediately became serious.
"I used to think that the artistry of a film was very important, but after working with Link for a while, I felt it was not that important anymore."
"What? The artistry of the film isn't important?"
Director Coppola turned into an angry lion. The daughter of a great artistic director actually said that the artistic quality of a film is not important? This is outrageous.
"What do you know? Artistry is the soul of all literary works, whether it's painting, literature, or film. A film without artistry is like a human being without a soul. A person without a soul is boring and dull, or even dead. Do you think artistry is unimportant?"
Director Coppola unconsciously amplifies the sound.
The people around also looked over, ready to watch this dispute between the "Coppolas".
"Sophia, stop talking."
Monica gently pulled Sofia's arm.
Sophia is a person who likes to argue with others. It doesn't matter whether the person she argues with is a man or a woman, or of any social status. As long as she meets the right person, she will even argue with her father.
Link stood between Sofia and Monica, opposite directors Coppola, Martin Scorsese and the onlookers, smiling as a bystander.
"Dad, please don't change the concept. What I said is that artistry is not that important in movies, not that movies don't need to have artistry. These are two completely different concepts."
Sophia said.
"Sophia, you said artistry is not important, then what is the most important thing?"
Director Scorsese asked.
"Entertainment, of course."
Sophia said.
Director Coppola, Director Scorsese and others all shook their heads.
(End of this chapter)
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