Chapter 240 Female International Students
"Yes, that must be the case."
"I never thought Simpson would do something like this."
"Men are sometimes more jealous than women. Simpson saw his ex-wife dating another man in the villa, and in a fit of rage, he stabbed both of them with a knife."
"Haha, according to this statement, Simpson also committed the jealousy in the Seven Deadly Sins, just like John Doe."
In a USC classroom, more than a dozen students majoring in film and television sat around a table in the front row, excitedly discussing the latest major case and "Seven Deadly Sins."
"Wait! What are you talking about? Seven deadly sins and John Doe? What does this have to do with O.J. Simpson?"
Several people nearby were confused by what they heard.
"Joseph, you haven't seen the new movie Seven Deadly Sins directed by Link?"
a boy in a Bulls jersey asked.
Hearing someone mention Link, Yu Feihong, who was sitting in the corner, looked up, blinked, and continued reading the report in the magazine.
"Link's new movie? No, I've seen his Paranormal Activity and Final Destination, but I think they're just average. I'm not too interested in his new movie."
Joseph, who was wearing large-framed glasses, said.
"Then you really should go and see it. The quality of this "Seven" is very high. Whether it is color, composition, or light and shadow effects, they are all at the master level. After watching "Seven", you will definitely be amazed."
"Master level? Isn't that too exaggerated? Among the movies that Link has made, only Final Destination is of a decent standard. Anyone with good hands can make the other movies. I admit that his screenwriting ability is extremely high, but his directing skills are at best second-rate."
Said Joseph, the man with glasses.
"I'm not exaggerating. Seven is different from the previous ones. It's not shoddy at all. It's beautifully made and the picture quality is very high. If you like Martin Scorsese's movies, you will like this movie. By the way, Scorsese has publicly praised Seven, saying that the movie deserves the Palme d'Or."
"Really? I'll go check it out this weekend."
When Joseph, the man with glasses, heard everyone say this, he became curious about "Seven Deadly Sins".
"Wait! We were just talking about the O.J. Simpson case. How did we end up talking about Link's new movie? You haven't told me what the O.J. Simpson case has to do with Link's new movie?"
A fat boy shouted.
"Didn't you read the report on the Simpson case? The murderer wrote 'greed' in blood on the wall. This is one of the crimes in Seven Deadly Sins. In Link's new movie, the killer does this every time after killing someone."
Before the boy in the jersey could finish speaking, the person next to him covered his mouth.
"Don't spoil it! Wait until we see the movie."
"Okay, okay, go watch it. If you don't watch Seven, you won't know how interesting the O.J. Simpson case is."
During the discussion, Cecil, the photography professor, walked into the classroom with his equipment to prepare for class, and the students returned to their seats.
Yu Feihong also put away the magazine and took out a notebook from her schoolbag to take notes in class.
"Has anyone seen the newly released Seven Deadly Sins?"
Professor Cecil asked the students in the lecture hall before class.
“I’ve seen it!”
"No!"
There were more than 80 people in the classroom, and only more than 10 answered that they had seen it.
"I suggest you go watch it. It's a very interesting movie. Whether it's the narrative structure, the camera language, the use of colors, or the story content, it's worth studying. Once you fully understand the movie and know why the director shot it this way instead of in other ways, you will gain more than taking five classes in school."
Professor Cecil said.
"Professor, are you promoting Seven Deadly Sins?"
A student shouted.
Hahaha!
Many people laughed.
Professor Cecil smiled and said, "Yes, Link is not older than you. I heard that he taught himself to be a director. After watching several of his films, I found that his theoretical foundation in directing movies is very solid. He doesn't look like a wild director at all. But it is true that he has never studied in a professional school. So where did he get such a solid foundation?
There is only one explanation, this guy is a very studious person, and he often reads professional books and teaches himself. When you watch his movies, you can analyze them and see how much he has learned through self-study and how much you have learned. By comparison, you will gain more. "
"Link is really amazing."
"It's not just amazing, it's very amazing. He became a first-line director at the age of 22. His growth rate is faster than that of Spielberg and others."
After hearing what the professor said, the students started talking about it.
Yu Feihong blinked and felt complicated when she thought of Link, whom she had met several times before.
When she had dinner at the same table with Link before, she just thought that Link was a very powerful man, but she didn't have a clear understanding of how powerful he was.
After living in the United States for a few months, she realized how powerful Link was.
Link is a best-selling author, a world-class director, the owner of Guess What Pictures, and a billionaire worth over ten billion.
Any one of these labels would be a big name in the United States, and Link owns multiple ones at the same time.
In addition, after studying at the USC School of Cinematic Arts for a period of time, as she learned more about movies, she also increasingly understood how difficult it is to make a mature movie and have it released in American theaters.
Thousands of films are produced in the United States every year, including experimental films shot by students from various film schools.
There are only more than 200 movies that can actually be released in theaters, and among these movies, less than two-thirds can make a profit.
Link's movies are not only shown in theaters, but also sell well. "Paranormal Activity" also won the annual box office championship in North America. It is also the youngest champion in film history and the only Chinese champion.
Yu Feihong felt that he was a god-like figure.
Even if a film academy wanted to invite such a big shot to give a speech, it might not be possible, but she had had dinner with him, chatted with him, and was lucky enough to get his college recommendation letter. She also secretly wondered if Link would like her?
Thinking about it now, I feel a little embarrassed.
"Yu, Link is Chinese, and you are Chinese too. Do you know him?"
classmate Susie asked.
".I don't know him."
Yu Feihong didn't want to say that she knew him, so as not to become the focus of everyone's attention.
"That's a shame, otherwise we could invite Link to visit our school."
The classmate next to me said.
"Yu, have you seen Seven Deadly Sins? We are going to watch it at the school cinema this afternoon. Do you want to join us?"
Susie asked.
"OK."
Yu Feihong had watched "Seven" when it was released, mainly to show her support for Link, but the professor just said that this movie was very profound, so after watching it, she decided to analyze the movie from a professional perspective as a homework, and she decided to give it a try.
"Director Link's film is great, especially the last sentence, Hemingway said that the world is a beautiful place and worth fighting for. I agree with the second half of it, it's so cool."
In Los Angeles, Casey Affleck walked out of the movie theater and said excitedly.
"It's very good to watch. The themes of the movie include religion, mental illness, suspense, social phenomena, metaphors of human nature, personal growth, family love, etc. It is a top-level art film. Link is getting better and better."
Joaquin Phoenix said as he looked at the posters of "Seven" posted on the street.
"The script design of Seven is also very ingenious. Do you remember the first scene? That scene seems redundant, but it is not at all. In that scene, old William is investigating at the scene, and a woman shoots and kills her husband in a rage. This echoes the scene at the end of the movie where Detective Mills kills John in a rage.
Morgan Freeman also asked another detective, "Has the child seen?" This echoes John Doe's killing of Tracy and the child in her belly, suggesting that the child is innocent. The film forms a circular structure from beginning to end, which belongs to a circular narrative, just like "Pulp Fiction", but each has its own characteristics.
Link is amazing, he is great at making movies and writing scripts, I should learn from him."
Matt Damon exclaimed.
"So there are so many tricks? I watched it twice and still couldn't figure it out. I guess I need to watch it again."
Casey Affleck said, stroking his chin.
“Ahem!”
Ben Affleck walked in front with his hands in his pockets, "Did you forget to say something more important than praising Link."
"What?"
Several people looked at him in confusion.
Ben Affleck's face darkened, and he pointed at the movie poster and shouted, "Look who that is! That's me, Ben Affleck, the leading actor of this movie! Don't you want to say something to me after you watch it?"
Matt Damon, Cassie and Joaquin looked at each other and said, "Link's ability to train actors is getting better and better. No matter what kind of actor, they can perform well under his guidance."
"That's right."
Joaquin nodded.
"I declare that Link is the director I most want to work with."
Casey Affleck yelled in the street.
Ben Affleck pressed down the brim of his hat, his expression turned grim. He gritted his teeth and glared at the three people, "I know you are jealous of me. You are jealous that I can star in a classic movie, that my acting skills are getting better and better, and that I am becoming more and more outstanding. I know, so I don't blame you."
"Who is jealous of you? You had to explode several times in Seven Deadly Sins to act so well. You can imagine how much time Link spent on you and guiding you during the filming. If you change the director next time, can you still perform at this level?"
Matt Damon laughed.
"That's true. No wonder Link didn't like you the last time I went to his house. He must have been fed up with you during the filming of Seven Deadly Sins."
Casey Affleck quipped.
"Shut up!"
Ben Affleck pointed at Matt Damon and Cassie fiercely, and when he saw Joaquin was about to speak, he glared at them, "What are you going to say?!"
"The dead dog at the end of the film also acted well."
Joaquin said calmly.
"Shut up!!"
Ben Affleck almost exploded on the spot. These three guys would rather praise the dead dog than his acting skills. It was too much.
"Ben, don't listen to them, they are joking with you, you are actually a pretty good actor."
Summer Phoenix covered her mouth and laughed. She is Joaquin's sister and Casey Affleck's girlfriend.
"Humph, Sam is still the best. Sam has the best taste."
Ben Affleck glanced at the three of them unhappily and said, "You can be jealous as much as you want. Anyway, I am the male lead of Seven, and it will always be me."
Matt Damon shook his head and looked at the endless stream of people at the entrance of the cinema. "Seven is going to be a big hit."
"It's not probably, it's definitely."
Ben Affleck laughs smugly.
(End of this chapter)
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