Judging from the occasional frowns of the audience, it was clear that no one had a good impression of this woman who kept talking about the United States.
However, since she was a guest on stage, the audience members sitting below couldn't really criticize her.
Similarly, those watching the live stream were even more powerless.
Furthermore, although this woman acted very obsequiously towards foreigners, her words were not entirely wrong.
For example, regarding the quality of sci-fi films she mentioned, those produced in the United States are indeed better, while Great Xia doesn't have any sci-fi blockbusters to boast about.
Moreover, there are also terrible teammates like "Shanghai Fortress," which drags down the overall quality and tarnishes the reputation of Chinese science fiction films.
"Damn it, this woman looks like the kind of slut who grovels before foreigners but swaggers around in front of her own people."
"Yeah, look at her, she's blowing up the US to the skies, damn it, it's infuriating!"
"The sci-fi films from Great Xia are really disappointing. If there were even one or two decent films, this woman wouldn't dare to spout such nonsense!"
"If she were only talking about science fiction movies, I wouldn't have anything to say, but look at her attitude, she's practically calling the people of the United States 'daddy'!"
...
Viewers watching the live stream were discussing Zhao Xiaomeng's speech on stage.
It has to be said that this woman is quite adept at stirring up hatred; her words left almost everyone feeling resentful.
The host on stage, probably sensing that the atmosphere had been built up enough, finally interrupted her, saying:
"It's clear that Miss Zhao is very concerned about the quality of domestic films. I heard that you're working on importing several foreign blockbusters, including some science fiction films?"
Hearing this, Zhao Xiaomeng nodded smugly and said:
"That's right! I think it's very necessary to import some high-quality science fiction films from the United States so that our country's audience can also experience the excitement of science fiction films."
After all, it's almost impossible for domestic directors to make a good science fiction film, and Great Xia doesn't have the foundation for science fiction either..."
He launched into another long-winded speech, which infuriated the audience.
The host, worried that something unexpected might happen, quickly changed the subject.
Her gaze swept across the room and landed on Xu Lu, who was just passing by, and she said with a smile:
"Director Xu, I noticed you didn't seem to participate much in this topic just now. Do you have any thoughts on the current state of domestic science fiction films?"
So how can we catch up with the level of the United States and other countries?
Damn it, it's that Zhao Xiaomeng's nonsense that's ruined my chance to slack off!
Xu Lu felt a little annoyed when he heard the host's question.
But since the topic had come to him, he had no choice but to accept it and say:
"Everyone spoke very well just now. After listening, I, a junior director, felt so guilty that I almost had to write a self-criticism on the spot..."
No one probably expected that Xu Lu would say something like that when he opened his mouth.
For a moment, the entire audience was stunned, and then burst into laughter.
Viewers watching the live stream through various channels smiled knowingly.
"Director Xu's answer was truly a subtle yet effective stab at that woman named Zhao Xiaomeng!"
"Yeah! The big directors who made 'Summer Fall' and 'Kung Fu' didn't make things up, but you, some woman who doesn't even know where you came from, are just babbling on and on."
Now look what's happened! Director Xu is even exaggerating and saying we have to write a self-criticism. What a joke!
"Director Xu is truly Director Xu. No wonder he can make such a great comedy. His sense of humor is so sophisticated!"
"Yes, I never expected that such a handsome director like Xu would be so funny when he talks. It's really hard not to fall in love with him!"
...
As the audience burst into laughter, the host and the guests on stage also came to their senses.
Zhao Xiaomeng, who was the one being "roasted," naturally turned pale.
The film expert named Wu Yue next to him was also somewhat embarrassed.
Although Zhao Xiaomeng was the main force criticizing Da Xia's science fiction, he, as an expert, actually lent a lot of support.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere among the guests, the female host was about to try and salvage the situation, but unexpectedly, Xu Lu continued:
"However, I knew when I was still in school that writing a self-criticism was useless, so I don't plan to write one."
But wouldn't you say it's a coincidence, my next movie is a sci-fi film, and I hope I won't get criticized for it..."
Everyone was stunned by these words.
Director Xu's next film is actually a science fiction film?
This is absolutely shocking.
Although what that woman named Zhao Xiaomeng said was a bit harsh, there is one undeniable fact: the science fiction films produced in Great Xia are truly rubbish.
Before the movie "Shanghai Fortress" was released, netizens, after seeing the overwhelming publicity, thought it could blast open a crack in the door that was about to close for science fiction in China.
But who knew that after the movie "The Shanghai Bunker" was released, it turned out that this thing not only didn't leave a crack in the door for Chinese science fiction, but it also closed the window!
This is why the audience felt frustrated after hearing Zhao Xiaomeng's words, but couldn't find a reason to refute her for a while.
Because the science fiction film genre in the Great Xia Dynasty is truly so bad that it's beyond saving!
What no one expected was that Director Xu, who had just directed a kung fu film that went viral online and received rave reviews, was involved.
He immediately announced that his next film would be a science fiction film, a statement that left everyone stunned.
"My God! I never expected to hear such explosive news just from watching a TV show!"
"What was Director Xu thinking? Why is he going to make a sci-fi film?"
"That was too impulsive. Science fiction films really don't have much fertile ground in China. Director Xu's decision to make this film was not a good one."
"Yes, he's currently on the rise. He made his mark with 'Summer Fall' and reached his peak with 'Kung Fu Hustle.' It would be such a shame if he made a sci-fi film that flopped."
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Leaving aside the netizens who were just watching the drama unfold, even the staff at Daxu Culture who were watching the live stream were stunned:
"Holy crap, our next project is science fiction?! This...!"
"Why does Director Xu always make these surprising decisions? He's such a worry."
"Although I have 100% confidence in Director Xu, why did he choose the most difficult path?"
"Director Xu is truly worthy of his name! Every decision he makes is so astonishing. Ordinary people really can't guess what he's thinking!"
...
Feng Xiaoxia, who rose to fame as a producer thanks to his 'kung fu' skills, covered his forehead in exasperation after hearing Xu Lu's words, thinking to himself:
"Although following Director Xu is indeed a promising career path, you also need to have a strong heart that can withstand the test of time, otherwise you really won't be able to handle these unexpected surprises!"
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