Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 471 Chapter 1 You Are Fired, Okun
By Wednesday, Ronald was filming scenes at Daniel's house.Moved to the apartment with three palm trees at the gate.

Daniel got a panda eye in one eye during a fight with Johnny on the beach, and he wore dark glasses at breakfast the next day, trying to avoid being spotted by his mother, Lucille.

The indoor lighting took a long time. Ralph Mazio's right eye socket was painted black by the makeup artist, and there were some red bruises.

"Ronald, is this okay?"

"Okay, not bad." Ronald looked at Mazio's panda eyes. The level of makeup is really good. In the middle ground, it looks like real redness, swelling and bruises.

"Don't you think, we have to exaggerate his swelling and pain? That's a karate master." Associate producer Charles Okun began to demur again.

"No, I said yes, Johnny is just a boy, not a real martial artist." Ronald looked at the makeup artist who was looking at him, and repeated his order a little bored.

"Can we talk alone?" Seeing this, Charles Okun extended an invitation to Ronald.

Ronald got up from the director's chair with his name written on the back, and walked out of the apartment where the filming was done with Charles Okun.

"Ronald, I made those suggestions for the overall effect of the movie." Charles Okun said first.

"What do you want?" Ronald stepped forward and approached him.The tall body put some pressure on Okun.

"Don't be naive, the film business is created by artists, and my position is a producer. When I see artistic flaws, I should point them out." Charles Okun took a step back in awe of Ronald's muscular body.

"Let me remind you that a big studio like Columbia is run by the producer, no matter what your position is, you can be replaced."

"Who told you about these 'flaws'? I don't think you're an 'artist'." Ronald made a gesture of double quotation marks with both hands. Charles Okun's attack with all his strength, what reason did he have?
"My partner is an Oscar winner for best director... I don't need to tell you. Also, don't think that Susan Akins can speak for you, she won't be back."

Seeing Ronald taking another step forward, Charles Okun felt a little scared, "As long as you can listen to opinions with an open mind, you can still name yourself as a director here."

"Don't challenge me in front of the crew, Charles." Ronald tapped his chest, "You are right about one thing, everyone can be replaced!"

Ronald turned and walked into the apartment.

Although I know that Weintraub is going to deal with private affairs, he can return on the weekend.But Charles Okun challenged his authority on the set every day, which was really annoying.Even if he is allowed to leave after that, the damage to the crew's trust in him has already been done.

And who is the winner of the Oscar for Best Director he is talking about?Could it be John Everson?He was originally Weintraub's first choice, and he watched the sample on the weekend, and Columbia executives participated. Did he get their support again?

Ronald became paranoid.I have to figure out a way to kill him today.

According to the rules in filming, whoever has the right to hire has the right to fire, neither he nor Charles Okun can fire each other.

But... Now anyway, the crew is in a state of no ownership, and no rules are easy to use. As long as you can get the support of the main actors and staff, you can open it.

Morita Noryuki, William Zebuka, Elizabeth Sue, motion director Pat Johnson, motion assistant Darryl Vidal, they will definitely stand by their side.

The director of photography and the art director were hired by Weintraub, and he worked happily with him, so they can be regarded as neutral for the time being.

Then among the remaining people, those who can speak out on this matter are Ralph Mazio and those second-generation star actors.As long as you can win their support, you can simply end it.

After filming the apartment scene, the crew moved to Charles Evans Hughes Jr. High School.I chose this place because there is a high-quality football lawn in this public high school.

Ronald first found the three second-generation stars headed by Chad McQueen, "Hi, how are you feeling these days?"

Several second-generation stars have already changed into T-shirts and sports trousers. Later, in the scene where Ali and Daniel meet for the first time, they will make trouble by the side and deliberately exclude Daniel from the scene.

"Your motorcycle training is great, and Debbie Evans is one hell of a woman." Chad began to gibberish.Debbie Evans trained them for three days, and finally let these boys learn how to drive motorcycles on dirt roads. Their driving skills have greatly improved, and they will definitely be able to meet beautiful girls in the circle of Beverly Hills celebrity children.

"But we all have acting skills. Is such an exploitation film a waste of us, Ronald? When will we be able to act in a movie that can be nominated for an Oscar?" Chad McQueen changed the subject, he I have the most knowledge among these second-generation stars, and I think "Longwei Boy" is just a teenage exploitation film, filmed for fun.

"You bastards," Ronald laughed angrily, "You don't know the value of this movie, it's going to be a hit at the box office, you guys are lucky to be in it, 30 years from today , your most famous roles may not necessarily surpass those in this movie."

"Hey? You didn't lie to us, did you? I think it's just a movie for teenagers to pick up girls." Seeing Ronald's seriousness, Chad felt a little suspicious. Could it be that he really wants to become famous like his father?
"Let me tell you, this movie is the first karate martial arts movie in many years, and it contains a dream of every teenage male, to be trained by a master like Master Yoda, and then learn martial arts to defeat powerful opponents , won the championship, and be with the girl I love."

Ronald saw a few second-generation stars listening seriously, "Think about it, when was the last time you were envied by everyone for your hard work?"

Sparks flashed in the eyes of the second-generation stars. Of course, the second-generation stars are admired by others, but with their own efforts, they can do things that others envy, which they have never experienced.

"You mean, if we play well, fans will recognize us on the street in the future?" Ron Thomas was the most sensible of the trio, and he understood the prospect Ronald had described to them.

"Oh shit, are you serious?" Chad McQueen was also excited.They have all seen scenes where their parents were signed by movie fans, and they have dreamed of becoming stars since they were young.

"Of course, this script was written by me, of course I understand. Another person, even an Oscar-winning director, may not be able to understand how to make the character stand out and be firmly remembered by the audience."

"Hi, Ronald. I didn't say anything, we'll listen to you." The three second-generation stars were overjoyed. They dragged three chairs, pasted their printed names on the back of the chairs, and started taking pictures of each other and playing.

"Action!" Ronald came to the football field, and Ali, wearing a traditional green school uniform, began to rehearse cheering actions with other cheerleading girls.

Daniel saw the football field here, and wanted to go up and try his skills.

Elizabeth Sue walked over from the cheerleading squad and passed the football to Daniel.

"Hi, I haven't had a chance to thank you yet..." Ali put her hands in her pockets and said to Daniel.

"It's okay, your tape recorder broke, I'm sorry."

"Oh, your eyes?" Ali saw panda eyes.

"It's nothing, it looks a little worse than it actually is, it doesn't hurt that much."

"Ali, we are going to practice..." The cheerleading friends began to call Ari over.

Ali turned and left.

"Hi, do you have a name?" Daniel responded and asked quickly.

"Ali, bring an i." Elizabeth Su ran to the camera with her back on her back, and said with a smile while turning her head, "Where's your name?"

Ronald applauded in his heart.Ali is a rich girl. She has a special interest in Daniel, who is a little inferior in front of her, but also very strong. She has never seen such a boy.

"Daniel (Daniel)...bring an L (L)" Ralph Mazio was a little slow in the middle of speaking.

Here's an interesting detail, Daniel thought the letter in the middle of the name was a popular term for Beverly Hills girls, so he said an L (L), but in fact Ali (Ali) said that only because of this The spelling is uncommon, so she just said that to make it easier to distinguish.

This behavior of finding a way to respond to the girl made Ali very happy, and she ran to the cheerleading team with a smile.

"Cut!"

Ronald was very happy. During the rehearsal, this passage was repeated many times. The understanding of the two actors is very good, especially Elizabeth Sue, who is indeed a top student who went to Wesleyan and Harvard. , understood very well.In addition, she is a football girl herself, and she has the meaning of acting in her true colors. This part of the official introduction under the bright sunshine is perfectly shot.

"Ronald, don't you think we should let Daniel see Ali more passionately?"

The deputy producer, Charles Okun, came over again. He was threatened by Ronald just now, and he went to talk to Michael Cimino again.After the two discussed it, the most important thing now is to constantly challenge Ronald's decision on the set, so that the crew and actors will have a sense of distrust towards Ronald.

On the one hand, when watching the samples on weekends, Columbia executives and Weintraub must seek the opinions of some crew members.On the other hand, disrupting the mutual trust between Ronald and the crew can also allow him to make as many mistakes as possible in the next two days of filming.

"You're fired, Okun," said Ronald coldly.

"This scene is the first official meeting between Ali and Daniel, shouldn't it be more enthusiastic... No, what are you talking about?" Charles Okun realized that what Ronald said just now was to fire him.

The surrounding actors and crew all cast their gazes.

"You have no right to fire me."

"Of course I have. I'll say it again, you've been fired, effective now." Ronald waved to his buddy, Darryl Vidal.

Vidal understood, came to pull Charles Okun, and asked him not to stay on the set any longer.

"Hey, you are just a director. You don't have the right to fire me. I will find Weintraub. I will bring an Oscar-winning director to replace you...you wait for me..."

"Woo...someone can't afford to lose." Chad McQueen took the lead in booing Charles Okun for the leading second generation of stars.

"What do you know? Ronald is the screenwriter. He knows how to make us... this movie well."

After speaking, the three buddies began to applaud and whistle.

The motion assistant, Vidal, also let go of Charles Okun and made a gesture of please.

Seeing that no one spoke for him, Charles Okun walked out dejectedly towards Ronald.

"We're not finished, see you on the weekend." When walking past Ronald, he also said something.

"Okay, let's continue. Mr. Charles Okun wants to be a director so much, I'll tell him to calm down." Ronald clapped his hands to everyone, still preparing for the next shot.

"Ronald, we all support you. Okun has destroyed the morale and trust of the crew too much." Upon seeing this, director of photography James Crabbe also came over to say a few words.

"Thank you, I'm ready for the next shot." Ronald walked towards the director's chair with his name on it, and sat down easily.He picked up the stainless steel thermos, poured a cup of black tea, took a breath, and drank slowly.

(End of this chapter)