Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 238: First time in Taipei, Golden Horse Film Queen? Chai Zhiping's "Meteor Garden"!
If there is a most bizarre film award in the world.

Then it can only be the Taiwan Golden Horse Film Awards!

This is definitely not Ma Xun’s prejudice; in fact, it is the consensus of filmmakers around the world.

Ma Xun has mentioned this many times before.

Film festivals and film awards are two different models.

Just like Cannes and the Oscars, they are very different.

A film festival includes a screening process, which lasts for one week, two weeks, or even a month.

The Oscars are a single awards ceremony, or in other words, a summary awards ceremony.

The only movies that can be nominated are those that were released in the previous year... The specific requirements actually change every year, such as whether there are Asian actors, black actors, and the number of actors, etc., and even whether there are transgender people in the team. If not, the Oscars will not accept them. But there is also a basic clause, which is that the movie must have been released for at least one week in the previous year.

The Oscars are copied by Japan's Academy Awards and Hong Kong's Film Awards, which are similar in that they are both summary awards.

Back to the Golden Horse Awards, if you take a closer look at this award, you will find that this award is so weird!
In itself, it is indeed a summary award ceremony, but the Golden Horse Awards are sometimes held in November and sometimes in December.

The Oscars are held in the second year, and the same is true for Japan and Hong Kong.

Then, the Golden Horse Awards is indeed an award, but there is also a screening session!

This is very much like a film festival.

The screening time is quite long, almost one month.

But it’s not really a film festival, because the films screened are not new films.

The three major European festivals actually prefer new films, preferably those that have not been released yet. It’s also okay if some films directed by well-known big names have been released in other countries.

The Golden Horse Awards are completely different. Only films that have been released before can be screened in Taipei.

But if the Golden Horse Awards is a film award, the judging process is different.

The Oscars and their clones are the result of voting. The Oscars are voted by members, while the Hong Kong Film Awards are voted by members of more than a dozen associations in Hong Kong.

But the Golden Horse Awards followed the example of other film festivals when judging the awards.

Many well-known filmmakers will be invited to form a jury!

So this is very similar to a film festival?
wrong!
The jury of other international film festivals, such as the three major European ones, actually has very few judges; seven or eight is considered a lot.

But the Golden Horse Awards jury has at least a dozen or twenty people!

There are still many details.

For example, only film festivals give prize money to winning films, while the Oscars do not give money, but the Golden Horse Awards give prize money!
And the most special thing is that the Golden Horse Awards also provide food and accommodation!

Not only is food and accommodation included, but they even provide a designated hotel.

This hotel was actually ridiculed in Stephen Chow's movie.

It's the Regent Taipei.

The Lijing Hotel is located in “From Beijing with Love”.

In short, the Golden Horse Awards is really a hodgepodge.

Now that Ma Xun has come to the Regent Hotel, he feels...

The Sibu Xiang is not bad, at least it provides food and accommodation, which is pretty good.

Every bit of savings counts.

Ma Xun is not alone this time, he comes with the creative team of "My Sassy Girl".

Of course, our creative team is just like that.

Ye Quanzhen, Bingbing, Huang Haibo and Huang Bo.

Ma Xun brought Huang Bo here specifically to see the world. Don't underestimate this small favor.

Sometimes it really works.

Moreover, Ma Xun also mentioned that he could bring his girlfriend along.

We can just report one more person to the Golden Horse Organizing Committee.

It doesn’t matter if the organizing committee disagrees, because Ye Quanzhen is from Taiwan.

Right, we have plenty of solutions.

Huang Bo was naturally very happy, and Xiao Ou originally disagreed, but after much persuasion, he finally followed.

One thing must be clear, that is, nowadays, we mainlanders have a favorable impression of everything on this beautiful island.

Most of us mainlanders feel that we are compatriots on this island.

The famous tea egg stalk really doesn't exist now.

Even though there has always been hostility here.

There's nothing we can do about it. This is how we've been taught since we were young.

That old and dilapidated Sun Moon Lake is described as a fairyland in our books.

It’s a pity that although we have good intentions, others don’t care at all.

Of course Ma Xun knew all these things. He came here to discuss interests anyway.

After entering the Regent Hotel, there is a front desk receptionist here.

They were also very happy when talking about the Golden Horse Awards.

It didn't take long for our team to settle down.

At this time, Ma Xun poured cold water on everyone.

"First of all, I hope everyone can keep a calm mind and look at the Golden Horse Awards with a normal attitude.

In short, it’s just a broken prize, no big deal.”

What he said is indeed true.

The main reason is that our opponents at the Golden Horse Awards this year are too strong.

"My Sassy Girl" was nominated for Best New Performer, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Feature Film.

This is the fourth nomination, but actually... the biggest chance is probably just the Best New Actor award.

There is no way. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "In the Mood for Love", "Gunfire", "Gun King"... there are too many opponents and they are too strong.

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "In the Mood for Love" have won awards abroad.

Li An is also a famous director in Taiwan, and his work has been praised by many American film critics.

The American attitude is very useful here.

"In the Mood for Love" reaped great rewards at Cannes. How dare the Golden Horse Awards judges not give it an award?

Although, from the perspective of our box office.

These two movies combined can't compare to "My Sassy Girl".

Of course, this does not include the box office of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in the United States.

Unfortunately, these two films have too great an advantage in terms of awards.

Bingbing talked to Ma Xun on the phone before coming, and her ambition seemed to fly directly over and be displayed in front of Ma Xun.

This is also normal.

After all, "My Sassy Girl" has a good opportunity this time, and Bingbing's performance is indeed outstanding.

Best Actress... Unfortunately, what Ma Xun told her was to try to lower her expectations.

It’s not good to just say that you have no chance, after all, Bingbing is one of us.

But can she beat Maggie Cheung in cheongsam?

"In the Mood for Love" is worthy of winning awards.

But since he was here, Ma Xun didn't say anything final.

In this case, let's just rest first.

The Regent Hotel is a very good hotel, but it did not survive the financial tsunami in 08.

It was acquired by a hotel group and its name was changed, but the essence remains the same.

Ma Xun was just a little emotional about this, and after settling down, he spoke to everyone.

He simply relaxed.

Went straight to the hotel's swimming pool and enjoyed it.

After swimming for a while, Ma Xun lay down on a lounge chair by the pool to rest.

As for the other members of our team, Ye Quanzhen should really go home and visit.

Huang Bo and Xiao Ou are likely to go sightseeing in Taipei City.

Huang Haibo is likely to go out and play, and Ma Xun can't control how he plays.

In this case, what about Bingbing?

Hey, isn't it coming?

But Bingbing was wearing a white bikini.

She has a tall figure, and although it's still a little flat, you can vaguely see her small Y.

And then there's her face.

Still very attractive.

But Ma Xun had seen everything, so he didn't have any special reaction at this moment. He said lightly, "You will have plenty of opportunities in the future. There is no need to be too persistent when you come to Taipei this time."

This makes a lot of sense, and Bingbing definitely understands it.

But she came to sit on the recliner next to Ma Xun and said directly: "But I saw that Zhang Ziyi was also shortlisted."

It was quite interesting when she mentioned this.

Zhang Ziyi was indeed nominated, and for Best Actress.

But there is a strange thing.

Yang Ziqiong was also nominated for the Best Actress award.

That’s right, two female protagonists of the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” were nominated for the Best Actress Award at the Golden Horse Awards.

This...that's why people say that the Golden Horse Awards is a hodgepodge.

Zhang Ziyi, Yang Ziqiong, Man Yu and Bingbing, these four...

No matter how you look at it, it feels like Bingbing is definitely just a runner-up.

"She is a Mou Girl, and she is a professional actor, how can you compare with her?"

The truth, the absolute truth.

But Bingbing's ambition is also obvious.

She slowly leaned over, her breasts drooping slightly, and whispered in Ma Xun's ear: "Brother Ma, if I can win the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress this time, I can do anything you want me to do."

do my best?

Ma Xun laughed and said, "Even if you say so, it's really difficult to be the best actress."

Obviously, Ma Xun, who had played Bingbing many times, was not interested in the conditions she offered.

However, Bingbing immediately added more pressure, still gently saying: "Brother Ma, I actually wanted to have a baby for you a long time ago."

Ah? She is only twenty this year.

Ma Xun couldn't help but praise Bingbing for her willingness to take risks.

"But I still hope you can film more movies, so I can earn more."

Yes, Ma Xun has a child now, and he doesn’t care whether Ma Chengcheng appears or not.

Bingbing was a little disappointed, but she still didn't plan to give up, "Brother Ma, if I could have a movie queen, I could help you make money better."

It’s true, Ma Xun was really touched by Bingbing’s words.

So Ma Xun had no choice but to say, "If there is a chance, I will definitely help."

Bingbing was so happy to hear this that she wanted to give him a kiss. Unfortunately, it was still a little dangerous at this time.

"Brother Ma, can you teach me how to swim?"

Bingbing has already stepped into the pool.

Ma Xun saw it, and it was truly a lotus emerging from the water.

"You can't let me teach you in vain."

Bingbing blushed when she heard this, "Of course I understand."

Well, Bingbing is really considerate.

Ma Xun laughed and was about to get up when a phone call suddenly came in.

"Brother Ma, we have a dinner party..."

"Mr. Ma, do you want a car to pick you up?"

Jiang Zhiqiang, the other voice should be Li An.

Apparently, it was a good party.

Ma Xun should go, and Bingbing also understands.

So the two of them cleaned up, and the wild scene in the swimming pool did not happen.

Soon, Ma Xun appeared alone in a high-end Japanese restaurant in Taipei.

This was decided by Jiang Zhiqiang, and Ma Xun could only follow the host's wishes.

But before he entered the private room, a woman appeared.

"Hello Mr. Ma, I'm Chai Zhiping, a subordinate of Sister Jiao, just a small producer."

Chai Zhiping?
When Ma Xun heard the name, he thought of many movies and TV series.

This woman Chai Zhiping is really not a simple person. She originally followed Jiao Xiongping.

But now, she seems to be able to surpass others.

"It's good that you know Sister Jiao, but I think you seem to have something more important to say."

Chai Zhiping nodded after hearing this, but she then said something very subversive.

“Mr. Ma, although we are surrounded by strong enemies this time, it is not impossible to win the prize.

For example, if Miss Bingbing is crowned as the best actress, the scene will be so beautiful!"

What does Chai Zhiping mean by this?
To be honest, Chai Zhiping is really beautiful, and she is definitely the representative of beautiful agents.

But this had no effect on Ma Xun.

And this actress...

"Does Sister Jiao know?"

Ma Xun's words are very meaningful.

After hearing this, Chai Zhiping just smiled with a blushing face, "She is old now, so it is inevitable that she may not be ruthless enough."

Good! Ma Xun loves to hear this.

He immediately said, "What is your purpose? Just tell me directly."

It seemed as if Chai Zhiping was waiting for him to say this.

He smiled and said, "We have a TV series called Meteor Garden. If Mr. Ma can get this show to the mainland, then we will..."

Hearing this, Ma Xun smiled and said, "Then everything can be discussed."

Meteor Garden! F4!

Yes, they are actually all artists under Chai Zhiping...

(End of this chapter)