Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 283 Kurosawa and Kurosawa

Gu Ming was not surprised at all that Kurosawa Mitsuru would come.

He had an expression of old acquaintance on his face and gave Kurosawa Mitsuru a deep hug.

"Congratulations to Furuya-kun for presenting such an excellent film this time."

"No, no, this is not just my effort."

"Too much modesty is hypocritical."

"what……"

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Kurosawa Mitsuru suddenly changed the subject.

"I've asked someone to find out, and that big-nosed actor has become quite famous in Hong Kong recently, and he's even quite well-known in Southeast Asia. I didn't expect Furuya-kun to be an old acquaintance of this person. He's really got a great deal. How does that saying go..."

Kurosawa Mitsuru said an allegorical saying: "Even if you only exchange straw for rice, you can still become a millionaire!"

Kurosawa Mitsuru mentioned another thing casually.

"Toei Foreign Film Screening Center is planning to take this opportunity to release those big-nosed films to the market. I think they'll be of great help!"

Gu Ming was a little dazed.

Put it this way.

Do others still think that Cheng Long benefited from his help?
But in fact, Gu Ming knew very well that he must have benefited from Cheng Long's help.

Judging from what Kurosawa Mitsuru meant, they should discuss it in detail later, so Gu Ming didn't say anything more and went to socialize with other people.

Seeing Gu Ming weaving through the crowd, unable to stop, Shochiku's agent felt so regretful.

If I had known that this movie would be a box office hit, why didn’t I insist on getting Keiko Matsuzaka involved?

Looking at the three Cat's Eye sisters, he felt that Keiko Matsuzaka and Akira Tani looked like a good match.

Keiko Matsuzaka is also called regret.

Things are different now! I didn't expect that Gu Gujun was a herbivore man. If she had been more proactive, right?

If you hold on a little longer and grit your teeth, you might just become the leading actor!
Although art films have a good reputation, they don’t make money and don’t boost the star power! We still have to watch commercial films that can make money!

"However, at this point, I can only console myself with this. Although commercial films bring in income, they don't have a good reputation. In the eyes of others, they're just a bunch of people doing weird things and fighting. They're still not as good as the artistic works I've participated in in the past."

As Matsuzaka Keiko was thinking, she suddenly saw Gu Mingchao walking towards her.

"Furuya-kun."

She immediately stood up and bowed.

No matter what they say behind his back, when you meet him face to face, you must take Gu Ming very seriously.

Gu Ming had just exchanged a few pleasantries with him when he saw an unexpected person coming into the banquet hall.

Gu Ming couldn't help but sigh.

Honda Ishiro.

Gu Ming didn't really want to see him, but he had to maintain a relationship on the surface.

"So, I'll go over there first?"

"please."

Keiko Matsuzaka didn't bother him any more, but quietly took a few steps back to make way.

However, she couldn't help but feel curious and looked in that direction.

In Matsuzaka Keiko's impression, Honda Ishiro was a retired Toho director, so it made no sense for him to be here. Furthermore, she had never heard of any previous collaboration between the two.

Keiko Matsuzaka pricked up her ears to listen, but she heard Honda Ishiro first say a few polite words, and then change the subject.

"I have to say, although it's a bit crazy and over-the-top, it also has some clever ideas. You know what? Actually, my husband has also seen this movie."

Gu Ming couldn't help but exclaimed, "Sir, are you talking about... Mr. Kurosawa Akira?"

Although there is only one character difference between him and Kurosawa Mitsuru, their status is completely different.

Honda Ishiro nodded slightly, and seemed a little proud when he said this, as if it was him, not Kurosawa Akira, who was speaking.

"Sir, you said something that I think is the most appropriate comment."

"Antelope hanging on the horns, that's bullshit!" Gu Ming snorted, and was actually amused.

However, if you think about it carefully, it is indeed true.

It is indeed a fantastic film, and it tells a folk story that is familiar to the Japanese.

However, apart from the folk customs that Shozo Uehara collected, the costumes and props are not so authentic.

Narita Toru's team only did the makeup for the monsters and Onmyoji, and did not involve the specific design of the characters.

In addition, there are many coincidences in the plot logic. Although it doesn’t matter to the audience, it is really nonsense for a film master like Kurosawa Akira.

Gu Ming did not think this evaluation was unpleasant. In fact, he believed that it was quite difficult to get Kurosawa's evaluation.

"Come to think of it, Mr. Kurosawa hasn't made a film in a long time."

"It's hard to say."

Honda Ishiro responded to Gu Ming with a smile with a somewhat unfathomable expression.

Gu Ming's mind moved slightly and he had some ideas.

Speaking of which, judging by the time, Kurosawa Akira should be preparing to make a comeback.

So, the movie he is planning should be "Shadow Warrior".

Shadow Samurai probably tells the story of Takeda Shingen after he was hanged on the wall, and a small person disguised himself as Takeda Shingen.

Later, Zhang Yimou made a movie starring Hu Jun and Deng Chao, which was a remake of his own movie Warrior.

After laughing, Honda Ishiro said, "Actually, sir, you've already thought about making a comeback. When the time comes, maybe we can collaborate with Furuya-kun's team. I think there's probably no team in all of Japan more suitable than Furuya-kun in this field!"

Gu Ming's smile didn't fade, and he couldn't help but ask one more question: "But, sword and halberd films don't require that kind of fighting moves, right?"

It’s not that Japanese people don’t watch action movies, but they don’t watch action in swordplay movies.

Sword and halberd films are more about deciding victory or defeat with a single move.

Honda Ishiro, however, showed an expression of disappointment.

"Idiot! Did the gentleman have this idea because of that cheesy action scene?"

"He admired you because he saw some of the scenes you directed before and found that you, a young man, have some talent in designing large-scale action scenes."

"...Anyway, let's celebrate! Expect my call anytime in the next few days. Since Mr. is preparing to make a comeback, I can also introduce you to him."

Gu Ming took a deep breath.

Kurosawa Akira.

This is truly information that must be taken seriously.

What makes Gu Ming feel reasonable is that Kurosawa does not care about the actions he designed, but the scenes he designed.

That's as it should be. Kurosawa is a rare Japanese director who can shoot large scenes and do it very well.

Many years later, Kadokawa Shoten planned to shoot "Heaven and Earth" to compete with Kurosawa, but apart from the scene design, the overall film was far inferior to Kurosawa's.

After discussing this matter, Honda Ishiro sat down.

Gu Mingze took note of this matter, and in a flash of thought, he went to receive other people.

On the other side, Keiko Matsuzaka and her agent were almost stunned by the news.

Akira Kurosawa!
Respected as the Emperor of the Film Industry!

Not to mention whether you can participate in Kurosawa's films, it would be extraordinary to receive guidance from such a master!

Keiko Matsuzaka suddenly turned to look at her agent.

"What do you think? If we leave him a few more notes, will it be effective?"

"I'm not sure... How about you try something more direct? Like, find a deserted place, knock him to the ground, and force him to become a star slave?"

Keiko Matsuzaka:?
Let’s not talk about the feasibility of this plan.

The key is.

She raised her hand and gestured at herself.

Look at me! If I were to ambush him, would I be able to defeat him? I'm afraid I'd end up like an 'infiltrator'!
(End of this chapter)