Hollywood Secret Garden

"Whether it's Kevin and Annette or Chris and the three young actors, their unobtrusive performances make the whole movie almost perfect, and "American Beauty" focuses on suburbanites like "The Graduate" However, "American Beauty" is sharper, permeated with a strong spirit of irony, sharply revealing the appearance of all living beings in daily life, and the talented lady who uses skillful director techniques to reveal these is just an 18-year-old girl ..."

"...everyone in the movie is looking for beauty, and in the eyes of Lester, who was labeled a loser from the beginning, beauty is liberation, so when Betty aroused his desire, he couldn't wait to make a change. ; and in the opinion of the arrogant and vulgar Betty, 'there is nothing worse than mediocrity', so she made no secret of her desire to dominate men in front of her friends; Essential. Of course, Lester finally realized the beauty of life at the end. Although he died in the next second, it made the ending look beautiful and strong. It is hard to imagine how Angela made this lively, sad and cruel Made in the movies of…”

"...It is undisguised that "American Beauty" is a masterpiece, it is undoubtedly the best film of the year, and it is a classic in the history of film! But when I walked out of the theater and thought about it, I was shocked by the director of this film. It's still an 18-year-old girl, and she also produced and scored. Although we all know how good Miss Genius is, and she is walking on her own directing path, I believe no one will ever think of her. The technique is so old-fashioned. In this movie, the effects of drama and black comedy are combined, and the many crises of family life in the suburbs are filmed so thought-provoking, which hurts everyone's eyes and hearts. I really want to know whether Angela is How do you get to this point..."

The movie reviews one after another are almost one-sided and full of praise for "American Beauty". Even some tabloids that have always liked to oppose Miss Genius just brush aside their thorns. After all, this is not Angela wrote the script, and although the main line of the movie itself is Lester and Betty's infidelity, what it wants to express is far beyond this, and the meaning contained in it is enough to resonate with many audiences.

However, Angela felt a little inappropriate for the overwhelming praise. Although "Never Compromise", which was released a week earlier, also received so many praises, there were also many criticisms, but the film reviews of "American Beauty" can no longer be called It’s a movie review, it might be more appropriate to switch to movie interpretation, from the details of the setting to the implication, and even compare it with the previous "Never Compromise" to guess why Miss Genius suddenly released two films with completely opposite styles movie of.

Of course Angela knows the classic status of "American Beauty", otherwise she wouldn't be overjoyed after getting the script, and she also thinks that she copied it pretty well, not only making her strengths - rich colors, light and shadow processing In place, the camera is smooth - it has played a full role, and at the same time, it has also added a lot of its own things when telling the story, and the details are done just right.But being so sought after still made her feel a little uncomfortable. The original plan was to get more attention and affirmation as a director, but it shouldn't be a handful of sticks to the sky. Now it seems that she underestimated The status of the movie "American Beauty" in the hearts of Americans.

"To be honest, my dear, I'm curious that there are many things in the "American Beauty" you directed that you can't see at your age." After Angela sent Natalie away and came back, the godfather said casually Said.

"But I just noticed it, didn't I?" Although Angela gave Brian a big smile, she couldn't hide the depression between her brows. Although she only went out for a few minutes, she knew very well The streets nearby are definitely full of paparazzi, so she's probably going to have to stay at her grandpa's house for the last few days, but she's taking time off to leave Harvard early.

"Yeah, that's why Bligh and I are very strange." Vincent put down his coffee cup and thought for a while, and after meeting Brian's eyes, he asked carefully and solemnly: "How did you do it, Angie? It is difficult to understand a lot of things without experience.”

Angela looked at her godfather and uncle with her mouth wide open, and burst out laughing after a while: "Let me guess, is there anyone on the west coast waiting for your call?" Although her tone was ridiculed, her heart was filled with with warmth.

"Look, Vince, I'm right. Just let Jedi and Mary call and ask about this kind of thing. I bet my goddaughter is far more mature than girls her age. Brian waved his hand exaggeratedly, "It's a pity that she still refuses to use her talent in business and finance."

Vincent smiled and shook his head. He didn't answer but watched Angela waiting for her answer. Angela shrugged: "I told the reporter at the reception last night that in order to make this movie The movie collected a lot of data, although it is much less than "Never Compromise", but that's because I didn't have to be in charge of the script of "American Beauty". I asked Sparrow to collect a lot of files similar to the family breakdown in the movie , and wrote out the problem for them, and then... I put myself in it, and I asked myself if I was a part of this family, what kind of mentality and thoughts should I have after going through so many things, and so on. Now it looks like all the hard work I put in is well worth it."

Of course, these words are half-truths. When Angela was discussing the script with Allen, she did ask Sparrow and people from the film department to help collect information. The story is very helpful, but the idea of ​​substituting oneself into thinking is purely used to fool people, but when Angela said this, she couldn't help being a little dazed, and substituting herself into someone else...

"Obviously, I have a deep understanding of their situation, and I am very able to listen to opinions, so this movie came out." Angela immediately came back to her senses and spread her hands with a smile, "So, you can call Tell them not to worry, I'm fine, I haven't done anything out of the ordinary, and that's it."

"I don't know what he's thinking. Even I know that Chris can think on her own, but he, a father, is worried about his daughter every day. It seems that as long as he is not in front of his eyes, something will happen." Grandpa was full of anger. The voice rang out at this moment, and Brian and Vincent immediately stood up to greet the old man, while Angela immediately ran over to take grandpa's arm from grandma, and sat down on the sofa intimately next to the old man .

"That idiot even cares through you. Doesn't he know his daughter at all?" The old man sat down and immediately snorted heavily. Brian and Vincent could only spread their hands and glance at Angie pull.

"Hey, Grandpa, although you can criticize your own son at will, I don't allow you to criticize my father casually!" Angela immediately pulled Grandpa's arm and said dissatisfiedly. She has always played the role of granddaughter very well.

"Am I not right, Chris?" Grandpa raised his eyebrows and looked at his granddaughter. Although he used a questioning tone, his eyes were full of smiles.

Of course not, everyone in this room knows you're making excuses.Although Angela thought so in her stomach, she definitely wouldn't say it out of her mouth, so she put on a serious look: "Of course not, I can be sure that the idea of ​​whispering to me in a roundabout way was suggested by my mother." Yes, it has nothing to do with Dad."

After a pause, she shook Grandpa's arm coquettishly: "Okay, Grandpa, Mom and Dad are just a little worried, after all, in the eyes of others, the ability I have shown this time may not be enough to far surpass my peers." To describe it, although the element of luck accounts for the vast majority of it.”

Grandpa watched her for a long while and finally stroked her head with a sigh: "To be honest, Chris, I don't know which is better for you, going out to party like an ordinary girl or dealing with cameras and the like all day long?" good."

"Don't worry, grandpa, I often relax too, and I have attended many sorority parties at Harvard—although I don't like their style very much." Angela said comfortingly, rolling her eyes before returning He said: "Well, Grandpa, anyway, I won't go out until I go to London, so I'll stay by your side for a few days."

Anyway, according to the situation of sending Natalie out before, as long as she is outside these few days, it will not be peaceful, so it is better to stay at home honestly.In fact, Angela's judgment was not wrong. After the initial praise, the media began to question how Miss Genius made such a movie?Most reporters try their best to beat around the bush in their manuscripts. After all, titles like Miss Genius and Miss Miracle have long been proven to be not for nothing. Since someone can write a script like "Hide and Seek" at the age of 12, why? Can't you make a movie like "American Beauty" at the age of 18?

Their care was not in vain. Information from various sources—students from Torrance’s Southern Middle School or staff from Pixar’s film department, etc.—showed that this was indeed directed and produced entirely by Angela. So the media began to discuss what Miss Genius was thinking when she made this movie. Some sensational tabloids, such as "World News Weekly", which is known as "the only credible newspaper in the world", claimed that the National Academy of Sciences should be invited to do Miss Genius. A test of IQ and EQ.

Under such circumstances, if you go to the street, you will definitely be chased by the media, so Angela simply stayed at home with her grandfather. As for the promotion of the film, even though Ed complained on the phone that he, as a producer and director, did not participate in the promotion, This is really irresponsible, but unfortunately, as the boss, Angela doesn't care at all.

But in this way, the plan to go shopping with Natalie and a few friends can be abandoned, and Natalie can't come often because she wants to accompany her grandfather. Although Angela is very sorry, she doesn't think much about it, anyway. It’s also been a while since I’ve spent time with my grandparents.

However, before leaving New York for London, Angela still found a way to sneak out of the villa. There was one person she had to meet to feel at ease.