Hollywood Secret Garden

"I have to admit that the two songs in the EP are very good. "Above the Clear Sky" is the complete opposite of last year's "Angel's Gaze". The country taste is accompanied by a piano. I have to sigh the strength of Miss Genius and her excellent singing voice People can't be moved. However, another dance song "Stopstopstop" has two styles than last year's "Flying Polka". Although both songs are very nice, the latter is playful and the former is rebellious, and the latter is more suitable for catchy Sing.

But according to the lyrics of "Stopstopstop", maybe we should cheer, Miss Genius has finally entered the rebellious period?Of course, it would be a big mistake to think that way, Angela was rebellious from the beginning, but that didn't show up in the music, did it?To be honest, it would be really bad for her to be lazy like this.

Is there anyone like her who has debuted for several years and is very popular but has only held six concerts?Well, she's not just a singer, but who else has only released EPs for two consecutive years like her?The fans' request is actually very simple, and last year at least there was a concert as a consolation, but this year?Could it be that Miss Genius intends to gradually move behind the scenes like her film career?Trust me that wouldn't be a good idea, and the fans wouldn't say yes.

Well, anyway, these two songs are still top-notch, and we still have good songs to enjoy until then. "

—Bruce Caswell, Rolling Stone, October

Angela's latest EP was released at the end of September. Even though there was no publicity, fans who browse the website every day to follow the news are very aware of the release time. Coupled with word of mouth, sales were easy in the first week of the EP's release. Song reached 9 copies!There are really not many singers who can be so attractive in the music circle.

Complaints from fans, though, are also common.

"Yes, the two songs are very good, I like them. But if this is an album, I would like it more, so everyone knows that Angela is very busy, but I still hope that she can make more good songs." A When a New York male fan faced a reporter's question, he replied with a bit of grumbling.

Such fans are quite reasonable, and some even complained: "We can line up for her all night and run from the east coast to the west coast for her. We don't demand anything, but at least she doesn't treat us so perfunctorily! It's just two songs. song, and if we don’t do publicity and won’t be on the show, are we just going to annoy her that much?”

Having said that, are these fans still obsessed with Miss Talented's music, or is that what Miss Talented is all about?Of course, the fans are not the most miserable, and it’s okay to discuss in private. If it’s a discussion on a forum, after a few follow-up posts, a fan will come out and say sourly, “At least you can still listen to her songs.” , but we can only miss her image in previous movies" and other words.

There are usually fans who refute, but in the end it will evolve into mutual comfort, follow to Angela's dedicated website jointly managed by Pixar and Disney, or leave a message on Angela's blog.

Perhaps feeling the double resentment of fans and movie fans, Angela's blog updated an article shortly after the October issue of "Rolling Stone" magazine went public:

"I'm sorry for making everyone worried and sad, believe me, that's not my intention. It's just that the plan has not changed quickly. At the beginning of the year, I never thought that this year would be so tight. But I will do it anyway. Everyone knows the reason for finishing the important work in hand within this year. However, this will definitely not happen again next year.

I believe that everyone will be satisfied by then. Yes, including the movie, I have said before that I have participated in an excellent movie, but if you want to see it, you may have to wait until 01, because the filming cycle It's too long.In addition, although there are still more than two months until the millennium, I would like to wish everyone a happy day in advance. "

This relatively sincere article has won the understanding of most people. After all, since April, everyone has seen the disputes in the media, so the fans are temporarily silent and the movie fans are discussing the filming of Miss Genius. Which one will be in.However, it is indisputable that many young people have begun to be curious about "The Pianist" directed by Angela, whether it is deliberate or accidental.

Boom!There was a muffled sound, and the sharp arrow was stably inserted into the bull's-eye. Angela, who kept her movements, looked at everything in front of her in surprise, and finally called out after a long while: "Oh my God! I hit the bull's-eye! It's true! !"

She cheered and threw away the bow and arrow in her hand, snatched Natalie beside her and turned around several times: "Did you see it! Nat! I can hit the bull's-eye! Can I hit the bull's-eye? "

"Yes, I saw it, and it's very clear, can you stop being so excited? It's just one arrow, and the distance is only 50 meters." From the perspective of the art coach Van Eddie, the other party shrugged helplessly, apparently already accustomed to it.

"Well, I've gone too far," Angela finally put Natalie down after calming down a bit, and said with some embarrassment, "You know, this is the first time since I learned archery. Hit the target."

"Yes, I saw it, so are you going to just show off like this or continue to practice with Mr. Eddie?" Natalie interrupted her without any politeness.

"Of course, continue to practice." Angela quickly raised her hand, stuck out her tongue in her heart and picked up the bow and arrow that was thrown on the ground, then returned to the position where she was standing before and smiled at Van Eddie: "Sorry, Mr. Fan, let's continue."

"Okay, Miss Angela," the archery instructor sighed, "I'm glad you hit the bull's-eye. Although it's basically luck, it at least shows that you're still improving. Next..."

Archery practice started as early as after Angela returned to Boston in early September. Although "The Lord of the Rings" will not start until the end of October, if you don't hurry up and practice, let alone mastering the bow and arrow, you may not be able to put on a posture.If the time comes to go to New Zealand, if you really can't even put on a good posture, you can imagine what kind of expression Peter Jackson will have.

While Angela is supervising the editing of The Pianist while practicing her bow and arrows — a pop-up studio in Boston has opened again — while juggling her studies, there’s still time.She has now gone to the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in literature and taking East Asian history as an elective, with fewer courses than when she was optional last year.For Angela, as long as she successfully obtained her diploma, nothing else would be considered.

"Angie, it's time." After Angela's training came to an end, Alizee appeared in front of her and pointed outside and said in simple words.

"Have you arrived yet?" Angela nodded to her archery teacher: "Then let's come here today, Mr. Fan."

"No problem, Miss Angela, but I want to remind you that if you want to make almost no mistakes in your posture by the end of October, you still have to spend a lot of time practicing." Van Eddie said kindly.

"I see, I will try my best to practice by myself." Angela said seriously, and then took Natalie's arm: "Okay, let's go to the studio now, and you will soon see how I supervise the post-production The clip worked."

The cohabitation life of the two has been separated for almost a month. Although they have classes in different classrooms and Natalie has relatively many courses, as long as they have time, most of them appear in pairs in public places.If not everyone knew that they were good friends long ago, maybe someone would have guessed that they were a couple.

In fact, this kind of statement is still circulating in a small area, after all, the two even live in the same dormitory.But more people believed that if they were really gay lovers, wouldn't all of Angela's friends also be her gay lovers?

Conan Doyle once told everyone through the mouth of Sherlock Holmes that once all possibilities are ruled out, the remaining ones, no matter how unbelievable, are the truth.However, this situation will only be based on enough information, so the truth is always far away from the public.

In any case, Angela and Natalie's cohabitation life is very pleasant, although the two always sleep in the same bed - either in Angela's bed or in Natalie's bed - but the number of times they have sex is not Not much, more often they are chatting or reading their own books, or reading poems for each other.In short, the two became close as soon as they returned to the dormitory, and Natalie even learned guitar and violin from Angela in her spare time.

There is not much free time like this. Angela has to go to the studio to supervise the editing and practice archery every day, and Natalie takes more courses than her. Obviously Natalie doesn't just want to Zhang graduation certificate.

Because Angela is now living with Natalie, she naturally hopes to go back to school every day, but it is inevitable that she will encounter a situation where she is overwhelmed with inspiration. At this time, she has to stay in the villa outside for the night.

After a few times, Natalie couldn't help becoming more and more interested in her later work, and she was also very concerned about the progress of "The Pianist". In addition, Angela had never been to her villa in Boston, so she took an opportunity to propose Wanting to visit her studio, Angela agreed without thinking, and then took Natalie to the villa today.

"I don't think I kept you waiting too long?" Angela asked after getting into the car.

"Of course not, actually it's quite interesting to see you practicing archery." Speaking of this, Natalie suddenly showed a narrow smile: "To be honest, whenever I picture you playing against Legolas archery in my head, I always There will be an insatiable desire to laugh."

"Because it's funny?" Angela twitched her lips.

"No, it shouldn't be, anyway... I can't tell the feeling." Natalie smiled with her lips pursed.

Angela snorted softly, glanced at Bucket who was driving, and suppressed the urge to touch Natalie.Sometimes she really wanted to drive by herself, anyway, after all the hard work, she finally got her driver's license again—not temporarily anymore.And it just so happened that the godfather gave her a car key as a birthday gift this year, and now she is driving Alizee to follow her.

Maybe it’s the aftermath of the drag racing in 95. She drove fine at the training ground, but once she was on the road, she was always a little scared. She always felt that something might happen at any time, so she had to give up this idea after a few tries. , maybe it will be better in a few years?

"Miss, there seems to be a paparazzi following from afar." Bucket suddenly said at this moment.

"Really?" Angela couldn't help but frowned slightly, "Can you get rid of them?"

"If it's just us, we should be able to, but White and the others..."

"It's okay, let White send Lily in through the main entrance, and we'll go through the other entrance." Angela made a decision.

"Actually...it doesn't need to be like this." Natalie suddenly whispered.Angela raised her eyebrows involuntarily and turned her head. When she met Natalie's gaze, she was taken aback for a moment and realized that if she was accidentally exposed because of a cover-up, it would lead to more speculation.

However, Bucket had already talked to White in another car at this time, and Angela couldn't make another change right away, so she shrugged her shoulders and gave her a reassuring look at Natalie.Following her, she sighed again: "Well, I knew that after the release of the EP, I should ask Sparrow to arrange some shows, otherwise I wouldn't be followed by paparazzi everywhere."

"The main reason is that you are too lazy to release only one EP. No wonder the fans are dissatisfied." Natalie giggled.

"It's easy to say, if you release a new album, do you want to sign it? Do you want to be on a show? Do you want to hold an event?" Angela glared at her angrily, "Then what I'm doing now, do you want to let go?"

"Since you can let go after releasing the EP, of course you can also let go after releasing the album." Natalie spread her hands in a serious manner.

"When did smart Nat start to become a fool?" Angela couldn't help but narrowed her eyes as she watched her, but finally shook her head: "You know, Nat, the reason why I want to finish "The Pianist" at the end of the year is because There must be a reason, definitely not just to answer those doubts."

"Okay, I see." Natalie patted her arm and said nothing more.

As soon as Angela arrived at the studio, she seemed to be a different person immediately. The usual willful childishness was thrown out of the sky and replaced by a serious quasi-strong woman, but today she seemed a little impatient.

"What's going on now?! After I want lens No. 44, it is lens No. 51. Why is it changed to No. 52!

"No, no, give up the 1:24 shot and add the 22-minute shot!"

"Gentlemen, please be serious, our work is very intense, and there is no time for useless work!"

It's no wonder that she only has four months to complete the post-editing, and the time is really tight for such a movie.And maybe it's not four months yet, and she'll have to go to New Zealand if The Lord of the Rings starts on time before Halloween!Fortunately, Williams is now in charge of the soundtrack, and Angela only needs to concentrate on editing. As long as the efficiency is high enough and money is spent on overtime, it should be possible to catch up with the release at the end of December, and there is almost no need for publicity.

"Do you usually look like this?" Natalie, who had been a bystander from the beginning, finally seized the opportunity to ask Angela's office during the break.

"What do you mean? Harsh, even unkind?" Angela laughed, her tiredness could not be concealed between her brows, but she was extremely excited.

"Don't worry, my dear, they are all people who have worked with me many times. They are basically my team. They all know what kind of person I am at work." The girl said in the room I walked back and forth and stretched a lot.

"Well, I have to admit that you who acted, sang, directed, and edited are all completely different." Natalie, who was sitting on the chair, looked at Angela intently with her chin resting, sighing Said.

"You mean, today I have a different charm than before?" Angela moved her head closer, stretched her thumb and index finger under her chin, with a narcissistic expression.

"Yeah, disgusting charm." Natalie slapped her head away.

At this time, Alizee, who was holding a stack of documents, knocked on the door and walked in: "I'll sort what you want."

"Thank you, Lily." Angela took the document and glanced at it, and Alizee handed over a glass of water immediately.

"Thank you, with your help, things are always in order." Angela thanked again, but Alizee didn't say anything, but reminded: "The food delivery will arrive in a few minutes, remember to come and eat."

After she walked out without looking back, Angela could only shrug her shoulders, while Natalie said jokingly: "You hired Lily to be your assistant? This is child labor."

"I know, I've always obeyed the law." Angela gave her a blank look.

Speaking of which, I promised Sparrow to find a personal assistant at the beginning, so I can't let him continue to play the role of nanny, right?But... Lily?Well, she did a very good job, not to mention helping organize documents or acting as a memo reminding herself of what to do, just saying that she wanted to drink water and she immediately handed over the water glass!

It's sweet, isn't it?After all, she has lived with her for almost a year, and more importantly, Lily knows her secrets as well as Annie, but her age is a problem...

Forget it, don't think so much now.Angela shook her head and pulled Natalie up: "Let's go, let's go eat pizza. I specially asked them to order a vegetarian one for you. Then you will know how much I am loved!"

"Okay, narcissist." Natalie stood up angrily and funny, but Angela immediately hugged her and said in an ambiguous and seductive tone: "By the way, how about staying in the villa tonight?" Like? We... can take a bath together!"