Hollywood Secret Garden

Bang, the food cylinder fell to the ground and rolled to the corner, the liquid inside spilled out immediately, he hurriedly chased after it, and after hiding for days and nights, he finally found something to eat, it couldn’t just be like this wasted.

But he stopped after only a few steps, and then began to tremble slightly. He didn't know when a well-dressed German officer stood in front of him.He looked at the other party numbly, and didn't even hear what the other party asked clearly.

"Who are you?" the officer asked again, "Can you understand me?"

"Yes." He replied one word dully.

"What are you doing?" the officer continued.

"I just want... I just want to open the can..." He stammered, he didn't know how the other party would deal with him.

"Where do you live?" The other party questioned blankly, "Do you work here? What is your occupation?"

"I am... I was originally a pianist." He still replied dully, looking at the other party numbly.

"Pianist?" The officer seemed to smile, then took a deep breath, walked to a door and turned his head to him: "Come on."

Behind the door is a messy room, but there is a grand piano in this room. After he limped in, the officer came to the piano a few steps and turned his head to him again: " bomb."

He obediently pulled the chair over and sat down in front of the piano, maybe it was lucky to be able to touch the piano he loved again before they killed him.He looked at the black and white keys and imagined how to play them, then put his stiff fingers on them, and finally struck the first note after a while.

It was a bit blunt at the beginning, but as the body and mind were fully immersed in it, the music became more and more smooth, and the emotions contained in it became more and more intense. The sadness, pain, confusion on the way to escape and the fear of facing the Germans at this moment are all there. This Chopin's "Ballade No. [-] in G Minor" is full of catharsis.

Angela, who was sitting in her seat, couldn't help closing her glasses at this moment.Although it took a lot of effort to edit this scene because Brody's playing matched the music, the actual effect is undoubtedly excellent. This should be the most brilliant part of the whole movie. It was a correct decision to play "Ballade No. [-] in G Minor" by myself.

However, she wants to smile a little bit now, she is still half a chip behind Polanski himself.

After the catastrophe on the screen, Spearman sat in front of the piano again, and began to play music with the gesture of the conductor. The lights in the auditorium gradually became brighter. It's over here.The small hall suddenly fell into an annoying silence, and then there was warm applause in the next second, and everyone stood up clapping and looked over to where Angela was sitting.

The sudden applause made Angela a little confused, but she quickly reacted, stood up and nodded slightly to everyone, but her face was very calm and there was no expression.

"Congratulations, you are a genius." When the people started to leave, Spielberg, who was the special guest, came to Angela with a complicated expression and stretched out his hand, "You did a great job, no one else could." To be able to make a film like this at your age is really remarkable."

Holding his hand, Angela smiled wryly: "Actually, I already regret it a little."

"Regret?" Spielberg was a little puzzled, "Why?"

"Before I started filming, many people persuaded me. They said: Look, Spielberg has been preparing for ten years. Don't you think you are too rash? At that time, I didn't take this to heart at all. , I always tell them that I have thought about a lot of things, and I believe that my preparations are sufficient. However, I didn't realize until the final result appeared in front of me..." Angela paused and looked at the white screen with a mixture of self-mockery With a wry smile, "This movie is great, I have absolutely no doubts about it. But... if I were to make it in a few years, it would definitely be better than it is now..."

In fact, Angela herself didn't know the difference from the original version. She gave full play to her advantages in color and lens conversion, and the editing was basically smooth without any problems.That difference is entirely a feeling. To put it more idealistically, it is the lack of a masterful atmosphere in the movie.

"You are too self-deprecating, at least I couldn't shoot this kind of work when I was in my twenties." Spielberg patted her on the shoulder, "Anyway, your facts are enough to make those months Shut up all the voices of doubt.”

"I believe this." Angela nodded and then sighed in her heart. Even if the movie has some flaws, it will still become insignificant under her age advantage. This is a kind of luck.

"If I donated the proceeds of this movie to your Holocaust foundation, you wouldn't say no?" said the girl.

Spielberg immediately smiled and nodded: "It's an honor."

Angela, who was about to go home after coming out of the small hall, was stopped by Ed again: "Congratulations, Angie, a very shocking movie. You did a great job and surprised everyone."

"I like to hear this flattery, is there any more?" Angela said jokingly after recovering slightly.

"Want to hear it?" Ed smiled and pinched his chin, "Well, let me think about it, when I left the stage, I heard two senior producers talking, and they said that Miss Genius had created a miracle again. It is unprecedented that a 19-year-old girl can do this... terrible."

"Fortunately, I thought they would say that I was... an evildoer or something." Angela shrugged, and then changed the subject: "Okay, let's talk about your affairs, I think it's nothing more than arranging a public screening or something."

"Don't plan to listen more? The only film critic who was invited said a lot of good things." Ed asked intentionally.

"Ed!"

"Okay, okay," the other party raised his hands, "As you said, about the premiere and public screening."

"Remember I said before that this movie will not arrange a premiere, as for the reason, you should know." Angela spread her hands.

"Yes, but there is a problem with the public release. In a few days, there will be Christmas, and then New Year. We can only arrange the release time between these two festivals. In terms of subject matter, this time is not very flattering—even if This movie has already been debated because of you."

"So what is your arrangement?" Angela crossed her arms.

"Scheduled in early January of the millennium, when people come back from the festival, they will definitely go to the cinema full of curiosity to see what the controversial film produced by Miss Talent is like," Ed explained. He said, "You know, it's very difficult for this kind of movie to achieve much success at the box office. As a businessman, I must squeeze out its commercial value as much as possible."

"I understand," Angela nodded, "So...can you arrange to premiere it in certain theaters later this month?

Ed immediately raised his eyebrows: "What is your goal?"

"Of course, you might as well guess whether they will nominate me for best director again, and whether they will award me this statuette." Angela shrugged with a smile.She doesn't care if others see her as "making movies for utilitarian purposes", as long as she knows what she is doing.

"No problem." Ed nodded immediately.

As Christmas approaches, cities across the United States have begun to show a festive atmosphere, and tall Christmas trees have been erected in various shopping malls.Still, of course, the wet East Coast is far more festive than the warm West Coast.

However, even if there is no snowflakes all over the sky on the west coast, it still has its own attractive things. For example, if you are wandering in the streets of Los Angeles near Hollywood, you may meet "Forrest Gump" at the corner and go shopping with his wife affectionately. In the restaurant, "Hannibal" is contentedly tasting spaghetti covered in tomatoes.

This is always a time when gossip is rampant, not to mention the premieres of movies that are released because they want to get a piece of the Christmas time, just the holiday trips of the stars are enough for the paparazzi to write a lot— —if they caught the whereabouts of the stars.

However, on the eve of Christmas 99, all gossip and gossip temporarily gave way to Miss Genius, and the reason was that the only one invited to the "Pianist" preview, "New York Times" film critic Raphael G. A review by Richie.

"There are no ups and downs, no dramatic scenes, and you can even say that there is no ideology, and there is only cold cruelty, which is real but cannot be ignored.

Angela didn't use too many fancy techniques to show what to explain or to criticize. She just told a story plainly, a real story that happened only 50 years ago.

From the beginning to the end of the film, we look at the damage done to Poland and Polish Jews in World War II from the perspective of a bystander. There are very few dialogues and no heroic words.Jews, good and bad; Poles, good and bad; Revolutionaries, good and bad; German Nazis, both good and bad.

It's not a movie made by a woman, or a movie made by a young person, but it's Angela Mason's.I don't know what to say, I don't know what she thinks, but one thing is for sure, those who questioned her should shut up. "

Once this article was published, it immediately caused a sensation again. You must know that the controversy that has been caused since the beginning of the year has not completely subsided until now.Many people don’t believe how well a 19-year-old girl can capture that period of history. The quarrel with the European media, apart from not allowing outsiders to point fingers at their own affairs, is also one of the important reasons why the other party opened the map gun first, but the American media is maintaining Angela really seemed a little lacking in confidence.

In fact, if it weren't for Raphael Krich's reputation in the film critic circle, and his language has always been sharp and merciless, maybe most people would disagree.

Now that he wrote such an article and declared at the end that those who doubt it can shut up, then the film of Miss Genius must have merits, and many critics are cautious that it is not good to comment too much because the film has not yet been released.Of course, some people hinted that someone might have taken Angela's favor, but Rafael just wrote a sentence in the column of understatement: wait and see.

The European media have far fewer issues to consider. Although many people also think that it is better to wait for the film to be released before commenting, there are still many people who dismiss it.Those who are more reserved will still say something, maybe Miss Angela is just right for Mr. Raphael's appetite; while the biter ones will continue to laugh at the boastful skills of Americans.In this way, it is inevitable to once again cause quarrels on both sides of the Atlantic.

However, the protagonist of the debate is staying leisurely in the grandpa’s manor and preparing Christmas gifts with his family. This year, the parents changed their schedule and still spend Christmas at grandpa’s house and New Year’s at grandpa’s house.It's normal, nothing is set in stone, it's just that the paparazzi waiting around in New York trying to dig news will inevitably be depressed, but who cares about them?

Don't think that you can sit back and relax by hiding in grandpa's manor, not to mention the more powerful British paparazzi, and relatives in the family also have to ask her a question or two. After all, there are not many European and American media who can make the whole year.

"Stop talking about this all the time, okay, tomorrow is Christmas Eve, can't you let me have a good Christmas?" Angela walked with her aunt with a sad face.

"Who told that Mr. Raphael to write a film review immediately." Julia said jokingly.

Angela couldn't help curling her lips. Raphael called to apologize as soon as he made the comment. He said that he was also one of the doubters at the beginning, so he couldn't help but write out his feelings.The girl could only say nothing, after all, when she invited him to the preview, she didn't have to ask him not to reveal the plot.

The result of this is that Raphael is said to be his own shooter, which is really a disaster.

"Wait and see, there will be screenings in several theaters after Christmas, and then we will know." Angela muttered, and then changed the subject: "To be honest, aunt, the weather is too cold, you shouldn't come out Hair."

"It's okay, honey, it's only been three weeks." Julia pulled her hat with a smile, and then gently stroked her belly through the clothes, "Don't be so nervous, and there is no wind now."

Julia found out that she was pregnant half a month ago, and my uncle was so happy that he stopped his work and stayed with his wife for two weeks—although he often worked at home.I have to say that their efficiency is still very high, and Angela specially sent a few sets of custom-made maternity clothes as a token of her gratitude.

"In short, be careful and careful, your body is the most important thing." Angela chattered with some thoughts, exactly the same as when she first learned that her mother was pregnant.Julia burst out laughing, put her arms around her shoulders and said nothing, but the girl suddenly said again: "I don't know what Lulu will think."

"You don't think we'll leave her aside and leave her alone?" Julia said with a smile.

"Do you think my uncle and aunt are this kind of people in my heart?" Angela raised her eyebrows, then shrugged: "I'm just worried that the little guy might think too much."

"If she thinks that, she's not my niece." Julia laughed.

At this time, a burst of laughter came from a distance, followed by a few little ghosts who threw snowballs at each other and appeared in front of them.Xia Xia and Ike were in the lead. They were running away, and from time to time they would kick up snowballs from the ground to fight back. Lulu and Willie were chasing after them, their faces were full of excitement, as if they were chasing to the end.

Poor Ike, Angela shook her head in her heart. The majority of the family is female and she is a super role model, making the younger sister lively and younger brother quiet, so Ike is always the target of bullying during these jokes.

However, after starting school this year, he seems to have started to change. At least now, although he and Xia Xia are at a disadvantage, there is no sign of losing. You must know that in the past few years, whoever teamed up with him in snowball fights was basically finished.

"It looks like you guys are having a good time." Angela inserted a few steps between them, deliberately blocking the sight of both parties.

"Hey, Angie." Xia Xia immediately jumped up happily and hugged her. Basically, as long as Lulu came to London, she would invite Xia Xia to play. The two little girls were so good that they were almost glued together.

"I haven't seen you in half a year. It seems to have grown taller." Angela knelt down and touched her head affectionately, then leaned back vigilantly and raised her index finger: "Don't try to mess around."

Xia Xia couldn't help curling her mouth, and muttered, "One bite won't kill you."

Angela gave her a blank look, and then hugged her brother into her arms: "Ike, you look very good today."

"Of course!" The younger brother showed a rare look of pride, puffing out his small chest, "I will improve too."

Suddenly, two balls of snowballs hit Angela's back, followed by the voices of Lulu and Willie: "Ike is bragging again, don't hide behind my sister and come out again, let's compete!"

Ike pouted immediately, probably thinking that he had to relax in front of his sister, Angela sighed in her heart, pinched her younger brother's face, stood up and turned around to look at the two arrogant little ones over there. Guy: "Are you being provocative?"

"Wow, does someone want to do it himself?" Lulu was still yelling recklessly, completely ignoring Xia Xia's expression of sympathy.

"To deal with you here, it seems that I don't need to do it myself." Angela raised her eyebrows, put her fingers to her lips and let out a sharp whistle, and the two shepherd dogs wandering in the distance immediately came galloping .

"Bobby, Hulu," Angela raised her hand and pressed down, "Look at them!"

The big dogs immediately circled around Lulu and Willy. They are very human and they will not make any aggressive moves, but they are also very annoying, making the two little guys scream and making Julia, Xia Xia and Ike laughed.

"I also want to have my own big dog, and I want it to cling to you." Lulu barked angrily.

"I'll wait, dear." Angela said with a smile, it seemed that she was indeed not the kind of little guy who would think too much.