Chapter 22: Hollywood community of interests

As the general trend of "Titanic" is fully rolled out, the powerful effect of word of mouth has finally exploded throughout North America!

Even old-fashioned magazines such as The Village Voice, The New Yorker, and The New Republic, which have always been only interested in avant-garde films, art films, and independent films, have written articles to evaluate the film.

Of course, based on the urgency of this group of film critics, there are still many criticisms. For example, they think that the outbreak of love between "Jack" and "Ruth" is too ideal, the development of the plot is too dramatic, and the performance of human nature in the face of disaster is far from enough... All in all, This is an adult fairy tale.

But for Kate Winslet's performance, everyone applauded.

Last year at the Oscars, Kate was nominated for the Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Ang Lee's "Sense and Sensibility". And the next Oscar, Kate Winslet almost locked a spot in advance.

Compared with the niche literary and artistic film reviews, the reviews of mainstream newspapers and magazines are still one-sided praise, and the praise is like a virus, sweeping every corner of the United States.

Even in the face of the impact of "The Fifth Element", the general trend of "Titanic" has been unstoppable, with a single-day box office of more than 10 million US dollars.

Even Dunn dared to be sure that even if the scandal reported in the gossip tabloids was not resolved, it would not affect the box office trend of the movie.

"Titanic", unstoppable!

However, a special report from the "Los Angeles Times" quickly attracted Dunn's attention.

This is not a gossip tabloid, nor is it a niche literary magazine, this is a comprehensive newspaper with a wide audience!

And the interviewee of this report is also Dunn's old acquaintance - Jon Landau.

"Dawn Walker is a young man, yes, he is indeed very talented, but you must know that he was only eighteen when he directed the film last year! Can an eighteen-year-old child manage a crew of hundreds of people? In fact, he made a lot of jokes on the set."

Jon Landau's remarks were open-hearted, basically a smear of Dunn. He could almost be sure that it was Dunn's backhand that forced himself to be kicked out of the "Titanic" crew, which was the shame of his life, and of course he wanted to fight back!

Just yesterday, Jon Landau saw that many magazines and newspapers issued heavy news, saying that Dunn and Kate lived together during the filming!

He didn't know about this news, but his guess was the same as Dunn at the time. Was it Universal, or Sony and Warner couldn't hold back and started to do it?

With the help of big companies like Universal and Sony behind the scenes, Jon Landau became bold and felt that the opportunity had come, it was time to take revenge!

So this exclusive interview from the Los Angeles Times came into being.

"In fact, we have assigned five assistant directors and eight assistant directors for Tang En... No, no, of course I'm not denying Tang En's ability, but he is still a child after all. You know, children are inevitably inexperienced, Insufficient knowledge, insufficient understanding, insufficient imagination, simple line design, impetuous lens design..."

"Yes, all the big and small affairs of the entire crew are under the control of Jamie. After all, Tang En is not a producer, he is only responsible for a small part of the work... It can't be said that his work is not important, after all, the daily shooting arrangement , the progress of the work is to be controlled by him, isn't it? As for the important work, naturally there are more suitable people to take charge."

"Kate? Oh, she's a very good actress, and I won't begrudge her any compliments! It's just... you know, she's just an actress after all, and in front of the director, she doesn't have a chance to say no... Of course I Discouraged, in fact, the entire crew, who has not persuaded him?"

"Dawn is young. Directing a movie like "Titanic" at such an age is inevitably impetuous, unwilling to listen to advice, self-willed, and maverick. For Kate's matter, I am deeply sorry, but I still have to say that Kate is innocent in this matter and hopefully it doesn't affect her engagement."

"I'm sorry, I really don't want to talk too much about Dunn and Kate, it's so unfair to Kate. I believe that with this lesson, Dunn can improve, right? The director's power is given by the film company, and You can't use this power for your own personal gain, it's very unprofessional."

"Oh, I really don't want to say more. In fact, I still admire Tang En very much. If he can admit his mistakes, take responsibility, and get rid of bad habits, maybe twenty or thirty years later, he can really stand alone. What about being a good director? It's just Dunn's character... hey!"

Looking at the articles in the newspaper, Dunn could even feel Jon Landau's "kindness" that hates iron.

"It's really a famous producer who can actually get in touch with such a big newspaper!" Dunn sneered and called Cameron, "Do you know about Jon Landau?"

Cameron was silent for a long time before sighing, "Don, I want to apologize to you."

Dunn said indifferently: "James, we are friends, I don't need your apology, but your old buddy seems to be targeting me all the time?"

"Jon... It's really too much." Cameron was caught between the two, feeling rather embarrassed.

Dunn didn't embarrass him, and said without concealment, "James, this matter has nothing to do with you, I just let you know that Jon Landau has provoked me!"

Don't say this is nonsense, even if everything Jon Landau said is true, it must not be exposed!

Hollywood matters, Hollywood resolves internally, just give the outside world a reasonable explanation. Who would dare to reveal the filth and ugliness of the insider?

Jon Landau's behavior, let alone without the support of such big companies as Universal and Warner, is destined to be pushed by the wall.

This guy is absolutely dizzy!

Dunn called Bill McNick again, "Do you know about Jon Landau?"

Bill McNick didn't hide it, and said sincerely: "Dawn, I'm sorry about you and Kate, Tom just talked to me and has given up the dominance of the next two movies. That's it. As for Jon Landau, Tom's attitude is the same as mine, and I must do it hard for someone who doesn't follow the rules of the industry!"

Dunn raised his eyebrows slightly, realizing that Bill's words contained a great amount of information.

The exposure of his relationship with Kate is likely the result of a power struggle at the top of Fox Pictures. And now that Tom Rothman has given up, Bill McNick doesn't want to get into it.

After all, compared with the power of the company, the little reputation of the two little people is nothing.

It seems that Tom Rothman has realized that "Titanic" is irreversible, and some trick-like little actions are unnecessary.

And Jon Landau's nonsense in the "Los Angeles Times" is entirely his personal opinion and has nothing to do with Tom Rothman.

After all, Jon Landau's behavior... broke the rules!

Every line has its own rules, and Hollywood also has Hollywood rules!

The control of the upper-level people over the lower-level people is the biggest unspoken rule in Hollywood, and it is also the common interest that the upper-level people resolutely guard.

Whoever dares to commit the following crimes will only have to die!

In front of actors, directors and producers are absolutely upper-class figures.

Just like Harvey Weinstein in his previous life, who molested, played with, harassed, and violated female stars for decades. He was the biggest red sofa in Hollywood. Isn't he regarded as a god? Even if a woman occasionally stands up to criticize, it will soon sink into the sea.

Later, the scandal was fully exposed due to the power struggle within the company, UU reading www. uukanshu. com what's the result?

All those who came forward to accuse Harvey Weinstein were third-tier, second-tier and out-of-date stars, company executives, top agents, producers, directors, and top superstars who held power in Hollywood. One of them came forward to accuse Harvey. ?

Because these people are a common interest group, it is impossible to demolish each other!

Although the red sofa audition is not as common as it was in the 1960s and 1970s, it is still the favorite of many producers and directors, but in a different form.

For example... Talking about a two-month relationship with the heroine? Traveling to Europe together? Going on vacation together?

This is the rule of Hollywood. When you are in the lower class, you will be persecuted, but once you reach the upper class, don't you still want to enjoy the superiority and authority of the upper class?

This is a group of Hollywood communities!

Even a notorious **** like Harvey Weinstein needs to be shielded, not to mention Dunn Walker, a potential director who made only a small mistake.

Jon Landau lost his head, thinking that Kate Winslet, who was in the "lower class", would be able to win the most and the widest sympathy. In fact, it was a big mistake.

Because his target is "upper level" director Dunn Walker. Behind Tang En, stands a large group of interest communities!

Jon Landau challenged not Dunn alone, but the whole Hollywood!

Otherwise, with the friendship between Cameron and Jon Landau, there must be a few words.

"Bill, I'm going to let the core members of the crew do "The Tonight Show" last time to promote the movie." There was a sneer at the corner of Dunn's mouth.

Bill McNick agreed, "Okay, I'll arrange it right away, at the latest...tomorrow! Don't worry, this time, the whole of Hollywood is on your side!"