Volume 4 Chapter 1 "Time Weekly" exclusive interview

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The day after the 1972nd Oscar ended, major media networks commented in detail about this Oscar. Most of them used "incredible results" as headlines.

"The new Oscar myth was born at the 72nd Oscar ceremony that ended yesterday. The biggest news is that Ike Lee won the Best Director of the Oscar for the rest of the year. He is the first person and the only Chinese in 50 years." - The Los Angeles Times

"'Madman Lee' once again proved his madness. He ransacked this year's Oscars, leaving only his underwear to lose. He is the first best director in the new century and the one who won this award for 50 years." - "Yahoo Entertainment".

"A incredible result, the popular American Beauty didn't even get a piece of the pie at this year's Oscar. "Reading Life and Death" became the biggest winner, not only won the Best Film Award and Best Photography, but also won the Best Director and Best Film. Since winning the Best Director for "The Walker" last year, Ike Lee won the award this year with "Reading Life and Death". This is the first time in 50 years and the third director in Oscar history to win this honor. Ike Lee is only 25 years old, and his time is coming." - The New York Times

"Ike Lee seems to have magic. For some reason, he won the love of the Oscar-Judging veterans so much. "Life and Death Reading" not only won the Best Director and Best Film, but also Best Actress and Best Photography. Jamie Foggs, the winner of Best Actor, relies on Ike's other movie "Training Day"." - "Hollywood Reporter".

"The finale of this year's Oscar is full of controversy. "American Beauty" returned with a big defeat and only received a comforting and best original script. This is Sam Mendez's first Oscar, but he does not have the good luck when Ike participated in the first time." - "Variety Show".

"I really doubt the fairness of this Oscar. How could they be awarded the Best Director Award to one person for two consecutive years? Even if "Life and Death Reading" is excellent, it shouldn't be. I personally think that no matter from any perspective, "American Beauty" is stronger than "Life and Death Reading". So, I question whether there is a problem of undercover operation in this Oscar. What force did the judges choose Ike Lee?" - The New York Times special film critic, famous "Li Hei" Reedman King.

"Mr. Reidman's suspicion is unfounded. Does the rules for the Oscar selection say 'Is it not allowed to win the Oscar again?' If there is no award without director Ike, there will be no problem. Indeed, "American Beauty" is an excellent movie, but is "Life and Death Reading" worse? The selection results have become a fact. This result shows that more judges like "Life and Death Reading" - Los Angeles Times reporter, famous "Li Fan".

In addition to the United States, well-known media around the world have made their own comments on the results of the 72nd Oscars. Of course, there are also praises and criticisms. The scene was very lively for a while. It seemed that the whole world was only paying attention to this matter.

"Man, you're too fierce. Now the whole world seems to be talking about you." As soon as Ike arrived at the office, Green came to his office with the newspaper.

"Haha." Ike smiled and took off his coat. He took the newspaper from Green and flipped it around casually. "It doesn't matter. They just say whatever they want. The facts of Oscar cannot be changed."

"Oh, man, you're so amazing. We didn't do any PR at all, and we actually got such a result." Green said with a smile, "Do you know? When we won the Best Actor and Best Actor, I thought, this was amazing and we were content, but I didn't expect that my God, we actually ruled the Oscars." He said excitedly, dancing.

In fact, Ike can understand Green's mood, and anyone else will find it incredible

"We have to keep working hard," Ike took Green and said, "You have also seen that many people are not convinced by our Oscar win this time, so next year we will make a movie that will convince them."

"You mean you will still be fighting for the Oscars next year?" Green said.

"Of course," Ike said with a smile, "Don't you let me?"

"It's not that you won't let it go, it's because I think you're too crazy. Are you going to use "Chicago" to attack?" Green said.

"Yes." Ike sat in the office chair and shook it back and forth a few times, "Just use "Chicago."

Green shrugged and said with an innocent look on his face, "I don't care. I'm listening to you now, you've convinced me."

"Haha." Ike smiled, "Okay, next step, we're going to Chicago to shoot, you can start preparing."

"When are you going?" Green asked.

"Around April 10th, the actors should have trained almost at that time." Ike replied.

Lin nodded.

"And." Ike took out the script of "Fast and Furious" from the drawer. "I think this script is good. You can start filming immediately in the second half of the year."

Green's script was briefly read, "This is written by David."

"Yes."

"He is quite efficient in writing scripts." Green smiled.

"I've said a long time ago that he will do it." Ike said affirmatively.

After Ike became popular with the Oscars, it naturally attracted countless media and TV stations to interview him, but he turned it down a lot, and it was very simple to give the reason. He was going to start making a new movie.

But before going to Chicago again, on April 8, he still accepted an exclusive interview with Time magazine.

Time magazine is the most influential news magazine in the United States and is known as the "historical library" of the world. It was founded in March 1923 by Henry Luce and Britton Harden. The purpose of this newspaper is to enable "busy people" to fully understand the major events of the world. It also has a variety of columns, such as economy, education, law, criticism, sports, religion, medicine, art, figures, and the changes in the overall competitive landscape of the media industry caused by the Nine Astronomy have brought new opportunities to magazines. More importantly, with the media, communication, software, entertainment, the Internet, financial capital,

The mutual penetration, integration and influence of film and television, and electronic industries can no longer be discussed in isolation. Magazine is becoming a new tool for interactive influence with other types of communication forms. Time magazine is also one of the earliest magazines to access the Internet in full text. From its website, you can browse all content in various issues since 1994. After the merger of American Online and Time Warner, Time Magazine Group has used American Online's huge customer database and professional experience in Internet marketing. Time Magazine alone has added 500,000 subscribers.

Ike naturally knows the influence of Time magazine, which is incomparable to many media, newspapers, and even TV stations. When editor-in-chief Mr. Farid Zakaria contacted Ike again, he promised that Ike would become the cover character of the new issue of Time magazine.

It is a great honor to be on the cover of Time magazine. You should know that those who can appear on the cover of this magazine are some leaders in all walks of life. They are the most representative of this industry.

Their preparations to let Ike on the cover show that Time magazine has listed Ike as the representative of Hollywood and the entire American entertainment industry.

The interview with Ike was Stephen Gandell, a senior reporter of Time magazine, who was located in the 3D company Ike's personal studio.

Ike chose to be in the studio rather than in the office, and his purpose was to give journalists and readers the impression of a Hollywood filmmaker rather than a boss.

The studio had already cleaned up in advance, but some of the directors' tools were placed outside. Ike wore a jacket and sat casually on an office chair.

Stephen Gandell is in his 40s and wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. This reporter is not only an entertainment, but also an exclusive interview with almost every hot person and has a high reputation in the United States.

"First of all, I want to congratulate you, won the Oscar for Best Director, and also won the Best Movie of "Life and Death Reading". How do you feel now?" Stephen Gandel asked with a smile.

"Oh man, I feel good, to be honest, to be able to get an Oscar, I think this is the dream of every Hollywood director. I'm realizing it now, of course I'm very happy." Ike replied. He answered every question from Stephen Gandell very seriously, because he knew that Time is not comparable to a gossip newspaper, it is a serious and influential magazine.

"We noticed that you said in your award speech 'The myth will continue'. Can I understand it as if you still have to continue to win the Oscar, or if you think winning the Oscar is not enough, you still have to continue, such as three consecutive championships?" Stephen Gandel asked.

"Oh," Ike smiled and rubbed his forehead. "At that time, I was so excited. Seeing the enthusiastic artists and audiences in the theater, I said this on a whim. Your observation was very carefully."

"Haha." Stephen Gandell said with a smile, "So... do you have this idea yourself?"

"Stephen, listen to me," Ike paused for a moment, and then said, "I can tell you frankly that I have this idea. Many people may say that my idea is too crazy, or that I am too greedy. What I want to tell you is that ideas are one thing, reality is another. There is a distance between ideas and reality. I will not hide my own ideas. You know, I am a straightforward person, but the realization of this idea does not depend on me, or it can be said that it cannot depend entirely on me." Ike said while gestured with his hands. He put his hands into the air and made a length gesture to indicate the distance.

Stephen Gandell nodded, he stroked his gold-rimmed glasses with his hands, and then asked, "It's an incredible thing for many people to win the Oscars again. What do you think about it?"

"I also find it incredible. You know, the last time I won the Oscar for Best Director was 50 years ago. Many people told me that I created a new history. Ke lowered his head and thought, "But I don't think this is impossible. At a certain stage of historical development, someone will always create this record. Even if it is not me, I believe that one day, it will be created by another director. This time, I happen to be lucky."

"Well, you're an amazing director," said Stephen Gandell. "I personally thought you could win the Oscar again."

"Thank you, Stephen." Ike said politely.

"Let's talk about your family? We learned that you were born in San Francisco, right?"

"Yes. I spent my teenage years in San Francisco." Ike replied, knowing that this lie must be told.

"Before you went to New York University to go to school, when you were a teenager, your parents... thought you would one day become a director or even win an Oscar?" asked Stephen Gandel.

Ike knew that now Stephen Gandell was beginning to understand his family background and his education since childhood, and that he was ready.

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