Overall, "Following" is a largely blend of Nolan's first feature film "Memory Fragments" on the timeline, both stories about a man who accidentally fell into a murder and seeks the truth.

This phenomenon is actually very common in the circle.

Many directors' first films are often a collection of various ideas accumulated over the years, and some film styles will continue at the beginning, running through the entire career. The most typical one is Quentin, and Nolan is actually no exception.

On the big screen.

Through the continuous pursuit of the male protagonist Bill, various interludes and flashbacks began to appear in the film, and the timeline gradually twisted and confused. At the same time, Bill seemed to be getting closer and closer to the truth.

At the end of the story, the same Nolan style, the answer is not completely revealed.

The surface of the story is that the gang boss instructs his subordinate Cobb to kill the mistress who possesses his own guilt and find Bill as a scapegoat, but he was killed by Bill.

However, if you look at a simple result, you will find many contradictions in details after a little bit of sorting out.

The key is Cobb.

And why Bill was chosen on purpose, but pure coincidence? Cobb was sent to do this dirty job, but the ending was not implicated, but the gangster boss was killed by the protagonist. Why is this? Also, whether the protagonist has actual intersection with the lost woman or whether everything is imagination has become a suspense.

It can be said that in this debut work, Nolan showed the director's later praise of the "brain-burning" style through deliberately confusing editing, so that most viewers only watched it once, and it was difficult to deduce a complete story from it. However, this is definitely not David Lynch's stream of consciousness style that is already without beginning or end. If you watch the movie repeatedly and carefully sort it out from various details, you will get a complete story with clear ideas and meticulous ideas.

Inside the hall of the Egyptian Theater.

After the movie was played, the creators took the stage and began to tell the various behind-the-scenes of the film and interacted with the audience. Simon did not participate, but wrote his opinions on the release of "Following" in a memo handed by Girl A in the audience.

After all, it is just a small film costing $3 million, and there is no surprise at first glance. Therefore, "Following" will not arrange a popular schedule. It is expected that Sundance will end and will log in to theaters in February after some promotion.

As for the release of this movie, since there are successful examples, Simon doesn’t need to take any detours, so he directly finalized two words: brain-burning.

As long as the audience can arouse the curiosity, the movie will be mostly successful.

When the interaction ended here, the premiere of "Following" ended perfectly, Simon moved his position with Robert Redford and others.

Noon is an official cocktail party for Sundance, which mainly entertains the judges team of this film festival, and is shortlisted for the main creators of the film and some other entertainment celebrities who came to Sundance.

As the main competition unit film, the main creators of "Following" also came, and Simon also met Nolan and others to greet him first.

"A great movie, Chris, I have already told Gaomen Pictures to start the release, and I believe there will be a good past."

"Thank you, Mr. Westeros."

"Since "Following" has come to an end, Chris, I'm looking forward to your next work. Do you have any ideas?"

"Not yet, Mr. Westeros," Christopher Nolan always showed some humility and restraint in Simon. He is 26 years old, and is actually only two years younger than Simon. But few people can keep calm in front of this legendary young tycoon. After saying that, he quickly explained: "In fact, it is mainly because I have devoted all my energy to "Follow" in the past year and have not had time to consider anything else."

"Oh, of course it doesn't matter, concentration is a good habit."

The reception scene at the Sundance Academy headquarters.

Simon encouraged Nolan a few words, and couldn't help but think of the filmmaker's follow-up arrangements.

Speaking of which, Nolan's career line will definitely change a lot this time, and it is very similar to Tim Burton.

In the original time and space, with the success of the "Batman" series, Tim Burton is one of the hottest directors in Hollywood in the 1990s. This time, because Simon personally dominated the entire DC movie universe and was not interested in Burton's "Batman" series style, Burton lost the opportunity to direct "Batman".

The result is that Burton's popularity over the years is far less than before. If it weren't for the popularity brought by the "Dragonhead Valley" last year, Burton might have gradually become silent.

Besides, if Nolan hadn't made Nolan famous after the new century, the other party might not have had the opportunity to produce "Inception" and "Interstellar".

This is the situation Nolan will face next.

Not to mention that the DC Cinema Universe series has been very successful. In the next many years, as long as the DC Cinema Universe is not completed, it is unlikely that "Batman" will be restarted. Even if it is restarted, Nolan will no longer be suitable for directing this series based on the tone set by the DC Cinema Universe.

Therefore, it is actually hard to say what step Nolan can go this time.

Simon will give the other party a chance, but it is not unlimited support.

The more outstanding filmmakers Daenerys Entertainment trains, the more choices he has, the more he will choose, and the more dominant dominance will be more stable.

After chatting with Nolan, Simon did not neglect the rest of the crew of "Following", especially Natasha Richardson, the actress who played the murdered woman in the movie.

The actress who was once well-known was Liam Neeson's wife. Unfortunately, Hollywood history has changed. Liam Neeson, who is also a famous Hollywood playboy, has not been associated with Natasha Richardson. After "Schindler's List", even the "Hurricane Rescue" series that later made his popularity peak was adapted by Simon and was given to Jet Lee. Liam Neeson has not only been around in recent years.

In addition, Natasha Richardson is actually a famous second generation in the European film industry. His father is Tony Richardson, the British New Wave director, and his mother is Vanessa Redgrave, who has multiple Oscar nominations. His grandfather Michael Redgrave is also a famous British actor. He once won the Best Actor in Cannes and has a more prominent family background than Gwyneth Paltrow.

With such a family background, Natasha Richardson was not short of resources when his career started, but unfortunately he never became popular. This is very similar to many second-generation Hollywood generations, so he needed to play a guest role in a small film like "Following".

After all, whether it is the European film circle or Hollywood, it is ultimately capital control. If your movie can be sold well, it will naturally continue the glory of the family. Otherwise, investors will not care about whose son and whose daughter you are.

"I really didn't expect you to play this role, Nata, can I call you that?"

"Of course, Mr. Westeros, in fact, it's mainly because I like this script very much, and my agent thinks the story is great. Although Chris is a newcomer, his professionalism is beyond my expectations."

"Ha, actually I still remember that you acted in "Patty Hurst" back then. Apart from "Following", Nata, what are you busy with recently?"

“Mainly performing dramas on Broadway.”

"This is a pity. You have such good conditions and should be in the movie."

"I think so, but unfortunately "Following" is the only movie I have passed the audition in the past year."

"In this case, Nata, if you want, I will pay attention to it."

"Oh, Simon, thank you so much."

"You are welcome."

In fact, the role of a woman in "Following" who died soon after the opening was mainly Natasha Richardson's agent inquired about this project that Simon Westeros personally paid attention to. Richardson did not expect that it could actually attract Westeros' attention.

And now.

Feeling the man's gaze at him, Natasha Richardson was not a young man, and his eyes shook slightly. The goblet that was originally holding his right hand quietly changed to his left hand, then raised it to his mouth and sipped it gently, and his eyes were just right to meet him.

I don't know if he noticed the blank space on his left ring finger.

She is 32 years old and has a marriage, but unfortunately the outcome is not good. Although there is no shortage of suitors, she does not have a boyfriend who formally establishes her relationship. If... even if she knows that the man in front of her is a playboy, she still thinks that it should be good to have an ONS with such a man.

Simon was not in a hurry to send out any invitations, mainly because he was too full last night and needed to control himself. Instead, he gave the woman a knowing smile. He was about to leave for other guests when he suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, Nata, do you like skiing?"

"Of course, this is my hobby since I was a child. I take some time to ski and vacation every year," Natasha Richardson nodded and looked over: "Simon, are you going to invite me to ski? The snow resort in Sundance is also very good?"

"No, I mean, well, I don't know what to say?"

Natasha Richardson felt the confusion flashing through the man in front of him, and bent his mouth: "What can I say?"

I really don't know how to say it.

As I remember, Natasha Richardson died in a ski accident in 2009, when she was only 45 years old.

Although Simon doesn't believe that under the influence of this big butterfly, something will happen, just like former Disney president Frank Wells, who should have died in a ski accident in 1994, but this time he is still alive. But since he remembers it, he still can't help but remind him.

Looking at the intellectual face in front of him that was actually very consistent with his aesthetic taste, Simon suddenly smiled and said, "Do you know the rumors about me being a psychic?"

Natasha Richardson turned his head slightly and looked at the man in front of him: "I know, Simon, hehe, I think this must be a joke, it's quite interesting."

"Actually not," Simon immediately restrained a little and said solemnly: "If you are willing to believe it, then stop skiing from today."

Natasha was still puzzled: "Why?"

“Because you might die on the ski resort.”

“…”

Simon also knew that the answer was too straightforward. He spread his hands slightly with a glass of champagne, and made a gesture of believing it or not, and then he stopped talking and turned around and left.

"Hey, Simon, what are you talking about with Natasha just now?"

"Bob, are you very familiar with her?"

"No, it's actually Natasha's mother, Vanessa Redgrave. I've watched her "Peerless Beauty" many times."

"Actually, I prefer "Zoom Up"."

"Oh, of course, that's also a great movie, with Jane Platinum participating," Robert Redford said, introducing a man in his thirties next to him: "Simon, this is Peter Berg, the screenwriter of the "Bad Things" script that everyone has been circulating recently. By the way, he also participated in Stallone's "Police Empire" last year. If you have any impression?"

"certainly."

Simon said, reaching out to hold the other person.

Peter Berg, obviously, was still a Jew.

This is a natural advantage.

In addition, Simon also knows more about the other party. On the original timeline, the Hollywood filmmaker directed films such as "The All-round Superman Hancock" and "Super Battleship". As for "Bad Things", Simon also has an impression.

Roger Albert once said "Bad Things" was the worst film of the year.

Visible quality.

It's a coincidence that this story also tells the story of a group of friends going to Las Vegas to hold a pre-marital bachelor's party and turned into a mess. Later, some people thought that "Bad Things" was the inspiration for "Hangover", which cannot be verified. However, the movie "Haunted Night" starring Scarlett Johnson is more similar to "Bad Things".

Both are bachelor party themes.

"Bad Things" killed a call girl, and "Haunted Night" killed a stripper.

Then all kinds of messes.

In fact, as a very famous tradition in the West, pre-marital party themes are actually very common, so it is impossible to say who imitates whom.

The difference is just success or failure.

The success of "The Hangover" is a miracle. "Bad Things" was the worst film by the judges at the end of the year, which is also a kind of "strength". Because of the worse movies, many media simply disdain to evaluate them.

Let’s talk about “Bad Things”.
To be continued...