Chapter 83 What is a Movie (Part 2)
In fact, there are many movies about supporting roles, and Stephen Chow's "The King of Comedy" is a typical example.
This is a very typical story of a little person chasing his dreams, it’s a long time!
"Actually, I'm an actor!"
"You can call me a supporting role, please don't add the word "dea" in front of it!"
It touched many people!
It is said that when the Mermaid was promoted, many people used this line to promote "We all owe Stephen Chow a movie ticket"...
Sighing, Huang Liang picked up the liquor, took a sip, and then said: "Actually, I know very well in my heart that the market does not buy into this kind of realistic drama, and it is normal for investors to look down on it!"
"…The film market now seems prosperous, but the only ones that really sell the top spots!"
Bai Xiaofei also took a sip.
In fact, many directors and actors from regular film academy are really unwilling to make some incredible works.
Everyone is unswervingly following the realistic route!
"Investors are smart now. When they hear that I am not going to find famous actors in this drama, they immediately shook their heads!"
There is no way out for this. Many passers-by are only willing to watch a few famous actors.
This is what it should be. Think about how many works they have accumulated credibility...
There is a question on Zhihu: Do actors really don’t know if they are filming bad movies?
Most of them feel like a mirror in their hearts.
However, due to various embarrassing reasons, we have to embark on this long road.
Xu Guangtou, a famous Chinese director and actor, starred in the movie "Happy Travels" in 2010.
This movie is produced by the Happy Family, who has no acting skills, and has mobilized five major leaders to perform it with great enthusiasm.
Therefore, the temperament of the movie is accidentally influenced by the Happy Camp and becomes a vulgar and fake domestic bad movie.
At the same time, it has become the worst film ever since his debut, adding a shady thread to his nearly perfect acting career.
How could the bald man from the academy not know that "Hi Travels" is a bad movie?
When Teacher He and Teacher Xie and other main creators were devoted to the publicity roadshow, he was the only one who was absent frequently.
A month after the movie was released, Bald finally couldn't help but post a Weibo post: I've long wanted to say sorry to all the audience. Hi-Way is indeed a super bad movie! All the friends who entered the theater because of me, I was wrong by a moment of thought. If I don't explain, I will never again! I will always regard this movie as my important work to warn you and never make the same mistake again!"
He also publicly stated in front of the media: This movie is purely for friends to help, and he was stubborn because of human feelings.
Very embarrassing!
They are all in the circle, they look down and see each other. It’s ugly to see them so publicly!
But that's why the reputation of bald head is so strong!
...
Zhang Shan also joined in the conversation: "Two days ago, a friend asked me to participate in a play called "Escape from the Road". The script is simply deadly!"
"Then did you answer?"
"... Of course I have to answer, I can't push it..."
"Yes, many times, we take on roles because of feelings!"
Bai Xiaofei feels the same as the same actor!
To give the simplest example, if a young lady has a chance to look for him, it is difficult for him to refuse.
"I feel that the film market is a bit chaotic..."
Bai Xiaofei nodded: "Five years ago, a large amount of capital hot money entered the market to try to make a fortune. At present, the most popular production companies in China, Wanda, Leshi, and Ali Film, were almost all established during this period. Other unknown film companies are like crucian carp trees, everywhere. This is the initial stage of the wild growth of Chinese films. During this period, there will always be a relatively chaotic process, with mud and sand, and the quality is uneven."
These are all summary experiences of later generations.
"Yes, too much capital force has flowed in. They all want to make money, the market is messed up, and the rules are broken!"
When it comes to the market, Huang Liang has a lot to say.
"Everyone says that there are many domestic movies nowadays, but it is actually very difficult to make movies!"
"Yes, let's talk about it in terms of categories, drama films, science fiction films, comedy films, horror films and action films, science fiction films, and horror films are basically out of the blue. In addition, the popularity of Hong Kong and Taiwan films in the last century has led to the development of China's film and television industry in single directions in comedy and action films. Although Chinese comedy and action films are indeed good, the real drama films are still developing very slowly."
"Not that, most of the movies that win awards are still feature films!"
Zhang Shan retorted.
Bai Xiaofei sneered: "But that kind of movie doesn't make money!"
"Now, filming requires market prospects, that is, box office expectations. If a movie does not have the potential to sell well, basically no investors are willing to invest!"
Huang Liang then sighed: "Yes, the financial owner is not as cute as before."
"Actually, if a director is famous, there will still be investors who are willing to believe you."
"That's a treatment that only famous directors can enjoy..."
So, if another director changed to filming a movie "I'm Not Pan Jinlian", do you think anyone will watch it?
He picked up the wine glass, touched it for a while, and Huang Liang said, "Xiaofei, do you know which crew I followed?"
""intention"?"
Bai Xiaofei met him on the crew of "Mind Skills".
“…before the Heart Technique!”
Before "Mind Skills", Bai Xiaofei didn't know that there was such a person in the circle!
After all, the deputy director is not a director. How many people know his name, Li Haibin, who is known as the first deputy director in China?
Huang Liang is not a very famous actor either...
He continued: "Before, I stayed in a crew called "Birds". The crew was treated really well, and there were special chefs for lunch boxes!"
Zhang Shan was quite envious: "Which company produces it? So rich?"
"It has little to do with the production company, and it is mainly what the male lead requires!"
Huang Liang suddenly smiled: "We are the ones behind the scenes who will benefit from it!"
After picking up a chopstick of peanuts, Zhang Shan was very curious: "...Who is that? So much face?"
"…Who else can you be our number one young man!"
"oh…"
Needless to mention the name, I already know it.
"After so many years, I have figured it out. The market determines everything. We should shoot what the audience likes to watch. If the audience likes young and handsome guys, we should find more young and handsome guys!"
"…In fact, most viewers are still rational. It is because there are many bad movies in our country, but around the world, bad movies themselves are more powerful than excellent movies..."
Bai Xiaofei has different opinions.
Both the market and the audience need guidance. If you feed him pig food, you will naturally become a pig...
Chapter completed!