Chapter 1777： Arrogant genius
Paul Thomas Anderson stood in front of this cafe called "Love Letters," and couldn't help but get a little irritable. The tension in his heart made him start to feel uneasy, touched his pocket for a while, and then cleared it up. His throat scratched his head again for a while, and finally turned around, walked to the red postbox next to him, took a cigarette from his pocket, lit one, and vomited.
Paul thought he would not be nervous, he was never the kind of person who followed the rules. He was expelled from school for bad behavior in the sixth grade, and two days after entering the film department of New York University, he chose to drop out and work for an independent production company. The film company shot "Casino Aspect", but because of conflicts with the editing concept, the company directly expelled him and refused to show his director version...
Beginning as a TV assistant on the set and a music video director, Paul has been in the Hollywood industry for nearly five years. He has seen many top stars-"Casino Aspect" is composed of Gwyneth Paltrow, Starring Samuel Jackson and other big stars, he has also encountered many industry authorities-he used the tuition refunded by New York University to make a short film which was highly acclaimed in Sundance, and he also experienced many setbacks And the test—"Boogie Nights" went from being uninterested in the preparation stage to being suddenly hot and temporarily stranded... Paul prides himself that he has become accustomed to Hollywood under the shining lantern.
The fact is also true. When today’s meeting with Hugo Lancaster was finally confirmed, Paul didn’t feel anything. He only hoped that this nightmare would end soon-he hoped Hugo would give an answer, accept or reject , And then determined the actors, immediately plunged into the shooting of "Boogie Night". To be honest, he doesn't mind who will star in, as long as he is an actor above the level, he is confident that he can make this work well.
On the way to Long Beach just now, Paul still complained constantly. He felt that Hugo was really too much trouble. He actually asked him to drive all the way to Long Beach just for a meeting. If it hadn't been for the insistence of New Line Film Company, he would have carried the burden a long time ago. He would rather go to the Office of the Screen Actors Guild and shout twice, maybe he would have good luck.
However, when he really stood in front of the agreed coffee shop, Paul could not restrain his inner irritability. This feeling was really bad. When he understood that his irritability at this time was caused by tension, it made him a little angry— -He doesn't even have any special feelings when facing a movie master like Mike Nichols. He firmly believes that only Stanley Kubrick can make him tremble.
"He is just an actor, an actor who has achieved some box office results and two figurines, nothing else." Paul shrugged, muttering to himself. In this way, Hugo really has nothing, because he doesn't care about the box office, and he has no special fanaticism for the Golden Man. "So he is no different from other actors, just an arrogant guy who started playing big names after getting some results. That's it."
Paul curled his lips, thought about it, and found that what he said was quite correct. This made him nodded contentedly, and took a puff of cigarette hard. The anxiety finally calmed down under the comfort of nicotine, and he was sure he was doing well. When he was ready to enter the cafe, Paul turned around and took a step forward.
However, when he took a step, Paul was taken aback. Instead, he took a half step back, and the cigarette in his hand was almost thrown on the ground. Seeing Hugo with an embarrassed smile in front of him, Paul didn't know what to do-because Hugo's expression was obviously saying: Hugo heard what he said just now. When he was caught off guard, Paul was stunned.
Hugo did hear what Paul said just now. If necessary, he can actually pretend not to hear it, but he feels that there is nothing wrong with being honest. No one is perfect, and no one can make everyone like it. At least Paul didn't curse him, which is a good thing.
The Paul in front of him looks too young. The baby-faced face that was originally very immature now looks more like a young man who has not graduated from college because he shaved his beard cleanly. The face that has not been sculpted by the years and frosts still has a green and astringent that has not disappeared. Compared with the talented director who was sought after by the industry later, the eyes still have a sharp and sharp vigor, that vigorous ambition and public personality. It is clearly visible, and his arrogance is outlined bit by bit.
Of course, Paul has always been like this, even in the era that Hugo knew. However, after the precipitation of time, Paul's edge became introverted, and the personality in his bones was no longer exaggerated, nothing more.
"So, are we going to meet inside or meet outside?" Hugo raised his eyebrows slightly and asked politely. But Paul didn't seem to react, he just frowned and cast a question. Hugo quickly explained, "Sorry, I seem to be late, I'm Hugo Lancaster-the guy who plays big cards." Playing big cards starts from being late.
Paul saw the apologetic smile on Hugo’s face. He didn’t know why he suddenly wanted to laugh and wanted to laugh inexplicably. So Paul stretched out his right hand, “No, you are definitely not late. In fact, he’s got an appointment from us. There are still ten minutes left. I’m glad to meet you for the first time. I’m Paul Thomas Anderson, the **** who speaks ill of others behind his back."
Hugo smiled with a sudden realization in his eyes, clicked his chin, and then held Paul's right hand, "It's a pleasure to meet you. This is how it is, I want to make a special trip to express my apologies to you, and I have decided to take another shot. It’s another work, and I regret to reject "Booji Ye"-although I really like this work, especially the protagonist's setting." Hugo pursed his lips, with a sincere expression on his face. He turned his head, but it was obvious that there was something in the words, so that Paul, the screenwriter, would understand at a glance, the smile on the corner of his mouth was outlined, "But because of me, it has delayed your shooting time, and it has been postponed several times in a row. Meeting, so I thought, I owe you an explanation, and an apology. I didn’t expect, but for my personal reasons, I asked you to drive over to Long Beach. It seems that my apologies should be endless."
Paul was stunned, but then he laughed, he had to say, he likes Hugo like this, "Wait, so you said, you like my script, are you serious? I mean, Except for the talent of the male protagonist."
"Of course. I have read it several times, but I think the characterization of the male protagonist is still not delicate enough. You know, many small details can make the character full, maybe just a matter of one or two shots. Just like Eddie When I first appeared on the stage, I felt that his lines could be changed a bit, as well as the way he gets along with other people, to pave the way for his arrogance, self-confidence and transformation..."
Before Hugo finished speaking, Paul nodded, "Yes, yes," and then took the conversation, "You mean to show the vigorous vigor in Eddie's personality."
"I think it should be more detailed, the self-confidence caused by excessive inferiority-he must use self-confidence to hide his inferiority. I once thought that a man like Eddie can almost be said to have done nothing and has no education. He has no family, no skills, and even his eloquence is terribly messed up, but like all young people, he wants to do a career and wants other women to admire him, so he must show that kind of self-confidence, but ..."
"But it seems that there is not enough confidence." Paul took Hugo's words again, this time Hugo nodded with a smile, "Yes, that's what I mean. So, later Eddie's personality changes when facing a difficult situation, not only It will become more convincing, and at the same time, it can give actors more space to make the story of the movie full. Of course, this is just my personal opinion. From the standpoint of an actor, every actor wants to have Play space, don't you?"
"Of course..." Paul nodded, pondered for a moment and looked at Hugo carefully, then he showed a big smile and said with certainty again, "Of course!" Paul couldn't help tightening his right hand, excitedly After shook it, he realized that he was still holding Hugo's right hand, so he shook it twice, "It's nice to meet you, Mr. Lancaster."
"Hugo, Mr. Lancaster is now in Wyoming." This sentence made Paul laugh again, and then he let go of Hugo's right handPaul noticed his left hand There was still a cigarette in his mouth, and Hugo has been rumored to be not too cold with cigarettes, so he quickly threw it into the sewer next to him, "Sorry, please forgive me for being rude."
"This is a public area, that's your right." Hugo said with a smile, and then pointed to the coffee house next to him, "That's why I made an appointment to meet here." A big "non-smoking" hung at the door of the coffee house. The brand is very conspicuous. Paul couldn't help laughing awkwardly.
Hugo looked around, and said politely again, "Then, I think I have conveyed what I mean. You can't wait to go back to work, I won't bother you. I hope it will be rude this time. Affect our future cooperation opportunities."
Hugo's humility made Paul a little flattered, but it was more of a surprise—because the two of them met in less than five minutes before it ended like this, which really made Paul completely unexpected. Seeing Hugo leaving behind, Paul stood there thinking for a while, couldn't help but chased him up again, "Hugo, hey, wait!"
Paul ran in front of Hugo and looked at Hugo's eyes seriously, "I mean, I was expecting you to be the leading actor in my work... At least New Line Films was so expected--but It seems obviously impossible now. I wonder if you can solve the big problem of our crew?"
Paul thought he would not be nervous, he was never the kind of person who followed the rules. He was expelled from school for bad behavior in the sixth grade, and two days after entering the film department of New York University, he chose to drop out and work for an independent production company. The film company shot "Casino Aspect", but because of conflicts with the editing concept, the company directly expelled him and refused to show his director version...
Beginning as a TV assistant on the set and a music video director, Paul has been in the Hollywood industry for nearly five years. He has seen many top stars-"Casino Aspect" is composed of Gwyneth Paltrow, Starring Samuel Jackson and other big stars, he has also encountered many industry authorities-he used the tuition refunded by New York University to make a short film which was highly acclaimed in Sundance, and he also experienced many setbacks And the test—"Boogie Nights" went from being uninterested in the preparation stage to being suddenly hot and temporarily stranded... Paul prides himself that he has become accustomed to Hollywood under the shining lantern.
The fact is also true. When today’s meeting with Hugo Lancaster was finally confirmed, Paul didn’t feel anything. He only hoped that this nightmare would end soon-he hoped Hugo would give an answer, accept or reject , And then determined the actors, immediately plunged into the shooting of "Boogie Night". To be honest, he doesn't mind who will star in, as long as he is an actor above the level, he is confident that he can make this work well.
On the way to Long Beach just now, Paul still complained constantly. He felt that Hugo was really too much trouble. He actually asked him to drive all the way to Long Beach just for a meeting. If it hadn't been for the insistence of New Line Film Company, he would have carried the burden a long time ago. He would rather go to the Office of the Screen Actors Guild and shout twice, maybe he would have good luck.
However, when he really stood in front of the agreed coffee shop, Paul could not restrain his inner irritability. This feeling was really bad. When he understood that his irritability at this time was caused by tension, it made him a little angry— -He doesn't even have any special feelings when facing a movie master like Mike Nichols. He firmly believes that only Stanley Kubrick can make him tremble.
"He is just an actor, an actor who has achieved some box office results and two figurines, nothing else." Paul shrugged, muttering to himself. In this way, Hugo really has nothing, because he doesn't care about the box office, and he has no special fanaticism for the Golden Man. "So he is no different from other actors, just an arrogant guy who started playing big names after getting some results. That's it."
Paul curled his lips, thought about it, and found that what he said was quite correct. This made him nodded contentedly, and took a puff of cigarette hard. The anxiety finally calmed down under the comfort of nicotine, and he was sure he was doing well. When he was ready to enter the cafe, Paul turned around and took a step forward.
However, when he took a step, Paul was taken aback. Instead, he took a half step back, and the cigarette in his hand was almost thrown on the ground. Seeing Hugo with an embarrassed smile in front of him, Paul didn't know what to do-because Hugo's expression was obviously saying: Hugo heard what he said just now. When he was caught off guard, Paul was stunned.
Hugo did hear what Paul said just now. If necessary, he can actually pretend not to hear it, but he feels that there is nothing wrong with being honest. No one is perfect, and no one can make everyone like it. At least Paul didn't curse him, which is a good thing.
The Paul in front of him looks too young. The baby-faced face that was originally very immature now looks more like a young man who has not graduated from college because he shaved his beard cleanly. The face that has not been sculpted by the years and frosts still has a green and astringent that has not disappeared. Compared with the talented director who was sought after by the industry later, the eyes still have a sharp and sharp vigor, that vigorous ambition and public personality. It is clearly visible, and his arrogance is outlined bit by bit.
Of course, Paul has always been like this, even in the era that Hugo knew. However, after the precipitation of time, Paul's edge became introverted, and the personality in his bones was no longer exaggerated, nothing more.
"So, are we going to meet inside or meet outside?" Hugo raised his eyebrows slightly and asked politely. But Paul didn't seem to react, he just frowned and cast a question. Hugo quickly explained, "Sorry, I seem to be late, I'm Hugo Lancaster-the guy who plays big cards." Playing big cards starts from being late.
Paul saw the apologetic smile on Hugo’s face. He didn’t know why he suddenly wanted to laugh and wanted to laugh inexplicably. So Paul stretched out his right hand, “No, you are definitely not late. In fact, he’s got an appointment from us. There are still ten minutes left. I’m glad to meet you for the first time. I’m Paul Thomas Anderson, the **** who speaks ill of others behind his back."
Hugo smiled with a sudden realization in his eyes, clicked his chin, and then held Paul's right hand, "It's a pleasure to meet you. This is how it is, I want to make a special trip to express my apologies to you, and I have decided to take another shot. It’s another work, and I regret to reject "Booji Ye"-although I really like this work, especially the protagonist's setting." Hugo pursed his lips, with a sincere expression on his face. He turned his head, but it was obvious that there was something in the words, so that Paul, the screenwriter, would understand at a glance, the smile on the corner of his mouth was outlined, "But because of me, it has delayed your shooting time, and it has been postponed several times in a row. Meeting, so I thought, I owe you an explanation, and an apology. I didn’t expect, but for my personal reasons, I asked you to drive over to Long Beach. It seems that my apologies should be endless."
Paul was stunned, but then he laughed, he had to say, he likes Hugo like this, "Wait, so you said, you like my script, are you serious? I mean, Except for the talent of the male protagonist."
"Of course. I have read it several times, but I think the characterization of the male protagonist is still not delicate enough. You know, many small details can make the character full, maybe just a matter of one or two shots. Just like Eddie When I first appeared on the stage, I felt that his lines could be changed a bit, as well as the way he gets along with other people, to pave the way for his arrogance, self-confidence and transformation..."
Before Hugo finished speaking, Paul nodded, "Yes, yes," and then took the conversation, "You mean to show the vigorous vigor in Eddie's personality."
"I think it should be more detailed, the self-confidence caused by excessive inferiority-he must use self-confidence to hide his inferiority. I once thought that a man like Eddie can almost be said to have done nothing and has no education. He has no family, no skills, and even his eloquence is terribly messed up, but like all young people, he wants to do a career and wants other women to admire him, so he must show that kind of self-confidence, but ..."
"But it seems that there is not enough confidence." Paul took Hugo's words again, this time Hugo nodded with a smile, "Yes, that's what I mean. So, later Eddie's personality changes when facing a difficult situation, not only It will become more convincing, and at the same time, it can give actors more space to make the story of the movie full. Of course, this is just my personal opinion. From the standpoint of an actor, every actor wants to have Play space, don't you?"
"Of course..." Paul nodded, pondered for a moment and looked at Hugo carefully, then he showed a big smile and said with certainty again, "Of course!" Paul couldn't help tightening his right hand, excitedly After shook it, he realized that he was still holding Hugo's right hand, so he shook it twice, "It's nice to meet you, Mr. Lancaster."
"Hugo, Mr. Lancaster is now in Wyoming." This sentence made Paul laugh again, and then he let go of Hugo's right handPaul noticed his left hand There was still a cigarette in his mouth, and Hugo has been rumored to be not too cold with cigarettes, so he quickly threw it into the sewer next to him, "Sorry, please forgive me for being rude."
"This is a public area, that's your right." Hugo said with a smile, and then pointed to the coffee house next to him, "That's why I made an appointment to meet here." A big "non-smoking" hung at the door of the coffee house. The brand is very conspicuous. Paul couldn't help laughing awkwardly.
Hugo looked around, and said politely again, "Then, I think I have conveyed what I mean. You can't wait to go back to work, I won't bother you. I hope it will be rude this time. Affect our future cooperation opportunities."
Hugo's humility made Paul a little flattered, but it was more of a surprise—because the two of them met in less than five minutes before it ended like this, which really made Paul completely unexpected. Seeing Hugo leaving behind, Paul stood there thinking for a while, couldn't help but chased him up again, "Hugo, hey, wait!"
Paul ran in front of Hugo and looked at Hugo's eyes seriously, "I mean, I was expecting you to be the leading actor in my work... At least New Line Films was so expected--but It seems obviously impossible now. I wonder if you can solve the big problem of our crew?"
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