King of Hollywood

\u003e As I said a long time ago, the prototype of the blog existed in the early 1990s, and then it has been developed intermittently. It was not until the end of the 1990s that it initially took a relatively complete form. But due to various problems, such as not being perfect enough, such as the popularity of personal websites, or the suppression of news websites, etc., the prospect of blogs is not very good. Although Britney has attracted some attention after opening a blog, the attention is basically It's all on Britney's website, not a blog.

This situation continued until 9/11. Although Adrian asked CNN to prepare an emergency plan for how to deal with the collapse of the Twin Towers, he couldn't make it too clear after all. It is impossible to say that the Twin Towers will definitely fall? Moreover, this emergency plan was prepared temporarily, so it was naturally not as strict as usual, so after the building collapsed and the signal relay station was finished, they also interrupted the broadcast like other TV stations.

Although CNN restarted the broadcast before other stations relied on contingency plans, during this time, the blog caused a strong reaction among netizens. Immediate on-site reports, combined with pictures one after another, caused the click rate of those blogs to soar wildly, and even a few bloggers with good skills shot the scene of billowing dust that almost enveloped the entire Manhattan when the building collapsed. down and upload.

In an instant, blogs became a hot thing in the eyes of advertisers, and the websites that operated blogs also expanded in scale, claiming to provide better services for users. Blogs became popular due to the 911 incident, and the IT bubble burst. The turmoil caused by it has not yet completely passed, and it has to be amazing that there can be such a huge amount today.

"I'm already working on it. The report has been sent to you, unless your beautiful new secretary is negligent. It's impossible for you not to see it." Claude said jokingly.

"Yes, I know, so I want to talk to you about another thing, the one I communicated with you after I started the blog for Britney." Adrian said seriously.

"Are you really planning to separate the blogging business?" Claude raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"Of course," Adrian nodded, "there's more room for blogging than you think, Crowe. Let's just say. You know that BlackBerry is taking advantage of Cheney's opportunity to take the country by storm, right? The reason is that Because it can use the mobile phone to connect to the Internet to send and receive emails. This is just the initial use of smart phones, and the future functions will only be more than that. Think about it, Crowe, if in a few years people can use mobile phones to log in to blogs. Anytime, anywhere Send the information you see on the Internet. It doesn’t need too many words, just one sentence, and then others will keep forwarding it. It only takes a few minutes, and this information will be known all over the United States.”

Claude's eyes narrowed slightly, apparently capturing what Adrian wanted to emphasize.

"The delivery of information will change dramatically, and the speed will get faster and faster. There will be more and more information that makes people dizzy, and everyone can participate in it, as long as they can control the delivery of information." , we can control the future, and we can have more say in this country and the world!" Adrian clenched his fists tightly.

The highest state of control is to make people feel that they are not controlled, such as washing them with countless information, especially all kinds of contradictory information. One side sings the praises of someone or something, while the other side criticizes that person or something. The most obvious example is the US election. Not to mention more detailed means, in short. All you need to understand is what Adrian said when he talked about Claude: what you see is only what the media group wants to show you.

An excellent media group is bound to be good at manipulating people's hearts. Whoever has more means can grasp the context of the times, and whoever can dominate people's thinking. Established media companies are deeply rooted because they have exploited the full potential of the media medium—newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and so on—over the past few decades. Although the media is powerful, it is necessary to grasp the context of the 21st century if it wants to continue to be strong and maintain its leading momentum. Therefore, Adrian has not emphasized the Internet less internally.

"My thoughts on the Internet are much more than that. As time goes on, some ideas become clearer and clearer, and you will see it soon, Crowe," Adrian continued, "The reason why I promised Pei Qi and Brin’s conditions, I think that I know that Google has a broad prospect only in their hands, but my ideas are not inferior to them. This kind of prospect is beyond your imagination, and it is also beyond the imagination of many people. Crowe. Google, Apple, and my ideas, if we don’t want to be troubled by government departments in the name of monopoly, it is very necessary to separate them.”

"You're scaremongering, Ed." Claude touched his chin and laughed, "Like a brokerage company?"

"Of course, there is no law that stipulates that we cannot invest in certain industries in a private capacity." Adrian raised his hands.

"I guess you're even ready?" Claude tapped his head, "Victor?"

"That's right," Adrian admitted bluntly, "Frankly speaking, I didn't expect Victor to do so well, maybe not as aggressive as those 20-something youngsters, but better than that." Steady and long-term, his previous career was a waste of life."

"So what else can I say?" Claude spread his hands.

"Crow." Adrian called out in a drawn out voice.

"Okay, I understand, but you have to collect relevant information for me—note that you have to collect and select it yourself, instead of directly giving me several relevant information catalogs as before." Claude said with a smile.

"No problem," Adrian sighed. "Anyway, it will take time. I will give you enough information, Crowe."

Because of Adrian, the media has been involved in the blog business for a long time, before Britney opened the blog. Although there has been no benefit due to the general trend, it has already left other media groups far away. far away. So even if he doesn't say that, with the rise of blogging. The group will also take the initiative to explore the potential of this area.

Of course, with Adrian's foresight. The media will only develop faster and better in this regard, and the media will inevitably take the biggest piece of the big cake of Internet communication.

This is my media empire! Adrian thought smugly.

Leaving aside this for the time being, since January of 2002, "Moulin Rouge" should have its premiere. Many film critics have already watched it in Los Angeles when ordering the screening. After all, this is the first musical film directed by Miracle. Moreover, his first fantasy film received great acclaim when it was released in early December, and they were not allowed to miss it, whether they were curious or critical.

"Although there are not many innovations, this is still a wonderful song and dance film. Adrian has fully grasped the essence of what it should be, touching songs and wonderful dances. Coupled with the excellent performances of the male and female protagonists. And the plot full of ups and downs , and the use of rich and gorgeous colors, people can't help but recall the era when musicals were the most popular in the last century, and also let people see a touch of the luxury and luxury of Moulin Rouge in that era, which can be called a movie and post-modern idea An example of a perfect combination," commented the person who praised it.

"It's a soulless farce. Everything is basically borrowed from other works. Adrian wants to show too many things. You don't know what to look at. It's just gorgeous , decadent and contrived images piled up a movie." This is the view of critics.

Compared with the praise received by "The Lord of the Rings", the criticism of "Moulin Rouge" is slightly louder, which is normal. After all, "The Lord of the Rings" came with Tolkien's influence, and the filming is indeed epic and atmospheric , film critics will not criticize too much even if they criticize. Naturally, when another movie from the Marvel director came out. We must bear more.

It's no big deal, the critics aren't all about Adrian. Just as people who praise a lot are not all trying to flatter Adrian, what matters is the movie itself and the audience's feelings. Suppressing critical voices can't hide anything, not to mention the fact that "Moulin Rouge" lacks innovation is a fact that even Adrian admits. But then again, it is true that musicals are not easy to innovate, especially classical musicals, if they go beyond the model of once popular musicals, neither audiences nor film critics will welcome them.

What's interesting is that the French film critics praised it overwhelmingly. The French journalists who attended the premiere almost described the film as if it was the best musical in recent years.

Not surprisingly, although Adrian's version of "Moulin Rouge" did not participate in the Cannes Film Festival in 2001, and the leading actors are all British, or people from the Commonwealth, it tells the story of the most famous wine in Paris after all. The hero also traveled thousands of miles from the United States to pursue his dream in Paris, which somewhat satisfied their self-esteem.

What's more, this is the first time that the director of Miracle has made a film related to France. Although the French try their best to conceal this, and in the comments, they talk more about the plot than the director's technique, but they are just trying to cover up. Just as they keep saying that they don’t like Hollywood, where they are full of bad money and don’t know what art is, but they still want their country to be recognized by a superpower in their hearts. Pride and inferiority are actually a pair of twin brothers.

So, when the famous international director and the chairman of the largest media group in the world, the respected Mr. Adrian Cowell, made a French film, especially when it was full of Italian flavor and was nominated for an Oscar How could the French not feel comfortable, made after Best Film's "Beautiful Legend of Sicily".

But no matter how much the French praise it, it is the American film critics who determine the reputation and box office of "Moulin Rouge" in North America, but even though the praise and criticism are similar, don't forget that Adrian's own influence cannot be ignored, and With "The Lord of the Rings" as his first fantasy movie, how could ordinary people not want to see what his first musical is like.

So a lot of fans came to the premiere, even if the scale was not very large. But reporters also came a lot. You must know that the heroine is Nicole Kidman. As early as in "Mulholland Drive", some people thought that she could be placed in the ranks of miracle girls, and now it is even more true. this title. Moreover, it has been circulated privately in the circle that Adrian is the reason for the divorce between Nicole and Cruise. Reporters still like to mention Nicole or Cruise. Let's dig up this divorce case and say a few words, so how could I miss the premiere.

it is a pity. They didn't see the picture of Nicole holding Adrian's arm that they wanted. On the night of the premiere, Nicole came for a long time before Adrian arrived. Even when they stood together for reporters to take pictures, there was Ivan? McGregor is next to him. But it's not all fruitless. When Adrian took a photo with the two leading actors, he put one arm around McGregor's shoulder and the other around Nicole's waist. And it's very down, if it's a few more inches down...so the rattling sound keeps going.

As for the specific plot, there is no need to describe too much. The most important point of "Moulin Rouge" is not the love story of the hero and heroine. It's still those beautiful music, those gorgeous, luxurious, provocative, sensual, but not lewd dance scenes.

and. All the dances and songs in the movie were danced and sung by Nicole herself. This point also took a lot of effort when promoting it, and also carried out some small artistic processing. For example, when dancing—especially when you need to dance repeatedly for filming—you must get some injuries. Nicole hurt her knee once, but fortunately it was a minor injury, and she recovered after two days of rest. But when I mentioned this in the promotion, I didn't mention the extent of the injury. I just told people that Nicole was injured and still insisted on sitting on a chair to shoot a few shots that were only above the chest.

In short. These factors are added together. Although the film critics are arguing endlessly, but in the first three days of its premiere, it has won a box office of about 8 million in 500 theaters. As far as art films are concerned, this result is not bad, and it is a long-term screening, and it is clear that the car and horse are going to the Oscars, once they are nominated. If you hype it up again, there will definitely be another improvement. In addition, the French also like it very much, and the overseas box office will definitely not be bad. It may not be very profitable, but it is absolutely no problem to recover the cost.

"As I said, they will like your performance in the movie." When the audience was attracted by Satine's gorgeous figure on the big screen, Adrian was putting five-dollar bills in behind the corridor door. In the full gap on Nicole's chest, she admired her toys, "Of course, I like your performance better now."

"Thank you," Nicole, who was arranging her clothes and hair, showed a seductive and satisfied smile. Her blue eyes, which were hazy after sex, were particularly attractive in the dim light. She leaned against him and twisted gently. He giggled and blew Rulan in his ear, "Looking forward to your next visit, Mr. Adrian Cowell."

What a stunner. Adrian couldn't help but took a deep breath. On the big screen outside, "Satine" danced again, cold and passionate, sexy and noble, so he immediately hugged her body again, stretched out his hand Picking up the skirt she just adjusted: "Then let's do it again."

Nicole laughed and pushed twice symbolically: "If I want to do it again, I will charge 100 times the fee."

"No problem." Adrian pinched her chin and chuckled, and the next second he pushed her up, entangled with this lovely girl again in a place where no one was destined to disturb her.

If anything, it's one of the best pieces on his shelf. Adrian admits that Nicole's tricks are still somewhat useful, letting go of using "whoring money" to remind himself that he is just playing on the occasion, and at the same time can tease him, making him feel that he has not conquered her, thus losing his proud calmness . It was also because of this that Adrian had just had a passionate relationship with her, and faced her teasing, he couldn't help raising his gun again.

It's just that Nicole didn't realize that the more she let go, the faster she sank, because the difference between the two was too great, and what he could give her was always more than what she could give him. This is all-round suppression under absolute strength. Without her, there is Gwyneth? The avenue lined up to Beverly Hills, and she didn't have him?

Or Nicole understands, but she is just unable to struggle, not to mention Adrian's first-rate method of coaxing women. more and more ridiculous. Therefore, "prostitution" has gradually changed. Rather than saying that Nicole is insisting on her independent personality, it is better to say that it is a means of sexual intercourse for the two of them, or that it only belongs to the two of them, and is used to distinguish her from Adrian another woman.

You know, although she asks him for money in various ways, such as how much does t want, how much does anal want, how much does b want, but how much money does he still need? This is tantamount to satisfying his various requirements in disguise. In this respect, subconsciously, Nicole has regarded herself as Adrian's exclusive call girl.

Well, let’s not talk about this, generally speaking, "Moulin Rouge" is relatively successful, although Adrian's directing is almost 50-50, but both film critics and ordinary audiences have a high evaluation of Nicole , praised her for her good acting skills and dedication--the tidbits broadcast on TV, especially her hard practice of dancing and dancing over and over again during filming, the edited and displayed images are admirable.

In addition to being disfigured or playing roles like lunatics and psychopaths in movies, there is another kind of role that can easily be favored by film schools, that is, while showing their own acting skills, they can also show skills that ordinary actors cannot possess. That's right, it's the protagonist of the musical. (To be continued..)