Chapter seven hundred and sixteen living in a dream
"Most of the racing scenes in "Fast and Furious 4" are played by the actors themselves. When it was filmed, it was like the trailer seen by the audience, and it was indeed full of unknown dangers."
In the interview area in front of Kodak Theater, Matthew talked about "Fast and Furious 4" in an interview with reporters. "Before shooting, the entire production team must carefully evaluate various risk indexes that may be encountered. This meticulous work attitude touched me, so I mean, it doesn't matter if I sacrifice myself!"
Today, he walked on the Oscar red carpet alone. Whether it is the current interview or the next awards, he is actually serving the promotion of "Fast and Furious 4".
Compared to "Special Forces" released on this year's Independence Day schedule, "Fast and Furious 4" is more important. After all, this is a movie where he accounts for half of the investment amount.
"Do you have a goal for this video?" asked a reporter from ABC.
This is the live broadcast footage of the live broadcast ABC TV station. Generally speaking, as a person who has not won an Oscar nomination, it is difficult for Matthew to get an interview with the live broadcast footage.
But ABC TV station belongs to Walt Disney after all.
"The goal I set is only two words faster!" Matthew talked happily. "At the beginning of the planning of this episode, what we need to prepare is how to make the racing scene more speedy and more thrilling. For this reason, we designed various racing scenes..."
If possible, he would like to treat this Oscar red carpet as an exclusive interview.
However, the interview could not be centered around him alone. In less than three minutes, the ABC reporter changed his target and Matthew also walked towards the Kodak Theater.
Along the way, he frequently looked back to see the red carpet.
Of course, Matthew is not concerned about the stars on the red carpet, nor is the fans and media reporters on both sides of the red carpet, but the crowd gathering on the outermost.
Thousands of people gathered on Highland Avenue and Hollywood Avenue outside Kodak Theater, holding posters and banners full of slogans "Anti-discrimination against women and supporting actresses' equal pay for equal work". Although very quiet, no one could ignore them.
This is an event specially organized by feminist organizations.
Matthew has donated money and materials to many feminist organizations in the past two years and is also a famous feminist.
In recent years, the feminist movement has become increasingly prosperous and has spread rapidly to Hollywood and the entire film industry. The rise of the feminist movement will also bring unprecedented impact on mainstream commercial films.
For him, this is a good thing, and The Hunger Games can be promoted under the guise of feminism.
The impact of the social environment on Hollywood movies has always been very obvious.
"Female rights plus black people..." he murmured in his heart, "If the current situation continues, it may not take long for the Oscars to become a big stage for female white left and black life-prime."
Before entering Kodak Theater, Matthew looked up and saw that there were rumors that the theater might be renamed because Kodak was so embarrassed that he could not even afford the naming fee.
Directors like Spielberg and Christopher Nolan are calling on Hollywood to use film to save Kodak.
Unfortunately, the development of technology will not change with the will of individuals, and even Spielberg and Christopher Nolan cannot reverse the trend.
Entering the Kodak Theater, Matthew looked at the time, and did not go to the VIP waiting room, and went directly into the hall. He followed the long passage to the guest area in front. He was looking for a seat, and a familiar voice sounded next to him.
"Matthew."
Hearing someone calling him, Matthew turned his head and looked. Outside the two empty seats in the left back, a short and fat man was looking at him and said, "Long time no see."
Matthew smiled, "Good evening, Harvey."
The short and fat man stood up, the famous Oscar pusher Harvey Weinstein. He reached out and shook Matthew, like an old friend.
"I heard you are going to work with James Win, the director of "Saw"?" he asked with a smile.
"Yes, I'm very optimistic about this project." Matthew said casually, "James Win is also happy to work with me."
Hearing Matthew's words and his relaxed tone, Harvey Weinstein frowned slightly, and he could clearly feel that Matthew Horner treated him differently than before.
It was a kind of polite alienation before, but now it seems that he doesn't care about it at all.
Matthew smiled again and said, "Harvey, Oscar is your territory. I wish you a great harvest tonight."
"Oh..." Harvey Weinstein responded first, and then said, "I will definitely gain tonight."
Just as Matthew was about to leave, he said, "Matthew, the independent film industry is not as simple as you think."
"Really?" Matthew seemed to be careless. "Simplicity and complexity mean nothing to me."
At this time, he found the row where his seat was, too lazy to pay attention to Harvey Weinstein and walked straight toward the other side.
Harvey Weinstein glanced at Matthew's back and didn't say anything. It is recognized by Hollywood that he is the most powerful person in the independent film industry.
Now someone not only puts his hands into his sphere of influence, but also wants to grab a project he likes. How can it be so simple?
Matthew found his seat and found that he was next to the crew of "Rachel's Wedding" and was separated by Anne Hathaway three times.
"Hi, Matthew." Anne Hathaway, in a red dress, saw him and said hello, "Good evening."
After Matthew responded, she muttered a few words to the people in the same crew, then changed seats and went to Matthew. While the award ceremony had not yet begun, she chatted with Matthew for a while.
"My biggest dream is to be a woman like Audrey Hepburn." Anne Hathaway looked at the Oscar stage ahead and said, "and won the Oscar for Best Actress."
Matthew nodded and said, "I wish you a dream come true tonight."
Anne Hathaway withdrew her gaze, looked at Matthew, and asked curiously, "Have you ever thought about competing for the Oscar?"
"I only star in commercial films." Matthew didn't hide it, "I'm too lazy to do public relations, so the college won't give me the Little Golden Man."
It is too difficult to expect to win the Oscar for acting in a pure commercial film. Although the academy continues to absorb new members, it is an indisputable fact that the old men at the core are getting older day by day as time goes by. In the future, they will only be more conservative, and the results of the past awards have proved this.
They will be influenced by public relations and various exchanges, but the premise is that they must conform to their aesthetics, and at least they must be close to their aesthetics.
Oscar's position is strange. It requires ratings and keeps a distance from business. It wants art but dares not go too far, so it can only be ambiguous.
They are called academic schools, but what is academic schools? Maybe only a genius knows it, or maybe they can't explain it clearly.
The current Oscars are already different from those in the 1970s and 1980s, and they look more like a political campaign.
Hearing Matthew's answer, Anne Hathaway asked again, "Do you have no goals or dreams?"
Instead of answering directly, Matthew asked, "Annie, don't you think I'm living in my dream now?"
Anne Hathaway was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding what Matthew meant, “Living in a dream?”
"Look, many people say that I have reached the threshold of a superstar." Matthew seemed particularly confident and satisfied. "I have been in the top ten of Forbes celebrity list for three consecutive years, with a billion-dollar fortune, and live a life that I couldn't even imagine before I was twenty years old. Isn't it in my dream?"
Hearing him say this, Anne Hathaway nodded, "You are right. Even if it is in the whole of Hollywood, you are the object of envy. People like us, who don't want to live like you."
Matthew laughed, as if he was very happy, and it was true that life is what he has always pursued.
Think about it, how many people can live like they dream of.
In this regard, he has the capital to be proud and happy.
"But, Matthew." Anne Hathaway asked suddenly, "Do you have no other pursuits?"
Matthew thought it seriously for a while before he slowly spoke, "Yes! There is more than one, I am like you, and I have other pursuits."
"Can you talk?" Anne Hathaway was quite curious.
"Well..." Matthew thought for a while, how could he speak high? He racked his brains, but he didn't expect the good words, so he simply said, "I want to make my wealth richer, so that I will have greater ability to help those who need help in urgent need...well, women."
This immediately reminded Anne Hathaway of those people outside the Kodak Theater and nodded clearly, "With people like you, the influence of the feminist movement will definitely be greater."
As a female star who thinks she is high-end, elegant and upscale, how could she not label her feminist label on her personality?
Seeing that Anne Hathaway had completely understood the situation, Matthew had no intention of correcting it. It sounded like Anne Hathaway was also a supporter of the feminist movement, so it would be even better. A man who supports feminist and a feminist should be able to get together and communicate in-depth about the development of the feminist movement.
Having said that, feminism is not only a trend in North America, but will inevitably become a major trend around the world. He may increase his investment in feminism so that he can ride more feminism in the future.
It seems that so far, there are many female tyrants who have a good relationship with him. If you have the chance in the future, you can also participate in their activities.
Chapter completed!