Chapter 367 Do as the Romans do? (1/5)
All are too much, all are crazy!
David Bodeville's criticism is the best summary of Hong Kong movies!
At its most glorious time, there were stars, dazzling galaxies, geniuses everywhere, magnificent and magnificent!
Let me put it this way, the output of Hong Kong film culture far exceeded that of today's Chinese films...
On Monday, the four kings, Xia Yufanghong;
Shaw Brothers, Jiahe, China Star, Galaxy Image;
Mong Kok, New Territories, Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui;
At its peak, European and American blockbusters were just hit, and the Hong Kong high-quality imitation movie was released within seven days.
Subtitle groups and English were not popular at that time, and most people needed to get in touch with the latest trendy scenes in the world through Hong Kong movies.
Why has it declined?
Wang Jing said it was because of the market...
In fact, after the return of 1997, Hong Kong movies were equivalent to a dimensional reduction strike for the country. They needed policies and technology. At that time, the most popular commercial film in China was the Feng family comedy "Endless". The popularity of Feng family comedy was still in the northern capital area, and the southern blockbuster blank market was waiting for Hong Kong movies to be received...
In those years, "Infernal Affairs", "Disciples", "Eavesdropping on the Storm", "Thief of Time" were also born, which are excellent films...
Note, what I'm talking about is a masterpiece!
So, it's definitely not because of the market...
The main thing is that I can't keep up with the times...
Hong Kong movies seem to have complex themes, but they are still concentrated in three types: civilians, police and gangster gun battles, and gangster fights.
Hong Kong movies are too arrogant and progressing slowly, unable to keep up with the times, and are still addicted to the glory of the past and cannot get out of it. Some movie plots are quite similar to those of more than ten or twenty years ago.
What is the difference between "Chasing the Dragon" and "Po Hao" 20 years ago?
The only difference is probably that Ye Zimei has no breasts exposed!
It can't be considered as self-satisfied, so there is no way to go.
What you need to move up is to make science fiction films and war films, but Hong Kong does not have so much capital and market, so it cannot continue to upgrade...
A city cannot support the film industrialization industry...
The film market has changed so much, industrialized films have started.
Pure Hong Kong films really don’t have the concept of blockbusters…
What they call blockbusters are just a pile of stars...
Everyone has their own top ten Hong Kong movies in their hearts!
it is a pity.
Now in Hong Kong, it would be great to have ten movies a year to watch!
...
Yang Qing is a fan of Du Qifeng, and Shen Mengxi also admires Du Qifeng's movie expression...
"Du Qifeng does have a set of movies. He likes to use the top light with a full stage feel and also likes high-contrast lights!"
“…I heard that he also wanted to go north.”
"I know, I've gotten online with Hairun's Liu Yanming."
"Don't we vote?"
Shen Mengxi shook her head: "It's hard to make money in his movies!"
This is true...
Otherwise, Galaxy Image would not have been sold to Universal Asia, and later it was sold to China Star...
Yang Qing nodded, as he recognized Shen Mengxi's words...
"Let's go, and we'll have to go back to visit a few more attractions!"
The Emperor's Yang Sucheng will hold a banquet to entertain their group later.
Yang Qing is looking forward to it...
During this period, young model culture is very popular in Hong Kong...
As the host, Boss Yang should let him experience it!
He is a 100 million yuan club director, with no shortage of resources and status!
I just wanted to take a trumpet and shout: Is there anyone who wants to get ahead? I am the best tool guy!
I’m thinking too much, if you are with Shen Mengxi, do you think they will give up Shen Mengxi and choose you?
...
In fact, there are still several film companies with good strength in Hong Kong movies.
Emperor, Universal Asia, American Asia Entertainment includes Ximihua's Sun God Entertainment…
China Star announced in 2004 that it would not make films, and then reopened in 2012, spending a lot of money and spending three years to create "The Legend of the Gods"...
In addition to the above companies, there are actually many film companies that specialize in producing low- and medium-cost three-level films...
No future!
Why does Chen Mengxi cooperate with Emperor?
Although Lao Yang is lustful and superstitious, he is definitely very interesting!
A very real person, he never claims to be a public intellectual, nor does he express any opinions...
Just the people in Hong Kong Village, if you look at their level carefully, it is really not enough to be a public intellectual in the mainland. After all, writing a diary requires level...
At 6 pm, Chen Mengxi and Yang Qing appeared at the King's Hotel.
Let me add that Emperor Ying’s industrial layout is more than just movies, Lao Yang is a home for watchmaking…
Chen Mengxi wore a black shirt and originally wanted to wear a suit, but it was too hot...
"Mr. Yang!"
“…Boss Shen!”
"Let me introduce Yang Qing, the director of "The Girl We Chased Together in Those Years", will participate in the Academy Awards together this time."
"Hello, Mr. Yang..."
Of course, Yang Sucheng greeted him with a smile: "Those Years" set a box office record of 20 million in Hong Kong..."
"It's a pity that I encountered "Avatar"!"
“…There’s nothing to do.”
Chen Mengxi smiled and followed Lao Yang to the salon area...
Yang Qing went to the private room next door...
As an adult, Chen Mengxi is not worried about him, anyway, the people from the company are following him!
Chen Mengxi and Lao Yang talked about "Mobile Maze"...
China Film bought out the mainland copyright of "Mobile Maze 2", and Lao Yang couldn't do it...
"Mobile Maze 2", Emperor was kicked out of the investment sequence.
Lao Yang sighed a little: "It's too difficult to do business with Americans!"
"…They have mastered the rules, and he feels there is a risk, so you will be together. The risk will be lifted and you will be kicked away!"
"I heard that Zhongying was kicked out too?"
"Well, but Dong Han spent money to buy out the mainland copyright of "Mobile Maze 2" and made it into batches of films..."
"The Hong Kong market is too small, I dare not buy batches..."
"Haha...I think it's better to make Chinese-language films. The mainland market is expanding rapidly. "Avatar" actually won 1.3 billion box office..."
Yang Shoucheng shook his head: "Hong Kong's box office last year was only HK$1 billion..."
Chen Mengxi took over the conversation: "Hollywood is talking about the nuggets across the ocean... I have been in the United States for a few months, and a bunch of film dealers want to see me..."
"You didn't agree?"
"The project is too bad, and there is no profit margin at all... It is not that easy for Hollywood to open up the Chinese market, and the cultures of the two places are still different!"
Yang Shoucheng didn't agree...
He entered the Hong Kong movies from a period of prosperity and decline. He founded King of the movies in 2000. He started to make small fuss and produced literary and artistic movies such as "The World of Long", "The Great Fearless", and "The Insects Don't Know". Later, he joined Uncle Long, and was born like "Myth", "Baby Plan", "New Police Story"...
He is still very afraid of Hollywood!
"I really didn't expect you to make a movie in Hong Kong!"
"There is no way, the story of these two films is suitable for happening in Hong Kong..."
"…I heard that your Tang Ren is going to go public. Do you want to come to Hong Kong stocks?"
"Forget it..."
Chapter completed!