The King of Directors 2000

Los Angeles in November is much more lively than before. At this time, most of the stars in Hollywood have completed their performance tasks for the year and returned home to recuperate.

They have too much money to spend, so in order to pass the time, they can only hold parties and receptions day and night.

Various parties are held almost every day in the villas in Beverly Hills.

It's difficult for actors to stay in shape on a high-sugar, high-calorie, high-output diet.

DiCaprio has always thought this way. He thinks he gained weight because he attended too many parties.

That night, Robert Downey Jr. held a party again next door, and it was said that a group of supermodels in their twenties came.

This made Xiao Lizi very excited. He had a belief that he would sacrifice himself and devote himself to the supermodels.

However, after much thought, he gave up the idea and took his girlfriend Kelly Rohrbach to see "Joker".

Kelly is twenty-five years old, 1.75 meters tall. She is both a supermodel and an actor. She is a very pure blonde beauty and America's sweetheart.

DiCaprio took Kelly to the movies not to cultivate a relationship, but to see the performance of rival Phoenix.

2016 is coming, and the Oscars are about to hand out the awards from the past year.

The Los Angeles media had been predicting it for a long time.

Among them, for the Best Actor award, the actors most favored by the media are Phoenix, Tom Hanswick, and DiCaprio.

Actually, it’s mainly about Phoenix and Tom Hanks. DiCaprio’s new movie “The Revenant” hasn’t been released yet, so not many people have seen it.

The reason why there is Xiao Lizi is entirely because I paid for the draft.

But DiCaprio is so confident that he even got fucked by a bear in order to perform "The Revenant". He feels that no one has sacrificed as much as him.

Ever since he was ridiculed as a Hollywood star, DiCaprio has vowed to win the Best Actor Oscar and prove himself.

He works very hard, and he is bound to win the 2016 Oscar.

In order to better understand his opponents, he planned to watch "Joker" and Phoenix, who was praised by the national media.

The reason why I didn't watch Tom Hanks' "Bridge of Spies" was naturally because Tom Hanks had already won the Best Actor. If he wanted to win this award again, he would definitely need a breakthrough performance.

DiCaprio has read some reports saying that Tom Hanske's performance is very "accurate", which means there is no breakthrough.

Under such circumstances, Tom Hanske's thunder was louder than the raindrops this time.

You can fool the uninitiated, but the insiders will understand that it is impossible for him to win the Best Actor Award for his performance in "Bridge of Spies".

So DiCaprio feels that the real opponent is Phoenix.

In most theaters, "Joker" has already been released, but some theaters will play some classic movies. The Ramone Cinema that DiCaprio is going to tonight will show "Joker".

The sky is overcast, and the streets are full of people. This is a wealthy area of ​​Los Angeles, and the public security is much better than other places. It is more lively at night.

Two police cars were parked on the side of the road, their lights flashing, and several tall policemen in full gear were looking around.

DiCaprio was wearing a Lakers sun hat, a mask, an ordinary sweatshirt, and light blue jeans as he strode toward the theater.

Kelly was dressed almost exactly the same, following closely behind DiCaprio, looking over with tenderness and sweetness.

"boom!"

Just when the two people were about to enter the theater, something heavy suddenly fell from the sky and made a heavy sound.

Kelly was startled and turned around to see a sandbag falling where they had just passed. The sandbag burst and fine sand flew everywhere.

No one was hit, but passers-by backed away in fear.

Five police officers jumped into action and rushed into the theater.

"It's too dangerous. We won't come to this theater in the future. There are too many crazy people here."

The fine sand is still flowing and the road has become slippery. Pedestrians passing by look up and walk carefully.

Xiao Lizi nodded gloomily, "Let's go quickly."

They quickly entered the theater where "Joker" was playing.

It was Kelly's choice of seat, located on the edge of the center aisle.

This location is conducive to watching movies and relaxing outside.

Xiao Lizi is a deep cigarette lover and will smoke one cigarette every half hour.

Kelly sat down, pursed her lips and raised her eyebrows at Li Zi.

Xiao Lizi did not respond.

Kelly had to take the initiative and asked: "Honey, what do you think of the seat I chose?"

"great."

Xiao Lizi said two words and then stared at the big screen, motionless.

Kelly opened her mouth, but in the end she didn't say much.

Soon after, the movie was officially screened, and DiCaprio whispered to Kelly: "Take a good look and tell me, how did Phoenix perform?"

"Ok."

DiCaprio then leaned back in his seat and stared at the big screen.

After the opening credits, the main film begins, with a shot of the male protagonist Arthur at the beginning, which very clearly tells the audience who is the most important character in the film.

Arthur is a clown, wearing heavy clown makeup and a brightly colored suit.

Most of the other people around him wore dark clothes, mainly gray and black.

Arthur held the billboard and was very active. He shouted and danced, full of energy.

The people around me were walking slowly and feebly.

This opening effectively highlights the male protagonist Arthur.

Xiao Lizi couldn't help but frowned when he saw Arthur's appearance.

There is no doubt about Phoenix's acting skills. He is definitely a powerful actor. In this scene, Phoenix acted very naturally, as if he was Arthur, the clown performer living in Gotham.

Such a natural and active performance actually tests the actor's skills.

If you are seventeen or eighteen years old, which is when you are young and lively and cheerful, then it is easy to say that you can perform in your true colors.

For an actor in his thirties to perform with such vigor, he needs skill.

"Fuck! How can it be so natural?"

Natural acting is DiCaprio's biggest shortcoming.

He is a child actor. When he was a child, he relied on his love and acting was quite natural.

By the time he was a teenager, he had the baggage of being an idol, and he always acted with it.

Later, when he was called a vase, he tried his best to prove himself, and he always felt like he was trying too hard when acting.

Many media and film critics have said something about him, saying that he is unnatural, his acting is uncomfortable, and it makes the audience uncomfortable to watch.

This time, "The Revenant" seems quite natural, but compared to Phoenix, it still doesn't seem smooth enough.

The movie continues, telling the story of Arthur's bad living conditions, being bullied by gangsters, having his salary deducted by his boss, and being scolded by a black aunt.

In these plots, Phoenix plays a positive and mentally ill person at the bottom of society.

Xiao Lizi had no expression on his face, folded his hands on his chest, and watched quietly.

Then we came to Arthur's house. Arthur lived with his mother, watching TV and chatting. He took off his clothes, revealing an extremely unhealthy figure.

Arthur's frame is quite big, but there is almost no meat on his body. His ribs are very obvious and he is a little hunched, like those who are malnourished and have a poor lifestyle.

This is Phoenix's sacrifice, an apple a day, and crazy weight loss.

Xiao Lizi couldn't help but cover his mouth, and he almost cursed.

"Fuck, fuck, fuck." "Two million dollars in salary, why are you working so hard?"

"I'm paid 30 million yuan to do this for Xiong..."

DiCaprio then turned around and asked Kelly, "How many pounds did Phoenix lose this time?"

Kelly was concentrating on watching a movie. She was stunned when she heard what DiCaprio said, and then immediately replied: "It seems to be forty-two pounds."

If you lose 42 pounds, you will die.

Xiao Lizan shook his head speechlessly. He knew that the sacrifice he made for Xiong couldn't compare to Phoenix's sacrifice.

After all, the scene he was filming looked dangerous, but in fact Xiong had already been trained for it, and there were many misplaced shots and a stuntman to help him complete it.

It's completely incomparable to Phoenix's loss of 42 pounds in half a year.

He couldn't help complaining: "Doesn't he care about his body?"

Gaining weight and losing weight in a short period of time is not good for your health.

Kelly is also an actor. Hearing this, he admired and said: "He is very dedicated and worth learning."

DiCaprio rolled his eyes and ignored Kelly.

The movie continues, and soon Arthur kills three white-collar gangsters on the subway, and then dances solo in the bathroom.

This part was shot very well and acted very well.

In the dim environment, Arthur held a pistol and felt the pleasure after killing.

Phoenix's performance reached the level of a top actor, that is, very natural and relaxed.

He was Arthur at this moment, and he took himself completely into it.

This kind of performance is very enjoyable to watch without any burden.

And natural relaxation is what Xiao Li lacks the most.

His brows furrowed again. Thinking of the performance of "The Revenant", it seemed that he had always had an expression of bitterness and hatred, not such a relaxed expression at all.

well! Will the judges like Phoenix, or himself?

The movie continues, when Arthur discovers his mother's secret and goes to meet Wayne Thomas, thinking that this man is his father, but he is unexpectedly deeply humiliated. Then his mother falls ill, and the housekeeper tells Arthur the truth, saying that his mother is a delusional person. .

In addition, Arthur was ridiculed by his idol. He originally admired the talk show host Murray, but he did not expect that Murray would treat him as a clown.

Under all kinds of blows, Arthur was completely despairing of the world, and he couldn't help but laugh wildly.

When Xiao Lizi saw this, he couldn't help but lower his head.

Can't compare, really can't compare.

He felt that comparing himself to Phoenix was like comparing a high school student to a college professor.

Just like this, it is not easy to fully express emotions when looking at a simple maniacal laugh.

At least DiCaprio can't be as real as Phoenix.

At this time, the audience in the theater was attracted by the plot and looked nervously at the big screen. It was very quiet. No one was walking around or talking.

Xiao Lizi feels that such an environment is like not having a girlfriend to accompany him at night.

He was very agitated and got up to go out and have a cigarette.

But he quickly sat down.

Phoenix has performed so well, so he should study more.

The movie continues with Arthur at home, where he is visited by former colleagues Randall and Gary.

Randall is the fat man who gave Arthur the pistol. He is testing Arthur and asking if Arthur killed those white-collar workers.

Arthur saw through Randall's true face, suddenly broke out and stabbed Randall to death. He then let Gary go, put on a bright red suit, and then smeared Randall's blood to show himself He looks more like a clown.

Arthur felt really good about killing again.

In the bright morning light, he danced on the long ladder.

He is like a bird that has successfully foraged for food, like a seventeen-year-old boy who has successfully dated, like the first breeze in the spring morning.

At this moment, he was so relaxed, so happy, so happy.

Phoenix's performance here is not just as simple as a textbook, it can be said to be a god-level performance. Like those classic clips, future generations will edit them together and continue to praise them.

Xiao Lizi was really convinced this time.

Compared to him acting ugly, suffering, and performing very hard.

Phoenix's silky performance is a level he will never reach in his life.

He leaned forward, resting his right hand on his thigh, dragging his chin, and stared at the big screen.

He was convinced. Isn't this kind of performance what every actor desires?

Soon after the movie ended, DiCaprio and Kelly left the cinema together and then went home together.

DiCaprio did not drive, Kelly drove.

He lit a cigarette and then asked: "What do you think of his performance?"

"Very good, very good performance." Kelly glanced at DiCaprio through the rearview mirror, saw his gloomy face, and immediately continued: "Phoenix has made huge sacrifices for this role, and he has completely integrated into the role.

I heard Phoenix broke down several times on set.

I watched the movie today and understood Arthur's suffering. I can completely relate to him. It's amazing. He deserves our applause. "

Little Plum looked out the window and nodded: "Okay, I understand."

Kelly asked with concern: "Dear, what's wrong with you?"

"I……"

Xiao Lizi didn't answer, he still wanted to be embarrassed.

You can't say that your performance is not as good as Phoenix's. With his performance in "The Revenant", he can't beat Phoenix.

He stopped talking and looked out the window.

Both sides of the street are lined with Los Angeles' top villas, bright street lights, tall trees, and brightly dressed pedestrians.

When passing by the winding highway, you can still see downtown Los Angeles.

You can overlook the entire Los Angeles from here.

Xiao Lizi watched quietly, then narrowed his eyes.

"The Oscar for Best Actor does not mean whoever performs well will win the award. If he does good public relations, maybe he can win the competition with Phoenix."

"Phoenix has always been arrogant and will not pay for public relations."

"If I pay 10 million in public relations fees, how can he defeat me?"

Thinking of this, Xiao Lizi felt a little more hopeful.

Soon after, the car arrived at Leonardo DiCaprio's villa in Beverly Hills. Kelly couldn't help but said: "My dear, Phoenix's performance is very good, but his ability to complete this job so successfully is inseparable from Lee.

I heard that it was precisely because of Lee's preferential treatment and tolerance that Phoenix performed so well. "

Xiao Lizi was stunned when he heard this, it seemed to be the truth.

Li Shengyao is indeed a director who can increase the upper limit of actors.

Not only was the training of Phoenix successful this time, but the production of "Joker" also showed an extremely high level.

If he doesn't win the Best Actor Oscar next year, maybe he can work with Lee Sung-yew, which will give him a better chance of winning the award.

(End of this chapter)