hollywood melon man

Chapter 388 The Charm of Nostalgia
Sitting in the cinema, Powell felt a little bored.

He is not a fan of Gilbert Jr. and does not like the blockbuster movies that Gilbert Jr.'s fans brag about. Instead, he prefers movies with a literary and artistic temperament like "The Sixth Sense".

He got the ticket to the premiere because he heard that "The Fault in Our Stars" would be a low-budget art film, so he took the opportunity to participate in the online lottery held by Melon Studio.

But I didn’t expect that I was so lucky and won the prize at the first draw.

Because it was still a weekday, he had to take leave from school and rush from Boston to attend the premiere.

Powell works as a professor of sociology at Harvard University in Cambridge, Boston, and is considered a senior elite intellectual in the United States.

American university professors of this era are not influenced by the zzzq trend, nor do they accept the settings of the zzzqBuff.

Even if you are biologically male, consider yourself a helicopter gunship, are a vegetarian, and belong to an animal protection organization, you still cannot become a university professor if your subject ability is not good enough.

Essentially speaking, although American universities today also value social skills and connections, it won’t work if you don’t have enough ability yourself.

So Powell is a professor with real talent. He has published several sociology books that are very popular.

In particular, Powell's works analyzing North American society in the 1950s and 1960s are used as teaching materials and models by universities in North America.

It’s a pity that there was only one ticket for the premiere, otherwise Powell thought he could bring his wife and daughter to watch it, which would be quite interesting.

Powell did not attend the red carpet ceremony and went straight into the premiere theater.

He is already 55 years old, a middle-aged man, and he looks a bit cheap when squeezed together with a bunch of young people.

Being young, energetic, enthusiastic, and star-chasing are the privileges of young people. An old man like him should be more stable.

Gilbert Jr. appeared on the red carpet with the two main actors Scarlett Johansson and Robert Pattinson.

Scarlett Johansson is used to such occasions. She has been attending various red carpet ceremonies with Gilbert Jr. since she was a child, and has also walked the Oscars. She has that star quality.

On the contrary, Robert Pattinson was still a little-known figure before starring in "Fuck You". He didn't even have much acting experience, let alone attending red carpet ceremonies.

Seeing Robert Pattinson's nervous look, Gilbert Jr. comforted him, "Don't be nervous, try to keep smiling and wave to the fans around you.

You see, Scarlett did a great job.”

Robert Pattinson looked at Scarlett, and as expected, the graceful Scarlett not only posed for photos for the media at any time, but also interacted with fans from time to time, signing autographs and so on.

Robert Pattinson himself always felt that his suit looked a little awkward, and he couldn't stand the flashes of the cameras around him.

This was a required course for him to enter Hollywood, to adapt to the flash of the camera.

Robert Pattinson suddenly admired Scarlett Johansson a little. She was able to remain unaffected by the flash lights and didn't even blink. Her performance was perfect.

When we reached the end of the red carpet, the interactive session ended and the temporarily arranged host was already waiting there.

There is no doubt that as a low-budget production without the participation of big-name stars, the biggest focus of "The Fault in Our Stars" comes from little Gilbert.

However, Gilbert Jr. never intended to attract media attention. He simply accepted a two-question interview, praised the performance of the crew and the leading actors, and revealed the situation of the new work.

Then Gilbert Jr. stepped back, leaving the stage to Scarlett and Robert Pattinson.

The host first asked: "Scarlett, Robert, how does it feel to work with Director Gilbert Jr."

Robert Pattinson's mind went blank for a moment. Looking at the crowds of fans in the audience, he was a little nervous and couldn't answer.

Scarlett was very calm and composed. She was used to such situations and had experienced them before.

"It's very good. This is my first time to officially star in Gilbert Jr.'s movie. I only played guest roles and supporting roles before." Scarlett said this with some resentment.

But he quickly changed the subject: "But I was very happy during this shoot, I like the story very much, and the level of Gilbert Jr. is beyond doubt.

To use the Chinese idiom I just learned, he has reached the point where he can do things with ease.

Robert is also great. Although he is a little nervous now, and this is his first time starring in a movie, he performed really well on the set. I believe that after watching the movie, many girls will like him. "

After answering, Scarlett turned to look at little Gilbert, as if to ask how I answered...

Little Gilbert gave Scarlett a thumbs up, and Scarlett's answer effectively eased Robert Pattinson's embarrassment.

Although he was still a little nervous, after Scarlett's previous words, at least he stopped stuttering.

Robert Pattinson said: "This is a very dreamy process. When one day you are told that you will be making a movie with one of the best directors in the world, such as Gilbert Jr., the feeling is indescribable.

I felt nervousness, excitement, anticipation, and trepidation.

But during the filming process, Director Gilbert Jr. guided me very well.

He told me how to act and how to achieve the effect the director wanted.

It's not easy to shoot, especially when there are several cameras pointed at you, it's hard to perform without looking at the camera.

But director Gilbert was really patient. He didn't blame me too much for my poor performance. Instead, he tolerated me, encouraged me and taught me.

Although this movie may not seem to have a big investment, we put a lot of effort into it and hope everyone will like it.”

Little Gilbert doesn't talk much, and the focus tonight is on the two actors, so they are still quite a topic.

There were reporters taking pictures discussing privately. One reporter looked at the young Robert Pattinson with some envy: "I heard that Robert Pattinson is working with young Gilbert for the first time in a movie.

This starting point is high enough!"

"Yeah," another reporter nodded in agreement, "Compared to many Hollywood stars who started from the bottom, he has already made it to the top overnight."

"But becoming famous at a young age is not necessarily a good thing," a reporter said. "Many stars who became famous at a young age are not as good as they used to be when they grow up."

"Didn't Scarlett also become famous at a young age? Look how good she is now!"

"Hey, don't you see who's next to her? As long as little Gilbert is around, Scarlett won't run into the same predicament that child stars often encounter.

It is not that Gilbert Jr. personally made this movie to promote her.” The knowledgeable reporter answered questions.

Indeed, in the eyes of the outside world, no one understands why Gilbert Jr. made such a work. The final explanation is that it was to promote Scarlett Johansson.

From this perspective, Scarlett actually lives a more comfortable life than Spielberg's goddaughters. Of course, those goddaughters' faults are mostly their own fault.

Drew Barrymore is better off, her company Flower Pictures is also doing well now.

Gwyneth Paltrow is in a bit of a bad situation. Her Best Actress award was snatched away by Naomi Watts, and she didn't win an Oscar. The movies she starred in in the past two years have not been well received at the box office, and she has become the next box office poison.

I don't know if Gwyneth Paltrow will regret breaking up with Gilbert Jr. in her dreams at midnight. If they hadn't separated, Naomi Watts's position might have been Gwyneth Paltrow's.

But to be honest, with Gwyneth Paltrow's difficult temper, even if she didn't want to break up, little Gilbert would kick her out.

When looking for a woman, you are not looking for Empress Dowager Cixi. There is no need to make trouble for yourself.

Other actors who starred in this movie appeared one by one, and there were also several guests. Naomi Watts, as the big sister of Cantaloupe Manor, also came.

At this time, her belly was already a little bulging, but today she was wearing very loose casual clothes and not a dress, so outsiders could not see it.

No one would say that Naomi Watts disrespected the premiere. Instead, it made her, little Gilbert, and Scarlett seem like a family.

Because only in front of family members will you dress so friendly and natural.

Sure enough, when being interviewed, Naomi Watts completely treated Scarlett as a younger sister, and her appreciation and love for her were evident in her words.

But the biggest surprise at the premiere was Charlize Theron's reappearance.

Her film "Monster" is scheduled to be released in December in the form of previews, and then will be screened at the Oscars ceremony.

Although everyone believed that The Return of the King would win big at the 2003 Oscars, it would not be competitive in the key Best Actor and Best Actress categories.

After filming "Monster", Charlize Theron spent several months restoring her appearance and figure, and finally returned to the public eye at the premiere of "Falling in Love".

Charlize Theron, who became famous after "The Matrix", is still as beautiful after her recovery, and has added a powerful aura, giving her a feeling of a queen.

Charlize Theron has returned to the public eye again, making a beautiful appearance and walking with confidence.

After the red carpet ceremony, fans and media who were not eligible to watch the movie dispersed, and the rest entered the cinema to start the second session.

Charlize Theron came in and sat next to little Gilbert.

Gilbert Jr. and Charlize Theron met before. After hearing that Naomi Watts was pregnant, Charlize Theron monopolized Gilbert Jr. for three nights.

This time she appeared, her face looked radiant and it seemed that she was completely satisfied during these three nights.

"I haven't seen the movie yet, so I don't know what the story is about." Charlize Theron was curious: "Will it be good?"

"Sally, Scarlett will be unhappy if she hears you saying this. She always thinks that the movies she makes are the best." Naomi Watts laughed.

"My bad then," Charlize Theron apologized quickly, and then asked Gilbert Jr., "Honey, what path do you think I should take after winning the Oscar?"

Well, the Oscars haven’t even started yet and Charlize Theron has already booked the Best Actress award.

But from a side perspective, she is indeed confident and hopeful.

Besides, she has Gilbert Jr. to help her, so Charlize Theron is relieved and confident that she will not miss the Oscar for Best Actress.

Gilbert Jr. doesn't really interfere with how the careers of the women around him develop, or what kind of films they take. For example, Charlize Theron took the role in "Monster" on her own.

The only person he ever interfered with was Naomi Watts, when Harvey Weinstein wanted to use an Oscar to seduce Naomi Watts, but was stopped by Gilbert Jr.

From then on, all the women knew that Gilbert Jr. disliked Harvey Weinstein very much, so they subconsciously stayed away from Harvey's projects.

It turns out that although Harvey Weinstein is good at hitting the Oscars, he is not invincible. After all, the Oscars are not owned by his family.

Also, as for some large-scale films, although Gilbert Jr. never said anything, the women would subconsciously not take them.

Gilbert Jr. thought for a while and gave Charlize Theron some advice: "I think after winning the Oscar, you should go into the fashion industry and charity.

Usually these two aspects can effectively maintain your status as a top actress.

In addition, there is the issue of scripts. If you are unsure about what role to take in the future, you can come and ask me. I can give you some reference suggestions. "

Although Charlize Theron acts like the queen in public, she can actually sing "Sister is the Queen" and shine with confidence.

But in front of little Gilbert, she would unconsciously look shy, and her voice would unconsciously become hoarse.

She didn't even notice it herself, it was completely subconscious.

After hearing Gilbert Jr.'s advice, Charlize Theron felt happy. At this stage, all she needed was a child for both of them.

Go back and keep working on it tonight, Charlize Theron thought.

After the interlude, the movie officially began. Powell, who was sitting in the back row, had been waiting for a long time and was a little tired.

When the movie started, he was alerted, sobered up with his glasses on, and prepared to watch the movie seriously.

Apart from the lucky ones like him, those who were able to attend the premiere, excluding the celebrity guests and the media, were all loyal fans of Gilbert Jr.

No matter what the film is like, fans will definitely give it high praise.

But Powell can evaluate the film from an objective standpoint.

As soon as the movie opens, the camera is covered with a filter, and the story is set in the 1950s and 1960s, which is exactly the era that Powell went through.

The story unfolds from a dual perspective. The first is from the perspective of the heroine Julie, who has a new neighbor move into her neighborhood.

Julie went to help enthusiastically and saw the male lead Bryce at first sight, especially Bryce's star-like eyes, which attracted her deeply.

From then on, Julie fell in love with this boy next door.

From Bryce's perspective, he feels that this girl next door is very annoying and always pesters him. In order to get rid of her pestering, he thinks of many ways.

The first ten minutes of the movie tell the same story from both sides’ perspectives.

This technique is very common in Hollywood, but Gilbert's ability is to shoot common techniques in an unusually skillful way and make the audience smile.

Powell was drawn into the atmosphere created by the film. He grew up in that era, and watching the film reminded him of the past.

This is how he and his current wife met in the past.

Powell fell into reminiscence as he watched the film, which obviously brought back memories of his past.

Many young fans at the scene actually thought of their first love, such as the girl or boy they liked when they were a child.

This is the charm of nostalgia, and it may also be the biggest selling point of the movie.

(End of this chapter)