The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1118: Judgmental Eyes
This year, Anson experienced a series of ups and downs, including the excitement of standing on the highest podium of the Cannes Film Festival, as well as the struggle in the darkness after an accidental injury; there was the unexpected surprise of "The Light of Life", as well as the complexity of missing "The Princess Diaries 2".

A year seems so long.

But Anson never had real time to rest, to calm his mind and digest the storm.

Originally, this road trip was also a work, to prepare for the next role or the next project; but unexpectedly, it became an escape trip.

Finally, Anson was able to calm down, all the noise disappeared, and he let his nerves completely relax, allowing himself to be dazed in the emptiness and tranquility.

The scenery outside the car window continued to recede, and the colorful and brilliant colors finally evolved into a gurgling river, flowing at the end of the sight.

Sometimes it is desolate, primitive, withered and dilapidated; sometimes it is magnificent, grand, beautiful and graceful.

Standing in front of nature, human beings can always feel their own insignificance, but there is no doubt that beyond the daily necessities, there is a vast world waiting to be explored.

At certain moments, Anson couldn't help but think, Vivian had been staying in Memphis to raise four children, her life trapped in a small box; while Johnny had been on road trips, touring, lights, applause, cheers, which was a completely different life. Was this one of the many reasons why the two people drifted apart?
As public figures, Johnny Cash and June Carter had the opportunity to tell their stories in front of the media. Johnny even published two personal biographies. However, as an ordinary person, Vivian did not have such an opportunity. Her voice has always been ignored and forgotten.

The same thing happened during the preparation of the "Sing with Me" project. From Kitcher to Mangold, no one asked what Vivian's opinion was.
Anson vaguely remembered that in his previous life, because of the release of "Walk the Song", countless people cried for the love between Johnny Cash and June Carter, so that Johnny and Vivian's four children were particularly sad. So Vivian finally spoke out after years of silence and published a personal biography -

Tell Vivian's version of the story and let the world judge.

Unfortunately, Anson never read the biography.

Anson considered whether he should contact Vivian privately, but decided against it.

If we take into account the opinions of Johnny, Vivian and June Carter and retell the story of Johnny Cash from an objective standpoint, the entire script needs to be completely overturned and rewritten. It is one problem. But it is another problem that we are too greedy and try to cover everything, but in the end we may not be able to take care of both the watermelon and the sesame seeds.

Ultimately, Anson understands the difficulties of scriptwriting only too well.

Although Vivian takes a back seat in Johnny's story, Anson can't help but think that everything we experience and everyone we meet, all those little things have made us who we are today; so, what role does Vivian play in Johnny's life, is the positive influence greater or the negative influence greater?

Now, Anson finally understood why some people were so keen on road trips.

A road trip is like exploring the land beneath your feet inch by inch, experiencing and witnessing the scenery that you cannot experience by traveling between different cities by plane or train.

At the same time, when the world is left with only oneself and nature, it also means that the world has finally quieted down. One can hear one's own voice and have a conversation with oneself. In modern society where life is so busy that eating and drinking have become a survival instinct, everyone needs such time.

Allowing you to slow down, allowing you to daydream and waste time, allowing you to find some breathing space...this kind of luxury is exactly what modern life lacks.

Originally, Anson was going to follow Johnny's footsteps to explore the era he experienced, but he didn't expect that he would accidentally complete his own journey.

This is a small gain.

Unfortunately, the journey did not last long. After just three weeks, Anson had to turn back to Los Angeles.

"The Butterfly Effect" is about to premiere. However, Anson is not worried. After the movie promotion period is over, he can continue his journey. A car and a guitar are enough.

But now, Anson needs to withdraw his attention and return to his job temporarily.

Edgar was a little nervous and a little expectant.

After much anticipation, Anson's first work as a producer in his career is finally about to be released.

Not only Edgar, but countless eyes from all over Hollywood were cast over here.

In May this year, "Elephant" topped the highest podium of the Cannes Film Festival, which changed Anson's career in one fell swoop and her image as a vase suffered a "severe challenge".

Suddenly, people inside and outside the Hollywood industry began to wonder: Is this a coincidence? Or is it that Anson has a keen eye for talent and proves his artistic taste?
At the first moment, everyone's attention was focused on "The Butterfly Effect", because this was Anson's first work as a producer. If "Elephant" might be a beautiful accident, then "The Butterfly Effect" could show Anson's taste and vision as a filmmaker.

Type. Theme. Box office. Word of mouth. Quality.

In this way, the "butterfly effect" will be judged from all angles.

Of course, objectively speaking, the success or failure of a work is far from enough to judge the ability of a producer, but for special cases like Anson, the Hollywood film industry can indeed see a lot.

What’s more, don’t forget to “walk with the song”.

Anson has just taken on this work, and it is rumored that he will also serve as a producer. This will be Anson's further attempt in his acting career in just one year. Not only will he serve as a producer, but he will also enter the awards season as a producer for the first time, showing his ambition without reservation.

Due to the collision of various reasons, the "butterfly effect" has become the focus of discussion since the release date was set.

However, Edgar was not satisfied with the release date set by New Line Cinema.

In Edgar's opinion, New Line Cinema had some ideas and concepts, but they were still too rough. The final release date put "Butterfly Effect" in a siege.

Like cannon fodder.

New Line Cinema has scheduled "The Butterfly Effect" to be officially released in the third week of November, following Halloween and Thanksgiving, seizing the holiday period and focusing on the two key words of the film, science fiction and family, hoping to capture the audience's attention and create good results in the box office market.

From a paper analysis, there is nothing wrong with this strategy, and it does fit the genre and style of the film. At the very least, this time slot is more suitable than the family-friendly atmosphere of Christmas, and is also more suitable than the deserted and lonely autumn time slot. Perhaps it will be able to break through the siege by relying on Anson's appeal.

In other words, New Line Cinema is not without ideas or considerations.

However, if you only consider the surface, it would be like a fool starting to think, and in the end it would be a waste of effort, at least that's what Edgar thought.

The release date of “The Butterfly Effect” is…ambushed from all sides.

(End of this chapter)