The king of ghost horse comedy

537 The First Drop of Blood
The next day, Xu Guanwu arranged for the best cheongsam maker in Hong Kong to tailor Lin Qingxia's clothes.Cheongsam was originally very popular in Hong Kong decades ago, but because Hong Kong people gradually accepted the colonialization and Westernization, clothing such as cheongsam was gradually eliminated, and only occasionally rich wives from famous families made custom-made banquet dresses.There are less than 20 old craftsmen who can make cheongsam in Hong Kong, and they can be regarded as rare animals.

"Sir, this lady has an exquisite figure, slender legs, and fair complexion. It is perfect to wear a cheongsam." The old craftsman saw the data measured by the female apprentice for Lin Qingxia and said, "It's just that her facial features are flat and have a hint of heroism. , if you wear a light-colored cheongsam, you may not match it, so I suggest choosing bright red and purple colors."

"Okay, if you are a professional, I will listen to you." Xu Guanwu nodded and said, "It doesn't matter if the color is bright red or purple, just get a set of each color."

"Sir, you are really generous, but cheongsams are only used for banquets. If there are too many custom-made ones, they will be worn out before you can wear them." The old craftsman suggested, "So let's only make two sets first, if they are comfortable to wear , I think it’s beautiful, and there’s still time to continue doing it when the time comes.”

Xu Guanwu couldn't help laughing when he heard it, he didn't expect that the old craftsman was not greedy, and the ready-made business would be pushed out, which made him a little admirable. "The old man doesn't know, in fact, no amount of clothes can be wasted here. I'm making a movie, and the clothes can be sent to be used as costumes in the movie if they are not worn. It won't be wasted."

"So that's the case. Since it's used as a costume prop, you don't need to be so particular about the fabric. You can consider some cheaper fabrics." The old craftsman nodded and said.

"No, all of them are made of high-quality silk fabrics." Xu Guanwu smiled and said, "Although they were props during filming, they were also worn by my wife at the beginning."

"Then it's decided. After I go back, I will rush to make it overnight, and it will be completed in half a month." The old craftsman nodded and said.

After the master craftsman and apprentice left, Lin Qingxia frowned and asked Xu Guanwu, "How can there be such people in this world? It's obviously a door-to-door business, so why push it out?"

"|This is probably the craftsman's conscience. He respects his customers and his own craftsmanship, so I think the cheongsam he made must be very good." Xu Guanwu smiled and said, "Go back and read Zhang Ailing's article a few more times. This "Love in a Fallen City", if necessary, watch Lao Shanghai's movie again, and experience the humanities at that time."

"Well, "Shanghai Beach" played by Ah Zhi is about to be broadcast. Isn't it just a few decades old Shanghai hi? I'll just watch this TV series and learn." Lin Qingxia nodded and said.

"This "Shanghai Bund" is a Shanghai Bund made up by Hong Kong people. The screenwriter has never been to Shanghe, so the story is naturally made up. It's not worse for you to learn from this "Shanghai Bund". "Xu Guanwu said with a smile, "Actually, the movies that went to Shanghai decades ago were also very powerful, much better than those in Hong Kong. You should watch more movies from that time and try to figure out the environment at that time."

"Ah?! Do you still want to watch such an old movie? Back then, the movies were all in black and white, and the picture was also dark, so I don't want to watch such an old movie." Lin Qingxia couldn't help feeling bitter when she heard it Zhang face said.

"There is no way around this. Reading books should be the most rigorous, but you are not good at reading, so I recommend you to watch old movies." Xu Guanwu spread his hands, ""Love in a Fallen City" is related to your comeback this time Whether you can succeed or not, I can push you from behind, but you have to fight yourself."

"Well, it seems that filming in Hong Kong is really not easy." Lin Qingxia could only raise her hands in surrender after hearing this, "I filmed in Taiwan, and the shortest film only took a few days."

"That's why Taiwanese movies can't compare with our Hong Kong movies now." Xu Guanwu smiled and said, "Of course our Hong Kong movies can't compare with European and American movies. American movies generally take more than half a year now, and some blockbuster movies often take a long time to shoot." A year and a half. And our Hong Kong movies are basically finished in three months now, and the length is only more than half a year. Naturally, they are rougher than the finely crafted European and American movies. The audience is the most knowledgeable person, and the time is one Changquan went to watch American blockbusters, who else wants to eat the old corn of Hong Kong movies?"

"What you said seems to make sense." Lin Qingxia blinked her eyes and said, "If this is the case, then I will listen to you. You can help me collect some movies about that. I want to study the book carefully. This time I have to perform well, so that I don’t want to be criticized for not being good at acting and only know how to make vases.”

"What's so bad about being a vase? You can't be a vase if you want to." Xu Guanwu couldn't help laughing when Lin Qingxia said this, "It's only good if you have the ability to be a vase for a lifetime. The so-called acting skills are not acting skills. Who can explain clearly."

"You don't understand this, but anyone who has requirements for their acting career, who would like to play a vase role." Lin Qingxia waved her hand and said, "Is it good to be criticized every day for not being good at acting and being a vase? "

Xu Guanwu nodded, "So I can only be a businessman at most, but you can become a big star in people's minds."

"Actually, if they had a choice, they would prefer to be you." Lin Qingxia said with a smile.

……

After chatting with Lin Qingxia for a while, Xu Guanwu returned to the company, only to find that invitation cards for this year's Golden Globe Awards and Oscar Awards had already been mailed over.

Xu Guanwu just threw the two invitation cards aside after he finished reading. Many of his films were released in the United States last year, but only one "Alien" was shortlisted for the Best Visual Effects Award at the Academy Awards.This award may be very important to technicians, but to him as a producer, it is obviously not an important award.As for the Golden Globe Awards, they were not even shortlisted, so naturally Xu Guanwu's interest in participating could not be aroused.

When it comes to this year's Golden Globes and Oscars, "Kramer and Mrs. Kramer" and Francis Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" are among the most popular.

"The Kramers" is a social ethics film about the family relationship between father and son, starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep, Dustin Hoffman plays a A workaholic, because he puts all his energy on work, so he ignores his wife's emotional needs.Finally, one day his wife ran away from home without telling, and Dustin Hoffman's life fell into trouble instantly.

He had to run between work and family, and his relationship with his son was getting deeper and deeper.A year later, the wife played by Meryl Streep came back. After a year of struggle, she has become a famous designer. She came back this time not to reunite with her husband, but to fight for the custody of her son right.

Dustin naturally didn't want to give up the custody of his son, but the misfortune never came singly because he was fired by his boss because of a work mistake.U.S. law stipulates that if you do not have a steady source of income, you are not eligible to support children.So Dustin left to look for a job and finally found a job within 24 hours, and went to court with his wife.

Despite Dustin's heartfelt speech to the judge and jurors, the son was sentenced to his wife in the end.Dustin returned home in agony and wanted to spend the last night with his son.At this time, I heard a call from my wife, saying that she had changed her mind and no longer robbed the custody of her son.Dustin was finally able to be with his son.

This movie is a movie full of family warmth, and it won the box office champion in 5 when it was released last year.The main reason why the film is so popular is because of the just ended South Vietnam War.In the United States, more than 30 people died in that unjust war, more than 1000 were injured, and more than 3000 people were missing.At the same time, the war cost the United States 25 billion U.S. dollars and ended the prosperity of the U.S. economy for [-] years after the war.The unemployment rate in the United States has skyrocketed, and economic growth has slowed down or even come to a standstill.

It can be said that this unjust war, which lasted for ten years, seriously affected the psychology of the American people, and indirectly aroused the hippies and yuppies movement. "Anti-war" became the mainstream of society at that time, and even many years after the end of the war, people still reflect on the trauma that the war caused to the United States and the world.

In fact, War Trauma Syndrome has plagued those who participated in the Vietnam War for many years, causing the United States to increase crime rates, unemployment rates, and mental illness cases.Rambo in Stallone's "First Blood" is actually the epitome of the Vietnam War veterans at that time.

Because the society is full of elements of reflection, anger, and pain, warm and family-friendly movies like "Kramer and Mrs. Kramer" are suddenly sought after by people. People feel the long-lost love from this movie. affection.

In addition to this "Kramer couple", "Apocalypse Now", which truly reflects the cruelty of war, is also known as "Apocalypse of War". Difference.

The popularity of these two films made Xu Guanwu naturally think of "First Blood" starring Stallone and "Platoon" starring Charlie Sheen.

Rambo in "First Blood" is a special soldier who participated in the Vietnam War. He is brave, fearless, and loyal. It is a pity that Vietnam veterans like him are more puzzled and discriminated against by people after retiring.Because the Vietnam War was too cruel, veterans who participated in the Vietnam War were not regarded as heroes, but were regarded as executioners, a type of person full of danger.

Veterans of the Vietnam War often have many mental problems due to post-traumatic syndrome.However, this kind of disease has not attracted attention before. It is precisely because of the large-scale problems of Vietnam veterans that it has attracted the attention of the psychology community.In addition to mental illness, physical damage is equally difficult to repair.

More than 30 wounded, including many with broken arms and legs, and even soldiers who also suffered from the illegal use of chemical weapons by the United States. They will suffer endless pain throughout their lives.At the same time, their experience will not be sympathized and pitied by people. This is really a more painful thing than being injured.I originally went to the war to protect my country and nation, and suffered endless pain because of it.But my dedication is not recognized, it is really hurtful and chilling.

When Rambo joined the Vietnam War, he could drive tanks worth tens of millions of dollars at will, but after returning to the United States and retiring, it was impossible to find a job refueling cars. People were full of discrimination and prejudice against him.I wanted to see my comrades in arms, but the local police thought they might be dangerous.

Rambo, who had suffered endless humiliation, vowed to take revenge for the suffering he had endured after shedding his first drop of blood.Take revenge on those who discriminate against themselves and hurt themselves.So the story in "First Blood" happened.He actually spoke out for those traumatized Vietnam veterans and made people re-aware of the suffering of these veterans.

However, when this film was released, it was the time when American society reflected on the Vietnam War and there was another voice. Some people began to complain about the Vietnam War veterans who had been silent, so this "First Blood" was widely acclaimed after it was released.

If the American people hate the Vietnam War and Vietnam War veterans so much, this movie will definitely not get too much box office.

(End of this chapter)