Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 310 Malicious Film Criticism
Ronald took over the newspaper, Sisko's film reviews in the "Chicago Tribune" had no major problems, and kept his ratings and reviews on TV shows.At best, Ronald's films don't have much artistic depth.

It was the "Chicago Sun" that had a problem. The public relations beauty turned the newspaper to the page of Roger Ebert's film review column, "Look, there is a big problem with this film review."

One star for "fast-paced Richmond High School", not recommended.

Ronald looked at the title, frowned, and continued reading.

"How could they do this to Jennifer Jason Leigh? How could they put such a fresh and bright girl in such a crap movie? Don't they know they have a star on their hands?"

There was a disgusted expression on Ronald's face. This "they" was obviously scolding himself as the director.

"When I walked into the cinema to watch 'Fast Pace Richmond High' I didn't even know who Jennifer was, but I was completely blown away by her. Then, she and every actor in this 'so called comedy' , were thrown into the vulgar plot by the director.”

"Let me be clear. I'm not opposed to vulgarity being the subject of a comedy film... and the director of this film has an 'absolute talent' to turn vulgarity into embarrassment, and he's artistically blind."

"Where the hell did I offend this lunatic? Is there something wrong with him?" Ronald threw the newspaper angrily, and asked the PR beauty, "Why did he say that about me?"

"Keep reading, this is the key." The beauty picked up the newspaper, handed it to Ronald again, and then pointed to a few paragraphs later.

"The film is a teen sexual exploitation film, and part of the humor comes from teens being embarrassed about sex. However, the film is so bawdy that teen audiences can't get enough of it.

I went to a sneak peek held by a rock radio station, and the audience was all rock fans, and there were parts of the movie that even rock fans felt disgusted.There's a difference between a teenage exploitation flick and a gynecologist instructional flick. "

Ronald laughed angrily. This Albert, like a shrew, viciously abused and attacked himself in the newspaper. This is obviously not a simple personal grievance.

He continued to look down, whose black money was Albert taking and pouring his own dirty water?In the end, it always shows the horse's feet.

"The cast of the film struggled heroically in this crap movie. Rarely have I seen so many talented young actors put in such a boring scene by a director.

For example, Jennifer Jason Lee plays a young student.She's curious about sex, so the script immediately turns her into a slut who'll sleep with anyone.We had to see her humiliated, disappointed and embarrassed.

This director is a total sexist.From time to time, it pretends to insert some plot about pregnancy and abortion, and falsely shows concern for women.

But for the most part, the director is just trying to walk the tightrope between teen comedy and low-brow exploitation to exploit talented actors.

But the film could have been much more entertaining if it hadn't mixed crudeness with humor.Just like director John Landis did in the movie "Animal House" a few years ago..."

"Aha", Ronald let out a strange admiration, and the compliment to Landis was suddenly inserted here, which didn't seem very obtrusive, this bastard still knows how to use a typewriter.

How could Landis' "Animal House," which was pitched by National Lampoon and filled with cheesy jokes, be any better than his own film?
"Fast-paced" is at least a true reflection of the life of high school students, with a slight exaggeration. The name "Animal House" satirizes that the dormitory of college students is like a pigsty.The nude scenes in it are much more unscrupulous, and he actually thinks that movie has more style. Who is blind?

"Jennifer Jason Leigh looks so young, fresh, cheerful and innocent... and Sean Penn, Phoebe Cates, all put in great acting.

The whole movie is a failure in taste, tone and editing - wasting good actors on offensive plots, the studio should replace it with a director who has proven his comedic talent..."

"John Landis? Isn't he and Jennifer fighting the case of Vic Morrow's accidental death? What does Albert mean by writing this?"

After reading the movie reviews, Ronald asked the PR beauty after putting it down.

On the contrary, he was a little confused.This Albert praised the acting skills of several leading actors, especially the heroine Jennifer, and belittled his own directing ability. He also hinted that John Landis should be the director. Which side is he on?
"Although Mingli praised Jennifer's acting skills to a very high position, he tried his best to disparage the film, which is still very detrimental to the box office in the central market. I will report to the Universal Headquarters to discuss countermeasures.

Also, we have to talk to Jennifer first, is there any influence from her family? "

I asked Jennifer, who was still catching up on sleep, and she didn't know why Albert was praising herself and Landis, while trying to belittle Ronald.

"I don't know him at all, and I haven't asked my agent to publicize any film reviews. I've been busy with my father recently."

Jennifer tried her best to clarify that she was not satisfied with the film review, although she was praised, but if the film does not sell, what good is it for the actress' career?
Albert is just a film critic, not a director.His so-called appreciation for his acting skills is worthless in the circle.

"It's okay, Jennifer, this is none of your business. I just came to confirm with you, and I will be interviewed by Chicago TV later, so don't be affected."

The public relations beauty also pulled Jennifer aside, and began to tell her how to avoid answering sensitive questions. This film review was released this morning. When the film is interviewed, it will definitely be asked by reporters.

After waiting for the two of them to finish speaking, Ronald and the PR beauty went back to the suite where the interview was being arranged, and closed the door.

The two are on the phone separately.

Ronald called his agent Nisita to report that he had been viciously attacked by innocent people.

The beauty from the public relations department also called the secretary of Universal's vice president, Ned Tanin, who had promised to contact him if there was any problem in the promotion of the film.

After a while, Tanin called first.

"Before he resigned, Tom Mount listed a $[-] public relations expense for sponsoring the Chicago Film Critics Association conference, including sponsorship of two vacation trips to Hawaii."

"Yeah... I see."

"This bastard. They all resigned and made trouble. The money was probably used to buy the fees of the Chicago film critics. They probably wanted to support Jennifer and suppress Ronald at the same time. Let Jennifer sue Spielberg, Pull ET's box office."

The PR beauty knew very well what little tricks Mount did before his downfall.

"But what about the Landis part?"

Then came a call back from Nisita, CAA's agent.

"There's also the trick of John Landis, the attorney, who is trying to make up with Morrow's daughters and avoid criminal prosecution. He's proposing to their mother that Morrow's daughters be in his next movie, Jennifer As the protagonist, her sister as an associate producer.

But now he has become a critic, Morrow's family intends to reconcile with the producer represented by Spielberg, and Landis will also be investigated for criminal responsibility.The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have each launched independent accident liability investigations.

The insurance company was also accused by the witnesses that it was Landis who ordered the pyrotechnician to make the explosion bigger and the helicopter to 'fly lower'.Using this as a reason to let him bear most of the civil compensation, in short, he is finished. "

"Jennifer has asked the family and lawyers to settle silently with Spielberg. He will not appear on the defendant list." Ronald said what he learned.

"It's a good thing, Steven is now a Hollywood baby and everyone needs to protect him.

The latest news I heard, Steven learned of Landis's lawyer's strategy to drag him into the water, and he has severed relations with John Landis.He refused to appear in any of the same projects as Landis and stopped answering his calls.

Maybe the film critic wasn't that well-informed, and Albert didn't know about these latest changes. said Nisita.

"Well, that's his bad luck. I'll hit back bluntly. Universal will arrange a group interview with the newspaper for me."

"Take it easy, Ronald. After all, criticizing directors is one of the privileges of film critics. This is not a personal grudge."

"No, didn't you read his movie reviews? He called me a sexist. It's personal."

"This?" Ronald heard Nisita yelling at the intern on the phone, and did not find the report materials in time, "That's what he said about you? This bastard."

"Yes, I'll read you a passage..."

Ronald read another of Albert's personal attacks, "This director is a sexist through and through. It pretends from time to time..., false concern... Do you hear that? Do you hear me?"

After hearing this, Nisita also became angry.
Such a vicious attack on CAA's contracted directors, is there any respect for the rising new company in the agent world?
Well, it's true that he doesn't need to respect CAA that much.Sometimes CAA has to bribe him to give a movie a proper rating.

But these words have exceeded the language that a film critic should use, especially for the projects of the seven major Hollywood studios.Do these film critics still have respect for capital?

"What is Universal planning? What are you planning to do?"

"I'll punch his XX out."

In the afternoon, the Sun's film review had spread throughout the Chicago media, and all the invited and uninvited newspapers and media gathered at the hotel to interview director Ronald about his reaction to Albert's film review.

After all, it is rare to see critics who name-name and abuse blockbuster films of the seven major studios.And now the director himself responds...

"Director Ronald will accept your joint interview, and then the interview time of the two heroines we booked..."

"Who still interviews the heroine at this time, we want to hear the director's response." The reporters all gathered in a small suite, waiting for Ronald to appear.

"Director Ronald,

Ronald!
director! "

Seeing Ronald appearing in front of them, the media became excited and pushed forward one after another.

"This reporter from the Tribune." The PR signaled everyone to be calm, and clicked on the name of a familiar reporter.

"Director Ronald, what do you think of some film critics' comments on your film?"

"I suspect that some of the film critics you mentioned don't seem to have seen my film in the cinema. Maybe he read some tabloid excerpts of the plot and was deceived by the twisted plot used to attract attention."

"Hey, you can't slander Roger like that. Mr. Albert, he always watches the movie in person before writing a film review." A reporter from the Sun newspaper expressed some admiration for Albert and defended himself.

"It's not your turn yet." The PR beauty tried to stop him.

"It's okay. Then he must not have understood my movie. As a film critic, his comprehension ability is not up to the mark. I can provide a movie ticket and ask him to watch it again."

"What do you think Roger called you a sexist?" A reporter from another newspaper ignored the etiquette of his peers and directly named Albert.

"I think he's the discriminator."

"You can't say that about Mr. Abbott." The Sun reporter began to argue again.

"So he can say that about me casually?" Ronald glanced at the reporter, reached out to the public relations beauty for a copy of the Chicago Sun, and read:

"I went to a sneak peek at a rock radio station, and the audience was rock fans, and there were parts of the movie that even rock fans were disgusted with. There's a difference between a teenage exploitation film and a gynecologist show." .”

"I have every reason to believe that Roger Ebert discriminated against rock fans as much as he discriminated against gynecologists. He discriminated against the taste of rock fans and the noble profession of gynecologists."

"Puchi...hahaha..." The reporters below couldn't help laughing.

"You can't take it out of context like this. Mr. Albert is referring to the overall evaluation of your film. This is the freedom of speech and media freedom protected by the First Amendment of America." The reporter of the Sun newspaper urgently asked for the First Amendment Come to the defense of Roger Ebert.

"Very well, then as an American film practitioner and citizen, I can also comment on Roger Ebert's films.

I think his movies are X-rated sexual exploitation films, full of sexism and nasty scenes against women.The acting talent of talented actresses Dolly Reed, Cynthia Miles wasted. "

"Wow..." When the reporters heard the names of the two "Playboy" girls, they all started whispering. It seemed that they didn't know much about Roger Ebert's "glorious history".

"You... you lied."

"Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, ask your idol Albert, does he remember his masterpiece?"

(End of this chapter)