Reborn Japan for entertainment

Chapter 661 The Stranded "Code M"

"Congratulations. Come over tomorrow and let's talk about the movie."

This is the content of the text message sent by Takeshi Kitano.

Even Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who was drunk, suddenly became sober when he saw such content!
Come talk about movies?
"Could it be..." In Kiyoshi Sakamoto's mind, only one possibility came to mind, and that was: Takeshi Kitano finally agreed to serve as the supervisor of "Code M"? ! !

This kind of thinking made Kiyoshi Sakamoto wake up the next day. Even though his head still had the aftereffects of a hangover, he still put on a formal suit and rushed to Kitano Takeshi's house.

. . .

"I called you over today, just to tell you that I can continue this movie."

Takeshi Kitano's reply was exactly what Kiyoshi Sakamoto expected when he saw the content of the text message last night!
He said yes!

However, before Sakamoto Kiyoshi's excitement came up, Kitano Takeshi's next words poured down on his head like a bucket of cold water, directly extinguishing the joy in his heart. . .

"But, I don't have time next year."

"Uh..." After being stunned for a moment, Kiyoshi Sakamoto came to his senses from Takeshi Kitano's words, "You mean, the filming of this movie cannot start next year?"

"That's right, next year I'm going to shoot "Extremely Heinous 2", so if I want to make this movie, I can only start after I finish filming "Extremely Heinous 2"."

"So, can you accept it?"

Kitano Takeshi's words made Sakamoto Kiyoshi fall into deep thought.

For artists, exposure is crucial.

Only when you often appear in front of the public, will the public remember your face and know you as a person.

After getting to know you, there will be the possibility of falling in love with you, and the idea of ​​buying your singing records and watching your film and television works. . .

In the circle that introduces the old and brings forth the new very quickly, even an artist with a very high status and high popularity will gradually be forgotten once the rate of appearance on TV and the big screen decreases, and will gradually be favored by newcomers who are more exposed. replace.

Even Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who is not just an ordinary entertainer, has to star in movies from time to time, appear in variety shows, and maintain his popularity and fame.

Starring or directing at least one movie and releasing a single by the band every year are the minimum requirements for Kiyoshi Sakamoto to maintain exposure.

And "Code M" is his 2011 film project. . .

However, now Takeshi Kitano is saying that filming cannot start next year? !

This caught Sakamoto Kiyoshi a little off guard.

In the final analysis, it was because he didn't think carefully, which led to the current situation.

He didn't know Takeshi Kitano's schedule, so he came here rashly.

This is his mistake.

However, he still wants to fight for it.

He looked at Takeshi Kitano expectantly, and asked tentatively, "Well, when will you finish filming "Extreme Evil 2"?"

"Well... about the end of the year."

Takeshi Kitano doesn't care about the movie's box office.

His movies, due to violence and gore, will be classified as R when they are graded.

Even if it goes to theaters, it won't get many screens.

What's more, his goal has never been in Japan, but abroad, the famous three major European film festivals!

Therefore, in order to keep improving, he usually makes movies very slowly.

As short as half a year, as long as a year.

"Is it the end of the year..."

This answer made Kiyoshi Sakamoto frown.

As a result, his plan to film "Code M" in 2011 also fell through.

Looking at Kiyoshi Sakamoto who fell into silence, Takeshi Kitano felt a little sorry for no reason.

Although this was an invitation from Sakamoto's list, he had the final say on whether to accept it or not.

However, he, who was very interested in the script of this movie, first agreed to direct it, and then said "I can't make it next year, I will make another movie first", which seems to be a bit of a waste of time. . .

So, he said: "If there is a conflict in the schedule, that's okay..."

That's all the talk, next, it depends on Sakamoto Kiyoshi's choice.

Should I continue to let Takeshi Kitano direct and wait until 2012 to start filming; or should I take the script and invite Takashi Miike now?

It took Kiyoshi Sakamoto less than three seconds to make a decision on this question.

"No! It doesn't matter if I can't shoot next year, I can wait!"

Kiyoshi Sakamoto thought this way: instead of going to Takashi Miike whose schedule is as uncertain, it would be better to wait for Takeshi Kitano.

Moreover, at this time, if Takeshi changed his mind temporarily, although Takeshi Kitano couldn't see it on the surface, he must be somewhat unhappy in his heart.

For Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who will continue to hang out in the film industry in the future, offending Takeshi Kitano, I'm afraid he can't afford to go around. . .

Therefore, after weighing it, he quickly made the most favorable decision.

Wait!
"As long as you can accept this movie, everything will be fine!"

"You go ahead and shoot your "Extremely Heinous 2". After you finish filming, it won't be too late for us to start filming again."

"Yeah, that's fine." Kiyoshi Sakamoto's answer made Mr. Kitano very satisfied. He patted him on the shoulder lightly and said in an old-fashioned way: "This story of yours also made my blood boil after a long time. When the time comes, let's take a picture of it." A great movie!"

"Ok!"

Next, Kiyoshi Sakamoto and Takeshi Kitano began to discuss the story of the script, the selection of actors and other issues enthusiastically. . .

After staying at Kitano's house for a whole morning, Sakamoto Kiyoshi finally left under Kitano Jingko's reluctant eyes.

Although this meeting with Takeshi Kitano caused his "Code M" film project to hit an iceberg and temporarily run aground.

However, the conversation with Takeshi Kitano has benefited him a lot.

Takeshi Kitano deserves to be the leader of Japanese movies.

His views on movies are definitely second to none in Japan.

This is why Sakamoto Kiyoshi insisted on letting him be the supervisor of "Code M".

Regardless of his excellence in other aspects, at least in the art of film, Kiyoshi Sakamoto still has a long way to go. . .

Sitting in the nanny car, Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who was about to return to the company, suddenly received a call from his girlfriend.

After the celebration banquet last night, when he returned to the apartment, Yui Aragaki took care of him who was drunk.

Therefore, she also knew who Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who was dressed extremely formally today, was going to see.

"How's it going? The movie..."

On the phone, Yui Aragaki's voice made Kiyoshi Sakamoto's gloomy mood clearer.

"Kitano-san took it."

"Isn't that very good? From your tone, it seems that you are not very happy..."

"Well, that's it..."

After talking to his girlfriend, Kiyoshi Sakamoto felt a lot more comfortable.

However, when he thinks about the 2011 film project, he is a little troubled.

If you don't shoot "Code M", then what will you shoot?

At this time, Kiyoshi Sakamoto seemed to have thought of something, slapped his thigh, and suddenly said loudly:

"By the way, isn't there still it!"

(End of this chapter)