Hollywood superstar XX history [travel]

Ang Lee's advice made Vogt involuntarily think of Lance's previous proposal——

"You need to show your best attitude to have a meal with my girlfriend, Kate Coleman's grandfather, Roger Coleman..."

Roger Coleman is a well-known independent film director and producer in the United States, and has the title of "King of B-movies".Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron, Ron Howard, Jack Nicholson, Robert De Niro and other directors and actors made their debut They all worked under him and were taught by him.

The nearly 80-year-old man is still in good health and in good spirits, and he still tirelessly insists on cultivating talents for the American film industry.

When Lance mentioned Roger Coleman, he wanted Vogt to ask him about acting.Roger Corman is nothing less than a textbook for a Hollywood newcomer.

Although the signing time is not long, Lance's performance as an agent is undoubtedly quite convincing.Vogt was under his strict control, and he didn't think that Lance spent so much time trying to connect Roger Coleman just because he wanted the other party to give him a tutoring lesson.But Lance kept secret about the real reason, and mysteriously let Vogt play freely, which made Vogt feel nervous.Rather than conquering a strange old man with a wrinkled face, he would rather continue to accept the ravages—well, probably...

But when Li Ang heard Roger Coleman's name, he thought it was a rare opportunity.If Vogt intends to develop in Hollywood, the opportunity to meet such a master is absolutely rare and must be seized.

After almost quarreling with Lance again because he missed Jake Gyllenhaal, Vogt had to accept this suggestion and followed Lance to visit Roger Coleman with a well-prepared gift.

Roger Coleman's home is also located in Hamby Hills, not far from where Lance lives.After arriving, Vogt discovered that it was a very private party, and the guests were only Lance and himself, not even Lance's girlfriend Kate Coleman.

In this regard, Lance said that Kate Coleman has a new job and has flown to New Zealand. She is a freelance photographer. It is said that she has a cool personality, cheerful and free and easy, and she is a different type of person from Lance.Vogt, who only heard about her but never knew her name, had always been curious about her, and wanted to know why Lance fell into her hands.

Lance and Roger Coleman are very familiar, and obviously the relationship is not as simple as the boyfriend of the family's granddaughter.Roger Coleman asked about Lance's grandfather, Michael Clark, and Vogt could tell from his tone that the two old men were very close friends.

In fact, his judgment was not wrong.Sometimes Hollywood is so small, relationships are forever entangled.There is such a circle that only accepts the family of performing arts to enter, sharing some top-level resources that many people can't ask for.They will not be so low-key that they are unknown, but they will not be so public that everyone knows that they will become the focus of the public's attention and will not be at peace. They just focus on the field of art and create many classics that are popular in later generations.

However, due to his superior background and the complexity of his own experience, Vogt's awe of power is not always sensitive enough.It is difficult for him to feel inferiority and fear because of the other party's status, so his attitude has always been very equal and calm.Good upbringing also makes his speech and behavior become elegant and noble when necessary, personable, and his handsome face also adds a lot of points to him.

When most people saw Vogt for the first time, they all thought in unison: Ah, this is a nice guy!

At least Roger Corman's wife, Julia, wasn't impressed with Vogt.After the accomplished veteran producer greeted his guests, he went back to the kitchen to knead dough and make cookies.The Colemans have four children, but unfortunately none of them live with them. There are only two elderly people in the huge mansion, and there is a life assistant who is not allowed to appear from time to time, so the afternoon tea is prepared by Julia herself.Vogt, of course, felt sorry for the situation, and he volunteered to help Julia make cookies in the kitchen.

Julia's refusal turned to surprise after seeing Vogt's skillful movements: "Oh, boy, you are amazing!"

Vogt's movement of kneading dough is very handsome, his slender fingers are covered with white powder, his sleeves are half rolled up, and his sideways lines are three-dimensional and stylish.He said with a smile: "Occasionally I help my grandmother make cookies." Vogt's grandmother is a very traditional and typical British aristocratic woman, and her afternoon tea is always exquisite and delicious.Vogt was once fined to make cookies for not being noble enough to enjoy afternoon tea—this became the only "cooking skill" that Vogt could achieve in his young master career.

Julia seemed touched: "Your grandmother is so lucky! I am also a grandmother, but they only eat, oh, sometimes they don't even eat, because they need to lose weight!"

So Vogt shared with her why he knew how to make cookies.

"...you must have hated your grandmother then, didn't you?" Julia asked.Sentencing a child to stay in the kitchen and make cookies sounds like torture.

Vogt nodded and shook his head: "She is a very powerful lady. She is always strict with children-my father is still the most afraid of him!" Speaking of this, he couldn't help smiling smugly.Compared with her son, the grandmother loves her grandson more, and the grandmother treats her son with harsh words like a storm. "But we knew she loved us." Vogt admired his grandmother, who was the best user of honey and cannonballs.Because it was too difficult to please, so that after she was strict nine times, she showed a little bit of satisfaction that time, and others were almost grateful.

Julia said: "When I get old, I always want to see the children more. The house is empty, and I am tired of facing an old man every day. Fortunately, our neighbors are very friendly, but it is a pity that they only live here for a period of time every year." Time..." She began chattering with Vogt.

Vogt is the favorite of the elders in the younger generation, and he is always very patient with the elders.By the time he and Julia put the cookies in the oven, the two had already talked at length.Vogt helped an exuberant Julia look at their family photos, and Julia affectionately patted his hand and called him "Voger."

Roger Coleman and Lance, who were sitting in the living room, watched in amazement as they passed by as if no one else was there, and then began to rummage through boxes and cabinets, laughing and laughing. Vogt was not cautious as a guest at all, and was very familiar with himself.

Roger raised his gray and sparse eyebrows and looked at Lance. Lance rubbed his forehead and said reluctantly, "well, he, err, Mr. Peston is very friendly..."

Roger said, "Undoubtedly, impressive. The person you picked this time is very unexpected." He and Michael Clarke are old friends and have a deep friendship. Lance Clark was the one he watched growing up child.His granddaughter Kate and Lance have become lovers, and both families are happy to see it happen.So in many things, Roger doesn't mind helping Lance.But Lance is shrewd and never abuses his relationship.This time he brought Vogt to the door, which was somewhat surprising.

Lance murmured, "If I had a choice, I'd rather not. You know, he was thrust on me by Michael..."

"Son, do you think you can fool old Roger?" Roger reprimanded him fondly, "Michael gave you a rough diamond in The Phantom of the Opera and Brokeback Mountain."

Since there was a need for Roger, Lance naturally told him some information about Vogt, and successfully aroused Roger's interest in this young man Michael had a crush on.Although Roger is very old, it does not mean that he is blind in Hollywood. On the contrary, he is much more informed than most people.Andrew Lloyd Webber kicked Vogt out of the musical lineup in order to protect the movie version of "The Phantom of the Opera", but he and Joe Schumacher protected his future. Later, a Chinese director like Ang Lee affirmed that Vogt Gert's acting skills - don't tell him about the personal relationship between Ang Lee and Vogt. If Hollywood can only get through the personal relationship, this industry will not develop to the scale it is today. Worldwide expansion.It is extremely difficult for Chinese people to get ahead in Hollywood. Only a fool would ruin his already difficult career for the sake of personal relationship. He does not think that Ang Lee who can climb to the position of winning an Oscar is a fool.

Roger likes and is willing to help talented young people with ideals.

"He's a kid, as long as you don't mind him getting into trouble," Lance said.After entering the door just now, Roger treated Vogt with indifference, but Vogt somehow didn't show his ability to be popular, but instead acted like a high-society kid, showing a little bit of nonsense.Seeing that Roger and Lance didn't talk to him, he didn't bother himself, and just patronized and circled around Julia, very indifferent.Lance had been worried that he would piss Roger off.

"You underestimate me, Lance." Roger said with a bright smile, "Don't underestimate him, he's smart!" He gave Vogt a meaningful look.This young man is not a simple child.

"Roger, I believe in you! You can even handle Robert De Niro, who else can't handle it?" Lance said.Robert De Niro is one of the most influential actors in the American film industry. He has an extremely introverted personality and is a very difficult person to communicate with.He is Roger's student.Robert De Niro is difficult for others to get along with, but he always respects his teachers.

Roger laughed. Robert De Niro was one of his most proud disciples. Mentioning the eccentric Robert always made him happy.Roger looked at Lance through the lens with wise eyes, and asked sharply, "So, the point is Robert?"

Lance was calm and composed, without a trace of unease or embarrassment at all.He smiled slightly: "Who knows, Roger? I don't have much friendship with Robert. Or do you think Vogt Peston might get along with him?"

"That's up to you, Lance," said Roger slowly. "I never make light judgments about bright kids."