Hollywood superstar XX history [travel]

"Vogt Peston is a genius." Martin Scorsese suddenly said in an affirmative tone.

He and Leonardo DiCaprio are dining in the restaurant.Hearing these words from Martin's mouth, Leonardo choked on the vegetables he was eating.Holding his throat with one hand, he quickly picked up the water glass with the other and took a big sip of water, swallowing the foreign object in his throat with a painful expression.

Martin looked at him with wide eyes in surprise: "Hey, Leon, you don't need to be so excited... well, you are also a genius..."

Leonardo picked up the napkin and wiped the corners of his eyes that were choked with tears, and showed some disapproval of Martin's obviously comforting words: "Martin, it's ok, I didn't say he wasn't!"

After Roger Corman's party, no one will deny that.His performance as the leading actor Travis in "Taxi Driver" is impressive.It’s not that his acting skills are comparable to Robert De Niro’s—Robert actually worked as a driver for a month for the role of Travis, “working” 12 hours a day, and studied mental illness.Dedicated and with enough acting flair, Robert has a spark in the role of Travis that makes for a great role.And Vogt didn't even watch the movie "Taxi Driver" before playing Travis. He just completed the performance with excellent memory and imitation, and of course he didn't have Robert's deep-rooted feeling.However, under such a harsh premise—I don’t know the script at all, and I can’t even hear the sound of the movie, but I can play Robert’s Travis at seven points, and all the imitations have their own unique flavor. He can freely adjust his performance state with Leonardo's performance, and the voice of reading lines is very moving-who can do it better than him?

Vogt Peston used practical actions to wash away his superficial impression in Martin's mind, and he had to admit that Roger had his reasons for accepting Vogt as a student.Just like discovering Robert, Roger Coleman has always had a good eye.

Martin apologized to Vogt for his preconceptions, but he solemnly warned Vogt not to waste his talent.

"I want you to be a responsible actor," Martin said to Vogt.Film is a powerful communication tool that is socially oriented. Another reason why "Taxi Driver" is remembered is that after watching the movie, the rich boy Sinkley fell in love with Jodie Foster who played the young prostitute Iris. Behavior, went to assassinate the then US President Reagan.Because of this incident, Martin once reflected on whether he should continue to shoot this kind of noir film, and he finally chose to go down this road.Or some people may go astray because of misunderstanding of his films, but his original intention is always to hope that this society can become better and more people can learn to think and reflect from his films.

Martin hopes that Vogt will not forget this for the sake of money and fame.

Then when Martin went back, he received an email from Vogt.What he sent to Martin was his performance material in the movie "Brokeback Mountain", and the postscript was that he hoped to get an audition opportunity for the leading actor in the movie "The Departed" that Martin was preparing.

"The Departed" is a remake of the movie, a remake of the Chinese movie "Infernal Affairs". It tells the story of the Boston gangster organization and the police training each other's undercover agents and inserting them inside each other, fighting each other's wits and courage.

Leonardo is Martin's tentative male lead, playing Billy, the righteous role arranged by the police in the gang.

There is no doubt that compared to Vogt, who is not yet familiar, Martin certainly prefers Leonardo, who has worked with him twice and has a happy cooperation.

But after seeing Vogt's "Brokeback Mountain" filming material, Martin's thoughts wavered a little.

Vogt played Ennis in "Brokeback Mountain" very movingly.Martin had never known a gay man could be so touching.In his films, homosexuality is not a very beautiful word.But the love between Ennis and Jack has some styles that suit his style-morality, struggle, loneliness, shock, and sadness.

Reminiscent of this being Vogt's first screen work, Martin had to admit that there are such geniuses in the world, so that Martin, who has always liked to use "old men", was also touched.

"For the audition for The Departed, I'd like to add Vogt Peston's name. What's your opinion, Leon?" Martin asked.

"I have no other opinion," Leonardo said.

As the most famous first-line movie star of the new generation of Hollywood, the best resources will always be tilted towards Leonardo.Martin asked a newcomer to audition with him, and vaguely placed the two on an equal footing. Leonardo should have been upset.But in fact, Leonardo was not angry at all.

It is undeniable that Leonardo is indeed interested in the script of "The Departed", and Martin Scorsese's directing ability is also trustworthy.However, the previous "Gangs of New York", the current "The Departed", and the "Blood Diamond" he has decided to star in, all have certain overlapping roles, which define Leonardo as a "criminal". , even if this "criminal" knows how to correct evil and return to the right, there is light in his heart.As an actor in an art film, the biggest fear is being characterized.No one would want others to immediately think of "bad guys" when they see him.Moreover, compared to the grand background and issues of "Blood Diamond", the structure of "The Departed" is much smaller, and it is still a remake.If it weren't for the fact that the director was Martin Scorsese, Leonardo would have turned down the audition.

On the other hand, "The Departed" also made Leonardo feel embarrassed.Because Robert De Niro also invited him to star in his movie "The Shepherd". "The Shepherd" is Robert's second self-written, directed and self-acted film after he transformed from an actor to a director. It tells the story of Edward Wilson, one of the founders of the CIA. The actors are still Robert De Niro and Angelina Jolie.In fact, the script for "The Shepherd" was put in front of him earlier than the script for "The Departed".If there is no script for "The Departed", Leonardo will definitely accept Robert's invitation to star in "The Shepherd".At the beginning, it was Robert who recommended him in front of Martin, which finally led to the cooperation between him and Martin.It can be said that now that Leonardo's career can rise rapidly, he owes Robert a big favor.Starring in a movie he was interested in was obviously an acceptable way to return the favor.

But Martin gave the script for "The Departed".Out of respect for Martin, neither Robert nor Leonardo said anything, and they gave Martin priority.For this reason, Leonardo feels guilty towards Robert.

Under various factors, Leonardo does not mind that the protagonist of "The Departed Walker" is not him.If Martin can pick someone else suitable, he can back out.Robert was still waiting for his answer.

Martin was certainly not ignorant of these things.But due to the natural advantages of famous directors and his dedication to excellence, he still insists on using people he thinks are the best.As for whether this would embarrass Robert and Leonardo, it was out of his consideration.

However, if there are other options that satisfy him, Martin will also give Robert and Leonardo this convenience.

"Leon, Billy's still yours. You wouldn't let Vogt Peston win the part, would you?" Martin asked.

"Martin, don't worry, I won't lose to him on purpose." Leonardo stood in this position, and he was naturally mentally prepared for the people below to attack his position.But in any case, they speak with strength.Leonardo will not be affected by other side factors to his performance.No matter what the movie, he will give it his all.

Martin looked at him with relief.He has seen many talented actors get lost in the maelstrom of Hollywood, and there are always fewer and fewer people who keep their original intentions.Regardless of Leonardo's private life, he will always be a competent actor in front of the movie.

"You are all geniuses, I think you can develop a different relationship." Martin said with emotion.All creative work requires equal partners and rivals.The more success a person achieves, the lonelier he will become, and only sympathetic people can bring comfort.Just like Francis. Forco. Paula to him, like Al Pacino to Robert De Niro.The success of the other party is largely one of the motivations to push them to work harder.

Leonardo has gradually moved towards the chief male star in Hollywood.His amazing ability to balance the artistry and commerciality of movies has made Hollywood's resources flock to him.All Leonardo lacks now is an Oscar.Martin has no doubts that Leonardo will become the benchmark of his generation.It's a pity that Leonardo hasn't been good enough to irritate his opponents.

"You think he can go to such heights?" Leonardo was surprised by Martin's affirmation of Vogt.A 20-year-old rookie!

"You suspect?" Martin countered. "Do you hate him, Leon?"

Leonardo wiped his mouth with a napkin, Nunu mouth: "I'm jealous, Martin, or should I try my best to block him?"

Martin smiled, and he gave him a loving look: "well, boy, if you have the energy to waste on these intrigues."

Leonardo snorted: "We'll wait and see. I just hope that when the competition is fair, his performance doesn't disappoint us..."

As Martin and Leonard agreed to audition for the lead role in The Departed, Vogt knew nothing about the pie that fell from the sky.Lance Clark has always been tight-lipped about his next job. The only thing he did was let him make friends with the Coleman family, and then Roger Coleman became his acting teacher.

As long as you don't have to worry about money—his teachers didn't charge him for tuition, and his agents and other employees seem to have forgotten to ask for a salary, or they already did, but it didn't bother Vogt anyway, so he's happy Counting the days—it doesn't matter if you think about it or not, because he is extremely busy.Roger is a very competent teacher. Regardless of his age, he does not spend much time teaching him every day, but the "homework" he assigns includes watching movies and writing papers (he has already graduated! Graduated!), Always tortured Vogt to death.The marks Ennis left on him slowly faded in one acting request after another.

Roger had only one piece of advice for Vogt's acting problem: "You have to know who you are, who Vogt Peston is. When you can't mentally tell the difference between realities, write the difference." different from reality.”

Vogt was inspired by this.Roger had spent his whole life in Hollywood, and everything he said to Vogt benefited him a lot.

So despite his torment, Vogt made regular visits to the Colemans.

But one day, when he stepped into Coleman's house, he saw someone who made him want to run away...