Raising Dragons in Hollywood

In these days when Sammy is home for Christmas, "The Exorcist" is doing well at the box office, but Disney isn't exactly happy.

Unlike the Kerry Brothers, who only want to make a lot of money, big companies are always more particular, more demanding, and more ambitious. Therefore, being able to make money is just a passing requirement.

In addition, they also need to pay attention to the impact of overall word-of-mouth, as well as the innovation of the film, the excavability of the subject matter and some artistic value.

After all, 'Disney should see itself as a trend-setter rather than a trend-follower', and everything must be refined.

However, Sammy caused them too many, too many problems.

Although these problems are very small problems, such as some outside public opinion (Sami's attitude of being indifferent is often blackmailed); some religious problems (some religious fanatics complained that he discredited heaven and smashed the cross in the film very dissatisfied with his behavior); random selection of special effects companies (in Disney’s view, companies like Claw Root Special Effects, which sound counterfeit, are particularly unreliable); and movie ratings (due to his full personality, he misuses With his unique penchant for blood plasma and doing something scary, the Film Rating Board seems to have put him on a blacklist to watch).

But there is no doubt that in a country that flaunts freedom of speech, these problems can be resolved, or compromised after negotiation.

It's just like marriage, the real cause of dissatisfaction between the two parties is often not a big issue involving life and death, but some trivial things that appear in daily relationship.

This is the current situation: every time Sammy directs a film, he can't help but completely immerse himself in his own world, and he only wants to make something wonderful and fun (in his imagination), completely ignoring the outside world and the people around him feelings.

In this way, Disney, as the producer, took great pains to follow behind and solve his troubles.

Therefore, even if the results of the film's release are good.

But because it has not reached the global popularity, it is only at an excellent level, and because there are too many minor problems in the filming, in the eyes of some Disney executives, the investment and return are still not very proportional, and the evaluation of the film is still polarized. .

Ed from Marketing doesn't like The Exorcist.

He doesn't like the white cat heroine, the daily exorcism activities, the occasional sweet transition, the witch actor Na Li, and the human-faced octopus is actually a good monster, and he doesn't like The setting of Paradise Cistern (Taking God and Noah's Ark)...

From the time he started preparing for the shooting of this film, he believed that the film should go towards the route of Hollywood's big-budget commercial films:

The ex-girlfriend died tragically, don't become a cat.The male protagonist bears hatred, people block and kill, and demons block and kill demons.There are not so many complicated positions and conspiracies, directly helping heaven to fight the demon army in hell.Find a super beautiful woman to be a vase, play a witch, and act as a heroine.After that, the male and female protagonists cooperate, and justice defeats evil.Simply and neatly made into an action movie, at the end, there will be a Hollywood-style love ending, the hero matches the beauty, kisses and hugs, the grand finale!

Anyway, it's definitely not the ghost picture that Sammy is shooting now.

Especially the inexplicable ending of the movie that he only saw after the movie was released:

[When everything is over, with the witch and a group of non-human beings reluctantly seeing off, a person and a cat, under the dim sunset, slowly drive a squeaking old song along with a hoarse old song The rattling and dilapidated second-hand car once again embarked on an unknown and dangerous journey. ]

What the hell is this?

Nostalgic?It's so rustic and outdated!

Sammy hated Ed's remarks, and he was even less interested in the template plot that seemed to have just come off the factory assembly line.

He once deliberately stated in front of everyone: "Some people are good at making romantic love stories, and some people are good at making Hollywood-style big-scene action movies...Unfortunately, I am neither. So, If you agree to let me direct a film, it must follow my style. Otherwise, just don’t look for me from the beginning. It’s impossible to expect me to be obedient like a marionette, so hurry up and dream .No, I’m wrong, even if it’s a dream, in a dream, I wouldn’t do that!”

This remark did not name names.

But everyone knew it was aimed at Ed.

Ed stopped talking later. Firstly, it didn't work if he said too much, and secondly, it was a bit embarrassing to be confronted by the director.

He still didn't like The Exorcist, but at least he wasn't going to find fault with Sammy.

It's just interesting that not everyone is as unaware of the beauty of movies as he is.

Wesley, head of experiential consumer products, and Helena, head of international affairs, liked The Exorcist.

The audience has almost the same attitude, some like it and some don't like it.

Sammy’s style is too unique. No matter what story the film tells, there will always be some wicked plots and cold jokes that emerge one after another. People who like it will like it very much. That 'what the hell' feeling of boredom.

Under such circumstances, it is often difficult for the producers to determine whether the director meets their requirements.

So Sammy got a call from his former boss, Norris.

A bad news that is not bad news.

The bad news is because, he informed: "The second part of "The Exorcist" may not be filmed in a short time."

It's not bad news, but it's because, after hearing it, Sami was very surprised: "What, why is there a second part?"

Mr. Norris on the other end of the line silently hung up.

Obviously, unlike most directors who count on one series of IP to get old, Sammy has no intention of making any sequels at all, or to put it more directly, if Disney wants to ask him to make a second film, he may not necessarily agree.

Forget about "The Exorcist" and just talk about the present.

The old-fashioned Sammy has turned his attention to another story.

Because of the news that Duke and Dunbar are coming back.

Therefore, the Griffin couple, who made up their minds that "the two brothers are about to come out", did a very touching thing while struggling.

They showed Sammy all the tragic and touching same-sex stories that the two brothers sent to them. The reason was ready-made: "Aren't you a director? I will expand and expand the subject matter for you, and the future works will be diversified."

As for their real purpose in doing so...

In fact, it is due to a very tangled and contradictory reason: "No matter whether we agree or disagree in the end, we should not destroy the relationship between brothers and let the younger brother discriminate against the older brother."

It can only be said that family affection is the greatest emotion in the world, and relatives always consider each other.

Duke and Dunbar, worried about their younger brother, ran off to do homework for their parents; now, the parents worried about their older and second sons, who in turn started doing homework for their younger son.

As for the heartless young son...

He believed the false reasons of his parents, just as "The Exorcist" ended, and he couldn't slay the dragon. Although he could still study the real dragons around him, his heart was still very empty and lonely.At this time, a pile of information was handed to him, and he naturally looked at it indifferently. Not to mention, he really found an interesting story.

But leave that story aside for now.

The point is...in the meantime, Duke and Dunbar finally got home.

At this time, maybe only Sammy remained dull as usual, and didn't notice anything.

Mai Qilong soon felt that the overall atmosphere in the house was not right.

The Griffins stopped talking and laughing, and looked worried.

Duke and Dunbar stared at Sammy and Mikey with stern faces, and whispered to each other from time to time, looking like they had ghosts in their hearts.

The Griffins didn't want this at home.

They tried to talk to the two brothers about work and life.

But Duke and Dunbar were upset to see Mitchie enter the room.

They didn't bother to talk about work and life with their parents at all, they exchanged information with each other from time to time, and discussed in low voices what to do next.

however……

The more the two of them mutter together like this, as if discussing some important matter, the more worried the Griffins are, their hearts are in a state of ups and downs, and they keep guessing when they plan to act (come out).

Finally, one night.

When Sammy passed by in the corridor, he was pulled into the room by Duke.

In Duke's room, the three had a brotherhood meeting.

The two brothers worked hard to help him figure out how to come out.

Sammy asked confusedly: "Are you sure about it? Mom and Dad like Mikey very much, and they are also very open-minded, just tell the truth. You don't know, not long ago, they gave me a bunch of... ..."

In the end, before he could finish talking about "a bunch of materials about homosexuality, it encouraged me to expand my subject matter and support social minorities".

The second brother Dunbar interrupted him: "Many people are superficially open-minded, but in fact they just stand and talk without back pain. Once things really happen to them, they will all become old-fashioned."

The eldest brother Duke also nodded solemnly, expressing that it is indeed so.

Sami was immediately confused, thinking that his brothers had some inside information.

In addition, although he was very clear-headed when he was making movies, he was not very good at dealing with this kind of daily affairs, and he didn't think about it at first. Call for help: "Then, what should I do?"

Duke and Dunbar are the best brothers in the world, so naturally they can't ignore the poor brother.

After they looked at each other, they told Sammy a brilliant plan.

The plan was -- they went to the Griffins and pretended to come out.

One is to go to mine first, and help the younger brother test the attitude of the Griffin and his wife; the other is to share the firepower, similar to when someone did something wrong when they were young, the brothers would go up together. Responsibility.

God!

What a good brother who is unparalleled in the world and who shares weal and woe!

Sammy was overwhelmed.

With tears in his eyes, he swore secretly: "From now on, I will never throw ants into Duke's perfume again; nor will I secretly cut Dunbar's hair while he is sleeping, and lie to him that he has premature aging and hair loss." .”

So Duke and Dunbar came out to the Griffins as planned.

They walked into Mr. Griffin's study with serious expressions, and called Mrs. Griffin. Then, under the anxious, worried and panicked eyes of their parents, the eldest brother Duke stood up and went straight to the point, heavy and apologetic. Say, "Mom and Dad, I'm sorry to tell you something...we like men."

"finally come!"

The Griffins thought in unison.

But maybe it was because I worried too much before, and I tossed and turned too many times and suffered from insomnia...

At this time, instead, they had a subtle sense of relaxation after the dust had settled.

However, Mrs. Griffin still frowned slightly, and asked worriedly: "So...you, are you together?"

"what?"

The two brothers were dumbfounded.

What the hell kind of question is this?

Even if you are not furious, you should express your shock meaningfully, right?

Why, all of a sudden, I went a long way off topic!

Obviously coming out of the closet, why is it involved in orthopedics?

But anyway!

In order to avoid a broken leg, this must be denied.

So the two brothers hastily gave a negative answer.

Duke was relatively strict: "Mom, what are you talking about? How is it possible? I just came out, the simplest kind of coming out. I don't like Dunbar."

Dunbar complained directly: "Mom! You're out of your mind! How can I like big brother!"

The Griffin and his wife breathed a sigh of relief when they heard such words, and at the same time, the big stone in their hearts fell to the ground completely.

"You said it earlier, it caused me to struggle for so long."

Among them, Mrs. Griffin complained dissatisfiedly.

"what?"

Duke and Dunbar looked confused.

This reaction, this reaction...

This reaction is not right!

Mr. Griffin also took a deep breath now.

He solemnly asked a question: "Have you really thought about it?"

At this time, both brothers Duke and Dunbar felt that the development of the situation seemed to be running wild, rushing forward, and there was no turning back.

But for the sake of their beloved younger brother, the two of them are still stubbornly speaking: "Uh, think about it, we both like men, not women."

"All right!"

The Griffins sighed helplessly.

Then, they looked at each other, looked tolerant, and said unanimously: "We have no objection. If you have a boyfriend you like, then bring them home."

What?What?

Wait, how can you have no opinion?

How can you have no opinion? !

This is coming out, coming out!

Duke and Dunba were dumbfounded.

They almost lost their ability to speak, and they were there like a cassette: "No...not...not..."