Chapter 16 Declare war on Hollywood!
A month after its release, the "ghosting craze" continues.
Since winning the box office champion in the second week, "Smart: Ghost Record" has continued to occupy the box office champion in August!
The box office hit a record-breaking 51.13 million in the third week! The box office dropped slightly in the fourth week, and it also had $50.65 million!
So far, the box office of "Ghost Records" has approached 150 million US dollars!
Even if the special effects blockbuster "Prehistoric Gorilla" created by the famous director Peter Jackson was released, it failed to steal the limelight of "Ghost Records".
Such terrifying dominance has also brought more curious audiences to the cinema.
They want to know, what is the magic of this film?
To this end, the "Los Santos Times" finally revealed the truth of the film after multiple investigations:
"This is really just a movie. The so-called real events are completely false. The San Diego Police Department also issued a statement that similar cases have never occurred in the area."
"After verification by our reporter, the director of this film is the male star Xuan-Chu (Chu Xuan) in the film. He is a 21-year-old Chinese man."
"According to an interview with Chu Xuan himself and the person in charge of Legendary Pictures, the filming method of holding DV in this film is called a pseudo-documentary. This is the exclusive invention of director Chu Xuan. I believe that all audiences can feel the charm of pseudo-documentary..."
The truth is revealed!
After this report was forwarded by major media on the Internet, people finally recognized Chu Xuan, a new young director!
Later, the media discovered the cost of shooting the film.
"$6000! Can you believe it? Only 6000!"
"According to the box office statistics of the theater, the current box office of "Smart: Ghost Record" has reached 153 million US dollars!"
"I really don't know how to describe this crazy movie, director Chu Xuan and "Smart: Ghost Record" will go down in the history of the film industry."
Of course, not everyone is bragging about Ghost Records.
Well-known film critic Roger Ebert, a member of the North American Film Critics Association, wrote a film review and said:
"This playful home video is an insult to the word movie!"
"Whether it is picture quality, shooting techniques, storytelling, and the acting skills of the male and female protagonists, all dimensions are terrible!"
"Just to scare people, the director played the game of every family!"
"I really don't know why young people are chasing such films now?"
"Cinema is an art!"
"Think back to the golden age of Hollywood! With so many excellent films, every director creates for the sake of art!"
"This kind of movie has soul and weight!"
"Looking at this film, we don't see any artistry other than the sensory stimulation."
"The youngest director? I think he's just lucky."
"In another 20 years, people will only remember the time-tested works, such shoddy films will soon be forgotten!"
Roger Ebert has more than 6 million fans on face, and everyone loves to watch him slam the movie with sharp words.
He also often shows his professionalism, and there are indeed many bad films in the movies he has criticized.
Once this film review was published, it was quickly reprinted by Roger's crowd.
Many middle-aged and above fans agree with his point of view.
Children from many families have seen "Ghost Records" and insist on buying a DV to record supernatural events.
In the eyes of most parents, this is simply nonsense.
Therefore, many parents have boycotted "Ghost Records" and scolded the film.
Faced with the pressure of public opinion from these parents, as well as the questioning of Chu Xuan by the older generation of filmmakers.
Elizabeth Olsen is very worried about Chu Xuan.
In fact, she's been having a good time recently.
Chu Xuan paid her 5% of the box office for weeks in a row.
The two did not sign a contract, just verbally agreed.
Chu Xuan can completely deduct the money and enjoy it exclusively.
Because according to the actor contract, Elizabeth Olsen's salary is only $3,000.
Recently, she also moved out of the old apartment and came to the famous 400-square-meter high-end apartment in Los Santos.
Finally bought a Porsche Panamera that I love.
Of course, the improvement of these material conditions is one of the reasons why she admires Chu Xuan.
She is more because of Chu Xuan's talent, because of her personality, because of her handsome appearance...
In short, Ao Mei didn't realize it herself, all she thought about was Chu Xuan.
Having seen so much negative news about him lately, Elizabeth Olsen couldn't help but call him.
"Chu, you haven't slept yet, did I wake you up?"
Hearing that Ao Mei was so careful, Chu Xuan couldn't help feeling a little distressed.
Obviously a big star, his fans on social media on various platforms have exceeded 3 million.
She doesn't have the fan of a big star, and she still looks like a girl next door.
"No, you know, I'm used to staying up late. Besides, I'm very happy to receive your call."
"Ah..." Ao Mei's cheeks couldn't help but get hot again, and then she remembered what she said.
"By the way, I saw some people slander you recently. That's because they don't understand you, don't take it to heart. You know, I've always been your number one fan! You're creating with your heart, it's not a game... …”
Ao-mei grieved for herself, and Chu Xuan was both surprised and moved.
Unexpectedly, this girl still misses herself.
"Don't worry, it doesn't matter to me. What those old guys said didn't hit me. You'll see after a while..."
"Hey? What are you going to do?"
Soon, Ao Mei knew the answer.
It turned out that Chu Xuan used his own Twitter account to post a tweet and manually @movie critic Roger Ebert.
"Hello @Mr.Roger Ebert, I'm Chu Xuan, the young Chinese director you mentioned."
"First of all I'm glad you contributed to the box office for my movie, and I'm sorry you didn't get the fun out of it."
"My original intention to make a movie was not for entertainment. It was just an experimental idea that I wanted to try."
"Fortunately, fans love this way of filming, and I'm happy to have brought fun to everyone."
"After all, people go to the cinema now, mainly for entertainment, don't they?"
"Movies are constantly evolving and improving. They are always immersed in the glory of the past, and how can they develop and innovate?"
"You should be clear about this, right? After all, movies were originally an innovative art form."
"In the 1920s, some people said that movies tarnished the art form of theatre."
"Does this sound familiar to you?"
"Let's get down to business... Now that you say that movies lack artistry."
"Then it is my duty as a young filmmaker."
"The next work, I intend to try to challenge one of the representatives of Hollywood's golden age - musical."
"I want to prove that young directors are also artistic."
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Once Chu Xuan's tweet was posted, it was quickly discovered by several media outlets and quickly reposted.
In just an hour, his tweets were completely on the hot list!
The horror film director who has been the box office champion for three consecutive weeks, is currently the most mysterious and hottest young director of Chinese descent.
He's going to shoot a musical from the golden age of Hollywood!
Chu Xuan, this is declaring war on veteran Hollywood filmmakers!
With seemingly polite but sharp words, he severely accused Roger Ebert of being self-sufficient and out of touch with the times.
At the same time, it is also positive and rigid, since you said that a young director like me does not understand art?
Then use the way you are best at and make a work for you to see!
Who doesn't understand art!
The film industry is in a collective uproar!
This Oriental boy... how dare he? *