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Chapter 666 Is it safe?
Because Fan Binbin has other schedules in the country, it is impossible for him to stay in Los Angeles for a long time.

Therefore, since the crew started filming, her scenes have always been filmed first.

After about ten days of shooting, Fan Binbin's scenes were completed.

"Director Wang, are you coming back for the New Year?" Fan Binbin asked after taking a bite of salad.

She had already finished filming and booked a flight to return home. Before leaving, Wang Shu specially invited her to dinner.

However, as a female star, Fan Binbin has always been managing her figure.

It’s not that Wang Shu was stingy and didn’t want to treat her to a big meal, but that she wanted to eat salad.

Anything celebrities talk about what they eat is just bullshit.

If you don’t want to lose your figure or have a rounder face, you need to strictly control your diet.

For example, Sun Li’s eating habit is to boil vegetables.

Not only do you cook the vegetables with plain water, but you also add some oil and salt which are essential for the human body every day.

Even the meat is lean meat boiled in plain water.

Although the taste is far-fetched, eating this way is indeed healthier than stir-frying, and it can also effectively manage your body shape.

Because people are thin and their bones are more visible, it is easier to manage their facial appearance.

If a person is fat, not only will his body shape be out of shape, but as he gets older, his facial appearance will also be difficult to manage.

Wang Shu is young now and can still do something.

Once you are over 30, you have to pay attention all the time.

"It's not certain at the moment." Wang Shu replied.

Fan Binbin also knew that it was too early to discuss this topic, so he asked, "I heard that musicals are no longer popular in the United States. Are you confident that this movie will be nominated for an Oscar?"

After being in Los Angeles for so many days, she has come to realize that musicals have long been on the decline in the United States. Not only is no one making this kind of movie now, no one is even investing in it.

We also learned that if this musical was not Wang Shu's project, Paramount would not have invested in it at all.

This made her feel a little uneasy. Would she come all the way to the United States and be cheated by Wang Shu?

"Of course!" Wang Shu responded without comment. He guessed what Fan Binbin was thinking and then added, "Although musicals have long been declining in the United States, it does not mean that musicals are dead."

"Besides, musicals have been out of fashion for a long time, and the sudden appearance of one might be a bright spot for people."

"Plus, I have confidence in the story of this play, so there will be no problem in getting an Oscar nomination."

Seeing Wang Shu so confident, Fan Binbin's vague doubts and unreliability disappeared a lot. She blinked and asked with a smile: "Then... do you think I have a chance to be nominated for an Oscar?"

This refers to the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Wang Shu smiled and responded, "Your performance in this play is good, but there is no shortage of actors with acting skills in Hollywood, so the competition is fierce."

“Moreover, whether or not a nomination can be made still needs to be put into practice.”

"As long as the operation is in place and the performance is truly remarkable, it is basically possible to be nominated."

"As for whether or not I can win the award in the end, it all depends on whether the old men in the academy like it."

"Old man? Like?" Fan Binbin widened his eyes.

Wang Shu smiled and said, "The Oscars are a native American award, and their nature is similar to our Huabiao and Golden Rooster awards."

"It's just that its influence is the greatest in the world."

Fan Binbin is actually aware of this.

Local awards must have local characteristics, which is something that cannot be avoided.

She pouted and said, "From what you said, it should be difficult for me to get a nomination for my first Hollywood art film."

Wang Shu kept smiling and said, "Many Hollywood actors are not nominated just because they star in an art film for the first time. They are nominated only after they star in many art films."

Fan Binbin sighed when she heard this. It was not her first time to act in an art film, but all she had acted in before were Chinese-language art films.

In Hollywood, many actresses were nominated only after starring in many art films, but she was just getting started.

It is indeed quite difficult to be nominated right from the beginning.

Because there are so many talented actors in Hollywood, everyone is vying for the Oscars every year, and the competition is fierce.

Fan Binbin felt that she did not have the corresponding connections to make the operation work, so she looked up at Wang Shu.

As a director who has won Oscars consecutively, she believes that Wang Shu must have the corresponding connections and relationships.

If Wang Shu could help her, she might have a chance to get nominated.

If you don't help, you can only leave it to fate.

She bit her lip and asked, "Tree, do you operate every year?"

Wang Shu guessed that Fan Binbin's purpose was just to ensure the gold content of the little golden man he got. Of course, he would not admit it and said, "It didn't work."

After saying that, he felt that this four-word answer was too pale, and then he explained, "I have been nominated for Oscars for two films and won awards."

"The first one was The Wolf of Wall Street. It was during the global financial crisis and the movie was very popular. It was then nominated for an Oscar and won the award."

"The second one is Life of Pi, which is adapted from a best-selling American novel. It has always been called the most impossible work to be adapted into a film or TV series in the United States."

"Then I made it and it was quite successful. The response after the movie was released was also very great, and the artistic quality was also very high."

“So it was only natural for me to be nominated and win the award.”

“It just didn’t work.”

After hearing this, Fan Binbin was half-believing and half-doubting, and always felt that something was wrong.

"The Wolf of Wall Street" was a huge success, so it's no wonder it won the award.

Although "Life of Pi" is indeed of high artistic quality, without its "huge momentum", it would be impossible for an Oscar to give a young director from China consecutive wins!

But it is not right to say that Wang Shu won the award through manipulation.

As we all know, the Oscars do need to work.

The operational purpose is to obtain nominations.

Whether or not you can win the award in the end is not something that can be achieved through operations alone.

Since Wang Shu has won the award for consecutive years, it is not a matter of whether it works or not, but the people in the American Film Academy recognized "Life of Pi".

So... Wang Shuzhen didn't work?
Fan Binbin always felt something was wrong, but he couldn't find any fault.

In the end, he could only smile and praise: "Great!"

Wang Shu smiled and didn't respond. After finishing the meal, Fan Binbin didn't go back to the hotel directly.

Instead, he followed Wang Shu back to the apartment.

They are all adults, and a man and a woman who are alone in a room together will definitely talk about their ideals in life.

Because Wang Shu was strong, he did not use a small umbrella in the first half.

He looked at Fan Binbin, whose eyes were hazy, and asked, "Is it safe?"

Fan Binbin bit his lip, nodded first, then shook his head.

Seeing this, Wang Shu said, "Never mind, just..."

When Fan Binbin heard this, he neither agreed nor refused, but just opened his mouth.

And in Wang Shu's eyes, this is tacit consent.

In September 2010, the filming of "La La Land" was still proceeding in an orderly manner.

This film is related to other films in many ways, such as the tribute to old Hollywood movies and the use of shots from other old movies.

The benefit of using these old movie shots is that none of them are set in Los Angeles, and details about Los Angeles can be seen everywhere on the screen of "La La Land", which is why this movie focuses so much on real locations.

Even in old musicals, these scenes could be completed on outdoor sets or in studios, but "La La Land" is designed to show Los Angeles in real scenes.

So, the reason why this movie won the award, besides having a good story, is that the shots in the film were very much to the taste of the old guys at the American Film Academy.

Although Wang Shu can now direct entirely in a studio, he still strives for real scenes.

It is precisely because he knows that real-life shots of Los Angeles are also one of the necessary conditions for winning an Academy Award.

Moreover, the filming technique of "La La Land" is also different from conventional shooting. The photography is completely driven by the emotions of the film. The camera is emotionally involved in the play, and the photographer emotionally decides whether to zoom in or give a reaction shot.

For example, when the actors are having fun in a jazz club, or when they are dancing, the camera should also pan back and forth to change with the actors' emotions.

In addition, the lighting concept also takes into account the mood of the film and tells the story with light.

For example, when the spotlight is on the actors - when the lighting changes from practical lighting to more dramatic lighting, it is like emphasizing the dreams of the characters in the movie through spotlights, creating an emotional connection between the audience and the characters.

These are all very interesting shots that create an intimate connection with the actors. This is not only special for the characters, but also for the audience. When the camera is zoomed in, you can see the lighting change, which touches the audience's emotions. It's like an emotional exchange between the audience and the characters.

Generally speaking, using a camera to shoot and tell a story has to follow specific rules, but in the movie "La La Land", the camera is "free".

Wang Shu is very clear that the success of "La La Land" is not only due to the La La Land-style emotions that made many people feel moved and resonate, but its shooting techniques are also very important.

In order to make this film perfectly, Wang Shu basically used all the details that Damien Chazelle used when shooting this film.

So far, the effect is very good.

……

"Shu, I hope we have a chance to work together again in the future." Alexandra Daddario said to Wang Shu with a smile on her face before leaving.

Since the filming of "La La Land" started, the schedule of Fan Binbin had to be taken into consideration, so the supporting roles were always filmed first.

Now Alexandra Daddario's scenes have been filmed and she will leave the crew.

As for Lily Collins, she had already finished filming and left before her.

Wang Shu smiled and said, "You are a very good actor. If there is a chance in the future, we will definitely work together."

Alexandra Daddario pursed her lips when she heard this. It was obvious that this was just a polite remark.

But she didn't want to miss the opportunity to meet a great director like Wang Shu, so she said, "Shu, you said that. I'll keep it in mind."

Then he continued, "Do you know? Ever since I came to the crew, my friends have been asking me about you. Many people envy me for being chosen by you to play the second female lead."

Alexandra Daddario clearly remembers the audition scene. Wang Shu just took a look at her and decided to let her play the second female lead.

Paramount, one of the film's investors, did not have any objection but instead approved of Wang Shu's casting.

This scene left a deep impression on her, making her realize clearly that a great director like Wang Shu could decide the roles in a play at will.

Especially through the conversation with Ryan Gosling on the crew, she also learned that even the male lead like Ryan Gosling was selected in the same way as she auditioned, which made this point even clearer.

As for Emma Stone, Alexandra Daddario knew that she was Wang Shu's friend.

She also had a general idea of ​​how Emma Stone was chosen as the leading actress by a big director like Wang Shu.

Not only her, Ryan Gosling also had speculations, so except for the necessary filming in the crew, he has been deliberately keeping a distance from Emma Stone to avoid making Wang Shu angry.

Alexandra Daddario saw all of this.

So she probably guessed how Emma Stone rose to power.

She didn't think anything of it.

Because this kind of thing is so common in Hollywood, there's nothing strange about it.

Wang Shu chuckled and did not answer.

Seeing this, Alexandra Daddario immediately said, "Shu, I'm leaving the crew today. Can we have dinner together tonight?"

Wang Shu thought that she was the second female lead in the crew after all, and it would be awkward to refuse, so he said, "Okay, I'll treat you."

After hearing this, Alexandra Daddario didn't hesitate and chatted with Wang Shu for a few minutes and agreed to meet in the evening.

……

In the evening, Wang Shu met Alexandra Daddario at the agreed restaurant.

Although Alexandra Daddario has finished filming and left the crew, the "La La Land" crew is filming in Los Angeles, and both Wang Shu and Alexandra Daddario live in Los Angeles, so even if she has finished filming and left the crew, they can meet again at any time.

The two sat in the restaurant eating Western food, and Alexandra Daddario talked about the crew: "Shu, you seemed to be very strict with Emma when you were on the crew?"

Then he added, "But even though you are strict with her, you have always been patient in helping her."

"It feels like... there's something different about how you treat us and how you treat Emma."

Wang Shu heard this and did not hide anything. He told the truth: "Emma talked to me before she joined the group. She made her own request and hoped that I would be strict with her."

"In fact, when I'm filming, I mainly encourage the actors. I don't like to treat them strictly or put pressure on them."

"That's because Emma strongly asked me to treat her strictly, so that's why."

When Alexandra Daddario heard this, she was stunned at first, and then suddenly realized: "Emma wants to win an Oscar?"

Wang Shu nodded: "She does have this idea, so she asked me to be strict with her."

Alexandra Daddario opened her mouth and immediately said regretfully: "Shu, can my scene be reshot? I also want you to treat my performance in the play strictly!"

(End of this chapter)