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"Director Wang is really amazing. Not only did he write and direct La La Land, he also composed the score and songs."

Xu Huanhuan exclaimed, "This time, the movie must be very good as it has been nominated for six Golden Globe Awards and won six out of them."

Yan Danchen smiled and continued, "Director Wang's movies are always good, and La La Land will be released here on February 2. You will know how good it is when you go to the cinema to watch it."

Seeing that Yan Danchen even knew the release date of "La La Land" in China, Xu Huanhuan couldn't help but sigh in his heart that Yan Danchen still couldn't forget Wang Shu and was always silently paying attention to Wang Shu.

She is not young anymore, and she is neither in a relationship nor looking for a boyfriend. Perhaps it is because Wang Shu is always in her heart.

Yes!

Who wouldn’t admire such an outstanding man like Wang Shu?
Xu Huan imagined that he and Wang Shu went to the cinema to watch a movie together. He took the initiative to shake Wang Shu's hand, but received no response, and felt lonely.

Relatively speaking, Yan Danchen still has hope.

And she has been proven to be a loser.

Xu Huanhuan looked up and said with a smile: "Yes, it will be released in the cinema next month, let's go and see it then."

Then he added, "For the movie La La Land, not only did Director Wang win all six nominations, but the lead actress Emma Stone also won the Best Actress award."

"I heard that Emma Stone was about the same as us before she starred in Director Wang's film."

Yan Danchen was of course aware of this and sighed, "Who made her a Hollywood actress?"

"Director Wang is now in Hollywood. She has worked with Director Wang before, and Director Wang doesn't meet many actors in Hollywood."

"With the combination of many factors, luck fell on her head."

Hearing this, Xu Huanhuan was silent for a while and said, "Do you really believe that Emma Stone is just lucky?"

She is an actress of Huayi. Being in Huayi, she has seen a lot of messy things in the circle.

Therefore, she didn't believe that a young actress like Stone would be lucky enough to be selected by Wang Shu to star in an art film that would compete for an Oscar.

Great directors make this kind of art film for the Oscar statuette.

Choosing young actors to play major roles may lower the quality of the film due to their mediocre acting skills.

So, generally speaking, I work with talented actors who have good acting skills.

Of course, there are exceptions if the actor is a newcomer and is acting in his or her true self.

Furthermore, Wang Shu is not only a big director now, he also has no shortage of investment. He will not have to use small actors due to insufficient funds.

So...Xu Huanhuan felt that Stone's ability to play the leading role in "La La Land" was not just because of good luck.

"What else?" Yan Danchen asked with a smile, "Director Wang always looks for actors who fit the script. If there is an actor he knows who fits the role, he will give priority to that actor."

"Emma Stone had worked with Director Wang before and was very suitable for the script of La La Land, so Director Wang approached her."

After a pause, he continued, "You may not have seen the reports in the American media. Many media or magazines there are praising Director Wang's casting. With so many actors in Hollywood, he just happened to find Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. Their images and temperaments perfectly fit the characters in the movie, and they interpret a clichéd story in a way that makes people feel empathy."

In fact, both Stone and Ryan Gosling can be said to be playing themselves in "La La Land".

In real life, Stone came to Hollywood, Los Angeles at a young age to play a supporting role, which corresponded to the heroine of "La La Land".

When playing this role, Stone incorporated her own experiences and emotions into it.

Ryan Gosling, who comes from Disney, has a relatively higher starting point, and also corresponds to the male lead in "La La Land".

When the two of them were acting in this drama, some parts could be considered as acting out their true selves.

It is precisely because of this that the characters in the play can be interpreted in a way that resonates with many audiences.

At the same time, Wang Shu was also praised for his good casting.

Although Yan Danchen said this, she actually thought in her heart that the reason why Stone got the role was probably not simply because she fit the role in the script.

After all, Hollywood is a big melting pot, and if Wang Shu goes there, he will probably adapt to the local customs.

then……

When Xu Huanhuan heard this, he was suddenly speechless.

Because as Yan Danchen said, even the American media are praising Wang Shuhui's casting.

This shows that Emma Stone is indeed very suitable for the role in the movie.

But despite this, it always feels not that simple.

Then he changed the subject and said, "Let's not talk about this. Do you think Director Wang will return home to celebrate the New Year this year?"

"It should be." Yan Danchen said confidently, "After the Golden Globe Awards, there is still a long time before the Oscars."

"The Oscars ceremony does not coincide with the Spring Festival, so Director Wang will definitely return home to celebrate the New Year."

When Xu Huanhuan heard this, he was surprised again. Yan Danchen talked so eloquently, and it was obvious that he had paid attention to and studied this.

What this reveals is that Yan Danchen has really been paying close attention to Wang Shu all the time, otherwise he would not be able to see it so clearly.

Xu Huanhuan nodded and said, "So do you think Director Wang will go back to his hometown to celebrate the New Year, or will he celebrate the New Year in the capital?"

Yan Danchen continued: "It depends on whether Director Wang's parents are in the capital or in his hometown. If Director Wang's parents come to the capital in a while, then Director Wang will celebrate the New Year in the capital."

"If Director Wang's parents are in their hometown, then they must be celebrating the New Year there."

Xu Huanhuan thought so too, and then said: "If Director Wang is spending the New Year in the capital, let's make an appointment on the first day of the New Year, and we can go to his house to wish him a happy New Year?"

"Director Wang will probably only be in China during this period. He will go to Los Angeles later."

Yan Danchen was somewhat moved by what he said, and nodded in response, "Okay."

In fact, the two of them wish Wang Shu a happy new year every year, but most of the time they do so on their mobile phones.

For example, last year, Wang Shu went back to his hometown to celebrate the New Year. Even if they returned to Beijing, they would have other plans soon after, so it was impossible for them to go to Wang Shu's house to pay New Year's greetings.

Xu Huanhuan blinked and said, "Director Wang doesn't like to drink or smoke, so we can just buy some fruit when the time comes."

Yan Danchen also thought it made sense and said with a smile: "If you don't smoke or drink, it's not good to buy other slightly expensive things, so buying fruit is just right."

Xu Huanhuan smiled and said, "That's what I thought."

Then he asked, "Do you think Director Wang will invite us to dinner?"

Yan Danchen continued: "Nine out of ten times, they will invite us to dinner, but they will probably drive us to a restaurant to eat."

Xu Huanhuan blinked again and said, "If Director Wang's parents are here too, are they cooking at home?" Yan Danchen thought for a moment and said, "If Director Wang's parents are here too, then we can't just bring fruits, we have to at least bring two bottles of wine."

"Whether we stay at home for dinner or go out for dinner, it's all fine."

Xu Huanhuan sighed when he heard this: "We really need to bring two bottles of wine with us... I hope Director Wang will give us a good role in the movie in the future because of the wine."

Yan Danchen smiled when he heard this and said jokingly, "You have a nice idea."

Xu Huanhuan rolled his eyes when he heard this, and asked with a snort, "Don't you want to?"

When Yan Danchen heard this, he was silent for a while, and then nodded.

…………

"The Golden Globe Awards have ended. Wang Shu won all six of the six nominations. Not only that, but the leading actress of La La Land also won the Golden Globe Best Actress Award."

Chen Hong told the news to Director Chen who was drinking tea.

Director Chen was sipping tea, but when he heard this he suddenly felt that the tea in the cup was no longer mellow.

"Is La La Land a musical?" Director Chen was stunned for a moment and asked.

Chen Hong nodded and said, "Yes, it's a musical."

Director Chen asked in disbelief: "Wang Shu can make a musical?"

In his opinion, even if a director like Wang Shu, who came from the Chinese-language film industry, went to the United States for two or three years, he would never be able to make a musical.

Even if La La Land does well at the box office after its release, it will definitely not win any awards.

Now I know that Wang Shuliu was recommended to No. 6 Middle School, I really can’t accept it.

He is a director who makes science fiction films, but he also makes musicals?!

This is bullshit!
Chen Hong thought for a moment and said, "I just read a review of La La Land, which included some speculations about why Wang Shu was able to make La La Land."

"It says that La La Land is a clichéd story, and many of its scenes also have traces of Hollywood musicals of the last era."

"So... Wang Shu probably watched a lot of American musicals from the last era, so the musicals he made are full of traces of the last era."

"And then... he is a talented director himself. He used his own strength to forcibly combine a clichéd story with old-fashioned musical elements to make an excellent movie."

Director Chen understood what he said. As a director from the Chinese-language film industry, it is impossible for Wang Shu to be fully aware of the elements of the current musicals.

But if it is an American musical from the last era, it would be different. Wang Shu might really have had some exposure to it.

Similarly, under normal circumstances, if Wang Shu made a movie based on elements of American musicals from a previous era, it would most likely be out of date today.

But Wang Shu managed to successfully shoot such a musical that was out of date?

He opened his mouth and asked, "Where is this film review? Who wrote it?"

Chen Hong continued: "I don't know who wrote it, but it was published in the Literature Newspaper."

The Literary Newspaper was founded in April 1981 and is the first large-scale comprehensive professional literary newspaper in my country's literary and newspaper circles.

Literary predecessors such as Mao Dun, Xia Yan, Cao Yu, Ba Jin and Bing Xin have always been very concerned about the Literary Newspaper. Mao wrote the name of the magazine and the inaugural speech. When Ba Jin was 95 years old, he wrote the inscription "Call for the prosperity of creation" for the founding of the th issue of the Literary Newspaper.

Bing Xin's inscription for the Literary Newspaper is "I hope that all literature lovers will read the Literary Newspaper."

As a second-generation writer, Director Chen is of course aware of the importance of the Literary Gazette.

Even though newspapers are gradually disappearing nowadays, they have also adapted to the times. There are not only paper newspapers, but also related websites.

But no matter what, since "Literature Newspaper" published relevant articles, it is also a recognition of "La La Land" and Wang Shu!
Director Chen was already in a bad mood, and now he felt even worse.

Seeing that Director Chen was silent, Chen Hong continued, "Wang Shu won all six Golden Globe nominations this time. He will definitely be nominated for an Oscar, right?"

Seeing Director Chen still silent, he continued, "Maybe... not only will he be nominated, but he will also win the award."

“Even three consecutive Academy Awards for directing!”

At this point, he suddenly realized something and hurriedly added, "Three consecutive Oscars... Doesn't that mean Wang Shu has won three consecutive Golden Globe Awards now?"

"Not only did he win the Golden Globe Award for Best Director three times in a row, he also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture."

"Next month's Oscars...may even win three Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture!"

"Is it possible?" Director Chen finally stopped being silent this time and immediately retorted, "Do you think the Oscars are the same as the Golden Globe Awards?"

"Let alone the film La La Land, it is impossible for the American Film Academy to allow a Chinese-language film director to become the first director in the world to win three consecutive Academy Awards for Best Director!"

"As for the Best Picture award, that's also impossible!"

"La La Land has won six Golden Globe nominations, so it is undeniable that it will be nominated for an Oscar in nine out of ten cases."

"But winning an Oscar is impossible!"

As a second-generation director, Director Chen really doesn't want to see a self-taught director like Wang Shu win three Oscars in a row. It would make him feel very uncomfortable.

When Chen Hong heard this, she was stunned.

Although she really wanted to refute Director Chen, she felt from the bottom of her heart that what Director Chen said was right.

It is possible that the American Film Academy will not allow Wang Shu, a director from the Chinese film industry, to become the first director in the world to win three consecutive Academy Awards for Best Director!
So... no matter how good "La La Land" is, it will never win a big award!
Chen Hong opened her mouth and said, "That's impossible, right? La La Land was nominated for six Golden Globe Awards and won six out of them. How could it not win a big award at the Oscars?"

"Ha~" Director Chen sneered, "There are many movies and directors that won the Golden Globe Awards but failed to win the Oscars. What's impossible?"

After hearing this, Chen Hong fell silent again.

Because what Director Chen said was right, that is indeed the case.

In order to prevent Director Chen from seeing that she secretly felt sorry for Wang Shu, she smiled and said, "If you can't get it, then you can't get it. It's none of our business anyway."

"Not to mention that Wang Shu has already won the Best Director Oscar for the second time in a row. Even if he doesn't win the third time, it won't be a big deal."

After that, he smiled at Director Chen and said, "Besides, Wang Shu's presence in Hollywood is also good for domestic filmmakers."

"If he makes a movie in the country, the whole industry will be affected by the comparisons."

"And when he went to Hollywood, everyone could breathe a sigh of relief."

When Director Chen heard this, he was startled at first, then he thought about it and found that it seemed... it was really the case... (End of this chapter)