novellhall Chapter 284 You really don't understand movies!
Chapter 284 You really don't understand movies!
Chapter 283 You really don't understand movies!
"Which media outlet are you from?"
Chen Xun smiled, his eyes slightly narrowed.
"A freelance writer for The Hollywood Reporter."
The reporter handed over a business card: "However, this article of mine will be sent to both Variety and Deadline."
Chen Xun took the business card, glanced at it, and put it in his pocket.
Then he stood next to Lee So-yeon, facing the camera.
"The editing techniques you mentioned are indeed my suggestion."
The reporter's eyes lit up, as if he had caught some explosive news.
If it turns out that Chen Xun cheated, that would be a huge bombshell.
He could almost see the huge bonus deposited into his account.
The whispers around them grew a little louder.
"but----"
Chen Xun looked at the reporter: "It's not because I knew the judges' preferences in advance, but because this editing style is the most suitable for expressing this story."
He pointed to the trophy in Lee So-yeon's hand.
What is "The Last Roll of Film" about?
"An old man uses film to preserve his last struggles in the past before his memory fades."
"The opening scene is a countdown to the store closing, followed by flashbacks to the daily routine of renting movies. This structure was something that director Lee So-yeon and I worked on together."
"The core of the film is forgetting and fighting against forgetting. Closing the store is the beginning of forgetting, while those flashbacks are the last struggle before forgetting."
The reporter opened his mouth, wanting to interject.
Chen Xun didn't give him a chance.
"You asked me if I leaked any inside information—"
He smiled and said, "I'd like to ask you, do you think the judges of the Student Oscars are the kind of people who would have their questions leaked?"
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He turned his head and glanced at the few AMPAS old men standing next to him.
One of them laughed, raised his glass, and gestured to him.
The reporter was a little embarrassed.
"I did not mean that----"
"Who are you!"
Chen Xun interrupted him, his tone very calm.
"The subtext of your question is that director Lee So-yeon's works won awards not because of her talent, but because of her connections."
"But you can look up the judging process for the 46th Student Academy Awards. The judges are from the Academy Awards committee, the voting is anonymous, and all entries are reviewed blindly."
He paused.
"What are you trying to say? That I can bribe a dozen judges beforehand?"
The reporter was speechless.
Someone nearby burst out laughing.
Chen Xun took a step forward, getting a little closer to the reporter.
"I read Lee So-yeon's script from beginning to end and edited it frame by frame for her. This story deserves to be seen."
He looked into the reporter's eyes.
"If you think this is an inside leak, then you can write it, but before you write it, I suggest you watch that movie first. After watching it, if you can still say those things—"
He smiled.
"That just shows you really don't understand movies!"
The surroundings suddenly became quiet.
Then applause broke out.
James Cromwell led the applause.
The old men from AMPAS also clapped along, and one of them even nodded to Chen Xun.
The reporter blushed, put away the recorder, muttered a few words under his breath, and turned to leave.
The man carrying the camera followed behind him; the camera shook slightly, but he turned it off.
Li Suyan stood next to Chen Xun, her eyes red-rimmed, her lips moving but unable to speak.
Chen Xun turned to look at her.
"It's alright now."
Lee So-yeon nodded, and tears finally fell.
James walked over and patted Chen Xun on the shoulder.
"Well said!"
Chen Xun smiled.
The old men from AMPAS also came over, and one of them extended his hand.
"My name is Richard Anderson."
Chen Xun shook hands.
"I felt very comfortable hearing what you just said."
Anderson smiled.
Another old man also came over.
"I heard you're currently filming 'La La Land'?"
"Yes."
"That Damien Chazelle kid's got something."
The old man nodded: "Come visit the academy when you're done filming. We have a screening room specifically for showing the works of young directors."
"Can she come?"
The old man paused for a moment, then laughed.
"sure!"
Lee So-yeon's eyes lit up immediately.
The exchange lasted until 2 p.m.
When Chen Xun came out of AMPAS headquarters, the sun was blazing.
Several reporters were standing at the door. When they saw him come out, they raised their cameras and took a few pictures, but no one surrounded him.
That scene should have already been reported.
This scene from the awards ceremony was quickly shared online.
The YouTube video, "Chen Xun's Angry Confrontation with Reporters? Or a Guilty Rebuttal? 'The Last Roll of Film': A Full Record of the Award Controversy," features the following video.
The number of views skyrocketed.
Chen Xun had just turned on his phone when he came across this video.
Click to watch the video.
In the footage, he is standing in the lobby of AMPAS headquarters, next to Lee So-yeon, and opposite a reporter holding a recording pen.
The camera angle is a bit crooked; it must have been taken by the person carrying the camera.
"The subtext of your question is that director Lee So-yeon's works won awards not because of her talent, but because of her connections—"
"But you can look up the judging process for the 46th Student Academy Awards. The judges are from the Academy Awards committee, the voting is anonymous, and all entries are reviewed blindly."
"What are you trying to say? That I can bribe a dozen judges beforehand?"
The comments section below the video has exploded.
Chen Xun scrolled down.
"Hilarious! A commercial filmmaker is now promoting student work? Has Chen Xun forgotten who he is?"
"From 'Fast & Furious' to 'Green Lantern,' which one wasn't popcorn entertainment? Now they're suddenly switching to art films, throwing around some kind of memory-against-forgetting theme, what's with the pretense of profundity?"
"Dude, this is a student film. You, an Oscar-winning actor, are going to star in a student film? Are you trying to make a living?"
"Am I the only one who thinks that reporter's question was fine?"
"The Student Oscars are a small-circle game anyway. It's strange that Chen Xun, who's been in Hollywood for so many years, knows a few judges. Who would believe he didn't leak the questions?"
The top-ranked comments were all mocking him.
Chen Xun scrolled down a few pages and finally saw a few different ones.
"Just one question: have you seen 'The Last Roll of Film'?"
"Criticizing without even watching? I've seen it, and the editing is truly amazing. The opening countdown to closing the store, followed by flashbacks to everyday life, instantly conveys that sense of loss!"
"Who told you that commercial film actors can't understand art films?"
The comments section was flooded with sarcastic replies: "Isn't this fan bias too strong?"
"Hilarious, how much did Chen Xun pay you?"
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Chen Xun continued reading and found that almost all the comments contained sarcastic remarks about him.
The few fans who spoke up for him were also heavily ridiculed.
Chen Xun gave a wry smile.
Since he started keeping a low profile, his online influence has visibly declined.
Only a few die-hard fans are still following his news.
Fortunately, the phrase "the streets are deserted" is more about him letting his work speak for itself and conquering the audience.
If we continue to rely on external evaluations to advance, just like the previous level of "leading the trend," who knows when we'll ever reach that level.
Scrolling further down, haters started bringing up the photo scandal again.
Some people even posted screenshots of previously leaked photos.
Although the official authorities and platforms have banned these photos, no one can control their private circulation.
It seems that a stronger positive public opinion is needed to dispel these negative comments!
Chen Xun decisively turned off YouTube and opened Twitter.
#Chen Xun's Students' Oscar Controversy#
#Last Roll of Film Wins Award#
#Is Chen Xun past his prime?#
The hashtag related to him has already climbed to the top of the trending search list.