Chapter 1054: 1054
How unpopular is the Sundance Film Festival? This is a very serious question, and an intuitive analysis can be made with a simple set of data from the tenth anniversary of Sundance last year.
In 1993, there were only 33 works that were shortlisted for the film festival, and it is said that there were only more than 50 works registered. At that time, there were 37 reporters who arrived in Park City to report on the 10th anniversary of Sundance. Name - this is because of the tenth anniversary, Robert Redford specially invited some reporters; and after the film festival, forty-nine media in the United States reported, of which only one national newspaper in the United States , The New York Times, had fewer than sixty stories before and after—meaning only eleven media outlets had more than one news story or follow-up.
Such attention is not even comparable to the premiere of a movie.
The same data on the Golden Globes can be magnified at least ten times, or even more. There are already more than 100 reporters standing on both sides of the Golden Globes red carpet. This does not count the infield and backstage. Media interviews, not to mention the live broadcast of NBC.
Therefore, the Sundance Film Festival is indeed no one cares. Even if "Pulp Fiction" rose strongly in late 1994, the Sundance Film Festival, which kicked off in early 1995, still did not receive any reporters willing to come forward. Application for interview. Therefore, the official organization of the organizing committee did not arrange for reporters to contact, reporters' itinerary and other related matters.
But who could have predicted that Hugo rejected the Golden Globes and chose Sundance. After this decision was made public, it became a front-page headline in an instant.
Kayla Kerr did not expect Hugo to choose Sundance at all, which is almost all media opinion.
Although it is said that "Pulp Fiction" comes first, although it is said that "before the sunrise" comes first, and although it is said that Hugo's important inspiring role in independent films has been talked about by countless media, this idea has not really entered people's minds. in the minds of people, so when there are similar choices like Sundance and the Golden Globes, people almost take it for granted that they should choose the latter.
What's more, this is not a random Golden Globe Award. Judging from all the circumstances, it is very likely that Hugo will win his first Golden Globe Award. People don't even consider whether Hugo will attend this event—— Because isn't this the case? The major media have already begun to discuss the issue of Hugo's chances of winning the award.
But now, Hugo directly poured a pot of cold water and told all the media: I am not going to the Golden Globes, I am going to Sundance!
In an instant, there was an uproar. Immediately afterwards, a chain effect was triggered, which was not expected by everyone. Although the Golden Globe Award is amazing, it can be said that no media is willing to miss this event; but the attraction of Hugo is also not to be underestimated.
First of all, after Hugo set off an independent film frenzy with "Pulp Fiction", this time he went a step further and brought everyone's attention to the Sundance Film Festival. This is an independent film paradise, so independent films have experienced 1994. After the sudden emergence of 2009, what will the next 1995 do? Perhaps, Sundance will give a little clue.
Furthermore, the work "Before the Sunrise" itself is full of topics. Whether it is Hugo's screenwriting debut or the cooperation between Hugo and Charlize, this work is full of attractiveness. People can't help but wonder what kind of works Hugo will dedicate as a screenwriter, and they are also more curious about what sparks Hugo and Charlize will rub.
There is another point that cannot be ignored. Although there was a tough confrontation between Hugo and reporters at the end of last year, this explosion lasted for a long time and became the biggest attraction in the closing stage of 1994; but since the "bath in the morning light" After the album's promotion, Hugo has not officially appeared in front of the media for more than four months, and this time the Sundance Film Festival is an opportunity for media reporters to harass Hugo in an open and fair manner. "Before I go out," it is also necessary to deal with reporters. This is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Originally, reporters expected this occasion to be the Golden Globe Awards ceremony. Now it has been replaced by Sundance, and the attraction is just as strong.
As a result, a "huge" lineup of more than 40 reporters arrived in Park City right behind Nicholas McKellen. The number of reporters even exceeded the number of Sundance's original official media reporters, like a spring. The warm tide of the typhoon generally invaded Park City, which was enveloped by the cold winter.
"So, you mean Hugo is already in Park City now?" Kayla could hardly contain her excitement and shouted excitedly. For independent film lovers, Hugo has a special meaning, maybe not everyone likes "Pulp Fiction", maybe not everyone likes Hugo, but there is no doubt that Hugo has made the whole Hollywood witness To the standout point of independent film, and it is amazing.
It's like Nirvana was born in 1991. Whether people like Nirvana's music is put aside for the time being, but Nirvana did re-replace rock and roll into the mainstream market, making people focus on rock and roll again. And the outstanding results of "Don't Mind" this album have attracted more curious eyes. Whether people like it or not, at least it has made the entire mainstream public pay attention to rock and roll that has been quiet for more than ten years. After forming a virtuous circle, then Sparked interest in rock music other than grunge, and other rock bands other than Nirvana.
So, although Pearl Jam's influence is comparable to that of Nirvana, and Pearl Jam's album sales even surpassed "Never Mind", when people judge the history of rock music, Nirvana's historical status is obviously much higher than Pearl Jam. . The significance lies in the groundbreaking first shot!
Now the significance of "Pulp Fiction" is also here, and Hugo is the soul of the whole film - not inferior to Quentin Tarantino's role, because Hugo not only gives the film the core, but also drives the film paid attention.
So, Kayla knows exactly what it means for Hugo to be in Park City, first "Pulp Fiction" and then Sundance, Hugo has brought enough attention to the rise of independent films, and then independent films How high the development of the film industry will reach depends on the efforts of these independent films themselves. It's like the rise of Nirvana, paving the way for the explosion of new metal rock.
"If I guessed correctly, yes, it is." Nicholas also felt the vigor of the young girl in front of him, and his tone became relaxed, "Don't you know about this? I thought you were faithful. I'm a big fan of the film, so I came here specifically to ask you what you think about the festival, and want to know more about Sundance. To be honest, I don't know anything about this festival other than Robert Redford ."
Although Kayla liked Hugo very much before, but today, Kayla admires Hugo, because Hugo can choose Sundance under the current situation of the Golden Globe Awards, which is an indescribable achievement The wisdom and calmness of her, which made her have to worship.
"No, I am indeed a loyal fan of Sundance, but I have been here for the past two days, but I have not been able to find the film catalogue, and I have not searched for relevant information in the official bulletin board, so I am not sure about the screenings in the next few days. Arrangements." Keira explained incoherently, her excited tone showing her inner turmoil.
Although the Sundance Film Festival has passed its first ten years, many supporting facilities have not kept up, far less than the completeness and comprehensiveness of the three major European film festivals, which is also in line with the production cards of many independent films. It's not easy for the division and the lineup to find something to investigate - after all, it's the 90s without the Internet.
"So, when did Hugo come to Park City? Also, when will his movie be released? Why didn't the organizing committee arrange an official press conference?" Keira expressed her with a series of questions. of excitement.
Nicholas couldn't help laughing, "That's what I'm trying to find out."
"Oh, oh!" Kayla just remembered that Nicholas had just come to ask her about the film festival, and she took the initiative to say, "Come with me, the organizing committee of the film festival doesn't have an official venue, it's just It's just an office where we can find all the information about the festival."
Kayla greeted warmly, which was completely different from the vigilant and alert situation just now, "If you want to check the schedule of the movie screenings every day, you can check it at the gate of the venue where the movie is showing, and it will be updated every morning at six o'clock."
Nicholas followed Kayla and passed through the simple and simple streets of the small town of Park City. Although it was a similar winter desolate scenery, thanks to Kayla's laughter, the whole temperature seemed to be warming up. On the way, the passers-by seemed to know Kayla, everyone greeted Kayla, and Kayla responded excitedly and told everyone loudly, "Hugo is coming to Park City!"
When almost everyone heard the news, the first reaction was to cheer, and the second reaction was to follow Kayla's gaze and cast a confirming gaze to Nicholas, which made Nicholas very interesting: it seemed to be silent. Among them, Hugo has become a symbol. For rock, it is a symbol of innovation and pioneering a new era. For movies, it is a symbol of independent film pioneering and innovation. Hugo seems to embody the expectations of countless people.
After Nicholas nodded happily and gave an affirmative answer, there would be a second round of cheers immediately.
In this way, Nicholas and Kayla walked towards the office of the organizing committee together, but the snowy town streets were no longer cold, as if the whole town had woken up, and you could clearly feel it in every corner. It was fiery and excited. Even though the cold wind was blowing constantly, it still gave people the illusion that spring was coming.
This feeling is very subtle.