Chapter 1652 1652 The Coen Brothers
"They just have a good script, come and ask me if I'm interested." Hugo looked around, but didn't see the script left by the Coen brothers. He raised his head and glanced at Joseph, who pointed to Joseph. On the layer under the coffee table, Hugo saw the thick green cover.
Alex noticed Hugo and Joseph's gaze, bent over and picked up the script, the cover said "Murder Green Toe (The. Big. Lebowski)", and Alex flipped through it, "You After discussing with Rick, have you decided to make an independent film for your next work?"
Before "Independence Day", although Hugo's box office appeal was the best, but the voices of doubt were endless; but after "Independence Day", all the voices of disagreement were shut up. There is no doubt, and the five bodies are full of admiration.
Therefore, when people mention Hugo's new works, commercial films are undoubtedly the biggest hits. People are eager to see Hugo's achievements in business, and they are eager to see Hugo appear in light-hearted film works, not only Major film companies and many ordinary people also hold such thoughts.
But from another perspective, Hugo, as the best representative of the baby boomers' acting skills, his performance in art films and independent films is undoubtedly a huge asset. After "Death Ramble", people are looking forward to Hugo's wonderful performance again, so that people can feel the shock on the big screen.
Whether it is a commercial film or an art film has become the focus of everyone's discussion - everyone is making suggestions for Hugo, not to mention Hugo and Rick himself, other outsiders are also expressing their opinions. Alex is no exception.
Seeing that Hugo left the Coen brothers' script behind, Alex was already gearing up. No one can ignore the talent of the Coen brothers, especially the "Frozen Storm" that turned out in February this year, which made the Coen brothers really enter the mainstream attention. Hugo and the Coen brothers collaborate on a production? Just imagining it is exciting enough.
"No, everything has not been determined for the time being. Joel and Ethan just thought that I would be interested in this script. The male lead is very suitable for me, and I have been very interested in challenging comedy recently, so they specifically looked for it. Come here." Hugo said calmly and casually.
Alex's mood was very high, "What do you think? Are you interested?"
Hugo couldn't help but be stunned. Since he got the script of "Murdering Green Toes" today, he really hasn't felt that kind of excitement, but why? Joseph saw that Hugo didn't speak, and then said next to him, "Hugo just got the script, and he didn't even read it, how did he know."
It was only then that Alex realized it, and he couldn't wait to start flipping through it.
Although Hugo has not read the script, he is no stranger to this story. Is 'Murdering the Green Toes' the best and most famous film of the Coen brothers? Obviously not. Movies like "No Country for Old Men" and "Frozen" are the real masterpieces of the Coen brothers. But in 2014, the name "Murdering the Green Toe" appeared in the list of national treasures released by the US Library of Congress for the new year. It was also listed alongside "Saving Private Ryan".
"Murdering the Green Toes" is a classic cult work that can be said to be a typical representative of Cult movies. This work tells the story of the male protagonist, Du Ye, who suffered an inexplicable disaster because he had the same name as a millionaire, and his favorite carpet also suffered a disaster. The rich man makes a claim, only to be involved in a complicated kidnapping case.
The film maintains the Coen brothers' usual mix of noir, comedy, mystery, and even a little smug decor, a bit like a comedic Franz. Kafka. The film incorporates a wealth of hints, metaphors and satires of American political history, but it is very obscure.
After the film was released, it did a mediocre U.S. box office and received mixed reviews at the time of its release, but as time went on, the film's reviews became more positive, thanks to its special characters, fantastic plot, and unconventional The lines and eclectic soundtrack were later recognized as an absolute classic, endorsed by several authoritative organizations, including the U.S. Library of Congress.
"Murdering the Green Toes" is undoubtedly the consistent style of the Coen brothers, bringing American-style black humor to the extreme, projecting a lot of metaphors in many details, and controlling the ups and downs of the plot through sharp editing and stylized sound effects. ups and downs. Of course, the most important thing is that every character in their story is irreproducible, full of image and style.
The Coen Brothers are a very special stylized director. They themselves do not have strong skills in directing the performance of actors, but they are very good at scripting and character control. They can often capture the actors' interpretation of the characters. The clips are then presented to the audience. Therefore, there have been many wonderful performances in the works of the Coen brothers, "Barton-Funk", "Frozen", "O. Brother, Where. Art. Thou?", "The Absentee" People (The. Man. Who. Wasn't. There)", "No Country for Old Men", "Burning After Reading", "Serious Man", "Thunder in the Earth", "Drunk Town Folk Ballad" and other works have contributed various Acting-related nominations at the Grand Awards Ceremony.
Especially in the early films of the Coen brothers, the noir style incorporates a lot of comedy elements, and there has always been a high demand for actors.
The Coen brothers locked Hugo as the male lead of "Murdering Green Toes", not because of Hugo's current worth, but because of Hugo's outstanding acting skills and his hidden comedy talent in his heart. This is undoubtedly a huge piece of good news for Hugo, not only because the Coen brothers were not deterred by the astonishing box office of "Independence Day", but still listed Hugo at the top of the cooperation list - this is for the limited budget and the need to relax It was a very difficult decision for an independent film to create an environment; and because the Coen brothers saw Hugo's acting ideas for comedy.
Logically speaking, Hugo should be extremely excited, but now Hugo's mind is not above the script at all. Is it because the tour is about to start? Is it because he has decided to focus on touring for now and the movie is currently on hold? Is it because the script for "Murdering the Green Toes" hasn't lived up to Hugo's demands?
Obviously not.
Recalling the situation when the Coen brothers appeared just now, Hugo was actually more or less absent-minded, because Cameron was packing upstairs, which made it difficult for Hugo to concentrate. Hugo knew very well that after Cameron took over the new job this time, the two of them would not have the opportunity to communicate directly and directly for at least two months, which meant that the cold war between the two of them would be in a short period of time. will not end.
But is this really good? If you leave it alone like this, no one knows what will happen in the end, maybe it will just break up like this, maybe it will gradually become a stranger like this, maybe it will reunite as if nothing happened... No one can be sure of anything.
Hugo knew that someone had to bow his head, and Cameron presumably knew that too. Hugo was trying to bow his head just now, so after he sent the Coen brothers away, he blocked Cameron on the path next to the swimming pool, but Cameron didn't give him a chance - or to be more precise, the rain If you don't know how to bow your head: the tour is imperative, his apology, his comfort, and his explanation cannot meet Cameron's requirements, he has no way to give up the tour, and he also longs for Cameron's understanding, but The two were unable to communicate.
What does Cameron want? Is it just sweet talk? Or your own company? Or... your own confession, a sentence "I love you"? Is it really that simple? Or are there more profound and complex requirements?
Hugo's head was occupied by countless thoughts, and he couldn't even concentrate on his thoughts. The script of "Murdering Green Toes" excited Hugo, but there was no way for Hugo to completely divert his attention. It feels really bad.
"Hugo, the beginning of this script is so interesting, are you sure you don't want to continue?" Alex just turned two pages before he was attracted by the script, and shouted to Hugo excitedly, "But, Don't they know you're on tour for the next six months? Is there really no problem with the schedule?"
Since the time of the Glory to the Dead tour has been decided, although Rick's film contract is still uninterrupted, the major film companies still have a little control, and more long-term plans are brought out to discuss with Rick, and few people come over. Just bother Hugo, after all, a tour will take six months, and no one can be sure what will happen after six months - at least during the tour, it is absolutely impossible for Hugo to take on new works.
Hugo's mind was very confused, and he didn't hear Alex's words clearly for a while. Joseph clearly felt that Hugo was not in the state today, and he sighed softly in his heart, and then took the initiative to answer, "Their script is going to be released next year. The filming started half a year ago, and now there is only the script, nothing else, including investment and the like, all need to be planned slowly."
"Oh..." Alex reacted directly, and the plan for a year later has now come out, and it can be seen that the Coen brothers are well prepared, "They must be worried that after the Hugo tour is over, there will be too many film appointments. , the competition will be fierce by then, so let’s build a good relationship now.”
Even though that was the case, Alex's teasing voice always brought a little more joy, which made Hugo finally come back to his senses, shaking his head helplessly and pulling out a wry smile.
"But, Hugo, do you really have no inclination towards new works after the tour?" Alex asked the core question that countless people are extremely curious about.