Chapter 49 049 Soft Investment

If Ron Mayer knew, he refused Hugo here, and then Hugo got the help of Paul Jonge Witt to attend the premiere of the movie, or fight against "Ben. Neng", It is estimated that his face is definitely not much better.

Originally, Joseph came down to find the address book, and then to see if there was any solution that he had not considered, but now it is no longer needed. Paul's invitation letter solved the problem, which is really wonderful. Joseph took the invitation letter from Hugo, opened the beautifully packaged envelope, and took out the black-backed card inside. It was written in golden letters, "'Final. Analysis'?" Joseph a Time didn't think of this movie, so he couldn't help looking at Karl, who was standing opposite.

"Kim - Basinger (Kim. Basinger)." Carl remembered at once, said the name of the main actor, and also awakened Joseph's memory.

"Oh, the work with Richard Gere!" Joseph took over, and he finally remembered this movie, which is a very high-profile work, no less than " instinct". But then Joseph remembered something again, and looked at Hugo with some worry.

Hugo had never heard of "The Last Analysis" and knew nothing about it, but he was familiar with the actors Kim Basinger and Richard Gere.

Kim Basinger was the first actress in history to be on the cover of Playboy and win an Oscar at the same time, and she quickly became known for her sexy, mature temperament in the early 1980s. Knowing that, she became famous, and then she gave a passionate performance in "Love You Nine and a Half Weeks (9.1/2. Weeks)" and successfully made a breakthrough in the film circle. In 1989, she played Tim -Tim. Burton's version of "Batman," which did well. Of course, what really made Kim go down in history was the work "L.A. Confidential" that won her the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1997. Kim Basinger, who was thirty-nine years old at this time, seemed to be the most watched goddess-level figure in Hollywood.

When it comes to Richard Gere, the most explosive sex icon of the 1980s is clearly at the top, from "American. Gigolo" to "An. Officer. And A. Gentleman)" and then "Pretty Woman", all made him a charming man in Hollywood.

However, compared to the sexy bomb image of Kim Basinger, which is popular all over the world, Hugo's biggest recognition of Richard Gere is that this is a Tibetan. alone. As a member, Richard has repeatedly expressed his opposition in public. magnificent. The remarks made it difficult for Hugo to have a positive impression of him.

Hugo didn't know what was going to happen at the premiere by then. If he was somehow hostile to Richard, the scene would probably be very strange, not to mention that he now looks completely white.

Hugo was thinking about the situation of the premiere here, but in Joseph's eyes, there was a touch of worry, "Hugo, are you okay to attend this premiere?"

Hugo was startled and couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that his rejection and disdain for Richard was seen by Joseph so quickly? Impossible, he didn't say anything, Hugo pretended to be calm and asked, "What's the matter, what's the matter?"

Joseph thought for a while, but decided to tell the truth, "Uma also starred in this movie."

"Uh...Uma. Thurman?" Hugo's answer was cautious, because Joseph's attitude seemed to tell Hugo that something unpleasant seemed to have happened between him and Uma. Could it be that they had previously Have you worked on a movie?

Uma Thurman has not been able to make a big splash in Hollywood, but her masterpieces have always been talked about by people, "Pulp. Fiction", "Kill. Bill", "Avengers" (The. Avengers)" and so on, so that she has always held a place among Hollywood actresses, and she has the fatal charm of oriental mystical qualities, exuding a not dazzling but dazzling attraction.

Of course, the current Uma is just a fledgling rookie actress, Hugo doesn't remember that his predecessor and Uma have collaborated in a movie. But Joseph's expression clearly indicated: There is something tricky here! So Hugo had to carefully consider his tone, "I have no problem, I think that is all in the past."

Hugo thought about it carefully, and then added, "Besides, this is just work, and you must have professionalism, right? Paul's invitation letter came so easily, we naturally couldn't miss it."

Joseph carefully looked at Hugo's calm face, made sure that Hugo was not lying, and then nodded. Hugo couldn't help wiping the cold sweat, but after dealing with Joseph, what should he do when he really sees Uma? Hugo really didn't know what happened between them, whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.

"Since you have decided to attend the premiere, you have to buy two sets of clothes." Although Joseph is an agent in name, but now he has almost multiple roles, including Hugo stylist and assistant. He must be supervised by him, but fortunately, Joseph is also an artist like Hugo, so the work is not too heavy.

Hugo didn't react for a while, "Isn't there a lot of new clothes in the closet?" Hugo thought about it carefully, "I only wore the outfit that I attended the Golden Raspberry Awards last time."

As soon as these words came out, Joseph immediately looked at Hugo dumbly, and Carl next to him cast his gaze as if he were looking at an alien.

"Hugo, this is Hollywood." Joseph said simply, Hugo didn't answer, he vaguely realized that he seemed to have made a common-sense error just now, and if he spoke again, he would reveal the fact that he knew little about the Hollywood industry. . "If you wear the same outfit on two different public occasions, it is estimated that tomorrow's newspaper headlines will say you are down."

Hugo immediately understood. He had seen this a lot when he watched the news before. In the Vanity Fair of Hollywood, there are countless pairs of eyes staring at you every time you appear, from hairstyles to clothing, from makeup to accessories, from female companions to partners, will become the focus of flash inspection. Wearing the same outfit in two different public occasions, or bumping into shirts with other artists, is a very scary thing, especially for female artists, and the requirements are very strict. Relatively speaking, the conditions for male artists have been relaxed a lot, but this principle will not change in essence. Not to mention that on large occasions like the Oscars or premieres, every pore of an artist will be observed under a microscope.

This is not to blame for Hugo Oolong. In the past, when they were honored to death in various small performances, there was no stage costume, all of them were their own private costumes, but they were dressed more grandly. Any set of clothes is worn and worn, there is no such concept in Hollywood at all.

Judging from Hugo's current situation, the aftertaste of the Golden Raspberry Awards still exists. "Smell the Fragrance and Know a Woman" has not yet been released, and is temporarily in a state of idleness... This itself is innumerable points waiting for reporters to criticize. If it is found that Hugo is wearing The suit for the Golden Raspberry Award attended the premiere of "The Final Analysis", and it is estimated that there must be groups of people watching the jokes.

Joseph looked at the ignorant Hugo, quite a bit hated that iron is not steel, he said hello to Carl, and then left the company with Hugo, ready to go shopping.

"However, aren't we very short of funds now?" Hugo has no manufacturers willing to sponsor him now, so any investment must be paid out of his own pocket. Not long ago, Hugo checked his bank account, and there was less than two thousand dollars in it, which seemed to be a lot, but everything would be spent on food, clothing, housing, and transportation, and Hugo would not have a job for a while, so he had to pay more. Tighten the belt.

Joseph's financial management concept is obviously clearer than Hugo's, "Don't worry, the salary for 'Scent of a Woman' will come in today."

"Really?" Hugo's eyes lit up immediately. This was his first income after crossing over, and even to put it nasty, it was also his first official income after he ran away from home at the age of fifteen.

Hugo doesn't know much about the personal income tax that needs to be paid here in the United States, but according to his income level, he must pay 36% of the personal income tax, but this is subject to tax exemptions and standard deductions plus Progressive tax rates, and ultimately Hugo's personal income tax is about 15 percent. After paying the tax, he still needs to pay 10% of the commission to Joseph and the agency. In the end, the salary in Hugo's hands will be about 380,000 US dollars. The exact number needs to be calculated by Joseph to the accountant. .

$380,000 was too much for a struggling Hugo.

"We need to make some soft investments, and buying clothes is just the first step." Joseph knew the day when the paycheck was due, and he began to make plans for Hugo's future life, "Then you also need to find a new house. "

"Do you want to move?" Although the current environment of Joseph's residence is really bad, but after all, this is the place that Hugo is most familiar with after crossing over, so the first reaction is still a little reluctant.

Joseph chuckled, "Of course, you have to move, and I need to move too." The current residence is only a temporary solution, although they still do not have enough capital to buy a house or live in a high-end residence, but to change to a safer and cleaner residence It is also necessary.

Hugo quickly figured this out. Living in the current place is not a long-term solution. Moving is inevitable, so he nodded and did not continue to struggle with this point. But soon Hugo's cheerful mood calmed down. Clothing in the early 1990s? Men's clothing, in particular, seems far removed from the 2014 aesthetic, which...

Buying clothes seems not to be a pleasure, but a torment.