Two Thousand Three Hundred and Seventeen Special Pick-Up

blue sky. white cloud. Sunlight. And palm trees.

Straight and spacious roads divide the whole city into neat and vast appearances like squares. Even in the cold winter at the end of February, you can still smell the taste of summer, and everything seems to be dyed with a faint golden halo.

Los Angeles is still the same Los Angeles. The sun is shining all year round, and it is filled with a kind of idle and comfortable life.

A black Land Rover Mercedes is on the highway heading to the international airport. Seeing that the airport terminal has appeared in sight, the crowded traffic has slowed down the speed of the car, and the endlessly busy scene has not changed. This is just another Los Angeles. Just a busy Thursday.

"Renly, are you sure? You seem to be able to take some rest." Sitting behind the steering wheel was Paul Walker. He raised his eyes and glanced at the rearview mirror. Renly was sitting in the back seat. Leaning on the back of the chair, he was closing his eyes and resting, as if he had not recovered from the fatigue of the long flight.

When entering the airport expressway, Renly was already awake, and he just closed his eyes now, "It is fortunate that she can promise to accompany me to the ceremony, I can at least show a little sincerity and come to pick me up. It's fine if I don't get back on time, but I landed yesterday, didn't I?"

Last night, Renly and Felicity landed safely in Los Angeles, arriving on a red-eye flight from the Maldives, leaving plenty of time to prepare for the Oscars, which kick off over the weekend.

On the day the filming was interrupted by the setting sun, Renly and Felicity teamed up to give an excellent performance, showing a rare and excellent state, which was undoubtedly recognized by Gareth.

"Perfect! I really can't ask for more." These are the exact words of Gareth.

Even after watching the replay again, the intertwined emotions of excitement and excitement have not diminished. It really perfectly presents all of Gareth's ideas for the finale, the strong chemical reaction and the profound thought agitation, all contained in the screen shots. Leaves infinite space for imagination.

As a director, what more could he ask for?

Sure enough, the film is a collective artistic creation activity. The collision between the director and the actor, the director and the crew finds the most harmonious and harmonious track among countless thoughts and ideas, and pursues the resonance between the camera and the audience.

Gareth is just one of the members of the entire crew who are full of admiration and admiration. The surprises and praises of other staff members have finally found an outlet and are displayed without reservation, especially in the gap between the sunset and the rainstorm. The perfect location makes this play a unique existence.

This satisfaction and pride can never be felt in the studio. The satisfaction of finally working together to achieve the goal after sharing weal and woe and dangers is enough to become a cherished memory for everyone on the crew, and it will also become A precious memory behind the film footage.

Directors such as Christopher Nolan, Alfonso Cuaron, the Coen Brothers, etc., are seeking technological innovation on the one hand, and on the other hand they are guarding the film traditions. What they insist on guarding is actually this sunset and the film. The brief moments of rainstorms staggered. This year's "Boyhood", which shines brightly in the awards season, is even more so.

Some things cannot be replaced by computer technology.

"Hey, my agent can finally breathe a sigh of relief." Renly ended with a joke, and the entire crew ended the day's filming in a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.

The day after that, Renly and Felicity remained on the island, trying to wait for the evening sun to take some additional profile shots, but unfortunately, although it didn't rain, the thin film The cumulus clouds blocked the sun, and the difference in light made the effect of the camera's capture of the picture look unsatisfactory. Even if the lighting was completed with equipment, it still could not create the same effect after all, and Garris had to give up in the end.

This is the most realistic problem: some light, some environment, some inspiration... if you miss it, it may never appear again.

A classic work also needs the cooperation of the right time and place.

After all, Gareth gave up his obsession, did not continue to reshoot, and began to work on other scenes; while Renly and Felicity left the Maldives and returned to the North American continent to prepare for the upcoming Oscars.

Before leaving the island to transfer to Male, Renly received a piece of good news:

Edith is back in London.

She ended another frontline tour of the battlefield and returned to the Prince's Garden safely; but she did not say whether she had found the answer, but evaded in a joking way, "At least I didn't lose a finger. Yes, otherwise the mother would have lost her mind."

For Catholics, they always hope that their bodies can remain intact when they leave the world; this is especially true of nobles who pay attention to decency and etiquette.

Renly couldn't be sure of Edith's state. At least on the phone, Edith's emotions were too little; but even if he knew, he might not be able to help. Yes, it is to accompany her and let her know that she is not alone.

"...I'm getting ready to go back to the Oscars, you know, where I can feel good." Renly mentioned his plans in a self-deprecating way. "How about it, are you interested?" It was just a The inspiration was just a flash, and Renly didn't know where it came from, but after saying it, he felt that the plan was good, "Not as a photojournalist, but as a guest."

Edith is also very familiar with Oscar, and if she wants, she can always find a press card to allow her to appear backstage at the awards ceremony; but before that, Edith had appeared in her work capacity and never really enjoyed it. That party at the top of Vanity Fair in Hollywood.

Edith left the harsh environment of the front line of the battlefield when she was not interested. She really couldn't imagine herself appearing under the spotlight of Vanity Fair immediately, and she was about to refuse.

But Renly's words made her hesitate.

"Do you know how dick-cheney changed the world?" Edith was stunned by Renly's words. Come on stage, and then use your own words to provoke those Wall Street capital, those elites, a few people control the fate of most people, turn their hands into clouds and rain, and then the world is full of holes."

Dick Cheney, the former vice president of the United States and the real driving force behind the Iraq War, was later adapted into the film "Vice President" about his deeds.

But that's not the point of Renly's words. "I mean, if you want to stop the war, or help those innocent people, or raise money, the Oscars are a good place to start."

The whole world knows that Hollywood is against war.

Just relying on Edith's strength alone, she may be able to expose ten news and twenty truths, but by leveraging the power of the elite, she can truly change the social pattern and change the course of history. In this society, the existence of investigative journalists is needed; but the existence of politicians is also needed, because changing the world is definitely not something that can be accomplished by one person.

Renly is trying to change the indie, but it's not enough just by his appeal, he can't compete with Wall Street, so he needs Sisyphus, he needs Sundance, he The need for three major European film festivals has deviated from the original intention of his dream.

That's what the "Spider-Man" line really means: with great power comes great responsibility.

Edith could understand what Renly meant, but she had just returned to London and was exhausted, and she still needed some time to calm down.

She didn't answer Renly, just changed the subject and hung up shortly after.

It was just a whim, but after speaking, Renly realized it was a good idea.

He admitted that in addition to the above reasons, he also has his own selfishness. He hopes that Edith can continue to fight for her dream, but in a different way. If Edith wants, she can still return to the front line, but occasionally, even if Away from the front line, she can also make a difference, so can Edith find the real answer?

Renly didn't know or wasn't sure, but he gave his thoughts and suggestions, and then left the decision to Edith.

After Renly arrived in Los Angeles, Edith's text came:

"Get me a dress."

It just happened.

So today, Renly made a special trip to pick up the plane at Los Angeles International Airport, and Paul became the driver, just as Meadows came to Los Angeles from Honolulu.

"How is Edith's condition, are you sure it doesn't matter?" Paul met Edith in the Prince's Garden at the Christmas party not long ago, and he could be regarded as a friend.

Renly paused. "I'm not too sure. To be honest, I don't know if it was the right decision to invite her to the ceremony."

Although Renly's family background has been made public, Edith's identity is not a secret, and people with a heart can always find many clues; but Edith has never completely stood in the spotlight. Once she attends the Oscars, then The frenzy of reporters and paparazzi threatens to overwhelm her, and with Edith's mental state just returning from the front lines, the uncertainty is amplified even further, leaving Renly unsure.

"Let's just play it. If she doesn't feel well, then we can cancel it anytime, it's not a big deal," Renly said lightly, as if Oscar was just the next-door neighbor's birthday party.

This made Paul chuckle, "So what's Chris' reaction? I mean, didn't he invite Edith? He's the real boyfriend."

"I'm her brother," Renly replied.