Hollywood Hunter

Simon brought Janet to George Miller, the Australian director happened to be chatting with Nicole Kidman.

After the greeting, Simon took the initiative to stir up the topic and asked, "What were you talking about just now?"

Nicole Kidman, who was tall in a moon-white evening gown, said: "George thinks my performance in "Pulp Fiction" is very good, and I hope I can participate in a movie he is preparing."

With that said, Nicole Kidman still looked at Simon with a smile, as if to see how he would react.

According to the common practice in Hollywood, production companies usually require newcomers participating in their films to sign multiple film contracts so that the actors can continue to enjoy the dividends after they become famous.

In the "When Harry Meets Sally" project, Meg Ryan signed another option contract with Daenerys Pictures based on the role of "Sally". Now "When Harry Meets Sally" is selling at the box office, Meg Ryan's next film contract, unless Daenerys Pictures takes the initiative to let go, otherwise has the right to choose.

"Pulp Fiction" is naturally like this. Although this project belongs to Orion, the two newcomers in the film, Samuel Jackson and Nicole Kidman, signed three film contracts with Daenerys Pictures.

Daenerys Pictures recently selected the five-part film for the actor in "Batman" for the same reason, except that this contract requires more films and a longer period. After the era of big studios, Hollywood has rarely seen such a contract that is close to a bargain, so it was ridiculed by the media as a'slavery contract.

Noting the smile at the corner of Nicole Kidman’s mouth, Simon just glanced at her and asked Miller: "George, can you talk about your next movie? I really like "The Witch of East Town". Yes, but I’m even more looking forward to your shooting the fourth part of "Mad Max."

"Simon, you may be mistaken. I have no plans for the next film. I just want to invite Nicole to participate in a thriller my production company plans to shoot. I will only be a producer." George Miller Explained, and then said: "This is a film based on a novel called "Across the Horizon". It tells the story of a couple who accidentally rescued a stranger during the process of soothing their psychological trauma by drifting at sea after accidentally losing their children. story."

After George Miller finished speaking, Simon immediately thought of this movie. In the original time and space, "Across the Horizon" happened to be Nicole Kidman's famous Hollywood work.

Simon just didn't expect that the producer of this film would be George Miller. However, this did not surprise him in the slightest. The two protagonists of "Sky Crossing", Sam Neal and Nicole Kidman, are all Australians.

In the final analysis, it is the Australian help.

Although Simon did not feel that Nicole Kidman, who is now only twenty years old and too powerful, could play the role of a young mother with a traumatic heart, he did not point this out to George Miller. Both sides The friendship hasn't reached this level.

Moreover, if George Miller really decides to do this, Simon will also be a smooth favor.

Nicole Kidman can never be regarded as a box office star, anyway, the three contracts are there, let her hone in some movies, it will not hurt Daenerys Pictures.

Everyone chatted for a while. Simon was about to leave. George Miller, who had not mentioned this Cannes Film Festival in his words, suddenly said: "Simon, I have to say, your "Pulp Fiction" this time is really outstanding. , I discovered for the first time that the movie could be made so unconditionally."

Simon listened to George Miller's blunt statement, and was a little stunned. He noticed the shrewdness flashing in the eyes of the honest-faced middle-aged man. He quickly nodded with a smile casually and said: "George, I am very Glad you like this movie."

Although Simon is only interested in Palme d’Or, he has no worries about "Pulp Fiction" going home empty-handed after finishing the two judges.

After all, Orion will certainly not be indifferent, and the connections of Mike Medova and others in the circle are definitely not comparable to Simon. Moreover, compared to the Oscars with a large number of judges, the Cannes Awards are much easier to operate.

Simon does not feel guilty for his own public relations behavior. If there is an opportunity, if you don't fight for it, the award can only be attributed to others.

Just like the "Pulp Fiction" in the original time and space, who would dare to say that it was not won.

Just like the subsequent session when Quentin was the chairman of the jury, Michael Moore's documentary "Fahrenheit 911" won the Palme d'Or. The general trend in the media was that the French wanted to add blockage to the Bush administration. Actually?

The award selection is in the hands of the judges. The organizers of the film festival dare to intervene and say "Let's add some blockage to Bush Jr.", which will burst you into the scandal every minute.

What is the reason?

It's simple.

"Fahrenheit 911" was invested and produced by Miramax. As we all know, Weinstein and Quentin are really good buddies. Then, "Fahrenheit 9/11" won the Palme d'Or. This documentary with an investment of 6 million only sold more than 200 million US dollars at the box office, and the Weinstein brothers made a profit.

This is the inside story.

In the final analysis, the Cannes Film Festival is after all a commercial film celebration, not as sacred as some people think.

Through this event, millions of tourists from all over the world flock to this small French Riviera city every year. This is the basis for the continuation of the Cannes Film Festival. As for the results of the awards, it is not so important to the organizers. . Even the more controversial the selection results, the more the Cannes Film Festival's popularity can be raised from a certain angle.

Separated from George Miller, Simon was about to say hello to some acquaintances at the party, Jennifer approached and said: "Boss, Natasha Kinsky is here too, do you want to go over and talk to her? ?"

Natasha Kinski, the 14-year-old European actress who started dating Roman Polanski and was popular with each other is also one of the judges of this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Among the ten judges this time, Simon was only able to contact the just William Goldman and George Miller. Although the others knew him, they had never met each other, and the neighbors were unable to contact each other. .

Simon led Janet down to the vicinity of a couple under Jennifer's guidance. The female assistant leaned into his ear and whispered: "That man is Kinsky's husband, Ibrahim Moussa."

Simon nodded, and when the couple had greeted another guest, they stepped forward and reached out to Natasha Kinsky and said, "Hello, Ms. Kinsky."

Natasha Kinski was wearing a somewhat conservative round-neck long-sleeved dress tonight. Hearing Simon's greeting, her expression was obviously looking at him in a daze. She didn't take Simon's extended hand, but just dangled slenderly. "You, um, you are, oh, I think of it, you are Simon Westeros. In other words, what does'Westero' mean?"

Simon didn't expect this glamorous brown-haired girl to react like this, and he even wondered if she was too high.

Withdrawing his hand calmly, Simon smiled and said, "'Westero' is my surname, and there is no other meaning."

"Oh, are you stupid for me?" Natasha Kinsky said, but her eyes swam to Janet next to Simon, her eyes lit up: "Esmeralda, I was there a few days ago. I saw you in the movie, and your performance was amazing."

Natasha Kinsky said, she came over very familiarly and snatched Janet from Simon directly. Good sisters usually walked towards other places arm in arm, and Janet hit Simon. She winked and walked away with a small smile with Natasha Kinsky.

Simon was even more puzzled about what happened.

In my memory, this controversial glamorous actress does not seem to have a lily tendency except for loving old men?

When Natasha Kinsky's husband saw his wife directly abandon him and walked towards him, his expression was obviously a bit ugly, so he simply greeted Simon and turned and walked away.

Simon looked around, just shrugged, and walked over to the crew of "When Harry Met Sally".

"When Harry Meets Sally" this time also arranged a screening at the Cannes Film Festival. Of course, because the overseas copyright has been sold to Disney, this matter is naturally operated by Disney.

After ten o'clock, Simon was planning to leave, and after searching for a circle at the party, Janet was not found, and Jennifer didn't know where she had gone.

Just a little anxious, Robert Redford told Simon that he saw Janet and another woman leave the banquet hall half an hour ago.

Simon went out of the party scene to find Neil Bennett who was waiting outside, only to learn that Janet had returned to the hilltop manor in Le Cannet.

Taking Jennifer back to his residence, in the brightly lit villa, Simon found the third-floor terrace all the way, and found that not only Janet, but Natasha Kinsky was also there, and the two were shrinking on the deck chairs on the third-floor terrace holding red wine. Talk while drinking.

Seeing Simon appearing, Janet sat up and greeted him. Natasha Kinsky still nodded to Simon lightly, not cold.

Simon walked over to Janet’s recliner and sat down next to the woman. She glanced at Natasha Kinsky. The woman had already returned the conservative dress. She was now wearing a thin pink silk nightdress, protruding two She has long, frantic legs and her clothes are obviously Janet’s.

Reaching out his arm around Janet's waist, Simon leaned into the woman's ear and asked in a low voice, "What's the matter?"

As soon as Simon spoke, Natasha Kinsky on the other side answered, "Mr. Westeros, I have very good ears."

Simon simply looked over and said, "Then you come and explain to me?"

Natasha shook the red wine in her hand and said casually: "Jenny and I have a very good conversation. I plan to stay here for one night."

Simon smiled and said, "But you have to understand, Miss Kinsky, our man has the final say."

"It's a coincidence, our house is too," Natasha Kinsky gave Simon a sideways look and said, "That's why I can't stand it anymore. Are you planning to let Jenny run away from home?"

Seeing Janet looking at him with a smile, Simon stretched out his hand and squeezed the woman's chin, and said: "Our Jenny is very good and will not run away. But you, does your husband know? I don't want him to call the police. Get in trouble."

Natasha Kinsky changed her posture, lying on the recliner on her side and lazily saying, "I have someone to bring him a message. I won't go back to live tonight."

"Then," Simon said helplessly, "it's already late, I'll let someone arrange a room for you."

Natasha Kinsky lifted the glass toward the master bedroom: "This is a good room, I sleep with Jenny."

Simon pretended to be dissatisfied: "Then what should I do?"

Natasha Kinsky gave Simon a look: "You can also come together, but if you dare to touch me, I will bite off your thing."

The woman's tone was faint, but Simon felt a chill in his back, and immediately retreated, and stood up and said, "Well, then you go to bed early."

In Janet's gleeful laughter, Simon left the terrace.

Although it still felt a little weird, it was late and Simon soon fell asleep after changing a bedroom.

The jet lag was still a bit messy, but after less than six hours of rest, Simon woke up again, just over five o'clock. It was summer, and although it was only five o'clock, the sky was already bright outdoors. Simon's changed bedroom is still on the third floor, with a spacious terrace.

After washing, Simon got dressed and came to the terrace, looking at the white buildings at the foot of the mountain, the small town of Cannes and the golden ripples of the bay. He was stretching his body casually, and there was a slight noise on the other side of the terrace.

Miaoman, wearing only a pair of underpants, walked out of the bedroom lazily, lying on the railing and looking lonely into the distance. After a while, she noticed Simon on the other side. The woman was neither angry, screaming nor panicking. , Turned around calmly, and floated into the bedroom again.

Simon couldn't help touching his nose.

This is really weird.

After breakfast, Ken Dixon was dispatched to drive away Natasha Kinsky. Janet explained to Simon that Natasha Kinsky was having trouble with her husband. The Egyptian businessman always wanted Kinsky. After a few years of see-saw, the actress gave birth to a child last year and reluctantly agreed, but after only a few months, she took over the work of the Cannes Film Festival judges and announced their efforts again. Both sides inevitably Start to argue.

Simon didn't care about other people's housework. After explaining, Janet said that he still got some things done, so he left the matter behind.

The opening ceremony was held at 7 o’clock in the afternoon. However, before that, the organizers also arranged a media photo event for the main creation of the shortlisted works. Simon had a busy morning for this, and took a short break for a few hours in the afternoon. The crew of "Pulp Fiction" They began to gather. Around half past six, everyone set off from the hotel booked by Orion and drove to the Cannes Film Palace on the waterfront.