2066 How to get along
“"Carol" tells a love story between two women. Under the social background of the 1950s, this was undoubtedly strictly prohibited, and it also became an obstacle and barrier between them. For actors, Said, this will inevitably become the unavoidable core of their performance..
At this time, Rooney was thinking about this.
Renly did not speak immediately, but thought carefully, "In the past ten years, 'Brokeback Mountain' has become a classic masterpiece praised by everyone. Many people believe that the turbulent relationship between the two men will be fierce. The emotions that burst out but had to be silenced and suppressed were vividly interpreted.”
“He consciously weakened the noise and chaos of the social environment and only existed as a background. Instead, he focused all his attention on the characters, reflecting the heaviness of social constraints from their struggles and pains, which originated from Eastern culture. His forbearance and restraint give the story a strong stamina. This is undoubtedly a very clever work. His Eastern temperament and Western understanding are perfectly combined..”
Renly did not give a direct answer, but started a discussion, which made Rooney relax a little, and her thoughts followed Renly..
“It is undeniable that this is one of the reasons, but I think there is another point that cannot be ignored: that is the background of the times. In Wyoming in the 1960s, it was a taboo topic. No one wanted to mention it, and no one dared to admit it, even if occasionally When mentioned, cowboys are treated with contempt and attack. Under such an environment, they have to choose to be forbearing and restrained, otherwise a little commotion may lead to death..”
Rooney savored Renly's words carefully, "You mean, the emotions they show are closely related to the times, environment, status, etc..”
“Yes, and it also has something to do with the style expected by the director." Renly nodded in affirmation, "If similar stories from the 1980s or the 21st century are filmed using the same techniques, the overall style will appear unconvincing, even if The same is Li, he can't create a classic.”
In other words, different directors have different interpretations, such as Pedro-Almodovar’s bright colors, Tim Burton’s Gothic style, Wang/Jia/Wei’s blurry dreams, The alienation and coldness of Gus Van Sant... They can all give the same story with completely different styles. Even if it is the same "Brokeback Mountain", the final appearance may be very different. As for whether it can ultimately create a classic , then no one knows.
“Carol" director Todd-Haynes is an artistic creator who is very good at using color conflicts to create moral dilemmas. "Far from Heaven", "Velvet Goldmine", "I'm Not There" "This is the case with other works. It seems to be bold and unrestrained, but in fact it is restrained and settled. All the delicate and complex emotions deep in the heart are all expressed before words can be said. Regarding the details of the actors' performances and the use of space, this is also what he has done. one of the strengths of.
It can be understood that Todd Haynes is also a director who has very strict requirements on actors. The performance method needs to be restrained and the emotional content needs to be complex. Julianne Moore is his favorite, which has many similarities with Ann Lee. place, but also has the director’s own requirements.
Going back to the movie Rooney is filming, similar to "Brokeback Mountain", "Carol" takes place in the 1950s. Even if the background switches to New York, the social environment has many similarities.——
The original novel "The Price of Salt" could not even be distributed, and the author Patricia Highsmith (Patricia-Highsmith), who created "Strangers on a Train" and "The Talented Mr. Ripley" even had to be published anonymously, which is enough It shows that the social environment at that time was bad and depressing..
“……So, should I restrain myself and minimize this struggle? "Rooney seems to be stuck in a rut and has no way to get out..
Renly understands this situation - it happens to him often, as if thinking is stuck in an infinite loop. At this time, another opinion is needed to break the loop, "should it be presented, how should it be presented, and what proportion should it be presented?" , this is the actor's self-feeling during the performance, and more coordination between you and the director is required; as far as I am concerned, the focus of your thinking now is a bit off..”
Rooney leaned on the back of her chair and cast a questioning look at Renly..
“I think the root of the dilemma should be whether you really fall in love with Carol, rather than the fear caused by social taboos. Just like Ennis in "Brokeback Mountain", Jack is very sure, but Ennis always refuses to face him. To his true self, he also refuses to admit that he is completely in love with Jack, which also makes the end of the story burst out with great power. As for the social environment, that is part of what makes Ennis.”
Renly's words were a bit convoluted. He was entangled with the root cause and social influence. It would be confusing to go around and around. In fact, if he uses popular language to explain it,：
If you really fall in love, you will fly into the flame regardless of anything. Those entanglements and taboos will not be able to restrain the restless emotions; but if there are still hesitations and considerations, measurements and calculations, then it is not love, it is not love. It’s not love enough but love that’s not pure enough—or, love yourself more.
Rooney chewed carefully and slowly came back to her senses, "'Sense and emotion'?" Her perspective was slightly different, but she keenly grasped the core essence of the problem..
Jane Austen's original novel "Sense and Sensibility" is the best example. These two emotions are inherently contradictory and rarely can coexist. Even if you use reason to weigh a lot, you will eventually succumb to emotion—— That hot and crazy emotion eventually burst down the embankment like a flood..
Similarly, in the film version of "Sense and Sensibility" directed by Ann Lee, Emma Thompson's performance also delicately demonstrated the entanglement and struggle..
“Tangles and hesitations are bound to appear, because the influence of the social environment is omnipresent and cannot be ignored at all. They always exist objectively; but the real root cause is not from worldly obstacles, but from my emotions for Carol, those The root cause of the hesitation, those thoughts and those timidities still lies in my own thinking: whether that kind of love is the 'emotion' I guessed, whether it is the impulse that burns my life and soul but still chooses to open my arms..”
For the movie as a whole, the differences in these details are almost negligible, because entanglement is entanglement after all, whether it is entanglement due to social pressure or struggle to identify the heart, if the emotions finally presented can be accurate, the audience will not be able to distinguish reveal the essential differences hidden within.
But for performances, these details are the context and framework of the entire performance. The actor's understanding of the "origin" will also affect the understanding of the entire script, characters, and emotions, which will in turn affect the chemistry between the actor and the opponent actor. reaction, the performance presented has a huge gap in quality..
In other words, although the performances presented are all "tangled" - or confused, hesitant, timid, and other complex emotions, the texture of the performance may be completely different, further affecting the subtle differences in the entire perception and the impact on the audience. more impact on the viewing experience.
Gradually, gradually, Rooney's eyes became brighter. She muttered to herself, and she could complete her thinking even without Renly's conversation. She could clearly detect that the aura energy around her entire body had changed. It felt warm and bright, which also meant that her thoughts finally returned to normal, and those confusions and confusions were slowly disappearing. Then, she began to read the script again, and her vision became obviously firmer..
Rooney was immersed in the world of the script; Renly didn't say anything, picked up the children's book on the table again, and started reading it again.
“Did you drive here by yourself? Rooney finally sorted out her thoughts. She raised her head and stared at Renly quietly, her smile rising involuntarily..
“Hmm." Renly responded in a deep voice, but found that Rooney's eyes were still on him, which made him take his eyes off the children's book in his hand, "Why, you doubt my self-driving ability?？”
Rooney did not deny it, and the smile in her eyes slowly overflowed, "According to Matthew's information, you have a physique that can stall the engine and fail to start, so you are not suitable for self-driving. It is best to have a driver when you go out. Accompanying me, he also handed over the responsibility of driver to me with sincerity, didn’t he?？”
“……”As for Matthew, Renly slumped his shoulders speechlessly, "Yes. He is right. But this time from New Orleans to Cincinnati, my car only broke down twice, and I didn't get lost, although it took more time than expected. A third of the way, but I still arrived safely！”
Looking at Renly who was seriously defending, Rooney's smile rose slightly, and she nodded repeatedly to express her appreciation, "Fortunately, Andy was not asked to use the positioning system this time." Is this... a compliment? "Why did you suddenly think of coming over to visit? I thought that the recent filming schedule is very tight. Isn't that Disney movie also waiting for you to start filming? It would be terrible if Disney and Universal knew about you sneaking over like this..”
Rooney is actually joking seriously.
Renly looked at the smile in Rooney's eyes carefully and said calmly, "Because I miss you.".”
“"Uh- huh." In an instant, Rooney's cheeks turned red, so hot that they were almost bleeding. She didn't even dare to look at Renly face to face. In a rare moment, Renly suddenly started talking about love. , and still said such disgusting words without blushing or heartbeat, this feeling is really……
“Ha. Ha. The level of bad jokes has dropped." Rooney herself didn't know what she was talking about..
Renly gained the upper hand in an instant, still looking serious, "I'm serious. I drove here from New Orleans because I missed you. I just wanted to see your eyes.".”
Plop! Plop! Plop！
Rooney could clearly hear the sound of her heart hitting her chest. In an instant, it seemed that the whole world became brighter, and then she fell in love again..
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