219 start from scratch
The streets of Los Angeles always seem particularly wide. There are no high-rise buildings around. It seems that the whole world has opened up. The bright sunshine fills every corner unbridled. Palm trees, skateboard shoes, retro sports cars and lemonade, everything is covered with fog. With a layer of warm creamy yellow, even passers-by in a hurry seem to feel a sense of comfort..
“Sorry, sorry, I'm late." Derek Doremus wiped the sweat from his forehead, with a bright smile on his face, pulled out the chair next to him, and sat down on Renly's right side, "You When did you get here? It shouldn’t be a long wait, right? I'm really sorry. I know that according to New York time, I have been blacklisted.？”
Drake's speaking rhythm is always unhurried, and the ups and downs of his tone are also very smooth, even if he is out of breath, but the content of his words always has a touch of liveliness and playfulness, and even playful ridicule, coupled with cuteness The contrast between his curly hair and chubby figure is extremely sharp, but his image is outlined in just a few sentences..
“It doesn't matter, according to Los Angeles time, you came just in time. According to Barcelona time, you are much earlier." Renly's answer made Drake laugh muffledly, and the laughter echoed in his chest..
Today is the day when the entire cast of "Crazy Love" officially meets. It is not only an occasion to introduce each other and get to know each other, but also an occasion to determine the tone and style of the work and the style of the characters..
After signing the contract the day before yesterday, Renly got the script and carefully completed the entire script and consolidated his own ideas. Therefore, on an occasion like today, actors and directors can communicate and exchange each other's opinions and understanding. , determine a direction for the next shooting work, and avoid spending time arguing after entering the shooting - for an independent crew, once the shooting is started, every link costs money, and the cost of the film alone is enough..
It can be seen from this small detail that Drake has much more experience directing feature films than Rodrigo Cortez..
Renly arrived twenty-five minutes earlier than scheduled. He had only been sitting for less than ten minutes when Drake appeared - he was not late..
It was already late September, but it was still a hot summer day in Los Angeles. Drake was sweating profusely. He hurriedly summoned the waiter and ordered a glass of iced Coke. When he turned around, he saw Renly's staring eyes. He He couldn't help but look around, his eyes widened, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with my instrument?"？”
Renly shook his head with a smile. He had actually been observing Drake. Because the script of "Crazy in Love" was written based on his personal experience. Although the Jacob in the story is not his own incarnation, More or less, some shadows can still be glimpsed, so he is trying to confirm his own understanding of Jacob from Drake..
“No, I was just curious about something in the script." Renly changed the topic calmly..
Derek did not doubt that he was there, his eyes fell on the script in Renly's hand, and his expression couldn't help but become excited, "How is it? What do you think? What's the problem?？”
“What I'm curious about is why you fell in love with her in the first place - I mean, your ex-wife." Renly moved his black tea aside, then put the script on the table and started talking seriously, "Is it because That little poem? Or is it because someone takes the initiative to confess to you, and your heart can't help but start pounding like a deer?？”
Renly's light-hearted statement made Drake laugh heartily..
In the script of "Crazy Love", not much weight is given to the details of the two people falling in love. Anna fell in love with Jacob, and then wrote a small poem and placed it on Jacob's car. On the windshield, after Jacob got married, he asked Anna out; the two made some simple jokes. Later, Anna showed Jacob other poems she had written and spent a wonderful day. Just fell in love.
There are only two scenes shown in the script, one is a tentative communication between two people in a cafe, and the other is an evening at Anna's house, where two people are exchanging poems in their notebooks..
As Renly said, the entire script spans a very long time. It is impossible for the director to show all the spiritual exchanges and spark collisions between two people slowly falling in love like in "Before Sunrise" and "Before Sunset". He can only intercept some Slices of life and then shown through the performances of the actors.
The performances of Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones in the previous life of "Crazy Love" were not able to show these details. They just relied on the spark of love at first sight to explain it like countless Hollywood romantic movies..
However, the lack of details caused the audience to lose resonance. There was a lack of further understanding of Jacob and Anna's passionate and melting love, not to mention the subsequent alienation between the two, which also made the story stay on the surface. : Two young people who fell in love because of passion, drifted apart because of distance. This then affected the film’s in-depth exploration of the nature of love..
Now, Renly is trying to understand the stories outside the script, the messages that only the actors know and then convey to the audience through performances. These invisible contents and unreadable details are not only the foundation of the actors' performances, but also the The basis for the sublimation of the story. He must start from scratch, delete all the movie clips about the previous life in his mind, and reconstruct the character.
“I guess, they should all be there." Derek said hesitantly, then rubbed his cheeks with both hands, and let out a low voice of annoyance, "It's been too long, everything has been too long, and the memory is now blurred. "He put down his hands and looked at Renly, "Do you have to understand this?？”
Renly pursed his lips, picked up the coffee calmly, and took a sip. Although he didn't speak, the meaning could not be more obvious..
Derek's shoulders slumped, he lowered his head and thought seriously, then took a deep breath, and then looked up at Renly again, "You know, I used to be a boring homebody - of course, I still am now. .I took a very remote major that no one would like for girls; and I wasn’t very good at talking, so I didn’t know how to make girls laugh. So, when a girl suddenly confessed to me, I I must admit, I was ecstatic.”
Drake was lost in memories. After being silent for a while, the smile on his lips turned up, and a look of happiness could be seen even between his brows. Renly couldn't help but guess that even though Drake was divorced, Deep down, they should still be in love with each other. As time goes by, the brightness and warmth of those memories have not been wiped away..
“I'm a little nervous and a little excited. But the most important thing is that I like her words." Drake leaned forward and met Renly's gaze. His eyes were filled with excitement, as if he had returned to When I received the love letter for the first time, "She...she is really a very talented girl. Her poems have a delicate touch, which I like very much. By the way, her handwriting is very beautiful.".”
Fell into memories, the smile on Derek's face became more sad..
Renly couldn't help but start to think about how much loss he felt after Drake chased his ex-wife to London. After returning to Los Angeles, on what occasion did he meet a new partner? When he arrived at his studio, his mentality was so complicated. They obviously still loved each other, but they were pushed forward by the torrent of life. Their helplessness and powerlessness were embarrassing..
“Do you remember why you broke up? "Renly suddenly remembered this question and raised it.
As Renly expected, there was a trace of confusion in Drake's eyes, and he didn't speak for a long time. This is life, with so many things on his mind. Lian Guangyu thundered in the silence, but two people who clearly loved each other chose to break up, and they clearly hated each other. However, the two people chose to hold hands. Looking back suddenly, they found that the trivial details deep in their memories could no longer be clearly identified. Even Drake himself did not know how they ended up..
This is precisely the most profound connotation of the movie "Crazy Love", which belongs to the true meaning of life..
“It's been so many years since we parted, what do you remember most about her now? "Renly followed Drake's expression and asked another question..
Derek's eyes wavered slightly, as if he was lost in memories, and then the corners of his mouth couldn't help but become gentle, "Her eyes. You know, she has a pair of beautiful eyes, as if filled with starlight." Simple. This sentence is the most beautiful love words in the world, but thinking of the regretful ending of the two people adds a touch of sadness..
“Hey, I'm not late, right? "A panting voice broke in suddenly, with a hint of panic in the disordered breathing. The messy hair floated to her lips due to the strong wind. She couldn't help but raise her hand to push the hair away, and those bright eyes entered. Within sight, the waves of light flowing between glances and glances outline a trace of flexible perseverance..
With just one glance, Renly understood why Drake chose her to play Anna..
“Sorry, I sat on the second floor. If the waiter hadn't come over to ask me what I wanted for lunch, I wouldn't have realized it. I was still wondering if I remembered the time wrong." The girl in front of me had a look on her face. A hint of shyness, her slightly red cheeks forced her to bite her lower lip gently to hide her panic and shyness. She turned her head and stretched out her right hand towards Renly, "Felicity Jones！”
Underneath the determined eyes, there was still a little sloppiness, and the girlish naivety was a little at a loss. "Renly Hall!" Renly took Felicity's right hand and introduced himself in a friendly manner..
“here? Is it here? "A cheerful and clear girl's voice sounded immediately, and then I saw...a thin, tall, blond boy striding over. His footsteps stopped next to Felicity and faced Derek. He nodded politely and said, "Director, long time no see..”
Then, between the two people, another head popped up on tiptoes. She looked around, and just when she was about to say hello, she blurted out in a surprised voice, "...Why are you here?"？”
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