2238 Turn your hand into the cloud
Turn your hands to become clouds, turn your hands to become rain.
This is a perfect way to describe Harvey Weinstein's ease in the Hollywood awards season. He clearly grasped the mentality of the Academy judges and promoted public opinion in an effective way. Changing the direction of the trend seems to be just a matter of time. It’s just a matter of flipping hands; although the human heart is the most difficult thing to grasp, the elite psychology bound by morality and reputation can be guided. This is also the method that Harvey is best at..
This is also the case now.
Although the screenings of "Crackling Drummer" have just started, Renly easily became the frontrunner in the battle for the Best Actor, easily breaking Harvey's awards season layout; but Harvey quickly calmed down after venting his anger, because he knew know：
The ups and downs of academy public relations during the awards season are always a variable. No one can predict what will happen before reaching the finish line. This was the miracle of the reversal of "Shakespeare in Love" back then; it is only the beginning of December now, strictly speaking He said that the curtain of the awards season has not yet fully opened, and many awards season works will be unveiled in the next three weeks. Just because Renly is in the lead now does not mean that he can lead all the way to the end..
Xavi strikes quickly.
However, Harvey did not make any big moves, but carefully added fuel to the flames and gave some guidance..
Harvey fanned the flames of the recent negative news that has never subsided, and the controversy surrounding Renly once again aroused his anger; moreover, Harvey was very clever in overturning all the "conspiracy theory" speculations. Come out - not only the opponents and enemies, but also the dirty information about Weinstein Films as the mastermind behind the scenes. They will treat everyone equally and make this muddy water more and more chaotic..
In this way, Renly's reputation as "beauties are a curse" will be firmly established. Regardless of whether it is related to Renly or not, and regardless of whether it is in line with Renly's wishes, what is certain is that the awards season has indeed become a mess because of Renly. Come on, those conspiracy theories flying in the sky have seriously affected the image of the college..
that's enough.
Harvey doesn't need to do much at all. He just needs to promote some opinions on the Internet and within Hollywood. He doesn't even need to slander or slander, or dig up dirty information, and he can use the entire public opinion to put pressure on Renly. , this "beautiful girl" seems to be getting into trouble all the time, leaving an impression on the academy judges.：
Strong? True, maybe Renly deserves a nomination; but to win an award? This seems unconvincing, so don’t choose Renly..
Harvey cannot control the judges' thoughts, but he can exert a little magic to subtly shift the willingness to vote. The final result will deviate from the established trajectory of "wind direction and reputation" and increase his chance of success. This is It's enough, just like planting a seed.
“It’s up to people to plan things, and it’s up to God to make things happen” - the premise is that the part that can be planned must be accurately calculated and even resorted to any means. This is the success rule of the Weinstein brothers in the primitive jungle of Hollywood..
“Renly is great, but is there anyone else besides Renly?？”
“If Renly does win Oscar nominations five years in a row, that seems good, but winning? Just forget it.”
“It's been just three years since Renly last won an Oscar, and now we're talking about it again? Is this too impatient?？”
“There is no doubt that Renly is excellent, but is he good enough to immediately win a second Oscar? Even Heath Ledger only won one statuette, not to mention countless actors who are excellent but have never been able to reach the top. So, is it too impatient to start discussing Renly's second award now? Shouldn't other actors be considered first? There’s not just one Renly Hall in Hollywood.”
“It’s Renly every year, is it because we’re tired of aesthetics, or is Renly just too hungry/thirsty?？”
“Hype, hype, even if Renly is not manipulating the hype, it is impossible that the matter has nothing to do with Renly. If he had not caused trouble again, Hollywood would not be so messy..”
“Renly is great, but is he really so good that he outshines all the other actors? Doesn’t Benedict Cumberbatch deserve a name? Or maybe everyone can only see Renly now?？”
“I know Renly is a great actor but I didn't think 'Crackling Drummer' was that good.”
“Now that awards season has just begun, are we about to jump right in? Isn't it too hasty? Shouldn't other actors be given some opportunities?？”
“The media always say that the wind is like the rain, and "Breaking Drummer" has just come out, as if the Oscar must be Renly, which is unfair to other works. We can't ignore other works and other actors just because Renly is excellent, why not calm down, If we continue to watch from the sidelines, maybe we can discover more excellent works? After all, Hollywood doesn’t push the entire industry just because of one actor, we need to see more works.”
Whether on the Internet or in Hollywood, these subtle remarks are gradually spreading. They are innocuous and have no offensive power. On the surface, they are just a rational discussion, but they have invisibly changed the direction of public opinion. The rapid rise of "explosive drummers" The heat has obviously started to cool down.——
A slight deviation is a thousand miles, and if you deviate a little from the starting point, you may completely change your appearance when you finally reach the end. There are still nearly three months to go before Oscar's end, and everything is possible..
It has to be said that Harvey Weinstein is indeed clever. He did not spend too much effort, but achieved results beyond imagination - and he did not need to get his hands dirty, and no one would notice his actions..
But this time, Harvey still underestimated the critical acclaim of "Crackling Drummer", or in other words, underestimated Renly's appeal. To be more precise, Harvey underestimated Renly's influence in Hollywood. After such There have been many ups and downs, and now Renly can no longer be shaken by just some negative news.：
Not to mention that there are definitely not a few interests in Renly. Warner Bros., Sony Classics and Universal Pictures are definitely not willing to damage Renly's reputation. Even Disney has indirect interests, and they cannot watch the public opinion. Derailed and stood by with indifference; simply speaking the news media cannot turn a blind eye.
Although reporters and paparazzi have always been against Renly, over the past few years, Renly has also accumulated countless connections and has his own reputation among media reporters. Like Harvey, Renly also has his own direct media ; Unlike Harvey, Renly has fewer interests entangled with the media, but is more reliable..
Clearly, Harvey underestimated Renly in this regard.
The buzz in the industry and on the Internet had just started to change, and the New Yorker wrote a special review that discussed in depth the development of Hollywood as a whole..
“Whose cheese did Renly Hall touch?？”
The timing of this article's appearance is so clever and unique that it makes people wonder whether it was deliberately targeting Harvey; but the content of the article is very professional and profound, and it doesn't look like a manuscript put together in a hurry. Moreover, Harvey's actions are very secretive and without context, making it basically impossible for outsiders to predict, so "intentional targeting" should not exist..
Despite this, the timing is still amazing. It can only be said that there are too many eyes paying attention to Renly right now. The slightest disturbance may trigger a chain effect, whether it is the Weinstein brothers or the "New Yorker", they all Just one of the many factions keeping an eye on Renly.
Turning one's hand into clouds, turning one's hands into rain. In the whole of Hollywood, Harvey Weinstein is definitely not the only one who can achieve such ability; as Renly's status in the industry increases, the interests surrounding him The more there are, this also means that the more groups are involved in the struggle for interests..
It can be foreseen now that this year's awards season should be very lively, very, very kind..
The focus returned to the "New Yorker". This was a special feature. It could be seen that they had been preparing for this special issue for a long time. Many materials and related content were prepared and then they were waiting hard. The right time comes, and "Exploding Drummer" has undoubtedly become the best time.
At the beginning of the article, the article listed a series of feats Renly made history, from awards to box office, listing honors one by one, just like displaying all the trophies in a cabinet, it is indeed powerful and shocking. In the writing, he frankly admits that Renly has reached an insurmountable peak. Even if the age factor is not considered, Renly has already stood at the top of the entire industry..
Immediately afterwards, the article analyzed in detail Renly's rise time, upward trajectory and brilliant achievements, trying to find relevant reasons from the background of the entire era and social environment - times make heroes, and the emergence of most heroes is closely related to the times. Li is no exception.
Naturally, the article puts forward a clear point of view: Renly's achievements are so astonishing that they have led to continuous doubts and challenges. This is also the reason why "hype" rumors appear every now and then, endlessly, and will continue to happen. continue in the future.
It may be said that it is jealousy or worry, it may be said that it is rejection or consideration, but the article believes that the real reason is "panic", the fear that one's existing interests will be affected - including remuneration, awards, and performance opportunities. Wait, wait, even Renly's youth and talent give him the ability to develop infinitely over a long period of time, which also means that his prestige and appeal will increase day by day, eventually threatening the top power holders of the current pyramid. position, and then change the operating model of the entire film industry, then the division of interests will also be rearranged..
This is definitely not nonsense, nor is it alarmism. Although it may look very much like the wishful thinking of the New Yorker, it is definitely not.
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