627 Close combat
“So what you're saying is that I'm an excellent stand-up comedian.？”
A simple retort immediately put Jie in a dilemma. I have to admit that Renly's quick reaction caught Jie off guard, but although the title "King of Talk Shows" was a bit exaggerated, the host disagreed. There were probably a lot of people, but they were also genuine. Jay's brain turned and he immediately said, "Of course, you are an excellent talk show actor. The last time you and Allen collided, I was willing to lose.".”
Using retreat to advance, Renly's attack was neutralized, and he won a lot of whistles from the audience. This is a talk show, not a debate. The core secret is not to argue about a winner, but to use arguments to create a situation. Sparks come. Obviously, Jay has done it, "However, I always think you are a better actor. In fact, I haven't watched your new work yet. My wife Mavis is somewhat interested, but I rejected her proposal.”
Renly didn't speak, he just pursed his lips and gently retracted his chin, expressing his agreement..
Jay was about to continue speaking, but looking at Renly's approving expression, he couldn't help but paused, and asked playfully, "Are you agreeing now?"？”
“Yes, why not? "Renly's natural answer made the audience a little confused - is he here to promote the movie? Or is he here to cause trouble? "I mean, this is a love movie, but not everyone likes love movies. Even 'Titanic' is not everyone's favorite. Every time a couple goes on a date, it is a difficult question what type of movie to choose..”
Honest, with a touch of ridicule.
Jay couldn't help but chuckle and asked, "So what movie would you choose when you go on a date?"？”
“It's not a movie starring me." Renly's crisp answer made everyone stunned, and then they burst into laughter - this was an answer that could not be refuted..
Jay raised his chin, looked at Renly with a smile and said, "So, you are not the type to name your own masculine qualities.？”
This is a typical American joke. From a psychological point of view, it is specially used to describe arrogant and narcissistic male chauvinists. They will name their male parts and treat them as their own doppelgangers..
There are many such people in the entertainment industry. The most widely circulated one is John-Mayer. He named his special part David-Duke. Duke There is also the meaning of a duke, which shows his cherishing and respectful attitude. In the fraternity, men always make similar jokes among themselves..
Renly, who was born in a noble family, was naturally familiar with this. However, he had no intention of responding directly, "What do you mean, what kind of person are you?" Renly showed a surprised expression when he turned against the general. , with a look of inquiry in his eyes, and all the audience burst into laughter..
Jay sat behind the table, like a news anchor, with his lower body hidden behind the table, but under Renly's sight, he felt extremely naked. However, Jay would not give in easily, and chuckled, " It seems that you also understand this very well." The subtext is that Renly and John Mayer are the same kind of people, "But, I won't ask, and I don't want to know." He deliberately raised his hands and made a surrender. gesture, as if to clarify that she is not interested in men..
Paired with Jay's joking expression, the laughter at the scene was completely out of control..
Renly still showed no signs of panic. He frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "What topic were we discussing before this?" The meaning behind the question seemed to be: You obviously started the topic, and now you push it away. On me? It's not that easy to clarify things.
After asking the question, he brought the topic back again. Jay also followed the trend, deliberately suppressed his smile, showed a serious expression, and pretended to be innocent, "Mavis wanted to watch your latest movie, but I refused. But not because of the subject matter, but because I watched a trailer.”
Renly showed an expression of surprise. His eyebrows were slightly raised and the corners of his mouth were pulled down. His questioning look was extremely obvious..
Without asking, Jay understood what Renly meant, "Yes, I watched the trailer, and I still watch movie trailers occasionally." Although today was the first time the two met, the entire conversation was full of excitement. But there is a tacit understanding. This kind of interview process is relaxed and comfortable for both the host and the guests..
“After watching this trailer, I was sure that I didn’t want to watch this movie. It’s not because the movie is too bad, on the contrary, because the movie is so exciting.” Jay returned to his topic and paused for a moment. He seemed to be lost in thought, and then shook his head, "I don't know how to describe it, so everyone should watch this trailer together..”
As soon as he finished speaking, the on-site conductor started playing the video on the big screen behind him..
Renly was a little surprised. Although he had not participated in many program recordings, he knew that generally speaking, in order to promote a movie, the program team would arrange time to play trailers or interesting tidbits, but most of the time they were placed at the end of the interview. Avoid interrupting the rhythm of the conversation. Unexpectedly, today Jay took an unusual approach and cut into the video in such a way..
Renly cast his gaze towards Jie, but found Jie's confident expression. He knew that this was not an accident, but had been arranged in advance. The video was probably related to the subsequent interview. So Renly also turned around, Joined the audience and looked at the large floor-to-ceiling screen behind.
The soul-stirring piano sound echoed in the studio, and amid the melodious melody, the video began to play.
In the first scene, Anna was sitting on a chair. Simon supported the armrests with both hands and leaned forward, trying to kiss Anna. With a weak smile on her lips, Anna slightly shifted her position, allowing Simon's kiss to fall on the corner of her mouth instead of her lips. Then Sam came out wearing a shirt, showing a bright smile. Jacob turned back, the smile on the corner of his mouth solidified in an instant, and the loss and confusion in his eyes were smeared..
The background music is "Undoubted", and the cold and sad main song is like the moonlight shining down on the ground. The video only outlines the fragility and sadness by comparing the two scenes..
The entire video lasted only ninety seconds, and it ended quickly. The last scene was Jacob and Anna sitting on the bed. Anna was reading poetry, while Jacob was watching Anna deeply, intently, and tenderly. , the smile on the corner of his mouth slightly rose..
There was silence in the studio, and everyone seemed reluctant to look away from the big screen. That abnormal silence was really rare for a talk show..
“Phew, is it time to wipe away your tears or collect your emotions? "Renly's joke brought the audience back to their senses. Even Jie was half a beat slower. His originally prepared lines were interrupted by Renly, but Jie didn't care and put away the smile on his lips. "I think everyone does need some time." Renly followed what he said..
“When I finished watching the trailer, I heard the sound of heartbreak." Jie said sincerely, "I don't like this feeling. Because I know that this movie is too real and too beautiful, but it brings What came was sadness. I didn’t want to see myself crying in the cinema. It would make me feel less masculine..”
The last "masculine virility" had a rather funny tone, obviously an ironic use, and successfully summoned laughter. You can see that the audience was crying and laughing, and they were so embarrassed..
“Renly, is this a sad movie? "Jay turned the topic to Renly again..
“What kind of story will be seen by what kind of people. I don’t know, there is a little princess living in your heart. In my opinion, this is a comedy." Renly replied in a teasing way, which provoked The audience burst into laughter.
And Jie didn't panic, and immediately replied, "Huh, I was shocked. I thought you were going to tell me that this is an action movie full of male hormones." As he said that, Jie's gaze changed. He also glanced at Renly's lower body, which invisibly fit in with the joke about "important male parts" just now..
Renly clearly understood what Jie meant, but he deliberately twisted it, "Were you flirting with me just now?" It was the same joke as before, but the understatement was more powerful. All the audience clapped and laughed, even Jie also had a look of astonishment on his face, shaking his head repeatedly with a smile. In several close combats, Renly not only did not fall behind, but also gained a slight advantage. This is really rare..
“I'm serious." Jay did not continue to pester and regained the initiative, "The trailer just now is really a warning of heartbreak, especially the soundtrack, which makes people want to cry but can't. Mavis wanted to go to the cinema because of this song, and I refused to watch this production because of this song.”
Renly chuckled lightly and did not answer immediately. Instead, he touched his chin. This made the audience stunned. Was this question difficult?？
The interval was only one second before Renly said, "Actually, this is not our official trailer." Renly had to admire all the clues he had carefully connected, and the smile on his face widened. , "If I guess correctly, this should be a video edited by fans.”
boom！
Now everyone was shocked, including Jay.
Seeing the astonished expression on Jay's face, Renly laughed and nodded in affirmation again, "Before the movie was officially released, our crew edited a total of seven trailers..”
One before the Sundance release, one after the Sundance award, one before the Toronto release, one after the Toronto win, in addition, one was released on Valentine's Day, and one was released before the screening. , and the last one before its full release. Just from this detail, it can be seen that Focus Features’ promotion is orderly, step-by-step and clear..
“But among the seven trailers, the video just now does not exist. I think fans should have selected clips from these seven trailers and edited the video you just saw." This is Renly. speculation, the most reliable speculation.
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