As soon as I got in the car, I heard the old man say:

"Are those two domestic journalists?"

"No, an international student from the University of Southern California, majoring in journalism, came here to try his luck, and he just blocked me."

Xu Xin explained.

At this moment, apart from the driver from the publishing company, there were Zhang Mo and Meng Danqing in the car. There were no outsiders, so he said directly:

"I'm a little worried about the media's feedback tomorrow..."

"..."

Zhang Yimou was silent for a moment.

Looking at the night scene in front of him, he said calmly:

"There is nothing to worry about. Whether you accept it or not is up to you."

"..."

Originally, Xu Xin still had a lot to say.

But after hearing this, I took a look at his sunken eye sockets in the darkness.

His lips moved slightly...and finally fell silent.

Whatever.

The wood has become the boat, the matter has come to an end.

Then let's go and see...

…

"Chang indulges in gorgeous cinematography and exaggerated slow motion, emphasizing the spurts of blood triggered by each gorgeous gunshot wound. Bale plays an opportunist with a conscience of self-discovery, but ultimately, his path to redemption feels like just the right thing to do.

A weak imitation of "Schindler's List". But his character at least has some layers, unlike the evil Japanese officer or the seductive prostitute. In "The Thirteen Hairpins", Zhang mostly just confirmed the transformation into a visual feast.

The effect of tragedy is greatly diminished—human suffering is reduced to a visual gimmick."

——"Village Voice", Tim Grierson

"Mr. Zhang used a one-dimensional, patriotic approach to expose that the Japanese invasion and occupation of Nanjing was not unreasonable and untimely. Some recent Chinese films have shown more sentimental nationalism, chauvinism and disapproval of the Japanese invaders.

Demonization. "The Thirteen Hairpins" has been compared vertically with several classic films of the same type, but horizontally there are very few films about the Holocaust. Only Lu Chuan's "Nanjing Nanjing" and the documentary "Nanjing" can be used as references.

Those filmmakers came to arm the film with ideas, while Mr. Zhang retreated into the fog of old movies and refused to occupy the high ground.

——Mike Hale, The New York Times

"There is no doubt that "Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling" directed by Zhang Yimou is a movie with propaganda intentions. In the film, all the Chinese soldiers are heroic and the Japanese invaders are despicable. We have seen this type of war movie before, but what about the audience?

Still haven’t transcended rigid black and white morality?”

——Pasadena Art Beat,Jana J. Monji

…

The morning of the 11th.

Airport.

When Xu Xin searched for "Jinling" on Twitter, he looked at the negative reviews given by film critics and media one after another, and his face was calm.

Just like what Sister Mo said yesterday.

Some people will definitely associate this movie with "Schindler's List".

There will definitely be people who feel that this period of history is untrue.

I've obviously guessed it all.

But at this moment, looking at these negative reviews, he found that he still felt... like vomiting.

Even though this was not a movie he made, these comments still gave him a strange feeling at this moment.

These people, these comments, and these words seem to have come alive.

They have turned into images of foreigners with arrogant faces, wearing formal clothes, wearing high hats, holding civilized sticks, pointing at "their" works, spitting and spitting out one after another with arrogance.

And prejudice stinks.

"..."

With one stroke of his hand, he exited all programs on the IPAD and handed the computer to Su Meng.

Then I planned to go to the toilet and smoke a cigarette before boarding the plane.

But at this moment...

"Brother Xu, there is an email."

Su Meng just took over the computer and said quickly after seeing the screen light up.

"...?"

Xu Xin was stunned and took the iPad over again.

One look at the sender…

It turned out to be Philip.

He clicked on the mailbox.

"Xu, this is the first version of the script of "The Ringing Phone". According to your idea, I have completed it. Take a look and we are communicating. By the way, when do you plan to shoot? If it is this year, then I

I rejected the script that another company asked me to write. Happy New Year, my friend."

This is the content of the email, and there is an attachment in the mailbox.

Seeing this, he glanced at the time.

9:20 a.m. Los Angeles time.

The time difference is 6 hours.

In other words, it's now... on the Italian side...it's past 3 p.m.

"Mengmeng, give me the notebook."

While talking, he took out his mobile phone and headphones.

I found Phillip's phone number and called him.

"Ding ding ding... CIAO, my dear director. You reply so quickly~"

"CIAO, Philip. Did you just finish the script?"

"Yes, enjoying my coffee right now. How is the weather over there in Los Angeles?"

"I'm not British."

"Hahahahaha..."

Amid Philip's laughter, Xu Xin glanced at the sunny weather outside the airport and said:

"The weather in Los Angeles is terrible."

"Wow, the weather in Rome is not very good. Do you want to start a video? Let you feel the scenery of Rome?"

"Forget it. I'm about to board the plane."

I took the notebook, opened the email and downloaded the attachment.

Xu Xin clicked on it and said:

"Philip, do you have other invitations to write for this year?"

"Yes, that's why I asked you if you plan to shoot this year. If so, then I will turn down the other party's invitation."

"Well... I feel like this shouldn't take more than a year. To be honest, if we look at the framework we mentioned, as long as we find the right actors, then this movie won't take much time at all in other aspects.

.I will take a look at the overall story of the script now. If there is no problem, we can slowly modify the remaining small areas that need to be modified. You can definitely take over the next job."

"Take the next one? No, no, no, no, Xu. Why should I take the next one? I have worked very hard this year and worked hard to write a story. The next time is time to enjoy the vacation life.

Two stories a year?...Xu, I can only say that you still don’t understand Italians.”

"..."

Xu Xin was speechless for a moment.

No, brother...it's only January.

How did you say that you have worked hard all year?

"Okay, Philip, let me take a look first. If there are no problems with the story, we can start the project."

"Filming this year?"

"Well, we'll shoot it this year."

Xu Xin gave an affirmative answer.

The wife's movie will have to be filmed until at least March.

Although the work is not very intensive, it is very tedious. The actual time spent on shooting may only be two or three hours a day, but the time spent waiting for location decoration or makeup is very long.
To be continued...