MTL - Best Actor-Chapter 51 Murphy's Law

“You have to admit that the style of Basilica architecture not only integrates ancient Greek column architecture, but also promotes it. The Pantheon in Rome is the best proof.”

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"I did The Phantom of the Opera in college and in theaters after graduation, but I did The Phantom of the Opera in high school... well, I gotta say, you guys are really brave Big."

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"Are you sure? French food is generally the best isn't it? I've tried Chinese food, and I think it's a bit...too greasy."

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Everything is difficult at the beginning, once there will be two or three times, as long as there is time, Sean will invite Kate to the cafe, ask for a cup of coffee or black tea, and then chat for a while. Kate never refused, it was just a very ordinary date anyway, and the two of them read a lot, and they could always find topics to talk about, literature, architecture, stage play and even food. You can say a few words about each other. Complement each other.

An attractive woman. Sean feels more and more about her, but Kate seems to think more of him as a big boy to talk to.

That's it for now, so that's good. He could only say this to himself, and warned himself not to cross the Thunder Pond, after all, Kate was already married.

In any case, chatting with the opposite **** with feeling is a pleasant thing, and the atmosphere of the crew in Italy is more relaxed, which helps Sean to maintain a good state, and the shooting is naturally very It goes well, even if there are occasional minor issues, they will be resolved quickly.

"Next, the camera will switch between you, so this scene may be repeated several times, you must keep your emotions. Jude, I need you to put that Contempt mixed with indifference. A little more, and a little more is perfect; and Sean, you need to let go a little more and make your mood swings more contagious." Rented in Naples In the courtyard, director Minghella spoke to the two main characters in this way.

There are extras in formal attire all around, a band checking instruments, and departments setting up sets and lighting. This scene is naturally the plot of Ripley and Dick attending the reception. Dick has seen Ripley's problem, and mocked him a little again. According to the progress of the story, the next step is the manslaughter at sea.

"Sean." After the two agreed, Minghella immediately stopped Sean, beckoned, and walked aside with him.

"You've been doing great, Sean, keep it up, you can do better." Minghella patted him on the shoulder, wanting to say a lot, but in the end just Say so.

"I know, Mr. Director, thank you." But Sean clearly understood what he meant and replied in a sincere and firm tone.

In person, there is no contact at all in private. After all, he only entered the crew with his own perseverance, and he must be fair, even if it seems fair.

"He did a good job, John's vision has always been very good." The assistant director Andrews came over at this time. He has a good relationship with Minghella and has cooperated several times, knowing that a little more.

"I chose him not only because of John's recommendation, Steven," Minghella shook his head, "He did show a lot of potential in the audition, I was already tempted, and …”

He paused, as if brewing words: "And, his position, the desires, are very similar to Ripley, isn't it?"

"You mean..." Andrews was a little surprised.

"That's right," Minghella, who sat down in the chair, nodded, "They're all on the lower floors, and they all want to go up. It's easy for actors and characters to blend together, but...of course. , we know now, he did a great job."

Indeed, although that kind of thing happened before, Sean still put Jude into the water in front of him, but after all, it was Hoberg who provoked the trouble first, and Sean also endured it for a long time before fought back. Moreover, he has done a lot of preparation work, and it is probably no problem to let him recite the original text of a novel immediately, which is in line with Minggla's down-to-earth requirements. At the same time, he is good at observing, and is good at understanding the director's intentions, and then transforming them into his own things. Any director will appreciate these qualities, and Minghella is more and more sure of his original decision.

"Look, Harvey, look at his performance, is he worse than anyone else?" The processed tape went to Weinstein, "Yeah, he's not famous, but didn't that actor start out with no name?"

Weinstein didn't say anything at the time, but the producers who were sent to the crew didn't make any small moves. Mingella didn't know whether he was persuaded or whether he gave up and didn't want to care anymore. But Minghella doesn't care at all, as long as the movie goes on.

This scene passed quickly, and both Jude and Sean satisfied Mingella. Then, they went back to Rome to continue filming the scenes of Ripley and Meredith, the two of whom were Minghella's favorite because...it went so well. Kate's acting skills will not be mentioned. As an Australian actress, she has been nominated for an Oscar within two or three years after coming to Hollywood, and her strength is placed there. Sean has proved his ability early, and the two When people play together, there is an unexpected fit.

Of course, Minghella knew that Sean would sometimes invite Kate over for coffee, and he asked people privately that Kate was just a good friend, he didn’t think there was a relationship between them what might happen.

Not only Mingella thinks so, but most people in the crew think so, even including the two parties. But as with Murphy's Law, if there is a chance of something bad happening, the odds are small.

"I like acting, and I like to interpret other people's lives. We can't take risks in life, so let's take risks in movies." On the streets of Rome, under the bright street lights, wearing a trench coat Cate Blanchett of Cate Blanchett said this to Sean next to her as she walked slowly.

She has a smile on her face, a relaxed and lazy look, and she did not dress up after the shooting, she still wore a hairpin, her straight hair was hanging down like this, and it was only curly when her shoulders were reached Rolled up, the retro dress is very charming.

"I'm done, let's talk about you." Kate turned her head to look at Sean, this slightly playful movement made her look like a little girl.

"Well... Frankly speaking, I didn't think about it that much. It was a complete accident for me to be an actor..." Sean thought for a while, and then chose to tell his story.

Today is different from the past, Kate's current role is almost the same, and the Oscars are about to be held, she has to go back to the United States to prepare, so after drinking a cup of black tea, the two finally had dinner together, Then we went shopping in Rome together. They still had a lively chat, and they could talk about any topic, just like old friends, and then, while chatting, they slipped into things between men and women before they knew it.

"To be honest, Sean, this is the first time I've met a man like you, young, but so widely read, smart, quick-witted, and funny, no wonder Mingella asked you to play Ripley." Kate cupped her chin and looked at him with interest.

"Is this a compliment?" Sean spread his hands.

"If you think it's a compliment, it's a compliment," Kate said, covering her mouth and laughing, suddenly leaning closer, "There must be many girls who like you? What type of girl do you like? "

"This...I don't know." Sean scratched his head.

"Don't know? Still too lazy to know?" Kate moved closer with a smile, "Because the girls keep throwing their arms around you."

Sean looked at her, his eyes seemed a little confused: "If you really want to delineate a range, I think...she should be very smart...talk and manners are well-bred...reading as wide as me... We can have endless topics to talk about...always curious about each other...want to dig more out of each other..."

Every time he said a word, Kate's smile decreased by a point, and the look in her eyes was also confused. At the back, the gray-blue eyes that were looking at Sean were covered with a layer of water vapor, and there was a faint blush on his face. kind of weird rhythm.

Time seemed to freeze, the two people under the streetlight looked at each other, just two sculptures, but they seemed to be leaning against each other at any time.

A low voice suddenly sounded, Kate seemed to wake up and took a few steps back, her chest heaved violently, her expression was a little flustered, and she was at a loss, as if something terrible happened.

"I want... I want to go back." She said this in a panic, and regardless of Sean's reaction, she turned around and left.

But before taking two steps, her hand was caught, and then she saw Sean's dark eyes, with an indescribable: "Just like you."

"Let go, Sean," Kate said hurriedly, "I'm going back to rest, I want to rest now!"

"I like you, Kate, I have feelings for you." Sean continued regardless.

"I'm married!" Kate said in an angry tone, but with an indescribable panic, "Let go! Otherwise, you will regret it!"

"You feel me too, I know it, Kate!" Sean exclaimed.

Kate's body froze, then began to tremble slightly, as if she was trying to resist something.

"I'm married!" She repeated what she said in desperation.

But that didn't stop Sean from pulling her into his arms, cupping her cheek, and kissing her rosy lips half-forcefully.

Consciously gradually began to close together.

At this moment, she didn't know where the strength came from, she suddenly pushed him away, and then slapped him firmly and gave him a loud slap in the face.