Director’s Legend

Under the running of Wang Zhonglei, Yu Dong, Zhuang Cheng and others, "Source Code" has been contacted with all overseas theaters, and the release date is confirmed on April 22. It will be released simultaneously in Asia and North America. Shao Shuaijun made a consideration. This period is a blank period before the summer vacation. There are no good movies. There is only one Hollywood movie called "The Kingdom of Heaven", which is known as an epic masterpiece.

In my memory, "The Kingdom of Heaven" accompanies the dead and does not pay for their lives, so there is no need to worry.

If "Crazy Racing" ruled March, then in April, it was taken over by "Source Code". This is claimed to be the first sci-fi blockbuster with an investment of more than 100 million yuan in China, and quietly enveloped all turf in the face of criticism and disapproval. Whether it is the long-established online community Tianya forum or the Duniang Post Bar in the emerging irrigation area, they have been bombarded by "Source Code".

After the racing enthusiasm subsided, the entertainment media also turned their attention to "Source Code". The bad news and the supportive ones were noisy. Various experts and professors came out to show off and predict the box office. Liu Yifei and Fan Bingbing are the busiest, having been on seven or eight TV shows.

Shao Shuaijun himself was not idle. On April 7, he went to Nortel with the completed "Source Code". Basically, some Chinese directors will go to Nortel and other schools to communicate with these students before their films are released. This is a tradition, a tradition in director circles.

"Xiao Shao, you are a busy person now, but your studies can't be abandoned. I will bring you in to study, not for gilding you. You can't stay without a figure for four years, just get a degree certificate." Seeing Wang Hongwei again, Wang Hongwei immediately criticized him sternly. He brought the people, and as a result, I haven't seen each other for half a year, so it's no wonder that I was angry.

Shao Shuaijun said quickly: "Professor Wang, I'm sorry, I really couldn't spare time before. However, starting from today, I will study at Nortel for a period of time. Please let Professor Wang calm down."

"You kid, you will fool me by talking nonsense. I have talked to Director Wang before. You came to Nortel to do film exchanges. And only ten days were arranged, the first five days of film exchanges, and the next two days. I also have to go to the Beijing University Student Film Festival Jury and do film reviews. The real learning time is only three days. Three days, are you here to learn?"

"Heh, hehe." Shao Shuaijun smiled awkwardly, it seemed that he was not here to study.

However, sometimes Shao Shuaijun is also involuntarily involuntarily. Once a person enters the society, he will be forced by an invisible force, constantly moving forward, constantly struggling, and many, many constraints, which will prevent you from wanting to stop. , Can only go forward. Shao Shuaijun has this feeling now. If he wants to make a movie he likes, he has to make money and invest in more movies. Then, in order to invest, I have to look for more money and make more movies to make money. It goes back and forth. The career rolls up and I can't stop no matter what, but people are uncomfortable.

Wang Hongwei also complained. For Shao Shuaijun, he still valued him, and personally took Shao Shuaijun to arrange the first film exchange meeting. In the standard screening hall on the right hand side of the main entrance, the school had already prepared it, and the student union organized more than 500 people to watch.

When Shao Shuaijun entered, the movie was over. Under the leadership of the school, he sat on the stage with a microphone in his hand.

“I’m very happy today to chat with you about my new movie "Source Code". I am also a student of Nortel. Of course, I am the king of absenteeism. You can’t compare with me. The idea of ​​"Source Code", I think It’s still very novel, and I have received a lot of guidance from Mr. Chen Bin. The messy frame has been corrected completely. After reading it myself, I am still very satisfied. Let’s talk about it here today. Don’t give me face, just have any comments. mention."

The first one to stand up was a tall and thin man: "Hello Director Shao, I am Qu Chengbo from the 03 director class. First of all, I have to congratulate you. "Source Code" is a very shocking science fiction film that has subverted me. Understanding of domestic science fiction movies. I would like to ask, how do you evaluate the bias between the commercial nature and humanistic care of "Source Code"?"

Shao Shuaijun laughed and said: "Hello Qu Chengbo, everyone does not need to stand up and sit down. This is a chat. The questions you ask are very good. Commercial nature and humanistic care have always been a conflict between movies. . For a long time, many filmmakers have also been discussing the art form of film. As far as I am concerned, I think humanistic care is an indispensable factor. Movies are spiritual food and must have such high-end ingredients. But for me, Maybe it’s a little younger. I don’t have a deep grasp of humanistic care. I am better at commercial films."

"The commercial nature is too strong, will it lower the level of the film?" another student asked.

"will not."

Shao Shuaijun said with certainty: "As I said earlier, movies are food for the mind. There are abalone and cabbage, a few catties of large lobsters, and small shrimps in rice fields. The same is true for movies, with the art of Yangchun Baixue. Movies, as well as comedies of the genre of Liba people, serve the audience. What the audience wants to watch is the most important issue for filmmakers. Only by grasping the tastes of the audience can we extend the level of the film, otherwise It will be out of sync. No one will watch the art films that are made. No matter how deep the humanistic care is, what is the point?"

"So, Director Shao, you believe in business as king? So kitsch to the public, I feel that you have lost the solar terms that a filmmaker should have. Do you think you still have the solar term of a filmmaker?" This student said sharply.

Shao Shuaijun took a look and didn't know this person. Nortel's director department has been very shabby in recent years, and there has never been a famous director. Thinking for three seconds: "This classmate, I have to say that your concept is out of date. Movies serve the public. We make movies that audiences like to watch. How can you say it is kitsch? If it is a restaurant, you have to follow the customers. To taste, for such a simple truth, don’t always turn a blind eye and put yourself high. Dozens of Hollywood movies are released in the mainland every year, and they are crazy for money. We turn a blind eye. Is it noble? First of all, you have to treat yourself If you are able to support yourself, you should consider your spiritual level. If you don’t have enough to eat, who will you show to?"

"I can't agree with Director Shao. Don't everyone like to watch salty and wet movies, and our director also wants to make salty and wet movies?"

"I don't think it is appropriate to use salty and wet movies as a metaphor. I don't think commercial movies are at the level of salty and wet movies compared to literary movies. A single flower does not spring, and a hundred flowers bloom in spring. Some people do literary movies Some people make commercial films for their contribution to the film. There is no difference between superior and inferior. Without commercial films to open up the market, literary films are destined to be difficult to meet with the minority. Without literary films, commercial films will appear pale and complement each other."

The students in the ivory tower are the sharpest, and they will speak everything without restraint. Although there was admiration and irony, Shao Shuaijun was still very happy with such an exchange. During the debate with the students, he had a clearer understanding of what a movie is and how to make a movie.

This is a kind of accumulation, a required course for directors.