Chapter 79 – Neither servile nor overbearing. Rodrigo was indeed very excited. There is no doubt that Ryan Reynolds was his first choice to play Paul Conroy. In fact, after watching “The Nines,” he has always wanted to work with Ryan. Rodrigo had always believed that Ryan’s acting had a special flavor, it was not the explosive type, but it had its own understanding and qualities. When he received the script for “Buried,” his first…
Chapter 78 – A strong enemy is coming. The commotion in the crowd finally subsided, and the young college-looking girl walked over again. “It seems that you are indeed an actor, and a talented one at that,” she said confidently, her eyes shimmering slightly. “What’s your name?” Amidst the chaotic scene a moment ago, it seemed like everyone was shouting “Eugene ‘Sledgehammer’ Sledge.” So far, the audience that Renly had encountered hardly paid attention to…
Chapter 77 – Stunning performance. Paul’s gaze was incredibly determined, and that resolute and unwavering determination emitted an incredible radiance. No longer in a state of panic, fear, hesitation, or despair, it seemed as if all the chaotic thoughts were instantly severed, and the decisiveness of resolute action had an unstoppable momentum. “My name is Paul Conroy, a US citizen from Hastings, Michigan. I am a truck driver for CTR Company, and I was kidnapped…
Chapter 238 – The luckiest person Lu Chen certainly knows who Liao Jia is. He heard Liao Jia’s songs back in middle school, and to this day, he still has Black Memory’s album ‘Antarctic’. Liao Jia’s works, such as ‘Azure Vine House’ and ‘Old Fogy,’ are well-known rock classics. But today is the first time they got to meet each other. So, Lu Chen wondered why Liao Jia holds animosity towards him. Liao Jia has…
Chapter 76 – Reveal One’s Edge. Renly repeatedly read these two pages of the script three times, then put down the script and slowly pieced together the entire blueprint in his mind. This is an excerpt from the middle of a movie. Paul has already contacted the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) through his cellphone and is waiting for rescue. The kidnappers called, demanding that Paul record a video following the instructions they left in…
Chapter 75 – Ambitious Goals Renly divided the male protagonist, Paul Conroy, from the movie “Buried” into two levels of performance. The first part is the expression of emotions: fear when he is afraid, panic when he is in danger, despair when he is desperate. This is a typical representation acting technique. Furthermore, the presentation of the same emotion of fear differs in various stages. When Paul just realizes he has been buried alive, when…
Chapter 237 – Big shots “Dedication of Love” is a song that Lu Chen released on the Wave Blog as a gesture of gratitude to those within and outside the industry who supported his charitable crowdfunding project. He never intended to seek personal gain or fame through this song – there was simply no need for it. As a result, Lu Chen never expected that the esteemed Yan Huang Charity Association would take notice of…
Chapter 74 – First signs of ambition. How to define a decent movie and an outstanding movie? Every movie has its specific audience and unique attributes. For example, popcorn movies are meant to entertain the audience, comedies aim to make them laugh, and thrillers are meant to evoke fear. As long as a film achieves its intended purpose, it can be considered “decent.” Take “Transformers” as an example. The series has been heavily criticized by…
Chapter 236 – First kiss. Sunset twilight, after the rain cleared. During the peak evening rush hour, the streets of Jinling were bustling with traffic, as people were hurrying home from work. No one noticed a bicycle speeding by on the side of the road. The bicycle was rented from a tourist service station, with a 500-yuan deposit and a rental fee of 2 yuan per hour. The bike is stylish, of good quality, and…
Chapter 73 – Performance challenge. Although Rodrigo still maintained politeness, Renly could sense the superficiality and perfunctory nature of his manners. He didn’t understand what had happened. After all, they had just exchanged greetings, right? Was it because Rodrigo thought he is too young? Or was it because Rodrigo had already invited Ryan to play this role? Renly is well aware of his disadvantage. He is too young, which is not a good thing in…
