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…
Chapter 235 – Zhang Junzhi When Lu Chen arrived in Jinling again, rain was falling from the sky. The drizzle was misty and hazy, making this ancient yet modern city look particularly beautiful in the rain. It was gentle, elegant, and lingering, as if it was an elegant lady from the Tang and Song dynasties who was quietly waiting for his arrival. This feeling is difficult to describe in words. Lu Chen stayed at the…
Chapter 72 – Down-and-out director The Amsterdam Avenue, just after a rain shower, was filled with a damp smell. The heavy heat made the air sticky, and the restless unease made people feel like doing something, but they lacked the motivation. The Victorian-style buildings on both sides of the street carried an ancient scent, with moss, rust, and red bricks. The lingering moisture wafted between the brick walls, as if crossing the Atlantic, walking from…
Chapter 71 – Independent film. Since the creation of the “Pulp Fiction” in 1994, independent films have truly entered the realm of high culture and have become a force to be reckoned with in the movie industry. In the current context where large production studios are becoming increasingly formulaic and lacking innovative and enterprising spirit, the progressive and solid determination of independent films has gradually become the driving force behind the continuous advancement of the…
Chapter 70 – A good opportunity appeared. It’s actually “The Amazing Spider-Man”! This is definitely a project that exceeded expectations. What surprised Renly was not “The Amazing Spider-Man” itself, but the fact that Sony Pictures had openly announced such a prestigious production and opened it up for all actors to participate. This is undoubtedly news that will cause a sensation in Hollywood, no wonder Lisa was so secretive earlier. As we all know, the release…
Chapter 63 – Playing House Since being invited to a tea party for the first time, I’ve been visiting the Minamoto family every few months. Today, we are playing house in the familiar tatami room under Kana-chan’s leadership. “Hijiri will play dad, and Shizuku-chan will be the older sister. Yuya will be the little brother, and Kaname will be a baby!” Kana-chan was enthusiastically deciding our roles. Since she’s the only girl when we are…
Chapter 69 – To Give up What Is Close at Hand in Pursuit of the Distant. “Good morning, Renly. The weather is really nice today, isn’t it?” “Hey, Renly, if you run into Tom next time, say hello to him for me.” “Renly, you’re here again today? So, any news yet?” “Hey, my buddy! Excellent job, excellent!” “Have you chosen the next work? Many eyes have been on you lately.” ……. Passersby actively greeted Renly…
Chapter 68 – Proud and Arrogant. As they were talking, the subway arrived at the station. Renly and Andy walked out of the subway station together. This time, Andy didn’t continue to follow Renly but stopped by the roadside. Renly took two more steps forward before realizing that Andy had fallen behind. He turned around, and Andy’s friendly smile came into view. “So, how do you feel about letting me plan your future in your…
