King of Hollywood

(This should be a one-time pass, right?)

"If there is one word to describe this movie, then 'coincidence' is undoubtedly the most appropriate, everything happens because of coincidence, especially the unexpected ending. But this film focuses on coincidence The movie is by no means annoying. Those clues seem to be chaotic and are subtly pinched in everything by the director, but they appear orderly in the mess, and I have to admit that the director has a very good grasp of the skills of multi-line narrative." - Italy, " Evening Post

"This is a typical cut film, with a strong personal style and full of British cold humor, cut film lovers will definitely like this film, they will not think that the '**' from beginning to end will be like this. Interesting. It's just, strange or surprising, that the director is an American! It's ironic and comical for an American director to make a totally British cut." - British film critic, Tony Ryan

"There are too many coincidences that make this movie much less watchable, and there's no denying the director has a very good narrative, but these coincidences make him a little mediocre. It's an interesting movie, but it's just funny Well, it's suitable for reading when you are resting or having fun." - France, Le Figaro

"At this year's Venice Film Festival, apart from Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas," another American film received a lot of attention. What's interesting is that although the director is an American, the film itself is an American film. It's a cut with a strong British style, and if you didn't know it, you would definitely think it was a British work." - United States, "Hollywood Reporter"

Basically, the critics and journalists who watched the film at the Flat Theater gave Two Smoking Guns good reviews, except for the French. Even so, the French admit it's a fun and entertaining movie. Such a multi-line narrative approach is still amazing even 20 years later, let alone 1990.

Because of this, the number of viewers of "Two Smoking Guns" immediately doubled the next day, and additional screenings were added immediately after consultation between the theater and the organizer. As a result, "Two Smoking Guns", which was originally well-known at the film festival by film critics and reporters, suddenly gained more attention, and film companies in some European countries also came to the door to get this. The distribution rights of the film in the country.

The first to come to the door is an American film company - Miramax. This film company was established by brothers Bob Weinstein and Harvey Weinstein in the 1970s. It has always been known for making independent films. Those independent producers in Hollywood can have such achievements today. Weinstein brothers are not. It doesn't matter.

It is precisely because of this that Miramax has a special eye for small production films, so the person in charge of participating in the film festival this time found Adrian for the first time. Of course, they are destined to come back in vain, after all, participating in the film festival in the name of independent film is just a pretense that Adrian pulls out.

After declining, Adrian had a few seconds of regret. The other party was very sincere. Although the conditions were not too good, it was already very good for a rookie director. And he remembers that Miramax or the Weinstein brothers are very good at public relations, and they have won the Oscar for Best Picture for their films several times. The distribution fee will definitely be earned back.

However, this thought only stayed in Adrian's head for a few seconds. What would happen to his company if it was handed over to them for distribution? There is no reason to push the interests out. Besides, when I grow bigger in the future, I will definitely become an opponent with Weinstein in some aspects, and there is no reason to weaken myself and strengthen others. Of course, the most important thing is that once a decision has been made, stick to it, half-hearted will only be empty - this is one of the things he has learned in his previous life.

Next, film companies from other countries also came to the door one after another, and Adrian had to deal with them one by one. Who made him participate in the film festival in the name of independent films?

"Okay, I agree to this condition, congratulations, Mr. Brooke." After exchanging glances with Laverne, Adrian stood up and extended his hand to the middle-aged man in front of him.

"I'm very happy to get the distribution rights of this film, I think people will like it." The middle-aged man stood up, smiled and shook hands with Adrian, quite gentlemanly. Gary Brook, one of the directors of the Venice Film Festival for the British Touknam Film Company, is a typical British.

"May I ask, Mr. Adrian, how did you .

Adrian smiled slightly: "My grandmother is British, and I often went to London with my parents for vacation when I was a child. This city has left a deep impression on me, so I chose here to make my first movie."

"I see." Brooke nodded, although still smiling, his chin was slightly raised.

Although Adrian was funny in his heart, his face did not show it. After sending Brook out, he turned his head to Laverne and said: "The British are always so self-righteous, and even negotiate to the end, and also..."

He made a gesture and then shook his head again. Several British film companies were only approached at the end. They were obviously very tangled. The director of this British black humor style film was actually an American!

"They're used to it, always like to indulge in the past glory and can't extricate themselves." Laverne shrugged.

Adrian couldn't help laughing, but he didn't expect this guy to be merciless when he satirized people.

"He seems to have seen something." Laverne reminded at this time.

"It doesn't matter, I invested in the production myself anyway. It's not a problem, and they will know sooner or later." Adrian shrugged indifferently, which is why he asked Laverne to help him deal with the major film companies. one.

Lavern said nothing, got up and said goodbye after tidying things up. After sending him out of the room, Adrian let out a long breath, stretched out comfortably and came to the balcony.

"Hi, baby, I'm so sorry to have you come here." Adrian greeted Kate, who was sitting in the reclining chair and flipping through a book, with a smile.

Who knew that Kate looked up and gave him a blank look and said nothing.

"What's wrong? Did something happen?" Adrian asked in confusion.

"It's nothing," Kate said in an exaggerated aria, "I'm just a little self-righteous."

Adrian looked surprised but then laughed.

"Okay, I said something wrong, I'm missing a word, I should add something before the British." He sat down beside her and spread his hands, "I apologize again, okay?"

Kate snorted softly, turned her body sideways and continued flipping through the book, as if she didn't hear anything.

Adrian raised his eyebrows, suddenly hugged Kate by the waist, and then strode inside with her on his shoulders.

"What are you doing! Put me down!" The startled Kate suddenly struggled, kicking and kicking with both feet, and pounding on Adrian's waist with both hands until her buttocks were severely pinched. The exclamation softened.

Thumping, Adrian threw Kate on the bed, then pinched his fingers and looked at her viciously: "Obviously you should accept some punishment, my dear Kate."

"You...I..." Kate subconsciously put her hand on her chest, "Don't mess around, Ed!"

"It's been several days, no matter how big the pain is, it should be over, isn't it?" Adrian pressed down with a smile.

"Wait, it's daytime!" Seeing that he was really coming, Kate quickly backed away, but how could she possibly escape.

"So what, there's no law that says no during the day."

"But...but...this also takes me..."

"Don't worry, you'll agree in a minute."

"Wait... help!"

Although Kate fought a "long and arduous" struggle, how could she be the opponent of Adrian, who has experience with countless women, and then lost herself under the caress and teasing. What followed was a lingering battle. The afternoon sunlight poured in through the balcony and windows, making the view in the room extraordinarily charming.

"You're a bastard, Ed." Kate's soft voice rang out. She closed her eyes and hunched her back in Adrian's arms motionless, as if she had no strength.

"Why do you say that?" Adrian hugged her from behind and kissed the back of her neck tenderly.

"You're making me unable to move." There was a hint of complaint in Kate's tone, but more satisfaction.

Adrian smiled and didn't speak, just continued to be gentle with her. The combined experience of past and present life has made him understand the female body better than ever, and now the capital is equally abundant, which easily makes Kate want to die.

"By the way, Kate," Adrian suddenly asked after a long time, "how are you thinking about it? Don't forget, I also want you to play a supporting actress in a new movie."

The carcass in his arms trembled slightly, and after a long sigh, Kate managed to turn over and looked at Adrian with complex eyes: "I don't know, Ed, I... I love you, I want to go, but..."

"Because of studies, and my mother may be against it, right?" Adrian smiled gently, "I don't think a student who aspires to go to Oxford can't even graduate from high school; Students won't be unable to go to Stanford. I can persuade Ms. Judy if you want."

"Stanford? But I went to Oxford to study literature." Kate poked his fingers in his chest.

"Stanford's School of Humanities and Natural Sciences is also very good," Adrian continued to persuade, "and, if you think about Hollywood development, I think you should go to the Southern California Film Institute or the California Institute of the Arts - Kate, I think you are by my side."

Tender and sweet words are always effective. Kate hugged Adrian after a few seconds of silence: "Ed, wait until I graduate from high school, okay? I'll definitely think about it, and I want you by my side too. ."

"Of course." Adrian nodded and kissed her delicate collarbone, "However, let me get some interest first."

"Wait! No... you can't... ah!"