"Is the movie really that tear-jerking?"
"Believe me, I'll need it!" Could she say that she was already gasping for breath while crying in front of the computer screen in her previous life when she watched it for the first time?
Roy was now even more curious about the movie. What kind of movie was *Brokeback Mountain*? In the past, when he and Laila went to see movies together, she would mostly focus on the actors' performances, the movie's scenes, lighting, editing, music, and other professional aspects. But this time, she actually said she would cry, which meant she would focus on the plot.
After wrapping themselves up tightly, the two of them left the house. Fortunately, it was winter, with scarves and hats on, even they wouldn't recognize each other, let alone others.
What annoyed Roy was that just as they were about to leave, that Nolan, the big talker, called again, and he accidentally found out that they were going to see a movie. Most people wouldn't interfere when a couple was going to the movies, right? But that big director did! As soon as he heard that Laila was very interested in that movie, he immediately followed along.
Roy was almost driven crazy by him. But no matter how angry he was, he couldn't just throw the person out, given how much Laila valued him. He could only bring this universal-grade light bulb to the nearby cinema.
At this time, the previous movie hadn't ended yet, and many people were waiting in the cinema, some were looking at posters, and some were discussing the plots of other movies, it felt very lively.
After helping Laila find a vacant table and chairs, Roy asked them to wait for him there and went to buy some popcorn and drinks. For him, watching a movie without popcorn was like eating Eastern food without chili, he couldn't fully enjoy it.
When he left, Nolan curiously asked Laila, "Do you know he's already got that role?"
"He didn't tell me, but..." Laila looked in the direction Roy had left, smiling and asking back, "Do you think there's anyone more suitable than him?"
Nolan shrugged, "Actually, I came here because someone recommended Heath Ledger to me. But compared to Roy, he's a bit inferior."
Nolan had seen the movies Roy had made, so he naturally knew that this youngest Oscar winner definitely deserved that award. Having him play the role of the Joker was simply a stroke of luck. Although he was much more handsome than the Joker himself, makeup could make up for that. Or maybe they could create the most handsome Joker in history, which would be great too.
"That's true." Laila had absolutely no pressure about Roy snatching the role from Heath Ledger. In her previous life, Heath Ledger, to play the Joker well, locked himself in a hotel room for a month without going out, writing a diary every day from the Joker's perspective, almost unable to get out of character.
Although this crazy behavior brought him an unparalleled Joker, his young age and the extreme torment he suffered mentally and physically while playing this role led many to believe that his death from an overdose was closely related to his role as the Joker.
If he hadn't played the Joker, would he have had a chance to live?
Laila wasn't worried that Roy would go crazy, because they were different types of people. Roy was talented, he was born an actor who could turn himself into any character. The only possible reason he couldn't perform well was if he hadn't seen it, but after seeing so many Joker comics, Laila believed he could play a Joker that was no less than the original, and maybe even better.
Nolan nodded, not saying anything more. At this point, he didn't have the idea of not using Heath Ledger anymore, because he now had a better choice in front of him. But since someone specially recommended him, in order not to let this kindness down, he decided to come and see for himself. Just happened to hear that Laila was also coming to see this movie, he pretended not to see Roy's expression as if he had eaten a fly and the cold glances stabbed him in the back and followed along.
He just didn't understand social norms, it didn't mean he was a fool. Faced with Roy's obvious rejection, he could still feel that he was unwelcome. But since he wanted to know Laila's opinion on the movie as soon as possible, he had to say sorry to Roy.
Soon, Roy came back with two large buckets of popcorn. There were only two buckets of popcorn, a certain light bulb was excluded. But he also took care of the big director, remembering to hand him a bottle of mineral water. Yes, the cheapest mineral water...
Seeing his carefulness, Laila smiled and pinched his waist. It didn't take much effort, but he still pretended to be in pain to gain sympathy.
The little movements of the two were seen by Nolan next to them, so he decided it was better to walk ahead of them, so as not to be fed a belly full of dog food before watching the movie.
Before the lights in the theater went out, Laila looked around and found that the occupancy rate was surprisingly good. For a movie that had been released in two weeks, it was quite difficult to maintain such a high occupancy rate.
Roy was originally driven by curiosity to walk into the cinema, but as he watched, he felt like he had been tricked. God knows when he saw two men kissing each other on the big screen, caressing each other, all the hair on his body stood on end!
It was a gay movie!
His girlfriend brought him to watch a movie about two men in love!
For a moment, Roy's values were shaken, and if you looked closely, you could see that there were cracks all over him from the blow.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier that this is a movie about two men in love?" He whispered to Laila. If he had known it was this kind of movie, he would have preferred to stay at home and sleep rather than watch it with her!
It's not that he has any discrimination against homosexuality, but as a straight man, he just can't stand that deep level of acceptance between two men! Watching the actions on the big screen, he had a terrifying feeling that a man was caressing him.
Oh my god! He couldn't sit still for a minute now!
Laila asked curiously, "Don't you like watching this kind of movie?"
"Do I need to say it!" If it weren't for the inappropriate time and place, he would have immediately pressed her down under him to let her know that he was only interested in her as a woman!
"Don't you think Ang Lee directed it beautifully? I like this style."
"No no! The point is not here, right? Yes, the scenery is beautiful. Damn it, I don't care about the scenery now. Honey, I think we can go and see the other two movies that are currently playing!"
Laila smiled and held his big hand, comfortingly pinching it. "Don't be anxious, just calm down and watch."