Simon listened to Peter butler with a smile and said, "Peter, is that enough for you to write a press release about me?"
Peter Butler naturally recognized Simon's subtext, nodded, and said, "of course, but it only increased my curiosity about you."
"Well?"
"First of all, your last name," Peter Butler began to get down to the subject, saying, "Simon, is my judgment in the original article correct? Is this an original word?"
Simon admitted, "that's right."
"I've looked up a lot of information and even called some of my professors at my alma mater, but they didn't give an answer," Peter Butler said. "So what's the special meaning of the word 'westero'
Simon shook his head honestly and said, "sorry, I can't say it."
Peter Butler didn't expect the simplest question, but he was rejected by Simon and asked subconsciously, "why?"
"No why, just can't say," Simon said, "and I don't want to make up a perfunctory reason for you."
Peter Butler was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "well, then, Peter Butler nodded and said:" of course. "
Simon began to say, "well, it's very simple. I'm from San Francisco, an orphan, and I grew up in a children's home in San Jose. Last year I went to Stanford to study computer science. Two months later, I was sent to a mental hospital where I was treated for nine months. After I was discharged, I came to Los Angeles. The next thing you know. "
Although I went to Watsonville to get my case back. But Simon is not so secretive about his past.
After all, it doesn't matter if you've been in the dark.
On the contrary, if you become a public figure in the future, instead of being caught off guard by some media, you might as well confess to a media reporter you know, which can also make the whole thing a little controllable.
Peter Butler was once again in a daze at Simon's words.
Although Simon's narration is very concise, there is no doubt that there is a lot of information.
For a moment, Peter Butler quickly grasped a small key: "Simon, if I understand correctly, you should be 19 years old this year?"
"18, to be exact."
At the age of 18, he got a $200000 writing contract from Fox pictures!
Peter Butler felt that he had not enough brain cells today. After a forced turn, he asked, "well, do you know your age, fox?"
Simon shook his head. "I don't know."
Americans don't have ID cards. It's not because the national system or the laws of different states can't unify the identity. The main reason is to protect privacy. At that time, Roosevelt implemented the social security number system, which was reluctantly passed only when he assured Congress that the social security number would not involve private privacy at all.
Simon signed a contract with fox. Although he provided information such as social security number and credit card, it was also to ensure that he got the contract payment. As for his personal information, he is not an actor and does not need to tell the other party.
In fact, even actors often hide their age in Hollywood.
Peter Butler eased off again.
18 years old.
When I was 18 years old, I just entered the University.
Peter Butler, who is 18 years old and has started directing himself, expressed his understanding and said, "what about Lola Run?"
Simon thought for a moment and said: "Lola Run is an unconventional anti genre film, a kind of exploration of life with countless possibilities. In addition, I made this film to annotate the term "Butterfly Effect". From the beginning, many people have been telling me that the term "Butterfly Effect" is too rare. Fox also thought about changing the name of the movie. However, if audiences watch "Lola Run" in the future, they will definitely fully understand the meaning of "butterfly effect."
"It sounds like an art film," Peter Butler said
"It depends on what you define as a literary film," Simon said. "If you think that all the films except commercial films are literary films, then it is. But "Lola Run" will be a very interesting film
Peter Butler quizzed, "can you give us a little bit of detail?"
Simon said with a smile: "you should have taken a picture of the heroine yesterday, right? I think that's enough. As for the content, if you are interested, I can reserve a movie ticket for you when you are in Sundance. "
Peter Butler listened to Simon's refusal to disclose the details of the film, so he stopped asking. Before the film was released, everyone would keep the plot secret. He didn't expect much, but nodded: "that's settled."After lunch, they send Peter Butler away and Simon returns to fox to continue editing.
Due to full and careful planning in advance, the next two weeks of shooting also went well.
And so on until November 14.
Friday.
It's four o'clock in the afternoon outside Roger Griffin's supermarket on 25th Street in Santa Monica.
After finishing the third shot of the last shot, Simon turned off the camera and made an OK gesture to everyone while the crew held their breath and waited.
One and a half months of busyness finally came to an end.
Everyone was relieved, accompanied by low cheers, and soon, applause began to ring around.
Simon gave the camera to the director's assistant next to him and hugged everyone one by one to express his thanks.
Janet doesn't know where to get a camera. She signals the crowd to gather at the door of the supermarket. She gives the camera to Roger Griffin, the boss of the supermarket. She also comes up to squeeze Simon.
Roger Griffin grinned for an angle and pressed the shutter.
The streets are still closed at this time, and the crew can't be busy for a long time. After taking a group photo, they soon start to clean up the scene.
More than half an hour later, the streets returned to traffic.
In the evening, we also prepared a youth killing party, which was arranged at Simon's home. Everyone would go back to his home to clean up and have a rest.
Simon stayed at the end of the day as usual, and when most of the people left, he walked into the supermarket, which was soon back to business, and handed a check to Roger Griffin, a guest cashier standing behind the cashier.
Roger didn't write any ink. He collected the check quickly. Looking at Simon, the middle-aged fat man still sighed and said, "I can't believe it. A few months ago, when I heard you were going to make a movie, I thought you were whimsical."
"Sometimes people have to be a little whimsical," Simon said with a smile. "I have a party at home tonight, Roger. Are you coming?"
"I don't have time," Roger said, shaking his head disconsolately. He looked like he was managing everything every day
They stood at the cashier and chatted for a while. Simon was about to leave when he saw Courtney Cox coming from the store. The girl was still habitually holding a pile of things.
Seeing Simon, Courtney's eyes flashed. She nodded to him with a smile. She went directly to the cashier and said, "Hi, Simon."
Simon also responded with a smile: "still don't like to use a cart?"
"It's troublesome," Courtney said in a lively voice when she heard Simon mention it. "I see you're making a movie here. How's the progress?"
Simon said, "it's just closed."
Courtney took the note out of her wallet and handed it to Roger, who was looking at each other. She said with a smile, "Oh, congratulations."
"How about you," Simon asked, "I heard you were in, um, a canon film?"
"Cosmic giant seaman," Courtney said, putting everything in a convenience bag and holding it in her arms. "It should be pretty good, but it won't be released until next summer."
Simon saw that Courtney was going to leave. He said hello to Roger and walked out of the supermarket with the girl.
Say goodbye to Courtney on the street. Simon walks to the parking lot not far away. Janet and Katherine are at his house preparing for the evening party. Simon has to go to the rental company to make sure that all the props are returned to the warehouse.