"Cut, this isn't right, Sharon. Your expression is off. It should shift from being entranced to suddenly fierce."
"Alright, director, I'd like to adjust it a bit."
"Okay, take a break everyone."
Alright, William White has gone to hang around the set again. This can be considered the cost of those favors; when you call, he comes, and when you wave, he leaves -- no problem. But when someone needs a return, it's best not to hesitate.
This was his first R-rated film. Regardless of anything else, just that hype was enough for promotion.
[TN: For those who didn't remember, this is Basic Instinct.]
What? You think it's low class?
Sorry, that's not the case. As long as you don't make those movies that need just two or three people.
As for this one being shot, if it failed, it would just be considered a low-class bad film. But if it succeeded, it would be an art piece.
William White's decision to release this movie early would certainly spark a lot of controversy.
Americans actually led tough lives, and William White went all out to straighten some people out.
Sharon Stone initially didn't want to agree, but she admitted she really didn't know anything.
Don't be fooled by how wild Madonna is; she's genuinely talented. Otherwise, Evita couldn't have been completed. Some even said that if another director had been chosen, Madonna might really have gotten an Oscar.
"My dear, I have made such a great sacrifice this time. How are you going to compensate me?"
William White had been working hard lately, teaching people how to make movies day and night. Sometimes he would sigh, "Man, I've really put in a lot."
Alright, the troublemaker is being dramatic again.
But, you can't deny it, this masterpiece was still being talked about years later. Let's be real, if you say it's too revealing, that's nonsense.
Regarding the movie's genre, some called it a thriller, others horror. And of course, many male viewers disagreed, believing it to be a very educational film.
...
"R-rated? Are you sure?"
"Yes, sir, a little accident happened with them."
"Alright, tell me."
"The actress is apparently afraid of blood. They arranged medical staff, but the medical staff got scared too."
"Pfft, really?"
"In fact, he's now facing legal issues, and that doctor needs psychological counseling."
"Tsk tsk, could this be another publicity stunt?"
"Hehe, shouldn't be the case. It was genuinely terrifying on set."
Seeing William White making movies made Hollywood big shots feel uneasy. Luckily, it's an R-rated film, so the audience isn't as vast.
...
William White believed that once they finished this film, Sharon Stone would secure her spot in the industry. As a director, William was very serious and responsible.
Actually, he was living quite comfortably lately. Those techniques he taught were immediately tested on him.
Except, they didn't involve icicles.
William White was having a grand time, and the crew was collapsing.
Sir, when will you finish shooting?
Years later, whenever people brought up R-rated films, they couldn't help comparing them to this one. Despite varied opinions, there was no doubt that this was an extremely outstanding movie.
...
"Sir, here's all the data from the lab. It's quite a lot, some directories I had copied onto floppy disks."
"Good, thank you. That makes it much easier. Keep an eye on Citi; that group won't let things slide."
"Alright, the lab has had more visitors lately, and some individuals have suspicious identities."
"Haha, go interrogate them for me, see if there's still room for negotiation. The price is quite steep now."
"Got it, boss."
All this talk of negotiation is just fluff. It's merely a warning. Don't take others for fools. If you try pulling something again, understand the consequences.
"Damn it, go see who's probing around. Even if we're playing underhanded, we can't let others know."
"Yes, sir. It's probably that old geezers at Citi again."
"Sigh, I'm just baffled. Is there really such a big grudge? Let them know, if something happens, they'll be in big trouble. I'm not taking them back again." Even big shots at Morgan Stanley were getting frustrated. You can cause trouble, but do it discreetly, right?
What a bunch of fools!
Citi felt very wronged this time. While everyone was busy arranging their strategies in Japan, they had to watch out for William White's schemes too. In this situation, how could they possibly provoke him further?
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Actually, William White's mind was also on Japan; he just wasn't in a position to go. Honestly, his target was too big.
Alright, someone was looking for excuses. Why bicker with old players when lying at home enjoying life was more comfortable? All this money, it's not like you'll use it right away.
This world's unfairness was astonishing. While he messed around, money just naturally came to him.
Back when he acquired NBC, it was only about a billion dollars. But now, it was valued at 4.5 billion.
Haha, I'm sure when it goes public next year, there'll still be considerable growth. Those Wall Street experts were left speechless, really at a loss for words.
The gang decided that as long as it involved William White's companies, they'd stay silent.
Actually, the soon-to-be-split Bell system's companies weren't all naive. They certainly understood the lab's value, but the buyers apparently didn't think so.
In their eyes, quickly recovering capital was paramount. If they could IPO next year, they'd laugh in their dreams.
And those so-called research results?
Ha, do you think marketing these doesn't cost money?
If you truly had another game console project, that'd be our misfortune. But is there really such a gold mine?
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