Vol 2 Chapter 116: Visit

The drizzle of rain fell from the sky without warning, reducing the temperature that should have been warmer, but this time, the fog covering the ground began to dissipate, and the surrounding scenery became clearer. A lot, the small English manor house on the outskirts was looming in the mist and rain.
The driver drove down the road into the manor with a steering wheel, and stopped at the front of the villa, bypassing the flower terrace in the vestibule.
"Hello, Mr. Payne." The lady who was already waiting at the door greeted Payne Clarkson as she got out of the car.
"Hello Jonathan," Clarkson in the trench coat nodded, and then introduced to Adrian who got off with him: "Ed, this is Anja Kubrick, Stanley's eldest daughter."
Then turned to the lady: "Anya, this is the director Adrian Cowell I mentioned to you before."
"I'm glad to see you, Mr. Cowell, I've heard of your name." Anya reached out with a decent smile, but there was still a hint of carelessness in her tone.
"Me too, Ms. Anya, I hope that our presumptuous visit did not disturb Mr. Kubrick's rest." Adrian shook hands with her, and did not care about her perfunctory.
"Please follow me," Anya gestured please, and then walked into the room first.
"How is Stanley going?" Clarkson asked after him.
"After his father came back from the hospital, although his consciousness was clear but his mood was not very stable, he always stared out of the window for a long time. You know that such a blow is very big for him." Anya said as he walked.
"Yeah, that's a terrible thing, God bless him, and I hope he can cheer up," Clarkson echoed.
The three quickly came out of the bedroom upstairs, and Anya asked them to wait outside for a while, before they came out for a while.
"Given the current situation of my father, I hope you will not disturb him for too long. Ms. Betty is out there. Please call her if you need anything." Anya pointed to the middle-aged woman dressed as a housekeeper who came with her.
"Thank you, I promise it won't be long." Clarkson nodded, and he didn't take Adrian into the room until Ayar's back disappeared at the entrance of the corridor.
On the wide bed, an old man who seemed to be in his seventies was leaning on the head of the bed, with a large bald head in front of his head, with a gray beard, his head twisted to the side and looked numbly against the window. raindrop.
"He's so old, you know, he's not even 70 years old," Clarkson couldn't help but said lightly.
Although the sound is very light, there is no other sound in the bedroom at the moment, so the old man on the bed turned his head hard and looked at the two people who were visiting coldly.
"Hi, Stanley, I didn't expect to see you like this again. It's too bad." Clarkson coughed awkwardly.
"Hello, Mr. Kubrick. This is Adrian Cowell. I believe you should know where I came from." Adrian patted Clarkson's shoulder, and then he took the initiative to open his mouth. Clarkson also knew Took a step back and completely handed the scene over to Adrian.
Kubrick didn't show anything, it was still a cold, indifferent expression, but occasionally there was a bland look.
"If you agree, I hope I can sit by your side to explain it to you, may I?" Adrian looked at him with a calm look.
The old man suddenly opened his eyes, with a little anger, and seemed to want to see him, but finally nodded after so long.
"Thank you." Adrian owed his body decently, then sat down on the bench next to the bed, put his briefcase on his knee, and took out a folder that was not very thick.
"I have seen and analyzed all the movies you directed. You are very good at using color to outline the picture to express emotions and space. You like to use the soundtrack of classical music and use it in place. The meaning is still the opposite, both can reach a bizarre balance ... "Adrian began to speak eloquently.
Kubrick was still a little serious at first, but soon became a little absent-minded, but when Adrian took out a few pictures, he narrowed his eyes.
"Familiar, isn't it? This is based on the opening picture of your" Orange ". Red and gold are the keynotes, but it seems a bit depressing in a small space. It is very suitable for Dr. William who came to rent a dress. Psychology, isn't it? "Adrian explained the picture so," Of course, because I'm in a hurry, I don't paint very well. Some places may not be in place, but I believe that I should be able to express some feelings. "
Looking at these colored sub-cameras, the faces that are somewhat similar to the edges and corners of Tom Cruise, plus Adrian's commentary, the old man on the bed finally began to move.
Adrian quickly changed the new picture, and then continued to talk. Kubrick finally gave his attention completely to him. The state of speaking and listening continued like this. During the period, Anya had seen a few At the same time, there were other relatives who spoke to Clarkson a few times but never bothered them.
"I think it should be good to use Shostakovich's" Second Waltz "as the soundtrack. The lazy tune and the flashy, frivolous and degenerate of the high society complement each other." Adrian finally will After the final drawing was explained, he stopped to drink and moisten his throat, then looked at Kubrick, who was about to start meditating.
"I know that as a director, I don't like people to point at my own things, and I do the same, otherwise, I won't be a producer in every work. But Mr. Kubrick, you have already done this. This movie has been planned for a long time, I believe you have a lot of thoughts on it. You have almost personally handled every preparation. Would you like to leave regrets about this?
Yes, I am not you. Although I have studied your work, I will never understand what you are thinking, what you are thinking, or what you want to express. However, there are 1,000 Hamletes for a thousand people, and you want to express them. Something may have another meaning in the eyes of others. You have said it yourself. The meaning of the movie has left the audience to guess.
So why not let me try it? I have read your script several times. You have taken all the details into account. I believe I can grasp your essence on the screen. I do n’t think of anything else. I just want to pay tribute to you. At your will, you can just ask the film not to show-what do you think? "Adrian concluded in a sincere tone.
Although Kubrick still kept his expression blank, he soon hesitated.
A faint smile crossed the corner of Adrian's mouth, and he sat up straight: "It takes time to decide this kind of thing, so let's keep these things here, you can consider it for a while, but whether you agree with No, please call me or Payne, please? "
After a long time, the old man finally nodded reluctantly, followed by closing his eyes.
"By the way, the movie doesn't seem to have a name. I looked at the ones they provided, and they didn't seem to be very good, so I thought about it. What do you think of the name" deshut "(meaning that you have closed your eyes)? "Adrian, who stood up and left, said something suddenly again.
Kubrick opened his eyes that had just been closed, while Adrian smirked and Clarkson left the bedroom, and declined Anya's retention.
"To be honest, I have never seen Stanley like that." Clarkson said with emotion after returning to the car and leaving the English manor.
"It's normal, not everyone is paralyzed with a stroke." Adrian joked.
"Come on, Ed, you know I'm not talking about that, Stanley will never tolerate someone interfering with his director powers, and you can let him agree to think it is already a miracle," Clarkson shrugged, followed by another Looked at him with interest, "Let's talk, how confident are you that Stanley promised?"
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"Yes, I don't know. I can do what I can do. It's up to Kubrick's mind now. It doesn't matter if I promise or not, right?"
Upon hearing such an answer, Clarkson grinned bitterly and did not speak again, and Adrian turned to look at the window where the rain had stopped, and his smile was even stronger. This world is really amazing. I did n’t expect that the famous Stanley Kubrick would be paralyzed in the bed because of a stroke. He could n’t even say a word, and left a mess. This should be his last one. Works.
In memory, Kubrick did not survive the 21st century. He seemed to have died of a heart attack in his sleep after completing the last work. He had not heard of a stroke. But then again, who can be sure of such a thing? No matter how bad the tabloid was, he could not get Kubrick's physical examination report. After all, he was a seventy person, and he looked very fat. It was normal to have a brain hemorrhage, but this last work was obviously incomplete.
Although Adrian has decided to take a good rest this year, although Kubrick is not the kind of director he hates, it is not much better, but after all, it is an "eye-opener", and all aspects of the "big Eye-opening! Even when Clarkson was subconsciously asked if he was willing to take over-some things have clearly become instinct-but then think carefully, no matter from what angle, taking over the film is well worth it.
However, Warner did not intend to do so at first. Kubrick's works have hardly been sold. They will invest in his new movie in order to gain fame. If Adrian takes over halfway, then all the previous stages are equivalent to doing Wedding dress. However, Adrian then stated that he would not seek anything, but merely wanted to replace Kubrick as the director to pay tribute to the great director.
"I want to mimic Kubrick's style as much as possible. I want to direct Kubrick's movies, not mine." Adrian said this when he contacted Clarkson again.
Warner's attitude immediately took a major turn. Which Hollywood film company did not want to cooperate with the director of Miracle? Unfortunately, so far he has either bought a screenplay from him or co-invested in a certain movie. He has only directed the film for his own movie. Regardless of the reasons for this further cooperation, the gimmicks and effects will definitely be no less than investing in Kubrick's new films. After all, Kubrick's audience is too small, let alone the director of miracle succeeds Stanley Things like Kubrick's new work are quite eye-catching.
However, Warner agreed, but Kubrick did not agree. Adrian still didn't want to take over the film. Kubrick prepared for this film for several years. It ’s basically harder for the old man to agree. This guy is also a film tyrant. According to the actor who has worked with him, when he needs you, he will talk to you in color and joy, but once he does n’t To meet his requirements, he will relentlessly reprimand you with the loudest voice.
In fact, every major director has an arbitrary side, so is Spielberg, so is Coppola, so is Cameron, and so is Adrian. How could Kubrick be exceptional? Since this is what he fancy, even if brought to the grave, it will not let others run into it, so Warner's inquiry was rejected as soon as possible.
But Adrian did not give up. He spent a lot of time preparing for it, and asked Spielberg to help him.
"I don't want you to help me persuade Mr. Kubrick, Steven, I just hope to get a chance to convince him in person." Adrian said to Spielberg.
Spielberg's relationship with Kubrick has always been good. In the past few years, Kubrick also hoped to be directed by Spielberg and he will produce the science fiction novel called "A Summer-Class Fantasy Toy". Adapted into a movie-yes, that film "" in the future-so there is no better candidate than him.
"I have studied his work carefully, I just want to pay tribute to him and want to help him complete this work." Adrian explained his behavior in this way.
Although Spielberg did not fully believe his words, he was convinced after he showed what he had prepared during this time. With Spielberg as a lobbyist and Warner's spare no effort to do it, Kubrick finally let go, so there was the previous scene.
"From a personal point of view, Kubrick agreed that the probability is more than%, but even if he refuses, I have nothing to lose. Those are all things to Warner." After returning to the hotel, he recounted Charlize today. In the process, Adrian shrugged when the female secretary asked about the possibility.
"Really nothing?" Charlize asked with a smile.
"Of course," Adrian raised an eyebrow calmly. "Any questions?"
"No, it's nothing, I forgot that you always have a lot of means, and some people are willing to jump down automatically." Charlize stood straight with his chest up, the more the professional suit matched her figure, the eyesight flow didn't know What are you thinking.
"What a pity to explain in detail, dear Charlie?" Adrian closed his eyes from the floor-to-ceiling window in the hotel room, staring at her pretty face with interest.
"You are so sure that Kubrick will agree? According to the information I collected, he is also a possessive person." Charlize did not answer but changed the subject.
"Because I seized his preferences," Adrian said quietly, looking like a win.
You know, the things he prepared, those with strong Kubrick-like pictures, were all excerpted from the original, let alone the soundtrack and name. Although there were rumors that Kubrick was not satisfied with the released version, he originally planned to edit the edition again, but went to heaven before he started, but according to his family, Kubrick liked it very much. Movies.
Obviously, his family's statement is more credible, so is there anything more persuasive to persuade him that he likes? In addition, he is paralyzed in bed now, and the preparations for the movie are nearing the end, and he can start shooting at any time. He certainly will not be reconciled, so it is very possible to promise.
However, Kubrick may also refuse. After all, the world can be born. Since he was paralyzed in the bed due to a stroke, he may not bring the movie to the grave.
It doesn't matter, whether it is successful or not, it will not have much impact. Adrian repeated it again in his heart, but after thinking about it, he shook his head with a subtle bitter smile and shook his head. This is "Eye Opener".
Adrian didn't like Stanley Kubrick. As said before, although he was not the disgusting and always self-righteous director in Europe, it was not much worse.
Kubrick completely established himself as "Spartacus", but this is the most commercial work of all his works; what made him completely famous was "A Space Odyssey 1," and today It may be dismissive of the technology shown in the film, but it is really surprising in the era. Many people have the idea of ​​being a director because of this movie ~ EbookFREE.me ~ such as James Cameron, but this movie The key factor that is highly sought after is technology, and not what the film itself wants to express.
In fact, Kubrick's movies are very small, basically they are not optimistic at the beginning of the screening, and after a period of time, word of mouth began to gradually improve, even the well-known horror classic "The Shining" Or even the best Vietnam War movie "All Metal Case". This has nothing to do with Kubrick's own halo, just like Woody Allen's one movie each year, there is not much difference between each movie, but there are still people who want to pursue or invest, because Woody Allen's name has already When it is established, it is because of this name that someone always speaks for him.
However, although Kubrick is also a niche, one point is beyond the reach of some directors. He can always use film technology to the greatest extent possible, and rarely complains that others don't understand.
"Let the audience guess." He always said so.
This is another point that Adrian does not agree with. He always believes that for a good movie, the director must clearly express half of the point, and then let the audience guess the other half. After all, a thousand people have a thousand Hamlet.
Therefore, he will be so enthusiastic, the key is because this is the "eye-opener"!