novellhall Chapter 111 Hello, T800
Chapter 111 Hello, T800
Chapter 113 Hello, T800 (1/5)
Disclosure Street, at the end of the street, a fast food restaurant.
Shit Bro was sitting inside, holding a cup of Yuan Yang (a type of milk tea), looking quite indignant.
"Uncle Ghost is getting old; he's actually trying to please a little kid."
Who does Jeffrey think he is? He's written two books, and in English no less! He couldn't even pass the college entrance exam, and he's writing books? What good will it do him? In the end, won't he just leave Chinatown and go grovel to foreigners?
Just look around, how many of those who make it big in Chinatown actually stay here?
"Won't we end up relying on people like me to maintain safety in Chinatown? Uncle Ghost is really getting senile!"
He was cursing and swearing, but his underlings didn't dare to say a word.
"Shit Bro dares to talk behind Cricket Ghost Li's back" because he has high prestige in the Flying Dragon Gang, and even the big boss of the Xie Sheng Hall has to give him face.
But that doesn't mean the other underlings can too.
If "Ghost Li" really holds them accountable, who will protect them?
Anyway, they knew very well that Shit Brother was definitely doomed, after all, Ghost Li's status in the underworld was too high.
That guy's a big shot in the Hongmen. Don't let his secluded life fool you; he runs a funeral home on Mott Street and rarely goes out.
But he was still a second-rank marshal!
He wasn't the second marshal of the Ghost Shadow Gang, but the second marshal of the On Leong Tong.
Even Shit Bro couldn't handle this level of seniority.
Therefore, they could only remain silent.
"Poo, why do you think Uncle Ghost is helping Ah Jie?"
"How should I know, damn it."
Shit Bro said irritably, "He and Ah Jie didn't have much of a relationship before, so his sudden enthusiasm must mean something's up."
"How about we take a look at Ah-Jie?"
"Are you crazy? He's practically a figure in the cultural world now. If you want to get close to him, do it secretly, don't let anyone find out—if something goes wrong, don't expect me to protect you. This kid has become famous overnight, he's no longer one of us."
There was a hint of envy in Shit Bro's tone.
He also wanted to achieve great success, but—
too difficult!
"Poo Bro, Poo Bro."
A henchman rushed in from outside, his face full of surprise and excitement, looking flustered.
"Why are you shouting like that? You're delaying my drinking of the milk tea."
"Poo, guess who I saw?"
"Who? Could it be Clinton?"
Shit Bro looked disdainful and spoke in a flippant tone.
"It's a T800!"
"What? T800? I've got a T1000!" Shit laughed loudly, but halfway through, as if realizing something, he suddenly glared at his underling and said, "Arnold Schwarzenegger?"
"yes!"
"Damn it! How did he end up here?"
The Terminator series had such a powerful impact that even I, Shit, am a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
He jumped up and dashed out of the fast food restaurant like a whirlwind, running into the street. There he saw a row of luxury cars parked along the roadside, surrounded by layers upon layers of onlookers, making it impossible to squeeze in. Shit-ge had no choice but to climb onto the roof of one of the cars, finally seeing a group of foreigners chatting with Xu Shengjie at the alley entrance. There were old and young, men and women; the T800 stood out conspicuously in the crowd.
"Ah Jie, you've really made it big!"
Shit Bro opened his mouth and couldn't help but mutter something under his breath.
He was actually a little envious of Kenny for having such a junior.
I don't know what the Ghost Shadow Gang was thinking, why would they let him leave the gang? If it were them, they would definitely have tied Xu Shengjie to the Flying Dragon Gang. Even without him resorting to shady dealings, he could still be a respectable figurehead!
Old man, you'll regret this someday.
Shit Bro muttered to himself.
"Hello, T800."
Xu Shengjie was somewhat surprised to see Arnold Schwarzenegger.
However, he quickly calmed down, held down the two little girls' heads, and let Christina and Britney punch and kick him, but they couldn't touch him at all, making them cry in frustration. He then smiled and said to Schwarzenegger, "Welcome."
"I said I will be back."
Now, I'm back!
"Haha, welcome!"
At that moment, Vanessa came over and picked up the two little girls.
Xu Shengjie then freed his hands and stepped forward to hug Schwarzenegger. "I'm a fan of yours. Your performance in 'True Lies' really surprised me."
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"So, did you buy a ticket?"
"certainly!"
Xu Shengjie didn't have time to buy tickets.
However, as a LeBron fan, he was very fascinated by Cameron's early works.
Terminator, True Lies, The Big Ship, Aliens 2, and even his self-written and directed film, The Abyss, which few know about—these are all works he watched repeatedly in his past life. However, since Avatar, it seems he's gone astray. He's overly focused on technology, but his dedication and effort in crafting stories have decreased, as if he's living off his past achievements.
But when Schwarzenegger questioned him, he still lied with righteous indignation.
Schwarzenegger smiled happily and hugged him again. "You're a great little guy. Vanessa mentioned you many times during my trip to New York. If I didn't know you, I probably would have thought this was Vanessa's boyfriend."
"Arnold!"
Vanessa shouted angrily, and everyone around her laughed.
"Jeffrey, let me introduce you. You know Spike, and this is director Woody Allen. He just came back from Philadelphia. He heard at the party yesterday that I was coming to visit the set, so he's coming too. He's very interested in you."
You've probably heard of director David Lynch.
This is directed by John Searles.
"Director Sels, I've seen your films such as The Lustful Man, The Front of Fury, and Alien Brothers, but the one that impressed me the most was your screenplay for The Woman in Red. It's an honor to meet you."
John Sears is not actually an independent filmmaker; he belongs to the Hollywood faction, but he resides in New York.
He paused for a moment, then smiled.
"Now I believe you're a director. The script for 'The Girl in Red' was written by me in the 1970s, and you actually knew about it."
"Of course, a naive girl arrives in the wrong city at the wrong time—"
Very insightful!
John's smile deepened.
"This is Dan, Dan Petrie, the head of DGA Eastern."
The head of the East Coast Directors Guild?
Xu Shengjie dared not be negligent and quickly stepped forward to shake hands.
In 1994, Gene Reynolds was the president of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), but due to the East-West divide, he did not actually have complete control. For example, the head of the East Coast Directors Guild was Dan Petrie, while Gene was based on the West Coast. However, Howard Storm was actually the president of the West Coast Directors Guild, which hampered Gene's power.
It makes sense, after all, the West Coast is Hollywood's territory, how could they let Gene have a monopoly?
In comparison, Dan's power on the East Coast is significantly more centralized, and to some extent he can represent the entire East Coast director community.
"I heard that a talented young director has emerged in New York, and I've always wanted to come and see him."
I don't want New York's geniuses to be snatched away by those bitches on the West Coast.
This person speaks with real authority.
He is also a director himself, and a leading figure in the independent film scene, and he deeply resents Hollywood on the West Coast.
Schwarzenegger looked embarrassed but didn't say anything.
He's a Hollywood actor, theoretically a member of the Screen Actors Guild on the West Coast, but what can he say?
"Jeffrey, how's the progress?"
"It's going very smoothly. There are only a few scenes left, and I expect to finish filming about ten days ahead of schedule."
What are we filming today?
"Lola wins $100,000 at the casino, while Manny finds $100,000 on the bus." That's the third paragraph.
"Yes!"
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Come on, let's get started and see how this prodigy director commands the stage.
I welcome your guidance.
Xu Shengjie said with a smile, leading everyone towards the film set.
Dani Elro was familiar with most of these people, so he acted as their guide and accompaniment.
Xu Shengjie walked at the back, alongside Vanessa, who was holding the hands of two little girls.
"Why are there so many people?"
"There was a cocktail party last night, and Spike casually mentioned that he was coming to visit the set today, so these guys came along."
Woody has always wanted to come, and David and John are both directors who delve into suspense and realistic themes, so they're also very interested. Dan—he's just bored, but also quite curious about you. By the way, he's seen your *Canal Street* and raved about it.
Arnold came to persuade me; Chuck has been wanting me to join the cast, but I've been hesitant.
"What are you hesitating about?"
"It's an action scene, and I'm worried I won't be able to do it."
Arnold happened to be in New York on a business trip and thought he'd stop by to chat. But you know, I've been busy recording songs lately—"
Actually, I still have a phobia of action dramas.
It seems that she did have some action scenes in the movie "Evaporation Order".
Vanessa has acted in some films and television shows before, but to be honest, they were mostly cameos or supporting roles, with no dangerous scenes.
It's normal to have concerns.
Xu Shengjie had a good impression of this chocolate beauty.
As some readers commented: comparing Vanessa and Halle Berry is just Halle Berry trying to piggyback on Halle Berry's fame.
This woman is beautiful and gentle.
That chocolate color is so lustrous; compared to most Black actresses, it truly matches Xu Shengjie's aesthetic standards.
"If you're really interested, I can introduce you to a master."
Master Mai is an expert in Tai Chi. You can train with her for a while; she's very skilled. Sally has been able to persevere this far thanks to Master Mai's help. — Actually, the action scenes with the T800 are mainly focused on him, so you don't need to worry too much.
"You make it sound so easy. Linda Hamilton and Jamie Lee suffered a lot in his films."
Upon hearing this, Xu Shengjie couldn't help but laugh.
These two are the female lead in Terminator and the female lead in True Lies.
Vanessa was right; they were all flying and disappearing, especially Linda Hamilton, who suffered terribly.
However, Linda is the kind of actress who is really resilient.
"Sally, what's wrong with you?"
"Your limbs are so stiff, are you trying to turn into a T1000? Damn it, be natural! You look like a fucking polio patient—and Tang, you're a dealer, not a thief! Your eyes should be on the gambling table, not fucking looking for prostitutes in a brothel, floating in the sky—lights, lights! I told you, I need hard light, not soft light! Did you turn this into a haunted house? This isn't a horror movie!"
Perhaps it was the arrival of the big stars that caused the previously smooth-running production crew to suddenly be riddled with problems.
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Everyone, including Theron, stiffened.
At first, Xu Shengjie was able to explain things gently, but after a few times, he lost his temper and started swearing.
This was also the first time he had ever lost his temper on set.
"Take a half-hour break. If we don't finish filming this scene today, we won't call it a day."
The crew members were terrified and kept silent.
Xu Shengjie took a sip of water, ignored Theron, and instead talked to the other people in the crew.
Although he didn't succeed, his skill was already evident.
The few people observing on set were all experts, and it was obvious that their presence created a tense atmosphere on set.
"Jeffrey, your camera work here is very interesting. Is there any explanation for that?"
"For this part, I needed to continuously edit together to establish a sense of rhythm, so I used a Steadicam..."
The use of handheld camerawork and track photography was intended to create a sense of tension, oppression, and yet also boundless hope during post-production editing. Lola is determined to change her fate with this gamble, but she doesn't know it's her only chance.
"A very interesting design."
Woody Allen nodded in agreement.
David Lynch suddenly said, "Your camera work looks familiar, it's kind of like... David Fincher's style."
"Yes, I got the inspiration from his documentary, 'Beating the Drums of Life'."
David Lynch and John Searles nodded in unison.