PFC Chapter 103 I'm telling you, Gu Heng, why don't you just switch majors?
Chapter 103 I'm telling you, Gu Heng, why don't you just switch majors?
Back at school, Gu Heng unexpectedly became much more well-behaved.
There wasn't much news, and he didn't go to the company much; he buried himself in books.
"Lost in Thailand" was filmed quickly and the final product was quite good, but Gu Heng knew exactly what was going on.
This is just a low-budget road comedy, with two main characters carrying the show. There's no staging or big scenes.
Would you really want him to make a war movie or a sci-fi blockbuster right now?
They'll probably lose all their underwear in compensation.
As a result, Tian Zhuangzhuang, the head of the directing department, suffered the consequences.
Whenever Tian Zhuangzhuang had a class, whether it was a large class or not, Gu Heng would appear in the first row on time, holding a small notebook, his eyes even more eager than when he saw a stunningly beautiful woman.
If Tian Zhuangzhuang doesn't have classes, he'll wait for him in his office.
Even when going to the restroom, Gu Heng might hand him a piece of paper and casually ask, "Director Tian, could you explain the mise-en-scène of that long take again?"
Over time, Tian Zhuangzhuang developed a love-hate relationship with Tian Zhuangzhuang.
This student is incredibly gifted; applying what he's learned to other situations is just a basic skill for him. Sometimes, the questions he asks are so tricky that even this seasoned veteran has to ponder them for a long time.
One day, Tian Zhuangzhuang couldn't hold back any longer and earnestly advised, "Gu Heng, why don't you switch majors? Come to my directing department, and you'll be a master in the future!"
The directing department is currently facing a talent shortage, and Tian Zhuangzhuang is green with envy when they finally find a promising candidate.
Gu Heng, however, was a sly one. He chuckled and said, "Director Tian, you're trying to poach our talent, aren't you? If Aunt Cui heard that, wouldn't she fight you to the death?"
Changing majors is so troublesome, and you have to take exams. Isn't it better to just attend classes for free now?
Tian Zhuangzhuang was so angry that his beard stood on end, but there was nothing he could do about it, so he could only let him be.
This was just a minor incident, but Gu Heng remembered Lao Tian's kindness.
Then a major event occurred in the industry.
Zhang Yimou's "Curse of the Golden Flower" has premiered.
This is a blockbuster of the year, reportedly costing 3.6 million yuan. The scene was spectacular, with drums and firecrackers going off everywhere.
Gu Heng also went to join in the fun.
Sitting in the movie theater, Gu Heng stared at the chrysanthemum yellow on the big screen and the rows of cleavage that were about to burst out, and he kept clicking his tongue.
To be honest, the art style does have a feel for the late Tang Dynasty, and it's very much in line with Zhang Yimou's style.
But the plot... well, it's all for the sake of creating a spectacle.
At this point, the media and film critics had already started to criticize it wildly, saying things like "form outweighs content" and "the screen is full of nothing but white steamed buns."
But as Gu Heng sat there, looking at the densely packed soldiers on the screen, he felt a different kind of emotion.
Zhang Yimou is using this as a training ground for the grand event in 08!
Keep in mind that this film used 20,000 extras!
Twenty thousand people!
They also need to enforce orders strictly and maintain perfect uniformity.
The difficulty of this coordination is even greater than that of commanding a small battle.
Zhang Yimou was forced into this situation. The pressure from the Olympic Organizing Committee was immense, and he couldn't actually bring tens of thousands of people to the Bird's Nest for daily rehearsals. So, he could only use the guise of making a movie to get investors' money and hone his ability to manage large-scale events.
As for Zhang Weiping, that big mouth?
Gu Heng glanced at Zhang Weiping, who was sitting in the front row, beaming as he was being interviewed.
This guy is still bragging about it, talking about aiming for an Oscar and breaking box office records.
Typical businessman's face.
For Zhang Yimou to associate with this guy is truly the worst luck imaginable.
This guy is a complete vampire. All he knows is how to hype things up and make a big fuss. He doesn't understand anything about the art of film.
It could even be said that half of Zhang Yimou's later reputation was ruined by this guy.
It was only a matter of time before the two Zhangs broke up, but that was none of Gu Heng's business; he was just watching the show.
Zhang Weiping is still incredibly arrogant. Anyone who dares to mess with him will be thoroughly humiliated by his big mouth.
Gu Heng silently warned himself: Although I'm not afraid of trouble, I should stay away from this mad dog and avoid getting splattered with blood.
Time flies, and the new year has passed, bringing us to 2007.
With New Year's Day just past, the festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year is gradually getting stronger.
"Crazy Racer" is still in post-production, and Ning Hao's hair is falling out in clumps.
But Gu Heng's "Lost in Thailand" is all set except for one crucial element: the final push.
The viral marketing campaign featuring the character "囧" (jiong) was incredibly effective.
Now everyone knows there's a movie called "Lost in Thailand," which will be released during the Spring Festival.
Everyone wants to see just how far this meme-playing can go.
But that alone is not enough.
We need to add fuel to the fire!
Su Qing was just wondering how to come up with a new way to promote the song when Gu Heng suddenly pulled out his hidden gem.
Whether you're rich or poor, go home for the Chinese New Year.
This song was originally not scheduled to be released until the end of the year, and the original singer was a woman named Long Meizi.
But Gu Heng is shameless.
No one had written this before, but now that I have, it is mine.
In the recording studio, Wang Baoqiang, wearing headphones and speaking with a Hebei accent, yelled at the top of his lungs: "Whether you're rich or poor, go home for the New Year!"
Although it was a little off-key, the vibe was just so damn authentic!
Down-to-earth!
That's exactly the kind of rustic, down-to-earth feel I'm looking for.
Along with the song, the final trailer for "Lost in Thailand" was also released.
At this time, it just so happens that "Soldiers Sortie" is being broadcast for the second time on various satellite TV channels.
That was really popular!
Who in the whole country doesn't know Xu Sanduo now?
Although people in the film industry often have a strange sense of superiority and think that making TV dramas is low-class.
But you have to admit that in this era, the penetration rate of television sets far surpasses that of movie theaters.
You have to pay tens of yuan to buy a ticket to watch a movie, and you have to go to the cinema.
Watching TV? Just turn it on when you get home.
When this catchy tune was accompanied by footage of Wang Baoqiang, his face flushed and neck red from being crammed into a train station during the Spring Festival travel rush, it was broadcast online and on major television stations.
Blasted!
It's completely blown up!
This is during the peak period of the Spring Festival travel rush.
Countless migrant workers left their homes, and countless migrant workers queued for three days and three nights at the ticket window just for a standing ticket.
Upon hearing these lyrics:
"Whether you're rich or poor, you go home for the New Year; there's always a New Year's Eve dinner at home..."
The tears just kept falling.
That's so damn real!
Isn't this song about ourselves?
Forget about blockbusters and movies, forget about "Curse of the Golden Flower" and "White Steamed Buns"—they're all too far removed from our lives!
This is what we're going to see!
It all depends on how ordinary people like us get home!
Even before its release, "Lost in Thailand" had already generated immense anticipation.
Every major forum and online community is filled with discussions about this song and this movie.
"Holy crap, this song is addictive, it makes me want to cry!"
"Is this the movie where Xu Sanduo is? I have to watch it! Support Sanduo!"