Chapter 1983 1985【The First Giant】
In November, Xiang Nan finished shooting in Xiangjiang.
Then he made an appointment to meet with Lin Zhiling.
?Lin Zhiling was born in 1974. She debuted in 1990 and worked as a model for a period of time. Afterwards, she was admitted to the University of Toronto, majoring in Western Fine Arts and Economics.
?After getting a double degree, she returned to Taiwan to work. Later, because of her slim figure and sweet appearance, she was recommended by her friends and debuted as a model again.
??This time I shot a cosmetics advertisement in Xiangjiang, and it caused quite a stir after it was aired. Many viewers called the TV station to inquire about the beauty, and as a result, Lin Zhiling gained a high reputation in Hong Kong.
Xiang Nan was already very familiar with her, so he called her over directly.
For a big boss like him, calling her such a little model is really a matter of call and leave.
"Mr. Ning, I didn''t expect that I would have such an honor to meet you. I''m so happy." Lin Zhiling said with a smile on her face when she saw Xiang Nan.
"You''re welcome." Xiang Nan waved his hand, "I saw your advertisement and thought you were very attractive, so I specially invited you over. Well, you are indeed very beautiful."
“You are really honored.” Lin Zhiling said happily, “Mr. Ning, you have worked with so many peerless beauties, so who am I?”
Xiang Nan smiled and said, "Don''t underestimate yourself. You are a top student who graduated from the University of Toronto. You still have great advantages in terms of knowledge and conversation."
?Indeed, in terms of appearance, Lin Zhiling is not absolutely beautiful. Not to mention compared with Li Jiaxin, Guan Zhilin, Sophie Marceau, Denise Richards, Clydia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford and others.
Even compared with Miao Kexiu, Xia Wenxi, Li Lizhen, Zhong Chuhong, Zheng Wenya, Lin Xilei, and Zhang Pozhi, they are still quite inferior.
?But beauty has always been about more than just looks. Appearance is only part of it, conversation and knowledge are actually also very important.
?His language is tasteless and his knowledge is shallow. No matter how beautiful he is, he is just an embroidered pillow. He looks beautiful but is actually full of straw.
Xiang Nan has dated many beauties like this, but he could only get along with her for a few days at most, and he would not want to be with her for more than one day.
?Ling Zhiling graduated from the University of Toronto with a double bachelor''s degree, majoring in Western fine arts and economics, so we have a lot in common with him.
Hearing what he said, Lin Zhiling also smiled proudly.
?The reason why she devalued herself first was actually to suppress her desire first.
"I just graduated from the University of Toronto. I heard that Mr. Ning, you graduated from Peking University, which is one of the best schools in the world." She said with a smile, "I am far behind you, and I am going to learn from you. "
"Okay, I happen to be staying in Xiangjiang for a while. If you like, just stay with me." Xiang Nan then said.
"Of course." Lin Zhiling agreed immediately.
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Xiang Nan stayed in Xiangjiang for half a month and then returned to the United States.
In December, Universal Pictures released the film Cast Away starring Tom Hanks.
It tells the story of FedEx employees who were stranded on a deserted island in the South Pacific due to a plane crash and were forced to struggle to survive.
This is a very inspirational and thought-provoking movie. Watching the protagonist go from being at a loss on a desert island to slowly growing up, fishing, making fires, smashing coconuts, and even building a boat to go to sea... The audience will feel the resilience, hard work and talent of people, and what kind of creation they can create. of miracles.
For the American people who have just experienced a terrorist attack, this movie is really healing. So much so that after watching it once, many viewers are still not satisfied and watch it a second or third time...
Therefore, "Cast Away" became a box office hit after its release, taking in US$560 million in box office in the United States and nearly US$800 million in global box office.
Compared to the production cost of 90 million US dollars, it can be said to be a great success.
?Universal Pictures’ stock price has soared again due to the launch of blockbuster movies one after another, and it has firmly become the number one giant in Hollywood.
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In January 2002, it’s awards season again.
?Tom Hanks’ “Cast Away,” Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” and Mel Gibson’s “Gladiator” are all favorites to win the award.
It’s a pity that Xiang Nan still went home to spend time with his parents, so he missed the Golden Globe Award again. Despite this, "Cast Away" still won the award for Best Actor in a Drama Series.
"Gladiator" won the Best Director Award, while "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" won many awards including Best Picture in the Drama Category, Best Visual Effects, and Best Soundtrack.
?In addition, Nicole Kidman deserves congratulations for winning the Best Actress in a Musical category for "Moulin Rouge".
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In January, Universal Pictures also released the comedy “Meet the Father-in-law,” starring Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and Jennifer Aniston.
??This comedy tells the story of a male gynecological nurse who goes to meet his father-in-law before getting married with his fiancée.
?There are two main points of laughter in this story. One is the identity of the male protagonist, a male gynecological nurse, which is very embarrassing. Moreover, his surname was Fake, which naturally made his father-in-law look down upon him.
?The other is the father-in-law. He is a retired FBI and his style is meticulous. Now that his daughter is going to be married off by a male gynecological nurse, he is naturally not happy.
??And this father-in-law is played by Robert De Niro, and as we all know, he has played roles such as gang bosses and gangsters before, so he is not easy to mess with at first glance.
Therefore, Ben Stiller has to pass his test and marry his daughter. This in itself is a test that is as difficult as climbing to the sky, no less than stealing a treasure from the dragon''s lair.
So "Meet the Father-in-law" is full of creativity and full of laughter. It received rave reviews as soon as it was released.
"Meet the Father-in-Law" is like a bomb full of jokes, making the audience laugh continuously. It is a classic comedy suitable for all ages. "The Los Angeles Times commented.
"It''s not quite like a standard Hollywood comedy. The actors'' performances are full of joyful expressions and exaggerated and contrived movements. It''s closer to the British drama comedy. The normal, everyday, and joy all come from life itself, so The film also has a more engaging feel," "Film Critics Weekly" commented.
The audience also likes this movie very much, which can be seen in the box office. In North America alone, it earned a box office of US$160 million and a global box office of US$330 million.
With an investment of US$50 million, the film was a huge success, so a sequel was quickly planned.
?Robert De Niro’s first attempt at comedy was a huge success, which made him very happy. After all, he is considered a special type of actor who plays a gangster. Now he can break through the drama and act in a comedy. It is actually not easy for an outstanding actor who pursues art.
(End of this chapter)