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For three consecutive days, all the outdoor scenes were completed, two days shorter than the expected filming time.
The actors are all exhausted!
Yes, I mainly mean Theron.
Having not washed her hair for nearly five weeks, Theron was in extremely poor condition.
After consulting with a makeup artist, Xu Shengjie used dry shampoo to clean her up.
Although I still feel uncomfortable, it has eased a lot.
The main purpose is to keep the hair color unchanged, since it's only a 20-minute story, and each wash will cause a difference in hair color.
In any case, the makeup artist really racked their brains to get this head of red hair.
It's almost over!
Everyone was screaming in their hearts.
Xu Shengjie's original shooting plan was seven weeks, but due to sufficient preparation in the early stage, the shooting period was greatly shortened - if all goes well, it can even be completed on a Sunday, because the actors had already prepared for the indoor scenes.
Xu Shengjie knew everyone was exhausted and dared not rest.
But the crew is currently very focused, and if they relax, it will be a hassle to get back into the swing of things.
Fortunately, the production crew had no shortage of alternatives.
When Xu Shengjie arrived at Bihui Street early Friday morning, the film crew had already assembled.
"Jeffrey, congratulations!"
"Brother-in-law, you should treat us."
"Jeffrey, well done—"
Everyone who saw Xu Shengjie had a big smile on their face.
Uncle Gui was also there, along with a short, burly man who looked somewhat familiar.
"Ah Jie, you've made Chinatown proud!"
This is AhPoo. Listen, AhPoo, I don't care what you think, but I want your guarantee that Ah Jie's filming on Po Le Street goes smoothly these next few days. If anything goes wrong, I'm telling you upfront, I'll make sure he's stabbed to death.
So this is Shit Bro.
"Uncle Ghost, look at what you're saying. What Ah Jie did has brought honor to our Chinatown. Nobody dares to cause him any trouble."
I guarantee that the Flying Dragon Gang will keep quiet for a while and help Ah Jie make a good film.
but----"
"You and Kenny can discuss your business privately; I don't care."
In short, I have only one request: anyone who dares to cause trouble, I'll make sure their entire family dies.
The expression on Shit Bro's face looked like he had just eaten shit.
He took a deep breath and shouted, "Uncle Ghost, I understand!"
After saying that, he forced a smile at Xu Shengjie, "Ah Jie, if anyone causes trouble, just blow the whistle. I've arranged for someone to appear on the street immediately."
"Thanks, Poo."
Shit Bro nodded, then turned and left.
Gui Bo, however, smiled broadly and said, "After filming is finished, I'll treat you to a vegetarian meal at Dacheng Temple. I'll invite Master Wu along too."
"knew!"
Xu Shengjie saw Gui Bo off, still completely bewildered.
"Danny, what's going on?"
"Didn't you read the newspaper? The New York Times."
"What?"
Xu Shengjie looked puzzled and said, "I've been incredibly busy lately. I'm filming during the day and writing at night, often not getting to sleep until two or three in the morning. How could I possibly have time to read the newspaper?"
"Vivian, where's the newspaper you just bought?"
Zhou Wenqiong emerged from the alley and said, "Sally took it, along with the other newspapers."
"Danny, what's going on?"
As they were talking, a man with a stubble beard and curly hair, who looked like he hadn't washed his hair in a year, handed them a stack of newspapers.
"Tim, what brings you here today?"
"The script is almost finished, and Toni is making final revisions and adjustments."
I didn't have anything to do, so I came over to take a look and bought a newspaper on the way, thinking it might come in handy.
Boss, congratulations!
Xu Shengjie was completely dumbfounded.
He took the newspaper; the top one was the New York Times, the book review section.
Jeffrey Tsu's American Dream.
—An "Impossible Trio" from Chinatown to the Road to Literature.
The author is Alfred Katzin.
This name may be unfamiliar to the average person, but it is a household name in New York's cultural circles.
He was a New York-based literary critic and a representative of New York intellectuals.
Yes, another representative figure is Woody Allen.
Alfred Kazin was a prominent figure in New York's literary scene for many years, known for his interpretations of American literature and urban culture.
He wrote that on the last weekend of September 1994, the New York literary scene witnessed an unprecedented "Jeffrey storm".
This 19-year-old Chinese-American writer from Chinatown accomplished an almost impossible trilogy in the history of literary publishing in just one week: on September 24, filming began for his self-written and directed film "Run Lola Run".
A week later, the first volume of his fantasy novel, Buffy the Vampire Hunter, was published by Iron Anchor Books, a subsidiary of Doubleday Publishing.
On the same day, his realist novel, Canal Street Metro Station, was published at Random House.
What's even more astonishing is that these three works have vastly different styles, ranging from youth fantasy to urban realism and then to postmodern experimentation, a range that is truly astonishing.
While shocked, literary critics also began to re-examine this prodigy who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere!
Following this article are reviews of Buffett and Canal Street.
Jeffrey's Buffy the Vampire Hunter perfectly blends adolescent identity anxiety with supernatural elements.
Buffy is not a hero in the traditional sense; she struggles between her studies, social life, and saving the world. This juxtaposition of the ordinary and the extraordinary creates a stunning narrative tension.
The novel's dialogue is sharp and humorous, and the characters are vividly portrayed, making one think of Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of JD Salinger's novel.
This time, however, Holden picked up a stake and a cross.
—James Wood, literary critic for The New Yorker: This is an allegory about growth, responsibility, and sacrifice.
Jeffrey cleverly repackages the vampire myth as a metaphor for adolescent struggles.
Every battle Buffett fought was like a fight against the demons within him and the expectations of society.
The novel is fast-paced and tightly plotted, with both thriller elements and emotional depth, making it a groundbreaking work of youth literature.
—Michael Deda Jeffrey, editor of the book review section of The Washington Post, writes with a style that combines the keenness of popular culture with the rigor of literature.
His depiction of high school life is heartbreakingly realistic, and the addition of supernatural elements does not diminish this realism; on the contrary, it amplifies the sense of powerlessness and courage that teenagers feel when facing the world.
This is not just a fantasy novel, but also a mirror reflecting adolescence.
—Carole Tierney, New York Times book critic: Canal Street Metro Station is a heartbreaking urban epic.
Jeffrey uses a calm and restrained style to depict the diverse lives of people in New York's underworld.
The characters he portrays are not symbolic victims, but flesh-and-blood individuals full of contradictions.
The novel's narrative structure is complex and ingenious, with multiple storylines converging at the Canal Street subway station, creating strong dramatic tension.
— Robert Silvers, editor of The New York Review of Books, writes Canal Street Metro Station, which is reminiscent of Richard Yates’ Revolutionary Road and James Baldwin’s Another Country, but with its own unique perspective.
As a Chinese-American writer, he is neither an outsider nor a complete insider, and this dual identity gives him a unique perspective on New York.
The novel's depiction of immigrant life is both cruel and tender, showcasing the complexity and resilience of human nature.
—There are many similar comments from Alan Gergenas, literary critic for the Chicago Tribune.
They are mostly well-known figures in the American book review community.
Some people also mentioned "Run Lola Run," the general idea being that Xu Shengjie was not disturbed by the outside world. Like an experienced director, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to the filming, demonstrating strong control.
I hope this movie will be a success.
Xu Shengjie read through the numerous comments, but his expression remained unchanged.
Please, he's an editor by training; he knows the ins and outs of the publishing industry very well.
The sudden surge of positive reviews in such a short period of time only indicates one thing: Jason Epstein's side has made its move.
The third week is almost over, and these reviewers have all finished reading his two books—the timing is just right.
Are you unhappy?
Danny looked at Xu Shengjie with a puzzled expression and asked, "The reviews are overwhelmingly positive."
"But The Canal Street Metro Station did not break into the top ten of the bestseller list; Buffy did not make it into the top five either."
"so what?"
"These comments haven't turned into traffic yet, let alone generated any revenue, so what am I happy about?"
"you----"
Let's discuss these two books after the bestseller list comes out next week.
Now, let's get ready!
After he finished speaking, he slapped the newspaper in his hand onto Danny's shoulder.
"You money-grubber, is all you ever thinking about is your meager sales figures?"
"Otherwise what?"
Yes, what else could it be?
Danny Airo smacked his lips, as if he had finally realized what was going on.
Today's filming content is about Time Travel 3, where Lola doesn't rush to the bank like she did in the previous two timelines.
She paused in the hallway for three seconds, then pulled $99 from her pocket.
Then, with the money in her hand, she headed straight for the casino on Disclosure Street.
At the roulette table, she bet all her money on the number 20.
Because she only has twenty minutes.
As the dealer shouted "Place your bet and leave!", the roulette wheel spun rapidly.
The ball slowly fell into position 20, and the whole stadium erupted in cheers.
"Lola, are you ready?"
Xu Shengjie shouted at Theron.
Charlize Theron put down her newspaper and laughed, "Come on, let's finish this damn shoot quickly!"
Laughter erupted on set.
The film set is a real gambling den, located in an alley on Expo Street.
The gamblers were local residents of the gambling den, while the dealers and security guards were all played by real people from the gambling den.
This gambling den is also a property under the Ghost Shadow Gang, but business is very slow due to harassment from the Flying Dragon Gang.
Kenny is planning to shut down the gambling den.
After all, Mr. Yin had shifted his focus to Yangtou Bay, and the opening of the Chinatown internet cafe had provided many gang members with new jobs. This gambling den wasn't profitable, so it was better to close it down to avoid having to worry about it every day.
Just then, Xu Shengjie was about to film a movie, and Kenny went along with it, closing the gambling den and handing it over to Xu Shengjie for filming. Xu Shengjie stepped into the gambling den, ready to go.
At this moment, seven or eight cars filed onto the street.
A group of people got out of the car, with Christina and Britney running at the front.
Behind them was Vanessa.
Behind Vanessa followed a burly man, expressionless.
When he appeared, a series of exclamations rang out on the street, and the scene became somewhat chaotic.
"Brother-in-law!"
Christina and Britney cheered.
Xu Shengjie's gaze passed over them and landed on the expressionless, burly man, causing him to gasp in astonishment.
(The following words are free: I've been feeling strange these past two days, probably because I've been watching too much news about Prison A and the Epstein Report, and it's making me feel nauseous and irritable.)
Plus, everyone around me was talking about these things—acne scars, acne scars, and even in WeChat groups—it made me feel really bad.
This is so contrary to my values as an old kid who grew up reading the Four Books and Five Classics, Marxism-Leninism-Mao Zedong Thought! It's making me dizzy! Do you have any lighthearted novel recommendations to give me a break?