Hu Ge mentioned an interesting detail about director Wong Kar-Wai when he shared details about the filming of "Flowers".
He revealed that director Wong Kar-Wai had a special music library at the filming location, which contained many classic songs. During the filming process, these songs will be played repeatedly, such as "A Fire in Winter", "Looking Back", "Superstar in Troubled Times", "The Internationale", etc. In three years, as many as 70 or 80 songs were played.
For movie fans who are familiar with Wong Kar-wai's works, such a story is not unfamiliar. Because Director Wong Kar-Wai has extremely high requirements for music, each of his works carefully selects music that complements the picture and plot.
He does not rely on scripts to shoot like other directors, but prefers to find inspiration and rhythm through music on the spot. As he once said to Martin Scorsese: "I think the music on the set gives us a sense of rhythm."
Director Wong Kar-wai's unique shooting method allows his film music to always fit the picture perfectly. and emotions, allowing the audience to have a more immersive experience during the movie viewing process. This also explains why there are always so many classic musical moments in his movies that are unforgettable.
Movie texture in TV series: Ma Yili and Tang Yan face new challenges
When director Wong Kar-Wai integrated film shooting techniques into TV series, every frame seemed to become an exquisite painting. However, such high standards are undoubtedly a big test of acting skills for actors. In this exam, Ma Yili and Tang Yan seemed a bit "acclimated".
Tang Yan, who has always been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people with her sweet image, this time challenged the role of a foreign trade company employee in the play, trying to show the style of China's first generation of white-collar workers. However, perhaps limited by her past performance experience, her performance always feels a little artificial, and when she exerts too much force, it gives off a "silly and sweet" atmosphere.
And what about Ma Yili? "Lingzi" played by her and "Abao" played by Hu Ge jointly run a restaurant. "Lingzi" in the original work is a charming hotel proprietress, but Ma Yili's performance makes people feel a little lacking in aura and fails to fully demonstrate the charm of the character.
Of course, this does not mean that the acting skills of the two actors are not good. After all, Wong Kar-wai's film style is inherently unique, requiring actors to have higher performance levels and more delicate emotional expressions. For Ma Yili and Tang Yan, who are accustomed to performing on the TV screen, this transformation is undoubtedly a huge challenge.
But it is this kind of challenge that allows actors to constantly break through themselves and explore more possibilities. I believe that in the days to come, Ma Yili and Tang Yan will continue to hone their acting skills and bring us more exciting roles and works.
So, faced with such challenges and dilemmas, how will Ma Yili and Tang Yan adjust their performance methods to adapt to the shooting requirements of Director Wong Kar-Wai? We'll see.
Hu Ge performs Wong Kar-Wai's stunning performance, and Po encounters a "flying misfortune" on New Year's Day
The bells of New Year's Day are still echoing in the air, but there is a different scene at the door of the hotel. Imagine that Abao, played by Hu Ge, "accidentally" encountered a sudden car accident on such a festive day. Hey, who says good luck is always there?
Abao, this man who always appears as a romantic and suave man, has now become a "Flying Hero". However, this time he flew not to the romantic sky, but to the "warm embrace" of a yellow taxi. In an instant, he seemed to become a "beautiful" scenery in the sky, and the hundred-dollar bills "danced" with him.
How many passers-by have seen this battle? For a time, there were shouts of shouting and exclamations one after another, as if a "reality version" comedy blockbuster was being staged. And when the camera slowly zoomed in, we saw clearly Abao's face that was already "decked" with blood. Oops, is this still the Hu Ge we know? It’s simply “horrible”!
I have to say that Hu Ge's performance is really shocking. However, this also proves his superb acting skills from the side.After all, it is not easy to interpret a suave character in such a "miserable" way.
Looking at Po lying on the ground, we can’t help but ask: Which Wong Kar-Wai movie is this? Why does it feel a bit "surreal"? However, on second thought, maybe this is the charm of Wong Kar-Wai's movies - they can always surprise (or scare?) us inadvertently.
From Hong Kong to Shanghai, Wong Kar-wai's "flowers" feelings and movie dreams
Have you ever been deeply attracted by a movie, as if you were immersed in the atmosphere of that era? This is the magic of Wong Kar-Wai's movies. Wong Kar-wai was born in Shanghai in 1958, but when he was 5 years old, he moved to prosperous Hong Kong with his parents. However, even though he took root in Hong Kong, he still did not forget his Shanghai roots, as evidenced by his fluent Shanghainese.
When we talk about Wong Kar-wai, we have to mention his classic work full of old Shanghai style-"In the Mood for Love". In this film, the audience feels as if they have traveled through time and are in an era when cheongsams were fluttering and old-fashioned record players played melodiously. Every detail reveals Wong Kar-wai's deep attachment to his hometown of Shanghai.
And this attachment has not stopped. In the TV series "Flowers", Wong Kar-wai once again turned the camera on his hometown. In order to restore the Shanghai-style style of that era, he did not hesitate to personally raise funds and even filmed advertisements to support the filming of this work. This persistence and love make people moved.
In 2020, a sudden epidemic disrupted the pace of the world, but Wong Kar-wai did not stop his creation. In April, the crew led by him booked a high-standard studio in Hengdian and successfully moved in in May. In order to truly restore the street scenes of Shanghai in the early days of reform and opening up, Shanghai Film Chedun Film and Television Base built a number of realistic streets for "Flowers". Every detail embodies the sweat and hard work of Wong Kar-Wai and the entire crew.
During the filming process, Wong Kar-wai insisted on using Shanghainese to communicate and perform with most of the actors. This is not only to restore the reality of that era, but also to inherit and promote Shanghai culture. Except for a few actors such as Xin Zhilei and Huang Jue, almost all actors in the play are from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Their participation injects a richer regional flavor into this work.
When we are immersed in the world of "Flowers", we can't help but wonder: What makes Wong Kar-wai so obsessed with Shanghai? Is it that attachment to hometown? Or a love for film art? Perhaps the two have long been integrated into one, creating the unique charm of this film master.
Musical feast of "Flowers": Wong Kar-wai's multimillion-dollar bet, 57 tracks with cross-era echoes
Who would have thought that the music of a movie can be so rich, making people feel like they are in a cross-era music feast? Wong Kar-Wai, the magician in the film industry, once again used his unique artistic perspective and musical touch to bring us an unprecedented music carnival.
This time, Wong Kar-wai spent a lot of money, with copyright fees as high as 10 million yuan, just to present the most perfect musical atmosphere in "Flowers". 57 tracks, this number is simply staggering! These tracks include both classic old songs and current popular hits, each of which seems to have its own story and emotion.
"Stealing the Heart", "Let It Go", "Unrepentant"... these familiar tracks, under Wong Kar-Wai's clever use, are perfectly integrated with the movie screen, making people unable to help but be moved while watching. These music not only became the highlight of the movie, but also set off a craze on major music platforms, once occupying the top headlines.
Some people say that Wong Kar-wai is using music to tell the story of an era this time. These 57 tracks seem to be 57 chapters, each chapter has different emotions and memories. They are intertwined together to form a colorful music picture that makes people linger in it.
Of course, some people have questioned Wong Kar-wai's music choice this time.After all, will such a large-scale use of music affect the narrative rhythm of the film and the audience’s viewing experience? But no matter what, we cannot deny that Wong Kar-wai's musical attempt has undoubtedly added more highlights and topics to the movie "Flowers".
So, is this multi-million dollar gamble worth it? Perhaps we can only find the answer by walking into the cinema in person and listening to the cross-era echoes of those 57 tracks. However, what is certain is that Wong Kar-wai used his musical magic to once again open up a movie world full of surprises and touches for us.
The true knight in the whirlpool of fate
On the edge of the entertainment industry, there is a man named A Bao. His life is like a movie with ups and downs, full of dramatic turns. He is not only a wanderer of fate, but also a guardian of emotions.
Abao once had a period of unknown prison life. At that time, in order to help Master tide over the difficulties, he generously gave away 500,000 yuan in savings, but was imprisoned for disguising his identity. During the days and nights in prison, he did not complain about the injustice of his fate. Instead, he deeply reflected on his life in silence. This experience made him understand better what true friendship and trust are.
After being released from prison, Abao did not dwell on the shadows of the past, but faced life actively. His encounter with Miss Wang was like a fateful arrangement. Ms. Wang's company was initially successful, but she was not fooled by material wealth. Instead, she valued Abao's character and talent more. She resolutely returned the car to A Bao. This move not only recognized A Bao, but also strengthened the relationship between the two.
Po's life is full of farewells and reunions. He said goodbye to the Peace Hotel, but he did not say goodbye to his love for life and his yearning for the future. The agreement between him and Miss Wang in front of the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai was that two hearts longing for the future were closely linked to each other at this moment. In Po's world, friendship and sincerity are far more important than money. He helped Lingzi, Li Li, Miss Wang and others in distress, and used practical actions to explain what the true chivalrous spirit is.
However, even such a Bao will inevitably encounter betrayal and misunderstanding. But in the face of these challenges, he chose forgiveness and understanding, showing an open-minded attitude towards life. He believes that only by facing the world with sincerity and kindness can we gain inner peace and true happiness.
Today, Po is still lingering on the edge of the entertainment industry, but his story has spread to every corner. He used his life experience to tell us: No matter how twists and turns your fate may be, as long as you keep your heart firm and kind, you will be able to find your own starry sky.
