Blue sky, white clouds, sunshine, and palm trees.

The straight and spacious highway divides the entire city into neat and vast shapes like a square. Even in the cold winter in late February, you can still smell the smell of summer. Everything seems to be dyed with a faint golden halo.

Los Angeles is still the same Los Angeles, shining all year round, filled with a leisurely and comfortable atmosphere of life.

A black Land Rover Mercedes-Benz was on the highway to the international airport. Seeing that the airport terminal had appeared in sight, the crowded traffic slowed down the speed, and the endless busy scene never changed. This was just another busy Thursday in Los Angeles.

"Lanley, are you sure? You seem to have some rest." It was Paul Walker who sat behind the steering wheel. He raised his eyes and glanced at the rearview mirror. Lanley, who was sitting in the back seat, leaning on the back of the chair, closing his eyes to rest, and seemed to have not recovered from the fatigue of the long-distance flight.

When he entered the airport expressway, Lanli had already woken up. He just closed his eyes now. "It is a blessing that she can promise to accompany me to attend the ceremony. I can at least show some sincerity and come to pick me up. If I don't come back on time, it would be fine, but I landed yesterday, right?"

Last night, Renly and Felicity landed safely in Los Angeles, arriving from the Maldives on a red-eye flight, leaving plenty of time to prepare for the weekend's Oscars.

On the day when the sunset was full but the rainstorm was interrupted, Lan Li and Felicity joined forces to perform an outstanding performance, showing a rare and excellent state, and undoubtedly received Garys' recognition.

"Perfect! I really can't ask for more." This is what Garys said.

Even if I watch the replay again, the emotions that are intertwined with excitement and excitement have not decreased. It truly perfectly presents all Garris's conception of the finale, the strong chemical reactions and profound ideological excitement, all included in the picture shot, leaving endless imagination space.

As a director, what else can he ask for?

Sure enough, movies are a collective artistic creation activity, the collision between directors and actors, directors and crews find the most harmonious and harmonious track among countless ideas and creativity, and pursue the resonance between the camera and the audience.

Garris was just one of the entire crew full of sighs and praise. The surprise and praise of other staff members finally found the outlet of catharsis and showed it without reservation, especially in the cracks between the sunset and the heavy rain, which made this scene a unique existence.

This satisfaction and pride is absolutely unfeelable when shooting in the studio. The satisfaction of sharing joys and sorrows and sufferings, finally working together to achieve the goal after thousands of difficulties and dangers is enough to become a treasured memory for everyone in the crew, and at the same time it will also become a valuable memory behind the film.

Directors such as Christopher Nolan, Alfonso Caron, and the Coen brothers are seeking technological innovation on the one hand, and on the other hand, they are protecting the traditional persistence of films. What they insist on is actually this short moment of sunset and rainstorm intersecting. This is even more so in this "Youth" that shines in this awards season.

Some things are irreplaceable by computer technology.

"Huh, my agent can finally breathe a sigh of relief." Lan Li finished with a joke, and the entire crew ended the filming work that day in a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.

The next day after that, Lanli and Felicity remained on the island, trying to wait for the evening sunset and take some profile shots. Unfortunately, although it did not rain, the thin cumulus clouds blocked the sun. The difference in light made the camera capture the picture look unsatisfactory. Even if the lighting was completed with equipment, it was still unable to create the same effect. Garris finally had to give up.

This is the most realistic problem: some light, some environment, some inspiration... After missing it, it may never appear again.

A classic work also requires the cooperation of the right time, place, and people.

Garris finally gave up his obsession and did not continue to reshoot, and began to work on other scenes; while Renly and Felicity left the Maldives and returned to the North American continent to prepare for the upcoming Oscars.

Before leaving the island and heading for Male, Renly received good news:

Edith is back in London.

She ended her own battlefield front-line journey and returned to Prince Garden safely; but she did not say whether she had found the answer, but avoided it in a joke, "At least I did not throw away a finger or something, otherwise my mother would have lost her heart."

For Catholics, they always hope that their bodies will be kept intact when they leave the world; and this is especially true for the nobles who focus on decency and etiquette.

Lanley could not determine Edith's condition. At least on the phone, Edith leaked too little emotions; but even if he knew, he might not be able to help. Some things needed to be solved by himself, and the only thing he could do was to be by her side and let her know that she was not alone.

"...I'm going back to the Oscars, you know, an occasion that makes me feel good." Lanli mentioned her plan in a way that teased and self-deprecating way, "How about it, are you interested?" This was just an inspiration. After a flash, Lanli didn't know where it came out, but after saying it, she felt that the plan was good, "not as a photographer, but as a guest at the attendance."

Edith is also very familiar with Oscars. If she wants, she can find a press certificate at any time so that she can appear in the backstage of the awards ceremony; but before that, Edith appeared as a job and never really enjoyed the party at the top of Hollywood Vanity Fair.

Edith left the harsh environment on the front line of the battlefield without being interested. She really couldn't imagine that she would appear in the spotlight of the Vanity Fair immediately, and she was about to refuse.

But Lanli's words made her hesitate.

"Do you know how dik-heney changed the world?" Lanley's words made Edith stunned. "They appeared in suits and tie on those dinners with fragrant clothes and beatings, and then used their own words to stir up Wall Street capital, elites, and a few people who control the fate of most people, turn their hands into clouds and rain, and then the world is full of holes."

Dick Cheney, former Vice President of the United States, is also the real driving figure behind the Iraq War. His deeds were later adapted into the movie "Vice President".

But that's not the point of Renly's words, "I mean, if you want to stop the war, or help innocent people, or raise funds, the Oscars are a good start."

The whole world knows that Hollywood is against war.

Relying on Edith alone, she may be able to expose ten news and twenty truths, but by leveraging the power of the elite, she can truly change the social pattern and change the historical process. In this society, the existence of journalists is needed; but the existence of politicians is also needed, because changing the world is definitely not achieved by the power of one person.

Lanley is trying to change the situation of independent films, but with his appeal alone, it is far from enough. He cannot compete with Wall Street, so he needs Sisyphus Pictures, he needs Sundance Film Festival, and he needs the three major European film festivals even if this has deviated from his original intention of dreaming.

This is the true meaning of the line "Spider-Man": the stronger the ability, the heavier the responsibility.

Edith could understand what Lanli meant, but just returned to London and was exhausted both physically and mentally, she still needed some time to calm herself down.

She did not agree to Renli, but just changed the subject and hung up the phone shortly afterwards.

It was originally just a temporary inspiration, but after saying it, Renli realized that it was a good idea.

He admitted that in addition to the above reasons, he also had his own selfishness. He hoped Edith could continue to fight for her dreams, but in a different way, if Edith wanted to, she could still return to the front line, but occasionally, even if she left the front line, she could still play a role. So, can Edith find the real answer?

Lanley didn't know or be sure, but he still gave his ideas and suggestions, and then handed over the decision to Edith.

After Renley arrived in Los Angeles, Edith's text message came:

"Prepare a dress for me."

That's how things happened.

So today Renly made a special trip to Los Angeles International Airport to pick up the plane, and Paul became the driver, just like Medo came to Los Angeles from Honolulu.

"How is Edith's condition? Are you sure it doesn't matter?" Paul had only met Edith at Princes Garden not long ago, and he could be considered a friend.

Lanli paused, "I'm not sure. To be honest, I don't know if it's the right decision to invite her to the ceremony."

Although Lanley's family background has been made public, Edith's identity is not a secret, and those who are interested can always find many clues; but Edith has never been completely in the spotlight. Once she attends the Oscar, the frenzy of reporters and paparazzi may flood her. In addition, Edith's mental state just returned from the front line, the uncertainty is further magnified, which makes Lanley unable to be sure.

"It's better to act according to the opportunity. If she feels in a bad state, then we can cancel at any time. This is not a big deal." Lanli said lightly, as if Oscar was just a birthday party for the neighbor next door.

This made Paul chuckle, "What was Chris' reaction? I mean, didn't he invite Edith? He is the real boyfriend."

"I am her younger brother." Lan Li replied.
Chapter completed!