Chapter 241 Rules
As a guy with all kinds of poisons, Francis Coppola has very high requirements for the quality of life.
If George Lucas chose to spend all his income after the explosion of "Star Wars", bought land to build the Skywalker Farm, and enjoyed life while making the sequel of "Star Wars".
Francis Coppola is even crazier than him, because after getting the proceeds from "The Godfather", he bought 1,560 acres of Inglenook Winery in Napa Valley, California, and only In order to satisfy my appetite, in 1978, I tasted the first vintage of Rubicon red wine produced by my own winery.
That's right, as a guy who didn't want to make "The Godfather" at all, the reason why he cooperated with Paramount to rush to finish the filming of "The Godfather 2" was purely because the income from "The Godfather" could not satisfy his desire.
After filming "The Godfather 2", he used the money to buy land and build houses all over the world, spreading his vacation places all over the place.
If the real estate in California, the United Kingdom and other places are either manors or castles, then New York, where you live for a long time, has a different style from other resting places-Francis Coppola did not choose the city center where the land is expensive, but At the junction of New York State and New Jersey, I bought a mountain and built a luxury house on the top of the mountain.
At the foot of the mountain, a piece of iron fence divides the inside and outside into two worlds. At the gate, on the hollow carved iron gate, there is a sign of 'Coppola'. Standing here and looking in, you can only see the raised cliff. When the iron gate was opened and turned up along the spiraling mountain road, the dense trees on both sides of the road blocked the line of sight. Looking into the distance, the road ahead seemed to connect to the blue sky, go to the top, twist to the middle, and then Swooping down, a Greek and Italian Mediterranean-style villa, like bamboo shoots sprouting, slowly rises above the blue sea level.
"Damn! Come this way, it's like watching a movie!"
"Just to create an effect, he made the road a bit too long!"
While unfastening his seat belt, Roland smiled and complained to Kate beside him.
Kate who heard this remark also snickered knowingly, and continued: "But the effect is good! When I just came down, this villa grew directly from the sea...The visual effect is perfect!"
"Do you like this design?"
"It's cool!"
"It's good if you are interested. I just asked David to help me look at the land. After he asks the price, you can choose the land. Then you can build the capital however you want, and maybe you can get a design award and go home. ..."
"Giggle, win the prize? You really want to come out."
Just as the two of them were facing the road they came from, laughing and muttering, a loud cry came from behind.
"Roland, Kate, here!"
Turning his head, Francis Coppola, with a white beard wearing a toad mirror, wearing **** purple, and a cool floral scarf around his neck, was standing at the door of the villa and waving at them, "Oh! I'm waiting for you!" You have been here for a long time, and you are finally here!
While talking, he seemed to realize that the two had already seen him, so Francis Coppola retracted his raised arms, hugged his hands, retracted his neck, and shivered, looking like a glutinous rice ball, not only So, he also complained: "Comeon! Stop whispering outside, okay? It's 24℉ outside, I'm almost freezing to death!"
Such a funny look made the two laugh, and they stepped forward to hug and say hello to them.
When Roland hugged him with a smile, the flirtatious guy also recovered his rough voice, dragged the two into the room together, and eagerly introduced his family to them.
Yes, only Francis Coppola, who was able to slam on the brakes when Roland left New York and went to Seattle, could do it. Although this old man kept saying that Roland often went to Lucas and Spielberg runs at home, but does not play at home. Now that he is in New York and has time, if he does not come to sit, it is simply treating him as an outsider!
But in fact, both parties know that this is just a clumsy excuse that sounds good but is very unreliable when scrutinized.
If it’s okay, why did you suddenly invite me?
The facts were just as Roland had guessed. He took them for a walk around the spacious living room, and after explaining the simple and line-like decoration inspiration in the mansion, when he found that Kate was interested in the oil paintings he collected, he He asked his wife to accompany Kate to his collection room, and slowly admired the paintings of famous artists. After the lady left, he directly pulled Roland to the sea-view terrace of the villa. The glass house that rose automatically would not block The field of vision can also block the biting cold.
"Taste?" He took out two wine glasses, opened the bottle with no label at all, and poured it for Roland, "I brewed it myself. This year is exactly 20 years old. The first batch in 1978..."
"Oh, isn't this wine older than me?" Roland picked up the wine glass and sniffed it lightly, then took a sip pretendingly, and under the fat man's gaze, said slowly: "The taste is soft, soft and delicate. slip…"
Perhaps Francis Coppola was deceived by his professional appearance at the beginning, so when Roland tasted it, his eyes were full of anticipation, but after hearing Roland's strange evaluation that did not match his appearance, the expression on his face , suddenly showed doubts, after a moment of stunned, he rolled his eyes, and said angrily: "I was tricked by you!"
The annoyed words made Roland laugh. Not only that, he also added, "You took away the person who knows the most about wine by my side, then I can't give you a professional evaluation..."
"You know, I know whether the wine is good or not. As for subdividing the taste... I don't have that ability."
The honest words made Francis Coppola shake his head, and instead of answering, he poured himself a glass.
As the wine entered the mouth, the big fat man squinted his eyes involuntarily, his fat cheeks bulged quietly, and he clung to his face with enjoyment. After a long while, he said: "Sure enough, it's just like what Ryan said, you don't even know how to taste wine." Alcohol, you only drink!"
Regarding such an evaluation, Roland just smiled, not angry.
Moreover, he really only knows how to drink, but not taste.
This has nothing to do with personal quality and self-cultivation. It is purely that the time for enjoyment cannot keep up with the speed of wealth expansion...
If you let him drink for twenty years without distraction, then he will drink it.
Since Roland doesn't know how to taste wine, Francis Coppola can't communicate with Roland in the traditional way of chatting with wine and boasting. Finally, he lit a cigar, and in the familiar smell of tobacco, he entered the theme, "You took the copyright of "Death of a Virgin?"
When Francis Coppola posed this question, Roland, who had just lit the bezel of a cigar with a long match, laughed.
The reason why he didn't want to see Francis Coppola after he came to New York was because he felt that the bearded man would talk to him about his daughter, but he himself didn't want to get involved.
But since the matter is coming, it is impossible to hide, "Sophia wants it, can I get it for her?"
"Then you know, did she find George because of this matter before?"
"Of course, she made it clear to me that after finding George, you still have the ability to intervene in this project, so as to help her manage and endorse her again, so after she saw me in the "Star Wars" crew, Let me help."
Although David didn't talk to Roland about "Death of a Virgin", everything was written in David's annual report to Roland, just like Roland wanted to take "Lord of the Rings" from Miramax's hands Like the filming copyright of "The Hobbit", the owner of the copyright of "Death of a Virgin" has no intention of resisting at all.
Well, this situation is also normal. As the largest independent production giant in the industry, the Weinstein brothers do not want to provoke Roland, so they will not be able to challenge the Twitch, but it is precisely because of this smoothness that the whole project is promoted. The speed is fast, if there are no accidents, after the Oscar, the project can be formally approved and injected.
"Then you mean, you support her?" Francis Coppola pursed his lips and asked.
At the beginning, Francis Coppola felt that since his daughter wanted to make a movie, she would play all the cards in her hand. If she wanted to make a movie in Hollywood, produce and distribute it, who would not sell her face?
No matter what his daughter said no, he still had a way to intervene in the other party's project, especially after learning that the copyright of "Death of a Virgin" had already been bought out, and his daughter was going to ask Uncle Lucas for help, he was even more happy Waiting at home.
What does George Lucas have to do with him?
The two have been brothers for so many years!
Don't be too familiar with the left-handed and right-handed things!
Francis Coppola has also thought about it. When the movie starts, he will show up, and he must give his daughter a surprise!
Be sure to let your daughter know that Dad loves you!
（づ￣3￣）づ╭～
However, ever since he learned that Roland had bought the copyright of "Death of a Virgin", the abacus he had jingled was shattered in an instant—although Roland was a student of Spielberg, he Still a young man!
In the past eight years, it has always been Roland who wants to shoot whatever he wants. If Roland is persuaded by Sophia to stand by her side, then this matter will not be easy to handle. With money and channels, Sophia can really do it alone!
Therefore, after knowing that the shooting of the project was about to start, Francis Coppola, the slave of the daughter, hurriedly dragged Roland off the plane to Seattle. When he came to his side, Roland, who had already taken a sip of his cigar, answered naturally, "Who said I supported her?"
"Before she chatted with me, I hadn't read the book "Dead Virgins" at all!"
"Besides, even if I want to support her, I have no ability!"
"Warcraft Movies and Television, that's just an empty shell. The last time I made "Seven Deadly Sins", it was Catherine who helped set up the crew. Not to mention that there is not even a qualified producer in the company. Even the cameras, film reels, and processing rooms , I didn't do it!"
"What, you want to take over now?"
"That's right, you can take the position of producer, I will put money in, and you can watch the filming for yourself."
What?
Francis Coppola, who was well-prepared, was caught off guard by his clean words.
He originally thought that when Roland knew the inside story, he helped his daughter obtain the copyright, which meant support.
But I didn't expect this guy to dump the project so quickly?
Turning his head and probing, when he found that Roland was shaking his wine glass and looking at him with a smile on his face, all his doubts turned into a happy and clear laughter, "Hey hey! No wonder George and Steven both said they like you ..."
"If you are like this, then I like you too..."
After glancing at Roland, Francis Coppola immediately understood that this guy was on his side.
If Roland were to know what he was thinking, he would definitely roll his eyes helplessly.
Unless his brains were emptied by zombies, why would he side with Sofia Coppola?
Of course, if possible, he doesn't want to stand on either side, because this kind of housework is the most troublesome.
Just when Roland thought that the fat man called him here just to continue loving his daughter, Francis Coppola, who got a satisfactory answer, didn't mean to be stingy, and continued: "I heard from Steven, you want to rush to O? "
"Yes." It's no secret, and the fat man also has a bunch of influencing factors, so Roland nodded eagerly.
"I also heard that you made a deal with the Big Six?" Francis Coppola continued: "And in the deal with Warner, the book called "Harry Potter" needs to be released in February this year. listing?"
"Yes, what's the problem? Don't tell me you've read it?" Roland nodded again, but said casually, "George gave you the book, right? This book is Lucas Books responsible for publishing."
"Don't guess, I didn't watch it." How could Francis Coppola not know what Roland was thinking?
Seeing Roland guessing like this, he didn't go around in circles, but said: "Originally, I was thinking that if you reject me, I will exchange this project with you on the New York Times bestseller list, but what? Know…"
"You just gave me "Death of a Virgin"."
"However, after calling you yesterday, I already contacted the New York Times, so..."
"Even if it is no longer a deal, I have to finish this matter with you!"
Yes, since Francis Coppola has decided to love his daughter, he cannot accept failure.
Before, he thought that Roland might stand firmly with his daughter, so he wanted to use both hard and soft tactics to make Roland feel the love of a father, so when he knew that the new book that Roland promoted must be a big hit, he thought of In order to let the "New York Times" bestseller list endorse the book, so that Roland doesn't have to buy and sell out of his own pocket.
However, Roland never gave him this chance!
But it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter whether it's a cold transaction or a human relationship, it's all an exchange of resources anyway, the essence is the same.
But when Roland heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched immediately.
This is really a father's love like a mountain!
Just sitting here and listening, he felt that Sofia Coppola would not be able to bear it!
As soon as this question was uttered, Roland felt something was wrong.
He remembered one more thing.
At George Lucas's 50th birthday party, he showed these people the scripts of the "Spider-Man" trilogy and "Titanic" directly; and at that time, these guys had already said , "The New York Times" will frantically cheer for the movie after the movie is released, and now, Francis Coppola said that he and the other party are very familiar, so since last year, the crazy publicity of the whole of America, and these Old man, does it matter?
The skeptical Roland was full of thirst for knowledge, but in the face of his inquiry, Francis Coppola smiled, his gray beard trembled, and the words of emotion came out in an instant.
"Roland, there are some old things, it doesn't make sense for you to know now."
"But I don't know, I'm so itchy!" In order to understand the problem, Roland licked his face and poured wine for the old man, "Besides, I'm not asking the truth about the Titanic, I just want to know Your relationship with The New York Times."
"It's not a secret, is it?"
"Of course, I don't mind if you reveal a little bit about the relationship between The New York Times and the Morgan family..."
"Anyway, I don't ask about the sinking of the Titanic that has been concluded..."
Roland's questioning made Francis Coppola purse his lips, and looked at the guy who brought the wine glass straight to his mouth. For the first time, he understood why Spielberg always used the phrase "Roland Shameless" The words are on the lips.
As a result, I drank the wine glass in one gulp, and when I put the glass back on the table, words full of nostalgia flowed out.
"Okay, let me tell you a story."
"It should be 1858? A Jewish immigrant from Germany was born in Cincinnati, Ohio."
"At the age of nineteen, he borrowed two hundred and fifty dollars, bought a newspaper that was on the verge of bankruptcy, and became a publisher."
"But it was not successful at first, and soon went bankrupt. Later, he cooperated with another businessman to revive the bankrupt newspaper."
"Perhaps it was God's favor. Three years later, he took back the ownership of the newspaper he cooperated with at the beginning. In the following time, his business grew bigger and bigger, and he founded the "Southern United Press". By 1900 , he is already on the board of directors of the Associated Press."
"And in 1896, this guy learned that the New York Times was about to go bankrupt, so he wanted to buy it, but because of the high price, he went around to raise funds, and at this time, John Morgan borrowed money from him."
"It's different from the current bank loan. At that time, he met John Morgan himself, and then got $50,000."
"At the same time as the acquisition, he also reached an agreement with other shareholders. If the New York Times can turn losses into profits within four years, he will obtain 51% of the newspaper's shares."
"Then, under his management, the newspaper turned a profit, and the so-called classic report, what about the Russo-Japanese War in 1904, you can get the latest news within 19 minutes after the war broke out, what about 1912 Titanic wreck reports..."
"Think about it with your little brain, did we tell you before that the global news agencies at that time were all following the route of the Morgan family? Don't you think it's unreasonable for him not to get the news? something?"
"And if we really want to cover up something, don't we use our own media to help you erase it now?"
Speaking of this, Francis Coppola smiled at Roland, picked up the bottle and poured himself a glass to moisten his throat, and then he continued: "What happened after the New York Times is nothing It’s a secret, so I don’t need to say more, and you want to ask about the relationship between us, then I can only tell you that Michael Bloomberg, who had dinner with you a few days ago, is also very good with them. As I just said, the German Jew who bought the New York Times was Adolf Oakes, who in 1884 married the daughter of a Cincinnati rabbi..."
"What is a rabbi, you should know?"
"He is a special class in our Jewish nation, a symbol of teachers and wise men."
"And Adolph Oakes, his wife's father, was a rabbi, and not only that, but he was also a well-known leader of the American Reformed Judaism and the founder of the Hebrew Concord College."
"Their descendants are all Jewish Reformers."
"And Mike Bloomberg, now is the backbone of the reformist."
"As for us..."
"Your teacher, Steven, was born in the hometown of the reform institution, Cincinnati, which owns the Hebrew Concord College, the Israel Weekly, and the Jewish Archives, and the hospital where he was born is the oldest Jewish hospital in America. you."
"Ordinary people can't be born there."
"Many of the materials for "Schindler's List" come from the Jewish archives there."
"In other words, Martin Scorsese was asked to shoot "Schindler's List" back then. After he didn't shoot, we all focused on Steven. We are all a family. Isn't it right to help each other? Well?"
"He took the shot and it sold well. We are also very happy..."
"The same reason, who in our circle doesn't know that you are his favorite student?"
"Can the New York Times save you face?"
"Now, I'm just going to help you get the resources that belong to you."
Okay...
When Francis Coppola drank another glass of wine and winked at himself, Roland finally understood what it means to be in a group.
Adolph Oakes, who saved the New York Times, was Jewish?
Is his father-in-law a well-known leader of the Jewish Reformation and the founder of the Hebrew Concord Academy?
Together with the Morgan family, they presented the Titanic shipwreck of the century to the public?
Decades later, James Cameron who made "Titanic" is Ronald Perelman's man again?
He's on the side of Michael Bloomberg again?
And Michael Bloomberg is the backbone of the reformist?
No wonder in Roland's previous life, when the "Titanic" was about to sink, the "New York Times" would help publicize it like a dead mother!
No wonder there are so many versions of "Titanic", only James Cameron can get preferential treatment from the media!
It turns out that the special code is going around, or the family is doing the same thing!
Roland didn't understand before, why none of the paper media was holding back when the cable TV news network controlled by the six major companies was helping him. Now, he understands that whoever is holding back is a bad rule.
Without Roland, The New York Times would also endorse James Cameron. With Roland, the media group that is almost completely occupied by Jews will help endorse Spielberg for the sake of Spielberg.
There is no reason, because this is the rule.
It's like Spielberg created DreamWorks, challenged the Big Six, and failed in the end, but he is still alive and kicking.
Even if your own people infringe on your own people's interests, it's just blocking your room for improvement.
Unless it is a last resort, no one will engage in the matter of white knives in and red knives out.
As for Roland...
After he cast "Seven Deadly Sins", he was already maintaining the rules.
"Rules...Rules...I like rules."
Turning the empty wine glass in his hand, Roland sighed with emotion, but the next second, he had another question, "Wait, these things shouldn't be a secret, right? You don't need to hide it from me..."
"Isn't it worried that you are young and have a high status, and you are inflated and causing trouble?"
Francis Coppola gave Roland a blank look, and said, "What if you knew before that those media wouldn't blackmail you, and then act recklessly to offend someone you shouldn't have?"
"You are slandering me, am I that kind of person?" Roland was unhappy.
"Why aren't you!" Francis Coppola counted with him.
"Christmas 1990, when you were on vacation in Hawaii, you caused a riot at the airport."
"It's just that the people like me!"
"Then when you were filming "Home Alone 2" in 1991, you hooked up with the daughter of a New York real estate agent?"
"This is obviously a trick for me by Carl Icahn!"
“Okay, okay, but on Jurassic Park, you asked Steven to change the setting of the two kids!”
"I just want a project, can this be considered trouble!"
"If this doesn't count, then at George's 50th birthday party, Steven said that you are good at drawing, but you can only draw portraits, especially women's portraits. How do you explain this?"
"I... I have no professional training, and I can't find any reference at home, so..."
"So you drew for your sister? Oh, shit! Did you draw for Ashley, Mary, or Lizzie? Damn! I didn't expect you to be such a pervert!" Francis Coppola immediately said Cross your hands and protect your body.
In such a situation, Roland, who was about to refute, was taken aback for a moment, and after a while, he rolled his eyes and curled his mouth, and laughed angrily, "You are almost sixty years old, why are you like this? What about childish?"
"What is childishness? This is to always maintain a childlike innocence!" Francis Coppola, who put down his hands, also laughed, but he did not show weakness on his mouth, and continued: "Look at you, your clothes are either black or white, and And me, purple! Fashion!"
'Yes, purple, Fashion! '
'Damn it, it's obviously wearing the same purple sweet potato essence. '
Roland laughed twice, too lazy to talk to this old man.
And just when he patted his **** and got up, and was about to go to Kate, the old man who didn't get a response got anxious and patted his thigh, "Hey, don't go, don't go, the matter is not over yet... I ask you to ask for "Virgin?" The Death of Harry Potter is the first thing, having the New York Times endorse your Harry Potter is the second, and the third and the last thing you haven't listen..."
‘What? '
'Anything else? '
Feeling strange, Roland looked at the fat man suspiciously, "Can't you finish talking at once?"
"You made me waste a lot of time on the New York Times question!" Francis Coppola is not to blame.
"All right, all right, my fault, my fault."
Roland didn't bother to argue with him, so he sat back again, "What's the matter? It won't be your family business again, right?"
"Hey, you really guessed right, it's really my family business..."
Seeing the big fat man nodding seriously, Roland felt as if ten thousand horses were galloping past. Before he could say that he was too lazy to listen, the fat man said again: "However, this family matter of my family still has something to do with you."
"Does Nicolas Cage know?"
"He has something to trouble you."
Note: ①Francis Coppola is addicted to wine and has a lot of wineries under his name. ②He is very coquettish in private, and TMZ has photographed him wearing **** purple at parties more than once. ③The "New York Times" is indeed controlled by Jews. The current Salzberg family is all descendants of Adolf Oakes, and they are also reformists. And Michael Bloomberg's Jews, they're all reformists. As for Morgan's money, it was ripped out by the Washington Post and the New York Times when they claimed that the other party's news was fake. The content of this chapter corresponds to the one hundred and sixty-seven chapters in the previous article. What was not finished before is now completed. ④Spielberg was born in the oldest Jewish hospital, these things are mentioned in his personal biography. Of course, he also mentioned that it is a neutral hospital, but Cincinnati, that is the stronghold of reformists. When I was young, I was preached by reformists.
(end of this chapter)