1. The shadow under the halo of stars: the reflections triggered by the mineral water incident
In 2017, in a remote town in the northwest, the crew of "Bright Bones" was filming nervously. Among them, Wang Herun, a new childhood little flower, stood by an old well, with deep reluctance on his face.
Her brow furrowed, her gaze scanning back and forth between the well water and the staff around her, before she finally opened her mouth and made an unexpected request.
Although Wang Herun's voice was not loud, it caused the surrounding staff to fall into an awkward silence, and she asked: "This well water doesn't look very clean, can it be replaced with mineral water?" ”
The director and producer exchanged a helpless look at each other. In this era of traffic-oriented, they have no choice but to meet all the needs of this "little princess".
Subsequently, a field attendant was sent to buy mineral water.
Half an hour later, 148 bottles of mineral water were poured into the well, and Wang Herun nodded in satisfaction, and then she carefully stepped into the water and began her stage performance.
After this scene was exposed, it aroused a wave on the Internet, and netizens all expressed their incomprehension and anger at this incident.
Even the well-known host Jin Xing gave a strong critique of this matter on his own show.
The Wang Herun incident was like a stone smashed onto a calm lake, arousing widespread public concern about the chaos in the entertainment industry.
What's more serious is that this kind of incident is not an isolated case, this phenomenon occurs frequently in the entertainment industry, and some celebrities choose to stand on the neck of the staff directly because they are worried about their precious bodies when filming the circus, and then rely on the post-P picture to complete the effect.
These behaviors not only reflect the arrogance and disrespect of some celebrities, but also reflect some deep-seated problems in the industry.
Wang Herun's mineral water incident has become the epitome of the impetuous atmosphere in the entertainment industry. This reminds us that while pursuing fame and fortune, we should not forget the original intention of artistic creation and respect for others.
Therefore, the entertainment industry must develop healthily and truly benefit the audience on the basis of ensuring high-quality works.
2. The death of lines: The road of the actor who does not memorize the lines
In the profession of an actor, memorizing lines is the most basic requirement. In recent years, however, a troubling trend has emerged: some well-known actors have been able to win awards without having to memorize their lines.
This phenomenon not only caused dissatisfaction among industry insiders, but also made the audience question and distrust the quality of film and television works.
Wang Qingxiang is a typical representative of this phenomenon, as an old actor, everyone in the circle knows that he does not memorize lines. Surprisingly, however, this did not prevent him from winning many awards, including Best Actor.
Every time he encounters doubts from the outside world, Wang Qingxiang always excuses himself with old age and memory decline. "I'm in my 70s and it's natural for me to have memory loss.
He explained in a slightly helpless tone, but seemed to acquiesce that was the reason.
However, this explanation has not been accepted by industry insiders. In an interview, Zhang Ziyi expressed dissatisfaction and confusion about this phenomenon. She frowned, her tone full of disappointment: "It's essential for an actor to memorize his lines.
If an actor can't even remember his lines and needs to rely on a teleprompter to act the whole time, then how can we have a real communication? It made me feel devastated! Zhang Ziyi's words revealed her insistence on the professional ethics of actors, and she also expressed her disagreement with the behavior of some peers.
When cooperating with Wang Qingxiang to shoot "The Criminal Officer of the Great Song Dynasty", Liu Mintao once directly expressed his dissatisfaction. She couldn't help but say to Wang Qingxiang: "If you don't memorize the lines and don't remember the script, it will make me feel very difficult to play with you."
This passage not only expresses her troubles, but also reflects the general mentality of many actors when facing colleagues who "don't memorize lines".
In fact, not only the younger generation of actors, but also some respected old artists have expressed concern about this phenomenon. However, the 56-year-old Wang Jinsong has a very different view.
He firmly said, "The most basic thing for an actor is to memorize his lines well." "I don't understand why there are actors who memorize their lines now, and the media will continue to praise them, isn't it a matter of course? Wang Jinsong's words revealed concerns about the decline of industry standards.
His eyes not only exude love and respect for the actor's profession, but also imply disapproval of some peers.
This phenomenon of "not memorizing lines" can exist because there are now some new characters in film and television production, such as "Miss Numbers", who only need to say numbers like 1234 on the shooting site, and the real lines are completed by voice actors in post-production.
Although this practice can save the actor the trouble of reciting lines, it also means that the emotional connection between them and the character is severed, and the authenticity of the performance is greatly reduced.
What is even more shocking is that this unethical behavior is becoming a trend, and some young actors have begun to follow suit when they see that their predecessors can succeed without memorizing lines.
This not only limits the improvement of their own acting skills, but also lowers the professionalism of the entire industry.
In the face of these phenomena, if we don't think about the responsibilities of actors, we will really be speechless: do actors only need to rely on appearance and fame, right? Memorizing lines is by no means as simple as memorizing a few lines, it requires a deep understanding of the character, an accurate grasp of emotions, and tacit cooperation with other actors.
\ If we don't think about the responsibilities of an actor all the time, we will really feel speechless: what are the responsibilities of an actor? Is it enough to do this role just by looking at your looks and fame? Memorizing lines is not just as simple as memorizing a few words, it is related to the level of understanding of the character, the depth of grasp of emotions, and the degree of tacit understanding with other actors.
Wang's example may lead to temporary success, but in the long run, such an approach will undoubtedly harm the health of the entire industry. We need more actors like Zhang Ziyi, Liu Mintao and Wang Jinsong who adhere to professional ethics to maintain the dignity and standard of this industry.
In this way, China's film and television industry can truly occupy a place on the global stage.
3. Miss Digital and the era of million-dollar prices: the proliferation of stand-ins
In the context of the rapid development of the entertainment industry, a new phenomenon is gradually emerging: the phenomenon of a large number of use of stand-ins and post-dubbing. This practice both reduces the quality of the work and calls into question the professional ethics of the actors.
In this impetuous era, "Miss Numbers" has become a satirical word. It's used to describe actors who only say numbers like "1234" on set, and whose actual lines are dubbed by a voice actor in the later stages.
This method, although it saves the actor the trouble of reciting lines and can also mask their possible accent problems, will cut off the emotional connection between the actor and the character, resulting in a significant reduction in the authenticity of the performance.
A director, who did not want to be named, said helplessly: "Today's digital ladies, just keep talking about numbers on the set." After filming, they left directly, completely ignoring how much pressure other people's work would have.
The director's tone was full of helplessness and disappointment at the current state of the industry.
What's even more unbelievable is that some movie stars use as many as 30 stand-ins during filming. These stand-ins are not only responsible for completing those high-risk action scenes, but also some daily scenes.
The director broke the news: "Every time a female star comes to the crew to film, she will bring a lot of stand-ins. They will ask a stand-in to help shoot difficult scenes, even those where they kneel on the ground.
They don't want to do the dirty work, but they also want to make money.
With a flicker of helplessness and anger in his eyes, the director continued: "Although the performance is a stand-in, most of the salary goes into the pockets of the stars. It's a chilling phenomenon.
At the same time, the salaries of some celebrities have risen to shocking levels. Some actresses even ask the director to pay high fees before joining the crew, such as compensation for travel time and make-up time.
The cost on this day can be as high as 1 million yuan.
A senior producer revealed: "Now some female stars, the first thing they do when they come to the crew is not to study the script, but to talk to the director about money. The pay they asked for included the ride and time for makeup.
It costs at least 1 million a day, which is chilling.
This phenomenon has increased the pressure and burden on producers, and at the same time, it has also distorted the ecological environment of the entire industry. Some young people, with their yearning for the life of celebrities, have flocked to Hengdian and other film and television bases, resulting in overcrowding in these places.
Most of them dream of becoming big stars one day, and even if they can only eat a little leftovers, they feel much better than the average person.
However, these people may not know how much unknown bitterness is hidden behind their glamour. A young actor who has just entered the industry sighed: "I thought that I would become famous overnight if I entered this circle, but I didn't expect the reality to be so cruel."
Watching those big-name stars play big-name names, I realized that this industry still has a long way to go.
This phenomenon of prevalent stand-ins and sky-high salaries has seriously damaged the quality of film and television works, and at the same time distorted the values of the entire industry. This phenomenon makes some actors forget the essence of acting and indulge in an aura of falsehood.
At the same time, it sets the wrong example for young people, leading them to believe that success can be achieved for nothing.
In the face of this phenomenon, we can't help but ask: is this trend healthy? How will it affect the future of China's film and television industry? Perhaps, only when we re-examine the responsibilities of actors and redefine the criteria for success can we get the industry back on the right track.
Chapter 4: The Worries of Old Drama Bones: Chen Daoming's Warning
Chen Daoming is a veteran actor in the Chinese entertainment industry, and his acting skills and professionalism are highly praised. However, in an interview, he expressed concern about the Chinese entertainment industry. He believes that the current entertainment industry is too impetuous, and many young actors lack awe of performance, only pursuing fame and fortune, and ignoring the essence of performance.
He also pointed out that there are some undesirable phenomena in the current entertainment industry, such as hype, scandals, etc., which have had a negative impact on the image and reputation of actors.
Chen Daoming called on young actors to cherish their profession, take every role seriously, and constantly improve their acting skills. He also suggested that the entertainment industry should strengthen the management and regulation of actors and create a healthy and positive industry atmosphere.
Chen Daoming's worries and warnings have aroused widespread concern and reflection in society. His point reminds us that actors must not only have superb acting skills, but also noble character and professional ethics.
Only in this way can you truly become an actor loved by the audience and contribute to the development of China's entertainment industry.
In the face of the increasingly serious exaggerated atmosphere in the entertainment industry, some respected old drama bones began to make their voices heard. Among them, Chen Daoming's criticism was the most shocking.
Chen Daoming frowned, his tone was full of concern about the current state of the industry, and his eyes showed disappointment in the industry he once loved.
He continued: "Some actors have a slight injury, and they have to let the marketing account hype it up, as if their lives are dying. This practice is not only unprofessional, but it is also a disservice to the industry as a whole.
Chen Daoming's insistence on the professional ethics of actors is full of his words, and he also shows a disapproving attitude towards the behavior of some of his peers.
Chen Daoming recalled his experience in the arts, and said with a hint of emotion in his tone: "In our era, actors paid silently and did not ask for anything in return. Today's young people seem to care more about exposure and traffic, but ignore the performance itself.
His eyes flashed with love and dedication to his acting career, and at the same time, he also revealed his worries about the future of the industry. Chen Daoming is eager to use his influence to awaken more people's attention to this issue.
"We need to get back to the essence of acting." Chen Daoming said firmly, "Only people who truly love acting and respect the profession can bring excellent works to the audience.
Chen Daoming's warning voice is undoubtedly a slap in the face to the entire entertainment industry. He reminded us that while chasing fame and fortune, we should not forget the original intention of artistic creation and our responsibility to the audience.
5. Reflection and appeal: return to the essence of actors
As actors, we should return to the essence of actors and pay attention to the artistry and authenticity of the performance. In the performance, we should dig into the inner world of the character as much as possible, and enrich the character with our own understanding and creativity, so that the audience can better feel the emotions and thoughts of the character.
At the same time, we should also pay attention to the communication and interaction with the audience, and establish a close connection with the audience through performance, so that the audience can better understand and feel our performance.
In the current era of star-chasing culture, the reason why some celebrities are so unscrupulous is largely because of the support of a large number of fans. However, this mindless atmosphere of chasing stars not only did not promote the healthy development of the industry, but instead contributed to some undesirable phenomena.
It can be seen from the "2024 Singer" program that due to blind pursuit, the performance of Chinese singers has begun to have some negative problems. As an industry insider said: "The Chinese music scene is really beaten by singers from other countries.
As viewers, we should look at celebrities with a more rational attitude and hold them to a higher standard. In this way, the entire industry can be promoted to develop in a more professional and healthy direction.
Let's call together: I hope that every star can take his career seriously, figure out the role with his heart, and sincerely interpret every role.
Only when the actors return to the essence of performance and respect the audience and their works can they win the sincere love of the audience, create a good reputation, and make the Chinese film and television industry shine more brightly on the world stage.