From left: Dexter Fletcher, Olivia Wilde, Joe Russell, Elizabeth Banks and Anthony Russell
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<b>In addition</b> to the technology companies that show new film technologies, and the distributors who sell the latest food and beverages to movie fans, the most important link in cinemacon is naturally the new film promotion meeting of those films. But from time to time there are also panel discussions that allow for a more in-depth discussion of the original intent and motivations of the creation — and two days ago, four (well, I should say five) directors who were about to bring a much anticipated new work this year gathered and talked about their creations.
On the sidelines of the film recommendation meeting, film critic Elvis Mitchell moderated a panel discussion with directors Anthony & Joe Russell (Avengers 4: Endgame), Elizabeth Banks (Thunderbolt), Dexter Fletcher (Rocketman) and Olivia Wilde ("The High School Student") at the Octavian Ballroom at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for this special filmmaker luncheon. When asked about their childhood movie-watching memories, the directors' answers were varied, which also showed the variety of inspirations given by the film.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
"We have an uncle who often takes us with our big family to the movies, so I remember we went to see classics like Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Two Lords of the Flow," Joe Russell shared, "and Gordon the Flying Man and the old Electric Dart Man." "His brother agreed." We've seen many films," says Anthony Russell, "and all types of films are an important part of our childhood." ”
"I remember the first time I went to see 'American RatTan Episode 2,'" Wilde said, "I grew up in Washington, D.C., and they had their premiere at the Kennedy Center, and it was probably the most exciting moment of my life." Another experience was the movie I saw on my first date, Black and White Dragon. I remember saying to myself, 'I want to see this—yes!' It's not dating... Well maybe it's like dating too, but I really want to see movies. It's very free and happy — <b>watching movies really becomes a way for teenagers to recognize social identity and individualism for the first time</b>. ”
9, 10 years old to watch this "Lightning Dance" is not embarrassing
Banks' experience seemed a little more awkward. "I remember watching the first R-movie I saw was Lightning Dance, because my mom was convinced that it was just a story about a little girl dreaming of becoming a ballet dancer, so she thought it wouldn't be a problem to take her 9- or 10-year-old daughter to see it, and it would even be fun for us to watch it together," she said. ”
However, when the conversation turned to behind-the-scenes inspiration, their answers seemed to be more consistent, citing growth stories and combining narratives, making them a complete way of helping them fuse creative perspectives and identities. "We looked for inspiration from our own childhood," says Anthony Russell, "<b>and we grew up in an Italian-American family with characters with distinct personalities who would tell each other stories</b>."
Waste Wood Alliance
<b>So the way we look at the characters is actually a reflection of the way we grow up</b>, and we're constantly trying to infuse some thematic things and real relationships into those big-picture movies. The essential essence of our creative perspective is rooted in wholeness, and that's part of when we did "Hindered" and "Waste Wood Alliance," and of course, part of those Marvel movies. ”
Wilde recalls her indissoluble relationship with teen comedy, Amy Hecklin's work, and admits that she tried to imitate them when she created "The High School Student," as well as her upcoming directorial debut. "The film wanted to be a hymn to a generation, like 'Open American Schools' (Cameron Crowe's 1982 screenwriting debut, in which he went undercover in high school for nearly a year to create)," Wilde said.
"Open American Schools", this GIF makes people want to see this film
"There are a lot of record elements in it, and the music is very important, but in general, the most important thing is the feeling of combining them all." She continued: "It's about those heartfelt high school, adolescence and high-risk experiences — and those liberating but chaotic feelings. So we want that kind of pulsation to run through every scene, so that everyone feels like they're on a roller coaster from start to finish. ”