All-rounder Artist-Chapter 672 - 638: Either Die As Art, or Be Entertained To Death _1

Best Film!

Best Screenplay!

Best Director!

Best Actor and Actress!

After the Shenlong Awards ended, netizens had started a heated discussion about some of the heavyweight awards!

The strange thing is…

Xian Yu became roped into this lively debate!

In fact, this year’s Shenlong Awards didn’t really have much to do with Xian Yu either.

His film "Spiderman" was only nominated for a minor Best Costume award, and didn’t even end up winning in the end. Logically speaking, there shouldn’t be much attention drawn to it, let alone such a high level of discussion.

But who can contend with Xian Yu’s popularity?!

Anything related to Xian Yu always attracts attention.

Therefore, the discussions also included the numerous times Xian Yu had been a runner-up over the years!

During the live-streaming of the award ceremony.

A barrage message saying, "In filmmaking, Xian Yu bears everything; In music, Xian Yu fights fiercely." went viral!

And the saying, "Here’s a joke: Xian Yu’s only win at the Shenlong Awards was for best music," was regarded as a classic by countless netizens!

Not to mention the profound saying, "In music, no one can beat Xian Yu; in filmmaking, no one can beat Xian Yu".

These Xian Yu-related messages spread rapidly on the internet.

Many people jumped on these trends.

For a time, there was a joyful atmosphere on the internet.

"Xian Yu won an award from Shenlong only because he’s good at music, is that right?"

"I’m used to seeing Xian Yu’s invincible status in the music industry, and suddenly seeing him struggling in the film industry is interesting."

"So, Xian Yu is the best composer among screenwriters, and also the best screenwriter among composers?"

"Who else could make music and films unbeatable, the depth of Blue Star’s common language is impressive!"

"Fei Yang: Xian Yu, I didn’t expect this day to come for you!"

"I’m dead laughing, everyone in the music industry is a runner-up to Xian Yu, but in the film industry, it’s completely reversed."

"..."

Not only netizens were laughing.

The music industry in all continents was also laughing out loud.

You thought that folks in the film industry would also be repressed like us, unable to move because of you?

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In the music industry.

No one could suppress Xian Yu.

Even Maestro was no match!

Even when Yang Zhongming won against Xian Yu, it was due to the intervention from the officials, which didn’t quite count.

But in the field of film, someone can suppress Xian Yu!

Having been a runner-up in the Shenlong Awards in succession, this has proven the fact.

Of course.

Although everyone was laughing, there wasn’t any malice involved.

This wasn’t mockery.

It was merely playing a joke or teasing.

In other words:

These people were purely intrigued by the novelty of seeing Xian Yu struggling in the film industry after witnessing his rampant success in the music industry.

This kind of novelty provided an immense amount of joy to everyone.

Just at this time.

Starlight Entertainment suddenly made an announcement:

"Xian Yu’s latest film ’The Truman Show’ will be released on the tenth of this month, please look forward to it!"

Netizens were still discussing Xian Yu, and were taken aback when they saw this announcement.

Straight after.

Now, everyone started laughing even more—

"He’s getting desperate!"

"He’s really desperate!"

"Is he trying to shut us up with urgency?"

"Is he so eager to release his new film that he’s not even leaving time for promotion?"

"Hold on."

"Is he aiming at next year’s Shenlong Awards with this new film?"

"Give it up!"

"You’re destined to play second fiddle!"

"But it’s okay, we’ll support you!"

"Hahaha, why do I suddenly find Xian Yu so cute?"

"Let’s not say anything more, I’ll buy the movie ticket, is that okay?"

"I feel sorry for Xian Yu. Although I know his new film will be a runner-up again, it doesn’t stop me from liking his films!"

"It’s a fact that your film didn’t win the Shenlong Award, and it’s also a fact that I like your film!"

"The fact has proved that whether Xian Yu’s films win awards or not, and whether the audience likes them or not, are two separate matters."

"..."

Be it making fun or teasing.

Upon seeing the news of Xian Yu’s new film release, the audience was still filled with anticipation.

Moreover, with the hot topic of the Shenlong Awards and Xian Yu having been a runner-up year after year without earning any awards, the release of his new film came with an immediate boost in discussion!

Because the audience knew clearly:

Whether a film is good or not has nothing to do with whether it has won any awards!

...

The film industry.

Many people took immediate notice of the news that Xian Yu’s new film was about to be released.

"Huh, is he not convinced?"

A certain film director mockingly remarked.

A middle-aged man next to him laughed, "Whether he’s convinced or not, it’s only a matter of time before he wins an award."

The director was surprised, "Mr. Long Yang thinks highly of him?"

The middle-aged man was none other than the scriptwriter of the film "Dragonman", Long Yang!

Long Yang quietly said, "It’s not that I think highly of him, but that he has the ability."

The director was curious, "What do you mean?"

Long Yang’s lips curled slightly into a smile, "He is playing with the art of balance. Once he successfully breaks this balance, it won’t be too hard for him to take the Shenlong Awards, unless the judges of Shenlong Awards have something against him."

The director was confused, "Balance?"

Long Yang’s eyes narrowed, "After ’Dragonman’ lost to Xian Yu, I studied his several films and found an interesting phenomenon. His films always balance between artistry and commerce. Therefore, his films have just enough artistry without overdoing it, and the commercial elements in his films aren’t too excessive either. You would say his box office numbers are high, but they’re not top-tier.

If you say his films are artistic enough, even ’Hachiko’ couldn’t be considered a pure arthouse film, but more of a narrative film. This is what I have been striving for, and in that regard, he’s doing better than me."

"What do you mean?"

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The director seemed to start understanding.

Long Yang’s intent was fairly clear.

Xian Yu’s films, in fact, consider the tastes of many people.

Those who like to watch art-house films won’t find Xian Yu’s films overly flamboyant and noisy.

Those who like to watch commercial films won’t find Xian Yu’s films overly boring and dull.

Because his films are balanced, they virtually cater to the viewership of both types of audience at the same time.

Long Yang resolutely stated, "If he can break this balance, he might show everyone a completely different Xian Yu."

"Can he break it? Won’t it lead to imbalance?"

"In my personal creativity philosophy for films, balance is the most difficult art to master. He has mastered balance well, and if he wants to go extreme, do you think he will fall short?"

"No ...but is it as simple as you put it?"

"Of course not."

Long Yang suddenly raised his eyebrow:

"The hardest part is still the script. A script that can awe everyone, but the spark of inspiration for such a script might take several years and still be hard to come by. I just think that he will be able to do it sooner or later…but perhaps, I might do it before him?"

"Just like Mr. Long Yang!"

"In plain words, there are two ways to conquer the Shenlong Awards."

"Which two?"

"Either being completely artistic, or being completely entertaining."

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