In addition to this, Gilbert also appeared frequently together with the main creative team.
For example, on the eve of the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, Gilbert and Leonardo went together to watch his team, the Thunder, play an away game against the Lakers at the Staples Center.
This game was broadcast live nationwide, and the broadcast cameras repeatedly focused on Gilbert and Leonardo, who were sitting courtside dressed fashionably.
Although the courtside seats at the Staples Center never lack celebrities, this game also featured Natalie Portman and her boyfriend Benjamin Millepied.
There was also Taylor Swift and her new boyfriend, a rapper whom Gilbert did not recognize.
Coincidentally, both of them knew Gilbert.
"I watched the trailer for your new movie. It's pretty good."
Natalie Portman came over to speak with Gilbert. "Why didn't you ask me to act in this film?"
Gilbert pointed at Leonardo and said, "Leo and Kate's salaries are already very high. I couldn't possibly pull out more budget to hire you."
"It's fine. Just don't forget to vote for me during awards season."
Natalie Portman stared into Gilbert's eyes. "Those women around you lately don't seem to be planning to compete for Best Actress at the Oscars, right?"
Gilbert nodded. After chatting for a few more moments, Natalie Portman returned to her seat.
Leonardo leaned over. "What a pity. This woman looks very ambitious. Why didn't you take her down? It would definitely be fun to watch Sally fight with her."
Gilbert sighed helplessly. "You're the type who enjoys watching chaos. She's about to get engaged—don't cause trouble for me."
Charlize Theron did not like Natalie Portman. She felt that this woman was overly calculating and that everything she did was for her own purposes.
However, Gilbert indeed did not have much interaction with Natalie Portman, and she did not particularly like to stick around him either.
Taylor Swift did not come over, perhaps because she felt embarrassed. She had previously declared that she would not find a boyfriend again, only to turn around and get a new one, so she was probably too embarrassed to face Gilbert.
The game itself was rather uneventful. The Thunder had selected Stephen Curry in the summer according to Gilbert's ideas.
Looking at this lineup four or five years later, it would simply be a Big Three and one cultivated entirely by themselves.
But unfortunately, these three were still in the growth phase. Aside from Kevin Durant, the rest of their combat power was not very strong.
Their opponents were the defending champion Lakers, and in the end, with outstanding performances from Kobe and Gasol, the Thunder lost regretfully.
However, the promotional goal had been achieved, and Gilbert did not place too much importance on the team's record. He was a long-term-oriented team owner. Since he knew the potential of these players, there was naturally no need to rush for results.
Just think about it: after finally waiting for LeBron to make "The Decision," he gets schooled by the Mavericks in his first year, then sniped by the young Thunder squad in his second year. That picture was somewhat beautiful.
There were still many outstanding players to come, enough to keep the Thunder strong for many years. Unless LeBron joined them, the Thunder would always be his biggest obstacle on the road to championships.
Could it be that LeBron might not win even a single championship? Gilbert suddenly felt that his life was too unsatisfying.
On the evening of January 17, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony for American film and television officially began.
Knives Out was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Tom Cruise was nominated for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy, and there were also nominations for Best Director and Best Screenplay.
With four nominations in total, Knives Out ultimately won only Best Screenplay.
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy was taken by The Hangover, which was indeed a film of very high quality.
As for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy, unexpectedly, it was Robert Downey Jr. who won for Sherlock Holmes, his collaboration with Guy Ritchie.
Best Director went to James Cameron, in recognition of his outstanding work on Avatar.
So in the end, taking home one Best Screenplay award could not really be considered a complete loss.
Gilbert attended the Golden Globes simply to join in the fun and, incidentally, to promote his new film.
After the Golden Globes, the promotion of Inception entered the fast lane. On the eve of the Super Bowl, Gilbert had completed most of the film's post-production, with only the music left to be added.
At the Super Bowl, as usual, the film aired a thirty-second trailer. At the same time, Gilbert also edited a one-minute-and-thirty-second trailer and released it online.
He played a small trick through editing, making slight changes to the timing and wobble amplitude of the spinning top at the end of the film. Each region's version was different.
For example, in the version prepared for European release, the spinning time of the top was 0.3 seconds longer than in the North American version.
The main purpose of this trick was to get fans to conduct comparative analysis and draw their own conclusions. In the end, in order to prove that their theories were correct, many fans would inevitably watch the film two or three times.
This was a small editing trick, but it was very effective.
In addition, Inception also began small-scale test screenings. Although the director was Gilbert and theaters had high expectations for his films, for a movie like Inception, holding test screenings and then spreading word of mouth was a good approach.
Before Source Code was released on March 12, Inception held two rounds of test screenings and achieved quite good word of mouth.
The media and veteran film fans who participated in the screenings generally gave positive reviews. Mainstream critic Peter said:
"Inception is a distinctive science fiction film. It focuses more on exploring emotions and the subconscious.
Through the complex emotional relationship between Cobb and his wife, the film shows the influence of the subconscious on individual behavior, as well as people's inner yearning and struggle for a perfect world.
Cobb's struggle and return within the dream world are not only a pursuit of personal redemption, but also a profound emotional impact on the audience's inner selves.
This deep exploration of emotion and the subconscious allows the film to go beyond mere science fiction and possess deeper philosophical meaning."
Variety magazine said: "With its unique narrative techniques and visual effects, Inception presents audiences with a world full of suspense and wonder.
The film's multiple-layer dream design is ingenious, interlocking seamlessly, making viewers feel as if they are trapped in a maze where reality and dreams are indistinguishable.
The actors' superb performances also add greatly to the film. Through delicate emotional expression, they vividly present the inner worlds of their characters.
This film not only allows audiences to enjoy a feast for the eyes and ears during the viewing process, but also provokes deep reflection on the relationship between reality and dreams, truth and illusion."
Formerly a well-known detractor and now a well-known supporter, Kenneth Turan said: "Inception has won widespread acclaim from test-screening audiences with its profound themes and outstanding production.
Through the protagonists' adventures and challenges within dreams, the film reveals the fears and desires buried deep within the human heart.
At the same time, the film's visual effects are also breathtaking. The design of the dream scenes is both eerie and mysterious, filled with wonder and imagination.
This dual impact of visuals and emotion makes the film a rare and outstanding artistic masterpiece."
Both rounds of test screenings achieved extremely high word of mouth, and audiences grew increasingly eager for the film.
However, before this movie met audiences, another film from Melon Studio, Source Code, was about to be released.
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