In the 1970s and 1980s, midnight screenings in Hong Kong were an unwritten rule in the film industry. Food Vehicle also officially began its midnight screenings.
On February 5th, 1983, in a luxurious theater in the southeast corner of Jiulong under Jiahe, Food Vehicle was about to have its midnight test screening. It was also Ling Aotian's first midnight test screening.
When it was almost 11 p. m., the cinema in the southeast corner of the city, which could accommodate 1500 movie fans, was already crowded with people. The hawkers in front of the cinema were shouting and selling hot sugar cane, fried chestnuts, marinated beef offal, roasted corn, popcorn, and other snacks.
"Hot sugar cane! Hot sugar cane! Juicy and watery, affordable and not expensive, a must-have choice for couples!”
"Little brother, shall we split the fried beef river?"
"Sugar-fried chestnuts! Fragrant and sweet chestnuts! Handsome, give me some chestnuts!"
The peddlers selling their wares attracted many people who were watching the movie. They would spend one yuan or a few cents to buy some snacks to relieve their boredom while watching the movie. It also stimulated many small merchants and hawkers to appear around the movie's test screening.
There were many young people in the audience. Men and women gathered in twos and threes, hugging each other's shoulders and calling for their friends. Accompanied by the surrounding hawking sounds, the entrance of the cinema was very lively and prosperous. These young people were the main consumers of the movie. In Hong Kong today, watching movies was a very popular form of entertainment for ordinary people.
The people at the entrance of the cinema were waiting for the midnight show to start while they were discussing and cursing. The scene was very lively and the atmosphere was full. Everyone was chatting loudly, and their eyes occasionally glanced at the Quartz Clock hanging in front of the cinema door.
" I wonder if this 'Food Vehicle' is good or not. If it's not, I'm going to curse," a burly man shouted in the crowd.
"The Hong brothers 'movie can't be wrong. I like Hong Jinbao the most.”A man of the same build beside him also voiced his opinion loudly.
"These days, even Shao Brothers has been producing lousy films for a year. Which company can guarantee that? Sigh…It's starting…I won't say anything else, let's all follow!”It was unknown who shouted, but these people all pushed and pushed into the theater to test the midnight screening.
Many media reporters, film critics, and film artists also came to support Hong Jinbao, Chan, and the others. As this movie was directed by Director Xu Ke, many people came to watch it out of curiosity.
However, there were some people who, on the surface, called themselves supporters. However, looking at these people's 'murderous' and 'sharpening their sabers', it made them look more like they were here to' smash the place up'. The so-called thousands of people came in all kinds of shapes and sizes.
Looking at the bustling audience and the film critics, media reporters, and film makers, Ling Aotian, who was standing at the side, couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Although he was only the assistant director of this film, it was still the first film he wrote.
Moreover, Ling Aotian had invested a lot of emotions in this film. When faced with the audience's test, he felt a little guilty.
"Hehe, Aotian, why do you look so nervous? Don't worry, even if you get beaten up later, I'll be the one holding the fort! Alright, relax. The most important thing in a movie is to have confidence in yourself. If you don't have confidence in yourself, you'll never be able to shoot an outstanding film!”
Hong Jinbao walked in calmly. As soon as he entered, he saw Ling Aotian standing there dumbfounded. He couldn't help but smile and walk over to comfort him.
"That's right. There's nothing to be nervous about. When you step into the film industry, you have to face everyone's opinions. If you don't even dare to face them, then leave this industry as soon as possible.”Cheng Long also smiled and encouraged Ling Aotian.
"Haha, Fatty Hong, Cheng Long, you're all here. I'm early enough, right?”
Just as Ling Aotian and the three brothers were chatting, a unique voice sounded.
"Hehe, Old Monster Xu, thank you for coming!”
"Haha, how can I not support your new film?”Old Monster Xu said with a smile. "Aotian, you're here too!"
Ling Aotian nodded at Old Monster Xu. When almost everyone had arrived, Hong Jinbao, Ling Aotian, and the other related members of the production team sat at the back of the theater, waiting for the movie to start.
After Chan made a few remarks on stage, the audience, film critics, and media reporters waited patiently for the movie to begin.
When the music started playing and the LOGO of New Arts City appeared, some of the audience members couldn't help but start eating the popcorn and hot sugar cane they bought. They watched the movie while eating, and it was a little noisy.
"These are Hong Kong's famous 'Sugarcane Biting Gang.' During midnight screenings, a lot of people will buy sugar cane to eat and wantonly comment on the characters in the drama. If you don't shoot well, these people will even throw the sugar cane directly at the big screen. Hehe, you have to get used to it. Of course, if you shoot well, you will also get their tireless publicity!”Hong Jinbao smiled and pointed at some of the movie fans who were biting on sugar cane as he joked with Ling Aotian.
As the music started, Ling Aotian saw his name flash across the screen twice. Once was the screenwriter, and the other was the assistant director. Ling Aotian couldn't help but feel happy.
The unique black and white style of the opening made the audience a little interested. Ling Aotian had specifically instructed Jinbao Hong and the others to use this kind of western style of opening. This kind of opening title might be defeated in a few years and no one liked to use it. But now, this kind of opening title gave the audience a refreshing feeling. " Cheng Long kicked the troublemaker off the motorcycle."
"Ah! That was a real kick. Look at that person who was kicked out.”A fan was so scared that he quickly covered his eyes!
"God only used six days to create the world. Eight days is enough time to capture that girl."
The movie continued. When it came to the scene of Hong Jinbao, Cheng Long, and Yuan Biao arriving at the castle, a commotion sounded in the theater.
"It's time to put on the show of the three brothers fighting for their lives."
As the plot slowly developed, when Sammo Hong's character was beaten into a panda eye, the magnificent scene made everyone's eyes light up and they couldn't help but worry!
When he saw Cheng Long, Yuan Biao, and Hong Jinbao each holding a saber, he shouted,"”
Watching the plot unfold with ups and downs, the audience, who were tired of watching movies from the 1970s, couldn't help but get more and more excited. Many people stretched their necks and stared at the big screen.”I saw Yuan Biao turn into a noblewoman's skirt."
As the plot developed. The theater burst into laughter from the bottom of their hearts from time to time. At the end of the movie, the three brothers subdued the enemy.
This unexpected ending caused the audience to be in a heated discussion, making them even more interested in the ending.
"--- Hong Jinbao also brought the actors and staff onstage to thank the audience.
Ling Aotian looked at the thunderous applause and the audience members who kept talking about this film. He could not help but laugh, and he felt a weight lifted off his heart. This movie also made Long Aotian's throbbing heart even more active.
Looking at the thunderous applause from the audience, Ling Aotian felt a sense of accomplishment. If a film appeared in his hands and won the favor of everyone, it would definitely be a wonderful thing.
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