The Greatest Showman (Big Play Bone)

Chapter 196: Telluride

The asphalt road stretches forward in a meandering manner. The steep cliffs on both sides gather the sky into a narrow plank road. The lush pine and maple trees spread all the way along the lines of the mountains. It is rugged and peaceful. The hustle and bustle of the big city behind it seems to be the same. Blocked by this natural barrier, the spectacular landforms and rugged cliffs unique to Colorado have a panoramic view. Just a few strokes outline the tranquility and noise under the golden autumn and September, as well as loneliness and perseverance.

There is only one passage for the whole world to enter here. With the advancement of the wheels, the road behind you is getting farther and farther. The dead end surrounded by mountains on three sides seems to be the end of the world, allowing all the rushing, all the wandering, all the vicissitudes of life. Could not help slowing down, linger.

Walking out of the hotel where I was staying, the bitterness and coldness in the air reverberated in the valley. The cable car above my head was swaying and moving, and you could hear the creaking and creaking noises constantly colliding with the cliffs, like going to the world. The vastness at the end allows you to feel the emptiness and vastness of the world under your feet, as if in this small town only twelve blocks long and eight blocks wide, there is a secret story that you can never get out of the mountain.

Only at the first glance, Lan Li fell in love with this small town. This small town called Telluride reminded him of Tao Yuanming’s Peach Blossom Spring. There is no need to search for it. The sights are beautiful. Wherever you go, you can explore the town with your feet. From the town’s court to the foot of the mountains, the gentle slopes are wonderful ski resorts when winter comes; walk from the broad grass to the cable car station, accommodating two The town of thousands and five hundred people has the comfort and tranquility of isolation from the world.

Finally, I found the last empty table on the side of the street. I sat down, relaxed my feet, let my mood settle down, and looked at the maple leaves dyed in yellow and red in the distance. I couldn't help but indulge in it.

"Sir, are you ready to order?" The waiter picked up the coffee cups and cake plates at the next table and asked casually.

Lan Li raised his head and saw the gray-haired waiter in front of him. He looked like he was in his 50s or 60s. He had short and neat hair neatly and neatly. The moustaches on his mouth were neatly trimmed, and his beige shirt was casually exposed. After opening two buttons, although the figure is a little out of shape, the chic and unruly manner in his speech and demeanor ignores the traces of the years, and has a different kind of charm.

"Todd?" Lu Li glanced at the nameplate on the waiter's chest, "I need a cup of black coffee, or is a bottle of beer the best way to integrate into this town?"

"Coffee will suit you better." Todd said with a small smile at the corner of his mouth, "You look like a European, to be more accurate, British. Or do you need black tea?" At the same time, Todd glanced at the table behind him drinking beer and making loud noises, and the teasing couldn't be more obvious.

"That's coffee." Lan Li put his right foot on his left knee, smiled unconsciously and climbed up to the corner of his mouth. "I need something more powerful than black tea." The guests at the table behind just burst into laughter. , Lan Li and Todd exchanged glances, and both of them laughed.

"Oh." A sighed and panicked voice came from behind, followed by another voice with a hint of tension and apologetics, "Sorry, I don't know you are going to sit down, otherwise, this position is for you."

"No need, no, I don't care." The first voice refused repeatedly and said kindly, and a polite smile could be heard in the words.

Todd greeted him immediately, "Madam, the seats outside are all full, and there are still vacancies inside if needed."

"No... no more." The answer was a little hesitant, "I just want to take a rest outside..." She looked left and right, acting a little hesitantly, and Todd pointed to the empty seat in front of Lanly cleverly." Sir, do you mind putting together tables?"

Lan Li raised his right hand and gestured to the vacant seat in front of him, "Of course I don't mind, please sit down. I just rest here, and I don't plan to wait for dinner here." It's only one o'clock in the afternoon, and there is no lunch time. However, when he mentioned "dinner" at this time, he was obviously joking, which made everyone laugh.

"Thank you." The man was not hypocritical, pulled the chair away, sat down opposite Lan Li, then raised his head to look at Todd and conveyed his request, "Black tea, thank you."

Todd and Renly exchanged a glance, couldn't help but smile.

This action was full of question marks in the eyes of that person, but she didn't understand what was going on. It was too rude to ask directly. She could only suppress her curiosity, "...The town is really lively, isn't it? "

The face in front of me is a touch of heroism, and the straight sword eyebrows are not feminine at all, on the contrary, they fly sharply and sharply. A simple deep blue sea soul T-shirt and a pair of deep and smart deer eyes sparkle with generous wisdom. Peaceful and steady, as clear and warm as a ray of sunlight penetrating the rain and mist in Seattle's bitter winter.

This is not an unfamiliar face—it’s not an accident to meet familiar faces at the Telluride Film Festival. The small space is filled with hundreds of film practitioners, almost all of them appearing on the street. Every strange face comes for the film festival.

On the table behind him, among the four people drinking beer, Quentin-Tarantino's loud movements are really eye-catching; sitting diagonally in front is Kate Winslet (Kate Winslet). -Winslet and Seth-Rogen, they raised their hands to greet Aaron-Sorkin, who had just passed by; not far from the street, Robert-Downey Jr. Downey-Jr.) and his wife walked out of a pharmacy. The neon sign of the green cross was very conspicuous. He drew a cigarette from the cigarette case in his hand and began to vomit in the street—Colorado is the first major in the United States. In states where / hemp/ is legalized, pharmacies can directly sell hemp/ hemp.

The same is true for the one sitting in front of Renly at this time, Rooney-Mara.

She was originally known for her sister Kate-Mara (Kate-Mara), but this year she appeared in the much-anticipated "social network" and ushered in the first opportunity of her career as an actress. This movie chose Tellurai. The German Film Festival has its world premiere. At present, the media has not had the opportunity to see the whole film, so it is naturally impossible to comment. However, the directing by David-Fincher and the vigorousness of Facebook in reality are enough to make the film attractive enough. Many eyes.

"Yes, I am going to watch the'social network' in the afternoon, but the entrance to the Sheridan Theater has been blocked. I guess I can only wait for the midnight show." Lan Li said with a chuckle, making Lu Niqing She laughed bitterly, as if she was still not comfortable with someone mentioning the movie he starred in.

Rooney pursed her lips, feeling a little bewildered, "I haven't seen a finished movie yet. It seems that the Midnight Show is my only choice at the moment."

The Telluride Film Festival is unique because it belongs to fans. There is no red carpet, no special premiere, no media venue. Anyone who wants to watch a movie must queue up to buy tickets like ordinary movie fans; similarly, movie fans want to exchange movies with the movie creator, except for the official setting. Outside of the press conference, movie fans can grab the creative staff in any corner of the town and express their opinions anytime, anywhere.

The relaxed, free, casual and open atmosphere makes Telluride not look like a film festival, but like a big carnival party. Compared with the Toronto Film Festival three days ago, this presents a completely different look. This is a film festival, but it's not like a film festival.

There are eleven movie theaters in this small palm-sized place. Unbelievably, this is the most densely packed location for film premieres in the United States, second only to New York and Los Angeles.

"You better hurry up, otherwise you will be the only outsider when the audience participates in the discussion." Lan Li's teasing once again made Rooney's eyes a slight smile.

While they were talking, a group of young people whizzed by laughing and joking, stopped in front of a house across the street, and then began to take pictures with crowds of people, which made everyone look away.

At first, Rooney thought it was a top star who showed up-Tom Cruise bought a mansion here. Not only would he come here to attend the film festival every year, but he would inevitably come here to ski in winter, the town residents I couldn't be more familiar with Tom. But then I took a closer look and found that the group of young people were just taking pictures by themselves, and there were no big stars worthy of attention.

"Is there anything special about that house?" Rooney couldn't help but ask curiously, but when she turned her head, she realized that the person sitting in front of her was not a friend, but a stranger, and she smiled awkwardly. ,"Sorry."

Lan Li twitched the corners of her mouth indifferently, raised her chin, and pointed in the direction of the house, "Have you never heard of the story of the Sundance Film Festival?" Rooney was stunned, and shook her head blankly. Look dazed. "One day in 1889, the famous robber Butch-Cassidy showed up here for the first time and ransacked the bank of the San Miguel Valley for $24,000~lightnovelpub.net~this It was a huge sum of money back then, so huge that this bank could never turn over again."

Although only the beginning of the story was told, Rooney had already reacted with a look of surprise on her face.

Lan Li smiled and nodded, affirming Rooney’s guess, “The later story is familiar to all of us. Cassidy met Sundance and became a famous twin thieves, so Robert was born. -Robert-Redford and Paul Newman's "Little Tiger Leopard", and later the Sundance Film Festival. After the Great Depression, there were no banks in this town , And did not re-enter until 40 years later."

Rooney was so surprised that she could hardly speak. She pointed to the bland-looking house behind her, "So, that's..."

"Yes, that's where the legend began." This is the first time Lanly has come to Telluride, but he has long admired this movie destination in his mind. That is the old site of the bank of the San Miguel Valley.

Rooney couldn't help exclaiming, "Wow!" Looking back at the house, "Wow! I must go to take a picture later!" Rooney smiled brilliantly, "How? What about you?"