Chapter 008: The Relationship of Points

Take a look at the media represented by the "Los Angeles Times," observe the cold sarcasm directed at the two stones and the wood just now, and then see the low murmurs of the crowd now focusing on Hugo... Originally, Hugo thought that the reporters did not make things too difficult for him last night, and he believed that the impact of the incident was not that serious. However, reality has ruthlessly shattered Hugo's dreams, and the negative impact has even exceeded Joseph's imagination.

Hugo lowered his head to look at himself, confirming that the light gray shirt and khaki overalls were still on him. He adjusted the suspenders of his pants—these were the clothes specially prepared for the character Paul in "The River Love." Then, feigning calmness, he walked to the side, picked up a newspaper from the rack, leaned against the wall, and began to read.

When seeing the presidential election between George Bush and William Clinton, Hugo couldn't help but laugh. George Bush sought re-election after winning the Gulf War, while William Clinton heavily focused on economic issues to gain power. The competition between these two individuals was just beginning. It turned out that 1992 was a presidential election year, truly a lively year

Hugo was aware of this; there are many possibilities when it comes to auditioning. However, for actors who have received the script, they will prepare a performance based on a portion of the script. Whether this will be utilized during the audition depends on the preferences of the interviewer. "No need, I am ready," Hugo did not wish to decline Joseph's assistance, but he had not yet processed the lengthy content that Joseph had just shared, and he needed a little time.

Ignoring the two clowns behind him, Hugo took two steps forward, but his pace quickly halted, as the other actors auditioning on both sides of the corridor fell silent, casting furtive glances at Hugo, as if he had committed some outrageous act. In fact, Hugo's behavior last night at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood could indeed be described as shocking. Such gazes made Hugo feel as if he were stripped bare.

As silence descended, the memories in Hugo's mind began to be gradually awakened by Joseph's earlier words. Elizabeth Rusty is the casting director for today, accompanied by a union representative, Jon Hartman, who is present to safeguard the interests of the actors. This constitutes the panel of interviewers. This is also the reason why the unspoken rules in Hollywood are now quite rare; the existence of the actors' union maximally protects the interests of the actor community

Hugo forced himself to focus on the newspaper, trying not to pay attention to the idle gossip of others. However, upon seeing the front page headline of the newspaper in his hand, Hugo couldn't help but chuckle silently. The newspaper was none other than the "Los Angeles Times"—indeed, this was Los Angeles, and the largest circulation newspaper here was naturally the "Los Angeles Times." Today's front page of the "Los Angeles Times" featured the 12th Golden Raspberries Awards.

The front page photo features Hugo holding the Golden Raspberries trophy, and his tear-streaked, disheveled appearance is certainly not comparable to that of an Oscar winner. Accompanied by the bold black letters of the "Los Angeles Times" stating "Thank you, dreams come true," it is truly absurdly comical. Even Hugo himself, upon seeing this photo, cannot help but burst into laughter.

"Hugo, you are here," Joseph's voice interrupted Hugo's reading

Jon is an old friend, but... Joseph continued, only to swallow the rest of his words after just starting, casting a meaningful glance at Hugo, which left the bewildered Hugo wondering if he had exposed himself again, staring blankly into the distance. "Anyway, you can handle it yourself."

In the past, the members of the band Glory to Death would gather together to discuss what it would feel like to be under the spotlight, to be the center of attention. Hugo once thought it would be a wonderful experience—last night he had a taste of it, but now it seems that being the focus of attention is not entirely a good thing

As for Jon Hartman, the representative of the actors' guild, he was the guild representative during Hugo's auditions for "Critical Moment" and "Hudson Hawk"—it was at this moment that Hugo realized that this body had previously played the lead in several major productions, so it can be said that Hugo and Jon are somewhat acquainted. But why did Joseph still say a "but" as a turning point, and why did he seem hesitant to continue? Is there some hidden agenda behind this?

Hugo - Lancaster. The call of the staff came through, interrupting Hugo's thoughts, and he quickly stood up straight from his comfortable position leaning against the wall

Hugo opened his mouth to argue a bit, saying that he would not act like a diva, but soon realized that Joseph's concerns were certainly based on past experiences. It was better for him to obediently nod in agreement to avoid exposing himself. Thus, Hugo nodded and said, "I understand."

Initially, Hugo intended to look for the location of the reception room, but considering that everyone was waiting in the corridor, he readily found a corner that belonged to him in the hallway. After Hugo began to read the newspaper as if no one were around, the silence of the corridor was once again broken by low murmurs of discussion. The subtle glances from everyone were continuously cast upon Hugo, allowing him to personally experience what it felt like to be under scrutiny.

At this point, Joseph lowered his head and patted Hugo's abdomen forcefully, startling Hugo, who instinctively tensed his abdominal muscles. Then, Joseph lowered his voice and said, "Later, go do a few sit-ups to bring out those abs."

After finishing his explanation, Joseph took the script from Hugo's right hand and asked, "Do you need me to help you rehearse? Which part were you practicing just now?"

In the history of the Golden Raspberries up until 2014, the number of actors willing to attend the award ceremony to "accept" their awards can be counted on one hand, as it is considered a disgrace, and no one wishes to be the recipient of the "Worst Acting Award." Consequently, Hugo's tearful gratitude last night appeared even more absurd and laughable, which explains the intense reactions from the public.

The Golden Raspberry Awards is an intriguing translation. "Raspberry" actually refers to the fruit, and in slang, it carries a meaning of "rude or disrespectful," derived from the phrase "Blowing a Raspberry," which implies a sound of derision. This specific action involves placing the tongue between the lips and blowing to create a vibrating sound. The full name of the Golden Raspberry Awards is "Golden Razzie Awards," which is generally not found in standard dictionaries. It originates from the word "razz," a variant meaning to click the tongue or mock, indicating the same action. Thus, the Golden Raspberry Awards is not a traditional "award" but rather a form of satire. The trophy for the Golden Raspberry Awards is a raspberry that embodies this mocking significance

Raising his head, Hugo noticed that most of the gazes around him had retreated, yet there were still some individuals who continued to scrutinize him with mocking eyes. At this moment, Hugo had become much more composed, and even the thought of his embarrassing incident from the previous night made him unable to suppress a smile, thus he could not blame others. "Is everything taken care of?"

Hugo let out a long sigh. Although he had already decided to adapt to his current identity and do his utmost to seize this opportunity of crossing over, the long road ahead was fraught with difficulties. Hugo felt that the advantage of having crossed over from 2014 to 1992 seemed less apparent.

Joseph responded with a nonchalant "mm" and quickly continued, "Today is considered an open audition, not a one-on-one interview with the director. You must not act like a diva and should follow their instructions. Remember, this opportunity is very important for you, and you must put in your best effort. As for Brad Pitt and the like, don't worry about that; just focus on being yourself, alright?"

Turning the front page, Hugo attempted to find the essence of the 1990s in today's "Los Angeles Times." The severe economic crisis that began in the mid-1980s in the United States has continued to spread, with the unemployment issue among the white-collar class elevating the extravagance of Hollywood to a new height; the Soviet Union announced its dissolution on Christmas last year, and the resulting turmoil continues to severely impact the global political landscape; ... In addition to the independence of Eastern European countries, the reunification of Germany, and the demands for direct negotiations from Arabs and Israelis ... The unemployment issue among the white-collar class has elevated the extravagance of Hollywood to a new height; the Soviet Union announced its dissolution on Christmas last year, and the resulting turmoil continues to severely impact the global political landscape; ... Along with the independence of Eastern European countries, the reunification of Germany, and the demands for direct negotiations from Arabs and Israelis ... Hugo finally sensed some authenticity of the 1990s; these news stories had faded in color before he traversed into the 21st century, seeming like history from several centuries ago, yet now they appeared so vividly in the newspaper in Hugo's hands.

Elizabeth is fond of tough guys like Kevin Costner, and both "Dances with Wolves" and "The Bodyguard" are films she has cast for. Therefore, in a certain sense, she is unlikely to care much about your Golden Raspberries. Joseph spoke in a low and rapid voice, making it difficult for Hugo, who had just arrived, to digest the information immediately; he could only force himself to memorize it awkwardly. Therefore, in a certain sense, she is unlikely to care much about your Golden Raspberries. Joseph spoke in a low and rapid voice, making it difficult for Hugo, who had just arrived, to digest the information immediately; he could only force himself to memorize it awkwardly.

Elizabeth Rusty has a strong preference for actors like Kevin Costner. Although Kevin Costner won the Academy Award for Best Director for his film "Dances with Wolves," he was also nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," unfortunately losing this time to Hugo. Therefore, it is likely that Elizabeth Rusty does not pay much attention to Hugo's Golden Raspberry Award, and her preferences are quite evident—solid pectoral muscles and defined abdominal muscles paired with a heroic demeanor, and that is about it.

Hugo's surprise instead caused Joseph to look over in astonishment. He furrowed his brows at Hugo as if he were looking at a stranger, "How is it that you seem like a different person since yesterday?" This remark immediately made Hugo shut his mouth. "This isn't the first time for you," the second remark left Hugo speechless.

"Are you asking me to ... ... ?" Hugo exclaimed in surprise, his words trailing off as he merely tugged at his shirt. Hugo understood that every industry has its unspoken rules, and Hollywood was no exception, but he had not anticipated that Hollywood's rules were not merely 'unspoken' but rather laid out in the open.

I just inquired, and today the director Robert is not here; only the casting director Elizabeth is present, and the actor union representative is Jon Hutman. Joseph quickly explained while observing the other actors around him who were eavesdropping for information. This is the difference between having an agent and not; the connections of an agent are crucial for an actor.