049 Soft Investment
If Long Mayer knew, he would have rejected Hugo here, and then Hugo would have received the help of Paul Jonger Witt and was able to attend the premiere of the movie. Or he would have played against Ben Neng., and probably his face would not be much better.
Originally, Joseph came down to find the address book and see if there was any solution that he had not considered, but now he didn't need it anymore. Paul's invitation letter solved the problem. This was really wonderful. Joseph took the invitation letter from Hugo, opened the beautifully packaged envelope, took out the black-bottomed card inside, and wrote it in golden font, "'Final Analysis'?" Joseph did not think of this movie for a moment, and couldn't help but look at Carl standing opposite him.
"Kim Basinger." Carl thought for a moment, said the name of the main actor, and also awakened Joseph's memory.
"Oh, the work I collaborated with Richard Gere!" Joseph took over the conversation and finally remembered this movie. It was a very high-profile work, not inferior to "natural ability". But then Joseph remembered another thing and looked at Hugo with some concern.
Hugo has never heard of the movie "The Last Analysis" and knows nothing about it, but he is familiar with the actors Kim Basinger and Richard Kiel.
King Batsinger is the first actress in history to be on the cover of "Playboy" and also won the Oscar Little Golden Man. In the early 1980s, she quickly became known for her sexy and mature temperament. She became famous once she left her name. Then she devoted her passionate performance on "Love You 9.1/2. Weeks" and successfully made a fortune in the film circle. In 1989, she starred in Tim Burton's version of "Batman" and achieved remarkable results. Of course, what really made King enter the history of the story was the "L.A. Confidential" that won her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1997. At this time, Kim Batsinger, who was already thirty-nine years old, was the most popular goddess-level figure in Hollywood.
Speaking of Richard Kiel, the most explosive and influential sexy idol in the 1980s is obviously the top presence. From "American Gigolo" to "An.Officer.And.A.Gentleman" to "Fengyue Pretty Beauty", he has made him a charming man in Hollywood that is full of popularity.
However, compared to Kim Basinger's sexy bomb image, Hugo's greatest understanding of Richard Kiel is that this is a Tibetan independent figure. Richard has made many public statements, which makes it difficult for Hugo to have a positive impression of him.
Hugo doesn't know what will happen at the premiere at that time. If he had inexplicably hostility towards Richard, the scene would probably be very strange, not to mention that he is still a completely white man now.
Hugo was thinking about the premiere here, but Joseph saw it with a hint of worry, "Hugo, is it okay for you to attend this premiere?"
Hugo was shocked and couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that his rejection and disdain for Richard was seen so quickly by Joseph? It was impossible, and he didn't say anything. Hugo pretended to be calm and asked, "What's wrong, is there anything?"
Joseph thought about it and decided to tell the truth, "Uma also appeared in this movie."
"Uh... Uma Thurman?" Hugo's answer was cautious, because Joseph's attitude seemed to tell Hugo: There seemed to be something unpleasant between him and Uma. Could it be that they had worked together on movies before?
Uma Thurman has never been able to make a big name in Hollywood, but her representative works have always been talked about by people, such as "Pulp Fiction", "Kill Bill", "The Avengers", etc., which have always occupied a place among Hollywood actresses. She has the fatal charm of the mysterious oriental qualities, exuding an unbright but dazzling attraction.
Of course, Uma is just a fledgling new actress. Hugo doesn't remember that his predecessor and Uma had collaborated on movies. But Joseph's expression clearly stated: There is something wrong with it! So Hugo had to carefully consider his tone, "I have no problem, I think that's all in the past."
Hugo thought about it carefully and added, "Besides, this is just work, you must have a professional spirit, right? Paul's invitation came so hard that we naturally cannot miss it."
Joseph carefully looked at Hugo's calm face and made sure that Hugo wasn't lying. Then he nodded. Hugo couldn't help but wiped his cold sweat, but after dealing with Joseph's level, what should he do when he actually met Uma? Hugo really didn't know what happened between them, whether it was a good or a bad thing, so he probably had to deal with it.
"Since you decide to attend the premiere, you have to buy two sets of clothes." Although Joseph is nominally an agent, he now has almost all positions, including Hugo stylist and assistant work, and fortunately, Joseph is only a Hugo artist, so his work is not too heavy.
Hugo didn't react for a moment, "Aren't there a lot of new clothes in the closet?" Hugo thought about it carefully, "I only wore the clothes that attended the Golden Raspberry Awards once last time."
As soon as this was said, Joseph looked at Hugo dumbly, and Carl next to him even looked at him like an alien.
"Hugo, this is Hollywood." Joseph said simply, Hugo did not answer. He vaguely realized that he had made a common sense mistake just now. If he spoke again, he would probably reveal the fact that he knew very little about the Hollywood industry. "If you wear the same outfit and appear in two different public occasions, the headlines of the newspaper will probably say that you are in a downturn tomorrow."
Hugo immediately understood that he had watched a lot of this incident when he was watching the news. In Hollywood, the Voice Fair, every time he appeared, countless pairs of eyes were staring at you, from hairstyles to clothing, makeup to accessories, from female companions to partners, they would become the focus of flash scrutiny. Wearing the same outfit in two different public occasions, or wearing the same clothes as other artists, is a very terrible thing, and this is even more so for female artists, with very strict requirements. Relatively speaking, the conditions for male artists have been much relaxed, but this principle will not change in essence. Not to mention that in large occasions such as Oscars or premieres, every pore of an artist will be placed under a microscope for observation.
This is not a big deal about Hugo. In the past, when they were glorious and died in various small performances, they did not have any stage costumes. They were all their own private costumes, but they were dressed more grandly. Any set of clothes was worn and worn, and there was no such concept of Hollywood.
Judging from Hugo's current situation, the afterglow of the Golden Raspberry Awards is still there, and "Smelling the Scent of the Scent" has not yet been released and is temporarily in an idle state... This is itself a countless handle waiting for reporters to pick on. If Hugo is found wearing the Golden Raspberry Awards clothes to attend the premiere of the "Last Analysis", it is estimated that the people who watch the jokes will definitely be one group after another.
Joseph looked at Hugo who was confused and looked quite disappointed. He greeted Carl, and then took Hugo away from the company and prepared to go shopping for a good time.
"But, aren't we very tight funds now?" Hugo has no manufacturer willing to sponsor him now, so any investment must be paid out of his own pocket. Not long ago, Hugo checked his bank account, and there were only less than two thousand dollars in it, which seemed to be a lot, but everything costs food, clothing, housing and transportation. Moreover, Hugo has no job for a while, so he has to tighten his belt.
Joseph's financial management concept is obviously clearer than Hugo. "Don't worry, the pay for 'smelling fragrance and knowing women' will be in today."
"Really?" Hugo's eyes immediately lit up. This was his first income after traveling through time. To put it bluntly, it was also his first official income after running away from home at the age of fifteen.
Hugo does not know much about the personal income tax that needs to be paid in the United States, but according to his income level, he must pay 36% of personal income tax, but this also requires tax exemption, standard reduction and progressive tax rate. In the end, Hugo needs to pay almost 15%. After paying the tax, he still needs to pay 10% of the commission to Joseph and the agency. Finally, the salary he paid to Hugo would be about 380,000 US dollars. The specific number still needs to be handed over to the accountant for calculation before it can be accurate.
Three hundred and eighty thousand dollars, this is really important for Hugo, who is in trouble.
"We need to make some soft investments, and buying clothes is just the first step." Joseph had known the days when the pay was paid, and he also began to plan for Hugo's future life. "Then you need to find a new house."
"Do you want to move?" Although the current environment of Joseph's residence is really bad, after all, this is the most familiar place after Hugo traveled over, so his first reaction was still a little reluctant.
Joseph chuckled, "Of course, you have to move, I also need to move." The current residence is just a stopgap measure. Although they still do not have enough capital to buy a house or live in a high-end residence, it is also necessary to change to a safer and cleaner residence.
Hugo quickly figured out this point. Living in the current place is not a long-term solution. Moving is inevitable, so he nodded and did not continue to worry about it. But soon Hugo's happy mood calmed down. The clothing of the early 1990s, especially men's clothing, seemed to be far from the aesthetics of 2014, and this...
Chapter completed!