Noon

Author: Shi Yan
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: World Classic Film Scripts Series · Hollywood's Tragedies and Comedies 1. Fifty years ago, it was the "innocent era" for Hollywood screenwriters. Most audiences still held the following beliefs: Tempting those who willingly fall into ruin with beauty, money, and the like was called "sin." Wholeheartedly giving to those unworthy of it was called "mercy." Indulging in sensual pleasures was called "vulgarity." Being insatiable for material wealth and power was called "greed." Today, fifty years later, people have changed their dictionary. The above terms have been replaced with "immature, shrewd, foolish, carefree, and taken for granted." In a way, Hollywood screenwriters haven't changed at all—they always express emotions widely recognized by society. Perhaps Hollywood screenwriters are truly just like you and me, yearning in ordinary life for that once-in-a-lifetime "madness"!