American Fame and Fortune Chapter 217

 Chapter 217 Russians

 In the new week, Martin participated in a film forum in Los Angeles with the crew and creators to continue to build momentum for the film.

He met a critic from the Los Angeles Film Critics Circle at the event, Kenneth Turan from the Los Angeles Times.

 The two of them found a quiet place to chat alone.

"I watched your new movie, and the character is too superficial." Kenneth Turan was once very optimistic about Martin, a new actor, but he was very disappointed with the new role in the new movie. He directly pointed out: "This character only plays handsome and cool, and has no meaning." Spirituality.”

This is one of the top critics in Los Angeles, so Martin behaved very humbly and looked teachable: "I know, I was aware of these problems during the filming."

Seeing that he listened, Kenneth Turan was quite satisfied and reminded: "In your last role, your performance was explosive and you could control it freely, which is very rare."

As a critic, he feels it is necessary to remind a talented actor to take the right path: "Young actors should calm down and hone their acting skills in deep roles and movies..."

Martin said extremely seriously: "This is what I thought, so I tried my best to win the second male lead in the new film directed by Scorsese. It is a very complex role, a two-faced person."

Kenneth Turan remembered the relevant news he had read and couldn't help but nod.

Martin also wanted to gain support from critics, explaining specifically: "I was born in a slum, and my financial situation is very poor. The salary I earned from the wax museum was all invested in improving my own training. I took accent classes at Paramount Pictures The price is so high that it makes me vomit blood.”

He was helpless: "In order to have better development, I can only continue to invest in myself. During that time, even the rent was almost becoming a problem. I could only solve the economic crisis first. If I didn't even have a foothold, I couldn't concentrate on investing in it." Performing."

Kenneth Turan understands that artists also need to make a living, and quite agrees with Martin's words: “It is indeed difficult for young people to start their careers, and I understand that.”

Martin automatically switched to a specially practiced accent: "In order to prepare for the role directed by Scorsese, I specially practiced a Boston accent and went to the BPD to experience life on the spot for more than 20 days..."

Kenneth Turan could tell that Martin was indeed using a standard Boston accent, and couldn't help but encourage him: "I very much look forward to you taking further steps in character creation."

  Martin said: "I will give 200% of my effort."

 When he walked away, Martin relaxed a little. Playing a character with such high artistic pursuits was somewhat tiring.

 It's not like you can play perverts, double-faced people, despicable people, etc., you can do it at your fingertips.

Bruce, who was following behind, came over at this time and whispered: "Your acting skills have improved."

Martin said: "My status is still not high enough and I need some critical figures to cheer me up." He glanced at Kenneth Turan who was walking away: "Go and find out about the interests and hobbies of some of the most famous critics in Los Angeles. , Kenneth Turan, Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter, Courtney Howard of Variety.”

Bruce followed Martin in Hollywood for a year and a half, fully understanding the workings of this circle, and understood Martin's intentions: "Want to prepare for the role in Scorsese's film?"

 Martin is thick-skinned enough: "If the critics don't brag hard, how can others understand my hard work and excellence?"

 The event was over and the two of them walked out.

Bruce asked deliberately: "What if they like men?"

 Martin patted him **** the shoulder: "I have the fierce general Bruce, who dares to fight?"

Bruce said: "You have completely stopped being a human being."

Getting in the car, Martin looked at the time: "Looking for a place to have lunch, I have an important appointment in the afternoon."

 He picked up a newspaper, saw the Entertainment Department, and couldn't help but said: "Oh, it's begun."

Just this week, multiple media outlets simultaneously revealed that Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have encountered a relationship crisis, and the former has moved out of their love nest in Beverly Hills.

 The conflict between the two is that Aniston had a miscarriage last year.

　It's roughly how Pitt values ​​family and loves children, while Aniston insists on having an abortion despite Pitt's objections.

 The **** basin was all placed on Aniston's head.

Bruce couldn't stand it: "You are bullying honest people."

Martin said frankly: "If you can win a role purely by acting, and you can succeed by just relying on the quality of the movie, I will never do anything bad. I also want to be a good person, but the general environment of Hollywood does not allow it."

“You are right!” Bruce had heard too many of the old man's shameless remarks and simply joined in: “So, it's not us that is bad, but the world.”

 Martin snapped his fingers: "Old Bu, your ideological consciousness has finally improved."

In the afternoon, Martin met McClain, the LAPD's public relations officer, in a coffee shop near the LAPD headquarters.

 The latter shook hands with him and first sent congratulations: "Congratulations on another successful film."

 Martin said with a smile: "Without you helping me get the golden key, I would not have such good results. I will never forget the help LAPD gave me."

The man spoke nicely, and McClain also smiled: "If you encounter trouble in Los Angeles, call me anytime."

"I won't be polite to you." Martin knew very well that this kind of favor should not be used casually, but should be used at critical moments. McClain turned to the topic: "I want to meet with you today because there are several situations that involve you and I need to talk to you about them."

 Martin asked: “Is it related to Burbank High School?”

“Yes, there is a direct relationship.” McClain introduced the specific situation: “One of the two captured gunmen was seriously injured and died after many days of treatment. The news will be reported after the next LAPD routine press conference.”

 Martin didn't have much psychological burden, and he didn't blame himself. In that situation, he would have been the one who fell down without getting angry, and asked: “Am I going to be in trouble?”

McClain said: "There will be no legal aspect, but you have to pay attention to the Russians. During your visit to Atlanta, the LAPD launched a special operation against the Russians and basically wiped out their influence."

He smiled: "It will be difficult for the Russian gang to survive in Los Angeles in the next few years. They don't have the guts to retaliate against you. All the immediate family members of those three people have been arrested. It will be difficult for them to come out within fifteen years."

 Martin heard the key in his words: “The problem is outside of Los Angeles?”

“The Russians living in the United States are not stupid and should not act recklessly. You are not an ordinary person. They cannot afford the consequences. They also have family and friends, and the government does not allow them to act recklessly.”

McClain highlighted a situation: "The gunman who died recently was Andre, who was shot in the head by your Coke. His grandfather was also involved in illegal criminal organizations in Russia. The LAPD was incompetent and not ordinary there. It was impossible to do anything." Pressure can make them cooperate.”

  Martin understood: “In other words, Russians coming from abroad might be bad for me?”

McLean said: "There is only a possibility that a strong United States will keep them out of the customs."

Martin would listen to this and said, "I will pay more attention."

McLean specifically warned: "In the next period of time, you'd better not go to Russia, or even Eastern Europe."

 Martin nodded: "I will not joke about my own safety." He specifically thanked: "Thank you, Mike."

McLean said: "You are a hero in Los Angeles, and we will never allow people to use it against you."

If a Russian really goes against Martin on LAPD territory, what's the difference between directly slapping the LAPD in the face? He added: "The LAPD can only govern the urban area of ​​Los Angeles, and we have also notified the FBI of the relevant situation."

 Martin took it very seriously and asked, "I want to apply for a concealed carry permit. Is it easy to do so?"

McClain said: "Based on your situation, it won't be a big problem to apply. I will send you a copy of the information later. You can fill it out and give it back to me."

 Martin responded: “No problem.”

McLean then said: "On my side, we plan to shoot an official promotional video for the LAPD, but it has not been decided yet..."

 Martin was very polite: “If you need anything, just call me.”

The atmosphere of this meeting was more harmonious, and both parties left separately.

Getting in the car, Bruce reminded Martin: "There are many crazy people in the Russian gang, so you still have to pay attention."

Martin said directly: "Say hello to Thomas, if there are any future activities that involve traveling to Eastern Europe and Russia, reject them all."

 He sought Bruce's opinion: "Should we hire some bodyguards?"

Bruce thought for a while and said: "Two people will do. On the one hand, the cost is higher, and on the other hand, if you encounter a situation, they will not rush over to help you block the gun. They can only follow around as an early warning."

 Martin understands: "Bodyguarding is a job, and you can only live if you have a life."

Movies are not reality. How can people with a monthly salary of several thousand dollars risk their lives?

Bruce contacted WMA. There are security companies in Hollywood that provide services specifically for celebrities. In other respects, they may be inferior because their service clients are all related to celebrities and they are particularly good at detecting stalkers.

Before getting off work that day, WMA forwarded the news that the Civilian Service Award Committee in Washington formally submitted the nomination for the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the White House, and it was approved by current President George W. Bush.

 Martin's name is among them.

 The investiture ceremony will be held at the White House on Independence Day.

In addition, the agency also asked Martin if he would attend this year's Saturn Awards ceremony.

 Martin was nominated for Best Actor.

This award is impossible to win because Jim Carrey, Tom Cruise, Will Smith and Johnny Depp are also nominated.

 Martin is self-aware. After receiving the nomination this time, he did not do anything at all. The last time he went out to wash his face with Wes Craven, he did not mention it at all.

  Martin will not attend the ceremony due to a schedule conflict with his filming in Atlanta.

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