Chapter 244 Be gentler next time
Returning to his home in the Coty community, Martin found that the house was clean and there was a message from Blake on the coffee table in the living room. She had specially cleaned the house.
Even the wine cabinet and refrigerator are stocked with several types of wine that Martin often drinks.
Bruce brought out two bottles of wine, gave one to Martin, and said, "This girl is more interested in you than Eliza, Anne, and Julie."
Martin took out his cell phone and called Blake.
“My father, I, and my idiot brother, we went out of town to meet with screenwriters to buy scripts.” Black regretted: “It will take a few days before we can return to Los Angeles.”
Martin said: "It doesn't matter, I've been in Los Angeles recently."
After chatting for a while, he just hung up the phone when someone called and the number showed Harold.
Chairman of the Social Committee.
Martin got through immediately, said hello, and said, "I just saw a report online. Are you back from New York?"
"The paparazzi are so fast now." Martin sighed and said, "It took less than half an hour after I entered the house."
Harold invited: “Today is a community wine tasting day. If you have time at three o'clock in the afternoon, you can come to the community theater square to participate.”
Martin has not participated in community activities yet, so he responded immediately: "I will be there on time." He put away his mobile phone: "There will be free wine tasting in the afternoon."
Bruce immediately put down the unopened can of beer: "I'll save my stomach and go drink free wine in the afternoon."
At just before three o'clock in the afternoon, Martin entered the community theater. The theater has a square that can be used to hold public events.
At this time, there were many long dining tables and plastic tables and chairs for resting, filled with various kinds of wine.
Beers include Budweiser, Cordon Bleu, Heineken, Corona, etc.
There is no shortage of other red wines, tequila and whiskey.
There are also advertisements on site, and there must be brand promotion activities. After all, those who live in the Coty community are high-quality customers.
Harold came over at this time, shook hands with Martin, and said: "I saw a photo of you and Director Scorsese in the newspaper. Will you bring a masterpiece this time?"
Martin responded with a smile: "The works directed by Scorsese have always been a guarantee of quality."
Harold led Martin and Bruce into the venue: “The wine tasting day is an open activity. You can taste various wines and socialize freely. The community also creates a communication platform for residents.”
Martin saw a lot of people coming to the scene: “I feel it.”
After Harold left, Bruce went to get a small glass of gold whiskey, and Martin took a sip. It tasted pretty good.
He was about to find someone he knew to join in the social gathering, when his neighbor across the road, Gillian Flynn, a reporter who worked at Entertainment Weekly, came over.
“Hi, Martin.” She said hello politely and asked directly: “Can you tell me a little bit about Scorsese's new film?”
Some things can be said to the outside world, and the crew also needs the protagonists to promote it. Martin lowered his voice: "Others can't say it. We are neighbors. Let me give you a little news."
Jillian said: "Yes, we are neighbors."
Martin took on a mysterious tone: "The character played by Jack Nicholson this time is called the ultimate incarnation of evil by director Scorsese."
Jillian immediately took out her notebook from her pocket, wrote it down, and then asked: "Are there any neighbors?"
How could Martin let go of the opportunity to brag about himself: "In order to prepare for the role in this film, I went to the BPD to experience life, patrolled with the patrol officers, worked with the detectives in the detective bureau on anti-drug crimes, and learned many professional skills. "
Jili Ping'an has written it all down and wants to ask again.
Martin interrupted in advance: "I can't say any more. Besides, the crew should come to me and hold me accountable for breach of contract and leaking information."
Jillian put away her pen and notebook and said with a smile, "You are a good neighbor."
Martin joked: "According to the rules of your industry, should I be paid as a news source?"
Jillian also smiled: “No problem, I can apply.”
"No, neighbors, help each other." Martin's message was not given in vain: "Maybe at some point, I will ask you for help."
Entertainment Weekly is one of the largest entertainment magazines in the United States.
Jillian smiled and said, “Call me if you need anything.”
Just then, a middle-aged man came over. She called out and said to Martin: "Introduce a friend to you."
Martin attended the wine tasting party just to expand his social circle, so he immediately nodded: "Okay."
When the middle-aged man came over, Gillian introduced: "This is Alan Grien. He is the circulation editor of the Los Angeles branch of Empire magazine. Like me, he also writes novels part-time."
She indicated with her eyes: "Alan, Martin needs no introduction."
"Empire" is the largest film magazine in the UK and is distributed in North America, Australia and Russia.
Martin and Alan shook hands and exchanged a few words.
Alan spoke with a British accent: "I didn't expect you to move to this community, Martin."
Martin laughed: "It just so happens that we are neighbors with Gillian." He was very curious: "In your industry, do you all write novels part-time?"
Jillian continued: "I am not a creative person. I have only written a few short stories. I can only publish them because I know a lot of people. Alan is different. The long stories he has written have been published."
Martin asked Alan: "Can I have the honor to read your works?"
Alan said: "Of course, it's called "Dark Realm", I can give you a copy." Martin thought it would be useful to the editor of "Empire" magazine, so he exchanged contact information with him.
"My home is not far from here. I'll go back and get a copy." Alan Green said and left the square in a hurry.
Jillian said: "It is not easy to persist in creating in the spare time. In fact, most of the sales are mediocre after publishing, but everyone has the idea that if they are spotted by a film company, they will be adapted into movies. After all, Among Hollywood's most popular movies, the proportion of original movies is shockingly low, and most of them are adaptations.”
Martin asked directly: "Is this also your creative motivation?"
Jillian nodded slightly: "Of course, that's why I keep insisting." She was not polite: "With you as a neighbor, I feel that my hope is a little higher."
Martin said: "Whenever you write a work, I can be the first reader."
Jillian smiled and said: "By the way, give me a recommendation."
Martin nodded: "No problem."
It's just a recommendation, the film company doesn't have the right to decide whether to use it or not.
Alan soon came back from home and gave Martin a signed novel.
Martin glanced at the title "Dark Realm" on the cover and handed it to Bruce behind him: "I'll take a closer look when I get back."
Bruce put the book away, thinking that Martin might not be able to finish the novel in a month.
Alan was very happy and had some hope of getting Martin to recommend him.
“Hi, neighbors, you're here.”
Mr. Jones, an artist whose daughter works in the Sacred Valley, walked quickly, followed by a young girl who held his arm tightly.
Alan nodded in greeting and took the initiative to leave.
ˆ Jones smiled at Gillian, then shook hands with Martin and introduced the beautiful girl next to him: "This is my daughter Jenna, who is engaged in artistic creation in the Sacred Valley. A new film has been released recently. Be sure to support the genuine version."
Martin said politely: "I am a staunch supporter of genuine products."
Jenna took the initiative to shake hands with Martin: "Hello, Martin, I really like your story."
Martin paused for a moment. You can't say that I like your Holy Grains very much, right? He smiled: "My pleasure."
Jenna continued what her father had just said: "This weekend, my new film will be held at a premiere ceremony in West Hollywood, and I have reserved seats for my family and friends..."
Martin and Gillian both declined, saying they had no time.
After chatting for a while, Jenna saw a familiar friend and left here alone.
Gillian is gone too.
ˆ Jones continued to chat with Martin. As a father, he was worried about his daughter: "Martin, you know many people in Hollywood. If there is a suitable role, help introduce Jenna to them."
He said very politely: "If you have any needs for art, you can come to me."
Martin thought of something, looked in his pockets, and found that he didn't have any with him. He asked Bruce, "Is there any horn carving?"
Because Martin often gave it away, Bruce had it with him and handed it over.
Martin handed the carving of the horned clown to Jones: "You are a senior practitioner in the art industry. What is your level of carving?"
Jones looked at it carefully and rubbed it with his hand: "It's a little rough, but it's very thoughtful. The knife skills are also good, but the professional training is not enough."
He looked at the bottom of the clown: "Lily Carter?"
Martin asked: "Do you think she has a talent for this?"
"Not bad." Jones was obviously not speaking politely: "She needs a good teacher."
Across the street, Martin asked Bruce to inquire about the neighbors and found out that Jones was a senior practitioner: "Do you know anyone in this field?"
“I knew a sculptor at CalArts,” Jones said.
Martin briefly talked about Lily's situation, and Jones suggested that if Lily wanted to develop in this field, she could apply to the California Institute of the Arts.
This is the first private college established with investment from Walt Disney. With Martin's connections in Hollywood, he can certainly get a heavyweight recommendation letter.
Even if you can't become a sculptor, it's not difficult to find a job as a special props maker in Hollywood after you graduate.
The premise of all this naturally depends on Lily's wishes.
Martin took note of this and called Atlanta later.
Jones's words came full circle and returned to his daughter: “Unfortunately, I can't attend the premiere of Jenna's new film over the weekend.”
Martin was surprised: “Didn't she reserve a seat?”
"The main reason is that I feel embarrassed when I see male actors." Jones sighed: "The clip will be played on the scene. When the male actors come over to say hello, how should I respond?"
Martin thought about it carefully, and it was really difficult to respond.
Jones added: "Should I pat the actor on the shoulder and tell him, boy, you did a good job in those few blows just now. It will be better if you are gentler next time..."
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