Hollywood Road

Sitting on the sand by the window, Father Marquez Costello waited a little impatiently. He turned his head and looked out the window. The sky in Los Angeles was gloomy, and the winter sun was hidden in the thick clouds. There was a gloomy feeling, and it wasn't a good feeling.

Father Marquez Costello withdrew his gaze and turned to look indoors.

The most eye-catching thing in the reception room of 20th Century Fox is the movie posters hanging on the wall. Although he is not a movie buff, Father Marquez Costello can also recognize ,, and etc. Posters of well-known films.

There are a few more that he is not familiar with, but the director's position on the posters is all marked with Murphy Stanton, which is obviously a movie directed by Murphy Stanton.

Thinking of the young director's latest film that he had watched yesterday afternoon, Father Marquez Costello felt that he had no name for it, and the Catholicism was as miserable as he described!

Also, those things in the 1980s...

Father Marquez Costello shook his head vigorously. The name of the priest did not appear in the film, and the subtitles were only named after the Catholic godfather. No one knew who it was referring to.

Besides, thirty years have passed since then, so who will remember? It was so far away that I couldn't even remember myself, as if I just covered up the pastor, and didn't pay attention to where he went afterwards.

Looking at the time on the wall clock, Father Marquez Costello frowned. He had been waiting for half an hour, but the other party hadn't come yet. When did he encounter such a cold reception?

If it was placed in the northeastern United States, the archbishop of a region like him would say who he wanted to see, and the other party would obediently come to visit. Why would he need to go out in person? But this is Southern California, where Catholicism doesn't have much influence...

The door of the reception room was suddenly opened from the outside. A man and a woman walked in. Father Marquez Costello looked up. The man was tall and strong, and he was exactly the Murphy Stein he had seen before. Dayton, the woman was wearing a professional dress with exquisite makeup, obviously a shrewd and capable person with a high position.

Father Márquez Costello sat on the sand and didn't move, and he didn't stand up to say hello at all.

"Hello, Father." Murphy greeted politely, and introduced Kara Firth, who was walking beside him, "This is Miss Kara Firth, Director of the Production Department and Production Department of Twentieth Century Fox .”

"Hello." Father Marquez Costello waited until the two people approached, then stood up, made a gesture of invitation to the two sofas next to him, and said preposterously, "Sit wherever you want."

Karla Firth turned to look at Murphy, the two quickly exchanged a look, and sat on the two sofas tacitly.

"Oh, Father." Murphy started talking nonsense, "I thought about visiting you sometime, but you called me first."

Father Marquez Costello looked at Murphy, his resolute face was full of warm smiles, before, he would have thought that this young man was polite and respectful, but now he knew that this was all hypocritical!

"Cough..." Father Marquez Costello clenched his fist, coughed, and then said, "Director Stanton, I'm looking for you this time..."

He looked at Kara Firth, and said, "There is also 20th Century Fox represented by Miss Firth, because I just watched your new movie yesterday, and there are a lot of untrue plots in it. Sorry."

"False plot?" Murphy was puzzled, "Father, some parts of this film may have been properly modified with film art techniques, but all the plots are based on the truth, and the hero of the film is me. Friends, these are not only from his own description, but also provided by other people."

Without waiting for Father Marquez Costello to speak, Murphy continued, "I shot this film with the most rigorous attitude, and everything has been thoroughly investigated.

So as not to live up to the entrustment of friends. "

Kara Firth and Murphy cooperated tacitly, and immediately answered, "Twentieth Century Fox and I can guarantee this. We shot and produced this movie with the most rigorous attitude."

"If there is any inaccuracy in this movie." Murphy added, "I am willing to take all responsibility."

"There's 20th Century Fox!" Kara Firth answered again.

After all, Father Marquez Costello has a wealth of experience, and he immediately understood that the other party would never admit it, and it seemed that he had no intention of compromising.

"Director Stanton, Miss Firth..." He simply stopped circling around and said very seriously, "I formally lodge a solemn protest against all the plots that slander Catholicism in this film!"

"Slandering the Catholic Church?" Murphy spread his hands and said, "Sorry, Father, I've never done that before."

"You..." Father Marquez Costello has been in the sect for many years and has seen countless shameless companions, but none of them can compare to the young Hollywood director in front of him. His voice turned harsh, "*** your film passes through this The plot gives people a feeling that Catholicism leads people to become evil."

Murphy also changed to a serious attitude, "I admit that there is a plot of a Catholic priest committing suicide in the film! But I never expressed the intention you said."

Father Marquez Costello seemed to want to say something, but Murphy said first, "Father, we have met a few times before and had a good conversation. You should know that although I don't believe in Catholicism, I have always been interested in your sect." Be respectful and friendly..."

Listening to Murphy's nonsense here, Carla Firth bit her lips quietly to avoid laughing out loud. If this Father Marquez Costello just came here to chat, he wouldn't be able to discuss anything with Murphy tomorrow. result.

"Director Stanton!" Father Marquez Costello couldn't help raising his voice, interrupted Murphy, and said righteously, "I request that all false plots involving adultery and Catholic cover-up be deleted. otherwise……"

"Wait!" Murphy said equally righteously, "Father, are these plots really false? Do you dare to swear to the heavenly father that there are really no priests molesting children in the United States or in California? Is there really no protection for them inside?"

"Uh..." Father Marquez Costello was dumbfounded.

But Murphy stood up, raised his right hand and said, "I dare to swear to Heavenly Father, God, Christ, Buddha and Muhammad that every story I tell in the film is based on real events! "

He looked at Father Marquez Costello, "Father, what about you?"

Father Marquez Costello was stuck here by Murphy's words. He felt the waves rolling in his chest, but he couldn't say anything.

He stood up slowly, took a deep look at Murphy, and said, "Director Stanton, I represent Catholicism!"

This seems to be said very plainly, and Murphy would not be able to understand the meaning contained in it. Twenty years ago, if a regional archbishop said such words, even the top directors in Hollywood would have thought about it.

Murphy smiled and said calmly, "If the priest thinks that I have damaged the reputation of your sect with fabricated plots and stories, I can only say that I am very sorry, because all of this is based on facts, and I cannot satisfy your sect." side's request."

Father Marquez Costello looked at Murphy calmly, but didn't say a word.

"Father." Murphy said generously, "If you have any objections, you can appeal to the law. I believe that the laws of the United States are fair."

Seeing that the matter could not be resolved smoothly, Father Marquez Costello's calm eyes gradually became sharper, "I will protest to your government and report to the Vatican about your disturbance of Catholic religious freedom!"

"That is your right and freedom!" Kara Fischer suddenly stood up, "Hollywood has the freedom to make films! Twentieth Century Fox will not make any changes to this film!"

Freedom is the birthright of human beings, just like human beings have to breathe, without any proof at all. Although this American concept is nonsense and not very realistic, it has a profound influence in Hollywood and is even used by many people. People who work in movies take it as the golden rule.

To a certain extent, violating the freedom of filming in Hollywood has touched the sensitive nerves of many people in this circle.

Speaking of this step, the two parties are destined to break up unhappy. Father Marquez Costello walked out of the reception room seemingly calmly.

"Will he give up?" Kara Firth asked, looking at the closed door. "It's not wise to use religious power to interfere in Hollywood."

"It might be someone else." Murphy turned and looked out the window, "I had someone collect a lot of information about Father Marquez Costello, an archbishop with a very tough style who advocates strict protection of the interests of the Catholic Church." , he sheltered so many disgusting people back then, it's obvious."

He smiled and looked at Kara Feith, "Since he has come forward, he will definitely not give up halfway."

Kara Feith shook his head, and suddenly asked, "Is the plot of the movie true?"

Murphy said seriously, "Diego Feith told me when I was in prison."

"What's going on with Bill?" Kara Firth asked again.

"The layout is almost done." Murphy didn't hide from her, "My two black fan organizations have already moved, you should pay attention to the public opinion on the Internet."

Kara Firth glanced at his watch, "Don't worry, word-of-mouth marketing is not our first operation." 8

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