Chapter 619

Sitting on the sofa by the window, father Marcus Costello was a little impatient. He turned his head and looked out the window. The sky in Los Angeles was gloomy, and the winter sun was hiding in the thick clouds. Even the air was filled with a cold feeling, which was not good.

Father Marcus Costello withdrew his eyes and turned to the room.

In the 20th century, the most eye-catching part of fox's reception room is the movie posters hanging on the walls. Although he is not a movie lover, father Marcos Costello can also recognize the posters of famous movies such as star wars, alien, Titanic and avatar.

There are still a few that he is not familiar with, but the director's position on the poster is all marked with Murphy Stanton, obviously a film directed by Murphy Stanton.

Thinking of the latest film of the young director that he saw yesterday afternoon, father Marcus Costello felt that his nameless name was on fire. Catholicism was described as unbearable by him!

And the 1980s

Father Marcus Costello shakes his head. The name of the priest doesn't appear in the film. The subtitle is just named after the Catholic father. No one knows who he is referring to.

What's more, 30 years have passed. Who will remember that? Far away, I can't even remember. It seems that I just covered up the priest. Later, I didn't pay attention to where he went.

Looking at the time of the wall clock, father Marcus Costello frowned. He had been waiting for half an hour, but the other party had not come yet. When did he encounter such a cold reception?

If it is placed in the northeast of the United States, the Archbishop of a region like him will come to visit the person he wants to see. Where can he go 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, and a man and a woman came in. Father Marcus Costello looked up and saw that the man was tall and resolute, just like Murphy Stanton, who had seen him before. The woman was wearing a professional dress with exquisite makeup. She was obviously a smart, capable and high-ranking person.

Father Marcus Costello sat on the sofa, did not move, did not stand up to say hello.

"Hello, father." Murphy politely said hello and introduced Carla Firth as she walked. "This is Miss Carla Firth, director of production and distribution at 20th century fox."

"Hello." Father Marquez Costello waited for the two men to come near before he stood up and made a gesture of invitation to the two sofas beside him. He said, "sit down."

Carla Firth turns to see Murphy. They quickly exchange a look and sit on two sofas tacitly.

"Oh, father." Murphy said, "I wanted to visit you sometime, but you called me first."

Father Marcus Costello looked at Murphy. His firm face was full of warm smiles. Before, he would think that this young man was polite and respectful, but now he knows that it's all hypocrisy!

"Cough..." Father Marcus Costello clenched his fist and coughed. Then he said, "director Stanton, I'm looking for you this time..."

He looked at Carla Firth and said, "and the 20th Century Fox represented by Miss Firth, because yesterday I just saw your new film" Diego Ross ", there are a lot of untrue plots in it, which I deeply regret."

"False plot?" Murphy was puzzled. "Father, some parts of the film may have been appropriately modified by film art, but all the plots are based on reality. The hero of the film is my friend, which is not only from his own description, but also from other people's support."

Without waiting for father Marcus Costello to speak, Murphy said, "I shoot this film with the most rigorous attitude. Everything has been carefully examined, so as not to let my friends down."

Carla Firth and Murphy had a tacit understanding and immediately said, "both 20th Century Fox and I can guarantee this. We made this film with the most rigorous attitude."

"If there's anything wrong with the film." Murphy added, "I'm willing to take all the responsibility."

"And 20th century fox!" Carla Firth answers again.

After all, father Marcus Costello had rich experience, and immediately understood that the other party would not admit it, and it seemed that he did not mean to compromise.

"Director Stanton, Miss faith..." He simply stopped beating around the Bush and said very seriously, "I formally protest against all the plot of denigrating Catholicism in the film Diego rose!"

"Defame Catholicism?" Murphy opened his hand and said, "I'm sorry, father. I've never done this before."

"You..." Father Marcus Costello has been in the sect for many years, and he has seen countless shameless companions, but none of them can compare with the young Hollywood director in front of him. His voice turns to be stern, "through such a plot, your film gives people the feeling that Catholicism leads to evil."Murphy also put on a serious attitude, "I admit that the film has a Catholic priest * * plot! But I have never expressed the intention you said

Father Marcus Costello seemed to want to say something, but Murphy said first, "father, we've met several times before and had a good conversation. You should know that although I don't believe in Catholicism, I always have a respectful and friendly attitude towards your sect..."

Listening to Murphy's nonsense here, Carla Firth stealthily bit her lips to avoid laughing. If the father of Marquez Costello only came to fight, he would not discuss with Murphy tomorrow.

"Director Stanton!" Father Marcus Costello couldn't help but raise his voice, interrupted Murphy's words, and said justly, "I ask that all the false plots involving * * and Catholic cover up in Diego rose be deleted, otherwise..."

"Wait!" Murphy also said, "father, are these plots really false? Do you dare to swear to the father that Catholicism in the United States, in California, really does not have priests molesting children? Are they really not sheltered within the Catholic Church? "

"Er..." The father of Marquez Costello was dumb.

But Murphy stood up, raised his right hand and said, "I swear to the 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 Marcus Costello was blocked by Murphy's words. He felt the waves rolling in his chest, but he could not say anything.

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

This seems to be very plain. Murphy can't hear the implication. If a regional Archbishop had said this 20 years ago, even the top Hollywood directors would have thought it over.

Murphy laughed and said calmly, "if the priest thinks that I have damaged the reputation of your sect with my fictitious plot and story, I can only say that I am very sorry, because all this is based on facts, and I can't meet your requirements."

Father Marcus Costello looked at Murphy calmly, but did not say a word.

"Father." Murphy said boldly, "if you have any objection, you can sue the law. I believe the law of the United States is fair."

Seeing that the matter could not be solved smoothly, father Marcus Costello's calm eyes gradually became sharp. "I will protest to your government about your disturbance of Catholic religious freedom, and report it to the Vatican at the same time!"

"That's your power and freedom!" Carla Firth stood up and said, "Hollywood has the freedom to film! In the 20th century, fox will not make any changes to the film "Diego Ross!"

Freedom is a natural right of human beings, just like human beings want to breathe. There is no need for any proof. Although this American idea is nonsense and unrealistic, it has a profound influence in Hollywood, and is even regarded as the golden rule by many people engaged in film work.

To a certain extent, violating Hollywood's freedom of filming will touch the sensitive nerves of many people in this circle.

At this point, the two sides were doomed to break up unhappily. Father Marcus Costello walked out of the reception room seemingly peacefully.

"Will he give up?" Carla Firth looked at the closed door and asked, "it's not wise to use religious influence to interfere in Hollywood."

"Someone else might." Murphy turned and looked out of the window. "I had people collect a lot of information about father Marcus Costello. This is a very tough Archbishop who advocates strict protection of Catholic interests. When he sheltered so many disgusting people, it can be seen that he was ordinary."

He looked at Carla Firth with a smile. "Now that he's out, he won't give up halfway."

Carla Firth shook her head and suddenly asked, "is the plot of the movie true?"

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

"What's up with bill?" Carla Firth asked again.

"It's almost done." Murphy did not hide from her, "my two black powder organizations have launched, you pay attention to the public opinion on the Internet."

Carla Firth looked at the watch and said, "don't worry, word-of-mouth marketing is not our first operation." (to be continued). )