Chapter 735

A black car drove into Century City in a very low profile, slowly entered the parking lot of the Death Star building, and came to the elevator entrance. Archbishop Marcos Costello pushed the door and got off. Accompanied by an assistant, he went into the elevator hall, waited for the elevator to come down, and directly took the elevator to the top floor of the Death Star building.

This is the highest office floor of CAA. There are staff waiting at the door of the elevator. They lead the Archbishop of Marquez Costello into a luxurious reception room.

"Just a moment." The staff said politely, "director Stanton is discussing work with Mr. bill rossis. He will be here soon."

Archbishop Marquez Costello frowned slightly, but said nothing, just nodded.

Now, even a tough guy like him has to admit that Catholicism has fallen behind, especially in the United States.

He sighed and touched his hair subconsciously. In a short period of more than a month, in the face of the double pressure of public opinion and Vatican Vatican, his white hair was at least one third more!

"It's all this damn Murphy Stanton!"

Archbishop Marcos Costello could not help cursing that although the previous public opinion storm also put him under great pressure, these external pressures could still be tolerated. However, after the news that Murphy Stanton announced the preparation of "focus" was spread, the impact was very bad. Even Pope Benedict XVI called several times to ask him to have a look Stop this project as soon as possible, otherwise

Although the Pope didn't say it, he knew the consequences would be serious.

So, I can only pull down my face and come to talk with Murphy Stanton. The other party may not care about him, but the Vatican's face must be given a little bit, right?

After waiting about five minutes, the door of the reception room was pushed open and Murphy came in.

As soon as he saw Archbishop Marcos Costello, he immediately gave a warm smile. "Monsieur, long time no see."

"Hello, director Stanton." Archbishop Marquez Costello stood up. "It's been a long time indeed."

Murphy made a please sign. "Sit down."

Then he sat down on the sofa opposite Archbishop Marcos Costello, and without waiting for the other party to say anything, he asked directly, "what's the matter with you, Archbishop?"

Having dealt with Murphy several times before, Archbishop Marcos Costello knew something about his style of doing things, and said, "I'm here on behalf of the Vatican. Your holiness wants to invite you to visit the Vatican to eliminate the unnecessary misunderstanding between us."

"So..." Murphy seems to be in the middle of thinking.

Archbishop Marquez Costello carefully observed Murphy. His holiness is not an ordinary person. He is the leader of Catholics all over the world. He can be on an equal footing with the political leaders of the five rogue countries. I believe this kind of formal invitation will also make Murphy Stanton think about it well, and maybe we can cancel the project of focus.

He was able to say these words, of course, thanks to Benedict XVI's advice. The whole Vatican now attaches great importance to Murphy Stanton and his new film focus.

The Vatican also has a huge cultural accumulation, and has a better understanding of the influence of the film. Moreover, he himself has a better understanding of it. This "focus" by Murphy Stanton is obviously aimed at the next Academy Awards ceremony. Once the film gets the best film, and after Murphy Stanton's "City of darkness", he will become a few super directors in the world Focus is bound to spread widely.

Now, the impact of all kinds of adverse news can basically be limited to North America. Outside North America, although there are media reports, the Catholic Church has been trying to control the situation, which is not very bad.

If such a film is mixed with the thunder of Oscar and Murphy Stanton, I'm afraid many overseas regions

Archbishop Marcos Costello is very clear about the influence of Hollywood films, especially the high-quality masterpieces of super directors.

The news words in the media can be limited, even become a pile of old paper, and gradually be forgotten. However, a classic film will be mentioned by people, just like gone with the wind and other films, which are still popular today.

In that case, the Catholic Church will be stigmatized!

Unfortunately, this is not the middle ages, and the other side is not a nobody, but a super director with billions of dollars of assets, otherwise he will disappear

On the other hand, Murphy is also thinking about similar problems. Images have more impact than words, and movies have a longer influence than news. These are indisputable facts. Pope Benedict XVI invited him to visit the Vatican, no doubt to put an end to his plan to shoot focus.

"Your eminence." Murphy said slowly, "I don't know when the Pope invited me to the Vatican?"

Of course, the sooner the better, but Archbishop Marcos Costello can't say that. He said with a smile, "it's better that director Stanton can attend the Vatican's new year's blessing before the new year."Take part in the new year's blessing? Murphy's not interested. He's not Catholic.

"My time is not allowed." Murphy deliberately said, "I'm going to prepare for next year's Oscars, and I'm going to prepare new films..."

Listening to Murphy's talk about preparing for a new film, Archbishop Marcos Costello slowly put away his smile and said, "there's always time to squeeze."

Don't they even give your holiness face?

"Yes..." Murphy really seems to be thinking about the words of Archbishop Marcos Costello.

Archbishop Marcos Costello gave a faint smile. Benedict XVI and the Vatican Vatican are almost equal to the leaders of a big country.

Murphy seemed to have thought about it, and said, "I'm going to attend the Venice Film Festival next year, and then I'll visit the Vatican by the way, archbishop. What do you think?"

"In Venice film?" Archbishop Marcos Costello asked subconsciously, "are you going to the Venice Film Festival? With what works to participate? "

"It's my new project focus, of course." "Stanton and twentieth century fox have applied to the Organizing Committee of Venice Film Festival to compete in the competition unit," Murphy said naturally

"What?" Marquez - Costello Archbishop Huo stood up, "you should do this!"

His face was full of shock and anger!

"I don't understand what your Archbishop says." Murphy slowly stood up and said, "this is a film jointly produced by Stanton studio and 20th century fox. It's also our plan to compete in the competition unit of Venice Film Festival."

In other words, the attitude of Archbishop Malcolm Murphy and archbishop Malcolm has disappeared.

"What do you want to do?" The Archbishop of Marquez Costello was filled with anger. "There are some things that we have limited tolerance for."

The Vatican and Catholicism have offered a hand of reconciliation. Murphy Stanton not only doesn't hold it, but also slaps them. How can he not be angry?

Murphy Stanton obviously didn't pay attention to the Vatican and the pope!

"What did I do?" Murphy also put away his smile and said calmly, "I'm just a director. That's what I want to make."

Archbishop Marcus Costello looked straight at Murphy. "Do you think I'm a fool?"

"Sir Murphy interrupted. "I remember I told you that freedom is the most basic right of a Hollywood director."

"Freedom?" Archbishop Marcos Costello sneered and said, "director Stanton, I don't think you understand that your new film is no longer facing the Diocese of Central South California! It's not me anymore

His tone gradually brought a hint of warning and threat, "the Vatican and the Pope are very concerned about you and your film. They are very dissatisfied with the content of this film. Do you want to attend the Venice Film Festival? You can't even get into Italy, I promise

Hearing this almost naked threat, Murphy seemed not to care at all. "I believe the Organizing Committee of the film festival will have its own consideration if I can't go to Venice. Even if I can't go to Venice, I will go to Cannes Film Festival or Berlin Film Festival."

Speaking of this, Murphy took a step forward and looked at Archbishop Marcos Costello fearlessly. "This is America, a land full of freedom and democracy. Freedom of speech is the most basic right of Hollywood and citizens. It is sacred and inviolable!"

Before Archbishop Marcos Costello could speak, Murphy said, "I'm sorry, I have work to do. Please do as you please."

With that, Murphy left Archbishop Marcos Costello alone and quietly left the reception room, leaving only Archbishop Marcos Costello to watch him leave.

"The bastard!" Archbishop Marcos Costello almost scolded him for "refusing the hand of friendship between the Catholic Church and the pope!"

But he calmed down in an instant. It's the 21st century, not the middle ages. Murphy Stanton is right. This is America.

Although this country is very inconsistent, it will not be manipulated by Catholicism after all. Those people, especially those in Hollywood, cry out for freedom and democracy all day long, but they are doing things that are not easy

"What should I do?"

Even if he got in the car and left, Archbishop Marcos Costello couldn't think of any way to stop Murphy Stanton. Facing such a super director, his so-called status as archbishop and the power of the Catholic Church couldn't play much role in the land full of original sin in America.