In the new week, Martin attended a film forum in Los Angeles with the crew and creators to continue to build momentum for the film.
He met a Los Angeles Film Critics Circle critic, Kenneth Turan from the Los Angeles Times, at the event.
The two found a quiet place to chat alone for a while.
"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 acted 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 retract it freely, which is very rare."
As a critic, he felt it was 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 too, 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 thought of 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. I can 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 development."
"I will give 200 percent effort," Martin said.
When he walked away, Martin relaxed a little. It was somewhat tiring to play such a high-minded person with artistic pursuits.
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. 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 understanding Martin's intentions: "Want to prepare for a role in Scorsese's film?"
Martin is thick-skinned: "If the critics don't praise me 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 hard on the shoulder: "I have the fierce general Bruce, who dares to fight?"
Bruce said: "You have completely stopped being a human being."
After 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 said, "Oh, it's begun."
Just this week, multiple media outlets simultaneously revealed that Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were experiencing a relationship crisis and the former had moved out of their love nest in Beverly Hills.
The conflict between the two is that Aniston suffered 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 shit is all on Aniston's head.
Bruce couldn't stand it: "You are bullying honest people."
Martin said calmly: "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 bad things. I also want to be a good person, but the big environment in Hollywood doesn't 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 rotten, but the world."
Martin snapped his fingers: "Old Bu, your ideological consciousness has finally improved."
In the afternoon, Martin met McClain, who is in charge of public relations for the LAPD, in a coffee shop near the LAPD headquarters.
The latter shook hands with him and first sent congratulations: "Congratulations on another hit movie."
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 the LAPD gave me."
The man was nice to talk to, 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'm going to meet you today because there are a few situations that involve you and I need to talk to you about them."
Martin asked, "Something to do with Burbank High School?"
"Yes, there is a direct relationship." McClain introduced the specific situation: "One of the two gunmen captured was seriously injured and died after many days of treatment. The news will be reported after the next LAPD regular press conference."
Martin didn't have much psychological burden, and he wouldn't blame himself. In that situation, he would be the one who fell down if he didn't get angry, and asked: "Am I going to be in trouble?"
McClain said: "There will be no legal aspects, 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?"
"Those Russians living in the United States are not stupid, and they should not mess around. You are not ordinary people, and they cannot afford the consequences. They also have family and friends, and the government does not allow them to mess around."
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 with others."
Martin understood: "In other words, Russians coming from abroad might be bad for me?"
"There's just a chance that a strong United States will keep them out of customs," McClain said.
Martin just listened to this and said, "I will pay more attention."
MacLean 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."
"You are a hero in Los Angeles and we will never allow anyone to hold it against you," McClain said.
If a Russian really tried to harm Martin on LAPD territory, what would be 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 seriously and asked, "I want to apply for a concealed carry permit. Is it easy to do so?"
McLean 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."
McClain added at this time: "I am planning to shoot an official promotional video for the LAPD, but it has not been decided yet..."
Martin said very politely: "If you need anything, just call me."
The atmosphere of this meeting was more harmonious, and both parties left separately.
After 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 asked Bruce for his opinion: "Should we hire some bodyguards?"
Bruce thought for a moment and said, "Just 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 understood: "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 specialize in providing services to 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 Washington-based Civilian Service Awards Committee 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 was 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.
It's impossible to win this award because Jim Carrey, Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Johnny Depp, etc. 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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