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 up 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 dad, me, and my idiot brother went out to meet the screenwriter to buy the script." 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 immediately got through, 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 had 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."
Before three o'clock in the afternoon, Martin entered the community theater, which has a plaza 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.
For beer, Budweiser, Cordon Bleu, Heineken, Corona and so on.
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: "Director Scorsese's works have always been a guarantee of quality."
Harold led Martin and Bruce into the venue: "The wine tasting day is an open event. You can taste all kinds of wines and socialize freely. The community also creates a communication platform for residents."
Martin saw many 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 for Entertainment Weekly, came over.
"Hi, Martin." She said hello without being polite 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 some news."
Gillian said: "Yes, we are neighbors."
Martin put 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 more 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. "
Gilly remembered everything safely and wanted to ask again.
Martin interrupted in advance: "We can't say any more. Besides, the crew should come to me and hold me accountable for breach of contract and leaking information."
Gillian put away her pen and notebook, smiled and said, "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 need, 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 nation's leading entertainment magazines.
Jillian smiled: "Call me if you need it."
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 to expand his social circle, so he immediately nodded: "Okay."
When the middle-aged man came over, Gillian introduced: "This is Alan Greene. He is the circulation editor of the Los Angeles branch of Empire magazine. Like me, he also writes part-time in his spare time."
She signaled with her eyes: "Alan, Martin needs no introduction."
"Empire" is the UK's largest film magazine 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 smiled: "It just so happens that we are neighbors with Gillian." He was very curious: "In your industry, do you all create part-time?"
Gillian 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 work?"
Alan said: "Of course, it's called "Dark Realm", and I can give you a copy."
Martin, the editor of "Empire" magazine, thought it would be useful and 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 come from 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 my neighbor, I think 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, it’s not up to the film company to decide whether to use it or not.
Alan came back from home soon and gave Martin a signed copy.
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 it in a month.
Alan was very happy and had some hope of getting Martin to recommend him.
"Hey 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.
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 ability to see through mountains."
Martin paused for a moment. You can't say that I like your Sacred Grains very much, right? He smiled: "My pleasure."
Jenna continued her father's topic just now: "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..."
Both Martin and Gillian declined because they had no time.
After chatting for a while, Jenna saw a familiar friend and left here alone.
Gillian left too.
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 it to Jenna."
He said very politely: "If you have any needs for art, you can come to me."
Martin thought of something and dug into his pockets. He found that he didn't have any with him and asked Bruce, "Are there any horn carvings?"
Because Martin often gave it away, Bruce took it with him and handed it over.
Martin handed the horned clown carving to Jones: "You are a senior practitioner in the art industry. How good is your carving level?"
Jones looked at it carefully and rubbed it with his hand: "It's a little rough, but it's very thoughtful. I can also use it as a knife, 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 talking politely: "She needs a good teacher."
Across the street, Martin asked Bruce to inquire about his 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 industry, 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 for all this naturally depends on Lily's wishes.
Martin noted this down and called Atlanta back.
Jones' words came full circle and returned to his daughter: "Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the premiere of Jenna's new movie this weekend."
Martin was surprised: "Didn't she reserve a seat?"
"The main reason is that I feel embarrassed when I see an actor." Jones sighed: "The clip will be played on the scene. When the actor comes 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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