Before leaving Los Angeles, Martin attended several promotional events for "The Reader" and appeared on a TV show with Kate Winslet.
Time is too tight for Kate to adopt the strategy of getting pregnant to win prizes.
There has never been a case of a female lion biting a male lion.
Martin still went to the psychological clinic on time to check in, which was photographed by Ivan and published in the entertainment media.
News like this can no longer cause too much splash. From fans to public opinion to quite a few people in the industry, they all believe that Martin has a psychological problem.
In early November, "The Reader" was released by Warner Bros. as planned.
The screening area is currently limited to an independent theater in Los Angeles.
According to the Academy's regulations, a film must be screened continuously in Los Angeles for a period of time before the New Year before it can be eligible for Oscar selection.
For the first screening, the crew invited a large number of well-known celebrities in the Los Angeles film critic circle.
Awards season is the time when they need to advocate vigorously.
There was no red carpet at the screening. Martin got out of the car, ignored the noise of reporters, entered the theater alone, and went directly to the lobby on the second floor.
Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes are already waiting here.
Martin asked: "Friends from the media haven't come yet?"
Sam Mendes glanced at his watch: "It will be there soon."
Kate said to Martin: "I heard that you have a good reputation among Los Angeles film critics. I hope your good reputation will enable them to give the film some good reviews."
Martin has invested heavily in these people and is confident: "It will definitely happen."
Louise, wearing black-rimmed glasses, came from a distance and asked the three of them: "What are you talking about? You are so happy."
Kate said casually: "We were talking about Martin's psychological problems."
Louise pushed up her glasses: "How about going to the psychological clinic once or twice a week?"
Martin replied: "You shouldn't be crazy."
Many critics from Los Angeles were now on the second floor.
Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter and Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times were at the forefront.
This is the best season for movie critics, who wish it was awards season all year round.
Martin deliberately led Kate to the circle of critics in Los Angeles.
"I watched the long trailer sent by the crew, and your character, whether a teenager or a middle-aged character, performed very well." Kenneth Turan reminded Martin more than once, and when he saw that he listened, he also made A breakthrough brings an indescribable sense of psychological satisfaction.
Especially since this person is a big Hollywood star.
He nodded to Martin: "Before, I was a little worried about whether you could handle an older character. After watching the trailer, I can at least put my mind at ease."
Todd Max added with a smile: "Martin's artistic pursuits are worthy of his talent."
Martin turned sideways and motioned Kate forward with his gaze, and said: "The most important thing is that Kate has given me a huge help. She often leads me into the play and helps me completely fall into the role."
This is not a lie. When filming the action scene between the middle-aged woman and the young man, Kate often led him into the scene.
Kate modestly said: "Martin is the best young actor I have ever seen."
Kenneth Turan said: "Kate, you have made a huge breakthrough in the acting industry this time, and I hope the same will be true for the film."
"I won't let you down," Kate said.
Martin specifically said: "In order to achieve new artistic breakthroughs, Kate made a lot of sacrifices during this filming and even gained weight to better suit the characteristics of the character."
Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy looked at Kate at the same time and decided that everything Martin said was true.
After all, it is visible to the naked eye.
Martin and Kate went to greet others, and Leonardo invited some old men through Warren Beatty.
Critics are waving the flag and the old men have the real votes.
These are the people who really have a say during awards season.
When these people entered the cinema, Leonardo quietly called Martin into a lounge.
Because relations had thawed during filming in Atlanta, Nicholson followed Leonardo and daughter Lorraine to the premiere but did not say anything to Martin in public.
Just like Martin's psychological problem, it is all foreshadowing now, and it is not yet time to make full use of it.
Nicholson told Martin directly: "Cate Blanchett has absolutely no Oscar nominations this year."
Martin nodded slightly, and Lorraine suddenly popped up: "Next time something good like this happens, remember to call me."
"There will be money like this in the future." Nicholson pushed his daughter's head back to the door: "The prerequisite is to keep your mouth shut."
Lorraine is under 21 years old. From the foundation her father set up for her, she can only receive a small amount of money every week. She has no achievements as an actress. It is not easy even for Nicholson's daughter to work hard, not to mention she prefers to lie down. Enjoy peace.
It is difficult for her to earn $15,000 in a short period of time.
Lorraine thought the bastard trio was pretty good.
She left, and Bruce, who was guarding the door, closed the door again.
Inside the door, Nicholson said: "Martin, if you have fun things to do in the future, you must not leave me behind, otherwise... don't blame me for falling out with you."
Martin took it for granted: "You are the boss of me and Leo. Of course you should be at the forefront when something fun happens."
Leonardo, the wallflower, has a tacit understanding: "Martin and I are responsible for covering you from behind!"
Nicholson raised his hand and pointed at the two younger brothers, then left the lounge first and returned to the screening room.
Martin and Leonardo waited a few minutes before going back.
Screenings of "The Reader" have begun.
The plot of the film is logically fluent, the editing rhythm is just right, and the dark scenes can easily make people fall into memories of the 1950s and 1960s.
Among them, topics such as the crisp massacre that judges in this era like are added.
In a few years, this theme will no longer be popular.
In front of LGBTQ, we are vulnerable.
The plot is not lacking in severe emotional conflicts, such as dignity and suffering, law and emotion, etc.
These are not what Martin cares about, he just follows the character script to his extreme.
Kenneth Turan didn't take his eyes off the big screen, but skillfully took out a pen and notebook and started writing quickly to avoid forgetting after too long.
"The crew chose the two most suitable actors. Kate is strong, direct, and stubborn, with an almost decisive determination in her eyes. The young male protagonist played by Martin will make people completely ignore the actor himself. He is clear, delicate, and sensitive. As innocent and fragile as the grass that has just grown in spring.”
As for those fiery action scenes, it doesn't matter to Hollywood and Oscars, let alone to critics.
Kenneth Turan looked at Kate who was completely taking the initiative on the screen and wrote: "The intersection of spirit and body is sublimated through the spiritual communication of reading aloud..."
As the plot progresses, Martin on the screen matures. What remains unchanged is that he always controls this character, and even a few flaws can be ignored.
The heroine Hannah committed suicide as expected, and the inheritance left behind was naturally donated to the descendants of the Jews, which is extremely politically correct.
Seeing the ending of the movie, Todd McCarthy said: "What I was most worried about was the middle-aged part of the male protagonist. After all, Martin has no relevant life experience. I didn't expect him to perform so well."
Kenneth Turan pondered for a while and said: "Have you noticed that Misha is a growth-oriented character. In middle age, he plays the unique boring and introverted German middle-aged people extremely vividly. He even There were not too many changes that were too complicated or exaggerated. The actions were orderly and calm, full of a sense of vicissitudes of life.”
Todd McCas nodded in agreement: "Compared to his best friend Leonardo, Martin is obviously better."
Kenneth Turan laughed: "Isn't this a fact recognized by the Los Angeles film critics?"
Leonardo, who didn't know where he was, probably fainted from crying in the toilet.
The applause rang out, especially in the comment section. This film is really too appealing to the critics. It needs to be taken off, discussed, and conflicted. The plot is logical and smooth, and the actors' performances not only do not pull the crotch. , even a bonus point, and a touch of political correctness at the end. What is a good movie if not it?
The applause from the general audience in the back row was equally enthusiastic.
The girls' faces were full of regret: "Martin didn't reveal the key point, bad review!"
"Yes, let the director release the edited version quickly. I want to see Martin."
"What do you know?" Rachel quickly reassured the fans: "That bit is revealed and it is NC-17. Who will replenish Martin's losses?"
People here applauded and gave the warmest applause.
The main creative staff of the film crew took the stage to take the curtain call, and were interviewed by media reporters, telling some interesting things during the filming.
But compared to director Nolan, the level of the screenwriter responsible for writing the extras is a bit lower than that of director Nolan.
After the movie ended, Martin waited for a while when he left, and walked exclusively with Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy.
Before Martin could say anything, Kenneth Turan said: "The character is even better than I imagined."
He stretched out his hand and shook Martin's hand firmly: "Congratulations, you have broken through the limit on the big screen."
Martin said quickly: "Your guidance also played a key role in me. When I was confused, you allowed me to see clearly how to take the future."
Todd McCarthy looked worried: "We critics don't want to see Hollywood become too commercial. This is also the responsibility of film critics!"
Kenneth Turan reminded: "You have to control the road ahead yourself, and you have to balance business and art."
"After playing the Joker in Batman, I took on the male lead in David Fincher's new film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Martin emphasized specifically: "I will play Benjamin's life, from shortly after birth to near death. .”
When Todd McCarthy heard about the director, the role and the project, he had a sense of recognition: "Yes, challenge yourself again and again, and exceed your limits every time."
Martin looked fascinated: "I also hope that decades from now, when the media and the public mention me, I will be an artist like Nicholson."
At this moment, Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy have determined the overall direction of the Los Angeles film criticism community.
(End of chapter)
