In the studio, a row of magnesium lights hangs on the ceiling, and the spilled light illuminates the area where the camera is pointed, and in front of the camera is a large green screen, in front of which are two brown sofas, the sofas are placed at a 45-degree angle, and there is a small glass and metal structure coffee table in the middle. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

This is the recording site of the show, the facilities are quite simple, and those complex backgrounds or decorations will all be added through post-production.

As the recording was about to begin, Murphy sat on the couch and looked diagonally across from Gretchen Carlson, the makeup artist was touching up the corners of her eyes, and an assistant dragged a huge moving whiteboard that she could see and the camera couldn't capture, and the whiteboard was filled with lines and questions that had been agreed upon in black pen.

Gretchen Carlson could have looked at the whiteboard and asked questions, but Murphy didn't have such a good treatment, and there was no whiteboard to show him the answers.

"Director Stanton, can you get started?" The director himself came over and asked.

Murphy didn't say anything, just nodded slightly.

On the other side, Gretchen Carlson said, "Let's get started." ”

With the director's order, the recording of the interview officially began.

Murphy sat quietly on the couch, and at first the camera apparently only captured Gretchen Carlson alone in a close-up.

"Those great filmmakers are born with a high sensitivity to the art of film, and we can only sigh at this kind of talent."

Looking at the lines on the whiteboard, Gretchen-Carlson said unhurriedly, "These directors are constantly refining their craft and enriching their resumes in the process of making film after film. ”

She held out a hand and motioned to Murphy's side, "We have a great director today, who is recognized as the most outstanding young director of the new century in Hollywood - Murphy Stanton. ”

"Welcome, Murphy."

Just as Gretchen-Carlson spoke, the camera turned to Murphy's side, filming both Murphy and Gretchen Carlson at the same time.

The other party led to himself, and Murphy no longer paid attention to the changes in the camera lens as if he was an occupational disease, and turned his attention back to the interview.

Facing the camera, Murphy smiled and nodded.

"Did you bring a new movie lately?"

The purpose of this interview is to promote, and the questions prepared by Fox are all straight to the point.

"A biographical film." Murphy wanted to say something, but Gretchen Carlson unceremoniously preemptively said, "It's the ...... that is rumored by the outside world."

She didn't follow the routine on the whiteboard, looked at Murphy, and asked very quickly, "A biopic of your drug dealer friend?" ”

Murphy doesn't deny it, "It's a movie about some of Diego Rose's real experiences. ”

"So he's your friend?" Gretchen Carlson looked aggressive, "The rumors are all true? ”

"Ross is a friend I met at California's Independent Prison." Murphy smiled faintly, "I never denied that he was my friend. ”

Gretchen Carlson doesn't seem to want to let Murphy go like that, "A lot of people say the film is being funded by drug cartels. ”

"This is a twentieth century Fox investment film." Murphy shrugged, "When the film was prepared, it had already been filed with the MPAA and the major trade unions, and they all had actual investigations. ”

With the movie about to be released, it is impossible to avoid these questions at all, and instead of rambling, it is better to show your attitude first.

"So," Gretchen Carlson doesn't actually depart from the interview line set by Twentieth Century Fox, but just plays it out in his own way, "You don't have a financial relationship with Diego Rose?" ”

Murphy nodded, "Not at all." ”

This one can stand up to any investigation, and if he is really financially involved with Diego Rose, the Los Angeles police will not let him go.

Gretchen Carlson's seemingly sharp appearance is actually a special way to deliberately show Murphy's 'innocence'.

Of course, Murphy is indeed innocent in this regard.

"It is said that you ...... when you were preparing this film," Gretchen Carlson said with a serious expression, "encountered an investigation by the Los Angeles police?" ”

"Yes." Murphy replied lightly, "But the results of the investigation show the innocence of the crew." ”

While filming locations in downtown Los Angeles, the crew did run into trouble in this regard, but the Los Angeles police were doomed to nothing.

Although it is impossible to eliminate speculation and hype from the outside world, it can also dispel some people's doubts.

For Murphy, that's enough, after all, hype and gossip can never be separated from Hollywood.

Gretchen-Carlson's tone gradually calmed down, "This film is destined to have a lot of controversy, why did you choose to make such a film?" ”

"Choosing the subject matter of a film has to be made without any other influence." Murphy said very calmly, "So, when I decided to make this film, I quickly cleared my mind and just regarded it as one of all my works, no different from "Gone Girl" or other films, I completed it with an objective vision and attitude. ”

"Don't you take into account the criticism of the outside world?"

Hearing this question, Murphy didn't think about it, and replied, "At work, I always try my best to do what I want, and I try to avoid considering the opinions of others outside the crew. ”

Gretchen-Carlson crossed his hands and glanced at the whiteboard, a question that had long since been derailed from the established question, and simply played freely, asking, "What if you make a mistake?" Don't you take into account other people's suggestions either? ”

"I said, it's someone other than the crew." Murphy laughed, "I'm lucky that I have a great team that will alert me if I make a mistake. ”

Gretchen Carlson immediately caught the nail on the head of Murphy's words, "Is your team important to you?" Or is there a strong emphasis on teamwork in each director? ”

Murphy nodded, "Very, very important!" Cinema is an art of socializing. You can't make a movie by yourself, no matter what you do, no matter how strategically you try, no matter how whimsical or hysterical you are, holding up your megaphone and yelling at people, you can't do it alone. Movies are like this, when the final product comes out, it is often the result of everyone's concerted efforts. So, if you want to understand the art of film, you need to study it as a social science. In other words, you have to investigate, analyze and deconstruct a social topic as if it were a social topic. ”

"Will the subject matter affect your team?" Grace Carlson asked.

"We're all very clear." Murphy held up a finger and said, "If you want to make a great movie, you have to make a movie without any taboos, there is nothing you can't do, only what you can't do well." And the worst of them is to make a movie very dull. ”

He thought for a moment and added, "But the more genres you have to choose from, the more restrictions there are. ”

Gretchen-Carlson nodded, and the question continued, "Has anyone ever told you that you're a genius at making movies?" ”

"Someone did say that to me." Murphy smiled.

"What do you think of these compliments?" Gretchen-Carlson asked again.

"How so?" Murphy thought for a moment, and then said, "If someone praises you for being a genius, don't indulge in it, ask yourself, if I can be called a genius, then what is Shakespeare?" And Mozart? And what about Albert Einstein? Normally, in this case, I would settle for the next best thing: I am barely a person who can shoot and make films. ”

"But the films you've made have been well received, and a lot of people think you're a genius at film noir," Gretchen Carlson looked at Murphy with one hand on his chest and his chin in the other, "Do you have any special tricks?" ”

"Absolutely!" Murphy said mysteriously.

Gretchen-Carlson immediately followed up, "Can you tell me?" I'm sure everyone is curious. ”

"Like creating a male protagonist, to create a great villain." Murphy said directly, "Most of the time, the more brilliant the villain, the better the movie." ”

"Hmm......" Gretchen Carlson nodded, not forgetting the purpose of the show, "like Reyner from 'Chaos City'?" The villain of this film, like the movie, has been well received. ”

"Let's just put it that way." Murphy moved slightly, allowing himself to sit more comfortably, "But I didn't spend a lot on Reina, it just gave him the most important thoughts of a person, not a brainless retarded mind." ”

Gretchen Carlson couldn't help but laugh, and Murphy smiled as well, and continued, "Actually, the villain I've worked so hard to build will be in the second part of this series. ”

Of course, this is said for the sake of attracting attention, for the sake of publicity.

"Is it the character played by James Franco?" Gretchen-Carlson was quite cooperative.

"Yes." Murphy said seriously, "This is an idealistic, ambitious, and at the same time very crazy character, which I specially prepared for James, and when James auditioned for this role, the impromptu performance made all of us stunned." ”

"But a lot of people have criticized James Franco for not doing his job."

Of course, Murphy would not agree with this kind of remark, and immediately retorted, "James is not unprofessional, he is versatile, he is a very rare good actor, and no one knows his talent better than me." ”

James Franco in life is far from being an actor, but these are not yet the time to talk about it, the near future is an important gimmick for movie promotion, and the effect of throwing it out now will be greatly reduced.

Gretchen Carlson asked again, "What do you think of James Franco?" (To be continued.) )