Chapter 723: A Strong Blow

In his office, not far from the conference room, Archbishop Márquez-Costello is looking at the final interview process and carefully prepared rhetoric, and in the past few years he has contacted a number of ecclesiastical organizations, civil society organizations and relevant government departments, many of whom are in favor of restricting the excessive content of Hollywood films, saying that they will support his plan if necessary. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

But Archbishop Márquez-Costello knows very well that the Hollywood wild horse has been on the loose for too long, and he can easily tie it back without even thinking about it, and he must create a strong social situation.

If you want to create this situation, public opinion is very crucial!

The media campaigns he had instigated before had obviously dealt a heavy blow to Murphy Stanton and Dark City, but they were far from enough.

"Your Excellency......"

A press officer from the nearby Diocese of South-Central California said worriedly, "Isn't this a wide range of blows?" Following this trend, we are targeting mainstream Hollywood films. ”

"That's what I'm here for." Archbishop Márquez-Costello confidently said, "If we want to achieve our goal, we must continue to generate a big discussion about Hollywood movies in society!" ”

The negative impact caused by "Diego Rose" last time has already made the Vatican a little dissatisfied with him, if he doesn't make some achievements, how can he become a cardinal archbishop? How do you climb to the top?

Archbishop who does not want to be the Pope, in the heart of Archbishop Márquez-Costello, is definitely an unqualified archbishop!

The press officers seemed to want to say something, but Archbishop Márquez-Costello raised his hand and stopped him, "I know exactly what to do!" ”

Hearing this, the press officer closed his mouth, he knew that Archbishop Márquez-Costello had a tough personality and work style, and it would not be useful to continue talking about it, besides, he was only a press publicist hired by the church outside, and he had no say at all in many matters related to religious affairs.

As soon as it got dark, Archbishop Márquez Costello walked into the conference room used for live broadcasting, and regional religious leaders like him rarely appear in the media under normal circumstances, but when they do, they are often big news, so Columbia TV did not hesitate to give up the studio and put the interview and live broadcast location in the temporary office of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Central South California according to the other party's request.

Although the communication was a little difficult, and it was not as smooth as the usual interview, but with the efforts of the person in charge of the program, the live broadcast of the interview still started on time.

In front of the camera, the middle-aged host said a few routine polite words to Archbishop Márquez Costello, and then asked directly, "At present, the whole United States is paying attention to a hot incident related to Catholicism, and two Catholics were killed in Los Angeles in a row......"

"Yes!" Archbishop Márquez Costello actually interrupted the host's words, appearing strong and proactive, "Two devout believers of the Lord, murdered by Murphy Stander supporters!" ”

The middle-aged host had never been in contact with Archbishop Márquez-Costello before, so he didn't know much about this person, so he was stunned for a moment and immediately came back to his senses, but the other party didn't play his cards according to the routine at all, and he couldn't continue to ask according to the previous routine.

Maybe it's because the grade is a little big, and the host is not quick enough, so he can only ask mechanically for the time being, "What do you think about this?" ”

"This is the result of Murphy Stanton's long history of dark, cold and violent films!" Archbishop Márquez Costello unceremoniously accused, "Murphy Stanton should be held accountable for the actions of his own supporters, not as he is now!" ”

"Huh?" The middle-aged host immediately understood that it would not look like it would be calm tonight, but this would attract more attention, "Your Excellency, Cinema and Violence ......"

"Hollywood movies have led to a lot of violence!" Archbishop Márquez-Costello didn't wait for the host to finish asking, and preemptively said, "How many evil cases have Hollywood movies caused in the past?" ”

He didn't speak quickly, but he was sonorous and powerful, and he listed many cases one by one, and he was obviously very well prepared.

In the words of Archbishop Márquez-Costello, films such as "Taxi Driver", "The Robbery of Pear Blossom", "The Silence of the Lambs", "The Seven Deadly Sins", "Born to Kill Murderer", "The Matrix" and "Kill Bill" have also become the culprits of a series of vicious cases.

"What do you mean......" the host simply followed his words and asked, "something went wrong with Hollywood movies?" ”

"It's clear that something is wrong with Hollywood movies!" Archbishop Márquez Costello nodded and said, "Hollywood movies are responsible for many vicious times in today's society, and many Hollywood movies, such as those directed by Murphy Stanton, are full of sin and sin that tempts people to fall into hell!" ”

The host found out, and he didn't need to say much at all, His Excellency Archbishop Márquez Costello would break enough fierce news.

"Your Excellency," he asked, ...... again, "can you enumerate the sins of Hollywood films?" ”

Archbishop Márquez-Costello looked solemn, "I'm not a professional, maybe I haven't seen it thoroughly, and for the time being, I've only discovered the three major sins in Hollywood movies!" ”

Without waiting for the host to ask another question, Archbishop Márquez-Costello took the initiative to say, "The first sin provokes the worship of evil villains!" For the sake of excitement and entertainment, Hollywood has molded the villain from an early murderer to a mid-stage psychopath; From the warning of some movies, he has been shaped into a speculative thinking criminal like a magician. In the process of this transmutation of the villain, the positive role has not changed much, which has caused the villain to gradually occupy the initiative in terms of dramatic influence. ”

"Whether it's Michael Peterson in the movie or Charles Manson on screen. They are all figures who have been pushed to the altar in the context of no heroes, or heroes have been reduced to tools of political propaganda. More exaggerated films amplify this mythology, tainting sin with apocalyptic acts. Whether it is simple tyranny, or simple revenge, or a warning to wake up the world, or even magician-like speculation, it makes people go from curiosity to liking, from appreciation to worship, and finally occasionally become imitation. ”

Looking at His Excellency the Archbishop opposite, the host had to admit that this person was not criticizing indiscriminately, and what he said sounded well-founded and seemed to make sense.

"The second sin: excessive display of violence!" Of course, Archbishop Márquez-Costello will not be convinced, otherwise he will become a laughing stock in the first place, let alone attacking others, "Serious violence is the content of mainstream Hollywood films, this depiction of violence has increased the public appetite, and Hollywood can only be eliminated by increasing the weight of violent crimes, which misleads many young people and makes them make extremely outrageous and outrageous actions." ”

He coughed under his breath and continued, "The violence on the screen is only a narrative element in itself, and as soon as the lights in the theater are lit and the subtitles come out, the violence should be over, but don't forget, movies are a kind of mass consumer culture, and the violence of Hollywood movies is beyond the norm, which will inevitably lead to the abuse of violence." ”

If you only listen to Archbishop Márquez-Costello and don't know anything about Hollywood and the film industry, the host will have to nod his head constantly.

The identity of this archbishop is here, and with the well-founded rhetoric, it is indeed very convincing!

Archbishop Márquez-Costello continued to say calmly, "The third deadly sin of Hollywood movies: advocating violence against violence!" ”

"Countering violence with violence, or countering violence with violence, is a common trick used by directors like Murphy Stanton. In those films, in the face of the violence that appeared, instead of using the law or other reasonable means, violence became the only option. And the more subtle counter-violence with violence is the ultimate narrative device of Murphy Stanton holding up the law against the law! ”

He said quite sadly, "It's just that the deep meaning of this may not be understood by everyone." Therefore, many fans will love the thoughtful John Doe in "The Seven Deadly Sins", the unfathomable Professor Hannibal in "The Silence of the Lambs", Mr. Smith in "The Matrix", the high-pressure killer in "No Country for Old Men", and the magician in "The Dark City". Countering violence with violence is certainly very gratifying, but imitating violence without restraint can only turn violence into a vehicle for harming society and humanity. ”

"When violence goes off the screen, get rid of the halo of the dreamer." Archbishop Márquez-Costello was heartbroken and his voice was low, "What we see is nothing but tragedy. ”

The host looked at Archbishop Márquez Costello a little stunned, and found that what he said was indeed very reasonable, perhaps a little exaggerated, but is Hollywood movies really not responsible for a series of vicious events caused by movies?

In his opinion, those times are inseparable from Hollywood movies!

"His Excellency Archbishop Márquez-Costello is really powerful." At the end of the show, the host sighed in his heart, "Murphy Stanton and many Hollywood violent movies are probably going to be in trouble." ”

As the host thought, after the TV show was broadcast, it did cause many people to reflect, after all, Archbishop Márquez Costello is not without purpose, and many people in the past have been victims of Hollywood movie violence.

And Archbishop Márquez-Costello is not only prepared for this, he has long had people contact the families of several of the victims of the shooting at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, and their accusations have been even stronger.