Chapter 620: Dark Clouds
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In a detached house in West Hollywood, Cohen-Craig sat in front of his computer and said into his phone, "I know what to do, just wait for the good news." ”
There was a burst of discussion outside the door, he didn't mean to go out for the time being, but opened the browser on the computer desktop, logged in to the IMDB website, found "Diego Rose" from the collection page, gently pressed the mouse, clicked in, the web page popped up instantly, and the first thing that caught his eye was the IMDB score of the film.
A total of 1652 users, an average score of 8.2!
If remembered correctly, this is the lowest IMDB rating for a film directed by Murphy since he joined Murphy Stanton's fan organization.
As the head of Murphy Stanton's black fan organization, he certainly understands the dynamics of the film "Diego Rose", unlike Murphy's commercial films in the past, this biopic has received a mediocre response among fans, but the professional reputation is overwhelming, and many film media and professional film critics are about to blow this slow-paced film into the sky.
Cohen Craig had vaguely heard that this film Murphy was not shot for the market, but for his friends, and the target was also the awards season, so it seemed a little cold, which made fans who are used to his fast-paced and large-scale commercial films a little uncomfortable.
He looked at the ratings, dragged the page down, and the comment bar appeared, and the top comment was not very good.
"It's more average in Murphy's film, the pace is too slow, but you might as well watch it."
The comments below aren't all too good either.
"Murphy's personal style is too strong, and the literary filming technique makes the film look slightly dull."
"The film is too realistic, resulting in no climax point, and the emotions cannot be mobilized at all, maybe it is the favorite of the film critics, but it is not my dish."
Seeing this, Cohen-Craig closed the web page and said loudly outside, "Okay, stop talking, let's all come in." ”
Five or six men and women walked in, each finding a place to sit down, and then looked at Cohen-Craig, waiting for him to give orders.
People here have treated the job as full-time, and they have signed strict non-disclosure agreements, and there are high bonuses for specific jobs.
"We don't need to hack or attack anyone this time."
Everyone laughed when they heard Cohen Craig's words, and Cohen Craig said directly, "Our job this time is simple, to create positive reviews for 'Diego Rose' on several movie sites and social networking sites, which may cause a backlash from fans......"
He paused, took a sip of water, and continued, "As I said above, controversy is a good thing, and a good movie is never short of controversy. ”
"Hmm......," someone answered, "that's easy." ”
Everyone else laughed too, and the work was just trivial to them.
"And, most importantly, the most important thing!" Cohen Craig suddenly raised his voice, "You have all seen the movie, there are some sensitive plots related to Catholicism, if there are similar voices on the Internet that are similar to Catholic attack films and directors, we have to fight back in time, and the direction of counterattack is mainly from the perspective of Hollywood's material and shooting freedom." ”
"No problem." Several people replied casually.
"Alright." Cohen-Craig waved his hand at the men like the boss of the company, "Do what you have to do." ”
Not only Cohen Craig and several other black fan organizations, but also the head of Murphy's very hardcore fan organization has also received relevant notices.
Hollywood and entertainment industry have developed to the present, and no one can deny that fans have developed into an industry, although this industry is not obvious, and even many people do not think so, but it really exists, and there are professional fan leaders, who rely on the connection with celebrity agents and the ability to organize fans, often can earn a lot of income.
Of course, these people are not as professional as professional black fans, but they have a huge base, and sometimes their role should not be underestimated.
Some people are very talented in this area, such as Daisy, she made the IMDB Murphy-Stanton discussion group impressive, every time Murphy's movie is released, IMDB is always praised, and the initial score is often around nine or even above nine.
Because of something to go abroad, when Daisy came back, the review area of "Diego Rose" on IMDB received a mediocre response, she went to see the film first, the film is indeed not as wonderful as Murphy's previous works, but it is not so bad.
Subsequently, she received a notice from the CAA and took action.
"How did you guys do that?"
In the chat group of the discussion group, Daisy said menacingly, "I've only been away for a few days, and the comment area is occupied by those general comments!" ”
Someone immediately replied, "But this film is really not good-looking, the pace is slow, there are many long shots, and there is no ignition and explosion." ”
Daisy can't deny that the movie is like this, but she has already figured out the rhetoric.
"The slow pace and many long shots can show the artistry of the film, and it is in line with the aesthetics of the Oscar judges and professional film critics."
The people who joined the discussion group were basically Murphy's die-hard fans, and Daisy knew exactly how to deal with them, "Think about it, how many Oscar nominations for Best Director did Murphy get? Why can't I win the best director once? Because he made films for those of us, not for the judges! ”
"yes!"
"Yes, that's right!"
"That's it!"
"That's right!"
followed by a bunch of echoing words, fans naturally know that the Oscars are different from the public aesthetic, and they also understand that commercial directors like Murphy will inevitably be discriminated against by the Oscars.
"If Murphy wants to win the Oscar for Best Director, of course he has to shoot the film in the artistic way that people like." Daisy's fingers flew like flying, and the keyboard crackled, "As a fan of Murphy, don't you want Murphy to win the best director once?" ”
"Yes!"
"Of course!"
"Oscar owes Murphy a golden man."
Seeing that the success had stirred up the mood of the discussion group, Daisy finally wrote, "We can't hold Murphy back, so let's get moving!" ”
There was another response below, and then the chat group fell silent, and it seemed that everyone had run to give the film and the director a good review.
Stanton Studios, CAA, and Twentieth Century Fox all invested some of their resources to build momentum for the film "Diego Rose" during awards season, and because of the many sensitive points involved in the film, coupled with Murphy's personal fame and appeal, even if it was only screened in a limited number of theaters, it attracted considerable multimedia attention.
Many reporters want to interview the prototype of the male protagonist, but they can't get into the state prison.
So, they managed to get more relevant news, and there were reporters and paparazzi gathered at the gate of Murphy's Wave Manor again, and Gal Gadot followed by a string of tails.
In addition, from the description of the film, some reporters also found the concern of Catholicism and then came to the door.
From Twentieth Century Fox back to Santa Monica by car, Márquez Costello is still thinking about what channels to exert pressure to get Murphy Stanton to revise the film, and this must be fast.
Now it's just a screening, and the number of people who see the film is limited, and if the release is still like this, the impact will be even worse.
Especially for him.
Catholicism in Southern California is originally the same as believers, and if such a scandal occurs, the archbishop of his region may not only have nothing to do with his face, but it is likely that the Vatican will doubt his ability.
Putting pressure through the local government in Los Angeles?
Father Márquez-Costello immediately shook his head, he had been in Los Angeles for a long time before, maybe in some countries, the power of the government is omnipotent, even the black can be said to be white, but the big Hollywood directors have never bought the government's account.
Like the trade unions in Hollywood protesting? For example, the directors' union or the screenwriters' union?
"Well...... Father Márquez-Costello nodded, "maybe it's a good route." ”
Now is not a theocratic society, Catholicism is not even the largest religion in Southern California, and it is impossible to directly force a big Hollywood director to do something.
The car slowly stopped in front of the office building, and Father Márquez-Costello pushed the door open, and as soon as he got out of the car, he felt a flash of white light in front of him......
He subconsciously covered his eyes with his hands, and more flashing lights lit up.
Then, out of nowhere, a lot of reporters rushed out and surrounded Father Márquez Costello, but fortunately his driver and a young clergyman reacted quickly and blocked the reporters who rushed by with their bodies.
They blocked the reporters, but they couldn't stop the reporters' questions.
"Your Excellency, I don't know if you've seen the movie 'Diego Rose'? There are incidents of Catholic priests** and harborers** in the film, is this true? ”
"Catholicism broke out again in the ** scandal, or was it disclosed by a big director, what do you think?"
"There is a definite source that you used to work in Los Angeles in the early eighties, is it related to the events in the biopic made by Murphy Stanton?"
"Father Márquez Costello ......"
"Your Excellency the Bishop......"
Journalists and paparazzi did not give face to the archbishop of the region, did not care about his status as a clergyman, and like a besieged entertainment star, all sorts of speculations and questions with unclear meanings, like raging waves, rushed towards Father Márquez Costello.
Father Márquez-Costello had enough experience to know that it was not time to speak, and he never answered any questions, and with the help of someone who came out of the office building, he finally got rid of the pestering of reporters.
It's just that his face is gloomy and seems to be comparable to the cloudy sky of Los Angeles right now. (To be continued.) )