Chapter 318: You Don't Understand
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Prosecutor Abner: "And then the scene shifts to a guy named Miller, who is dragging Belinda around and over a high mountain with snow on it...... Miller pushed Belinda to the ground and pulled her clothes with his hands, at which time Belinda's boyfriend Doug, instead of stopping it, watched coldly! β
"Damn, capitalism is really, in the 70s, my husband has a ...... when he is committing it"
Prosecutor Abner: "Suddenly, Doug pounced on Miller!" β
βοΌοΌοΌ Wrestling β" Edward was shocked, this director's thinking is no longer something ordinary people can figure out......
Prosecutor Abner: "And then the two started fighting"
"Bastard, whose apprentice are you? Don't pant for breath when you speak......" peeked at it, and the judge on the stage also looked helpless.
Prosecutor Abner: "The next shot is Doug with another woman, and the woman is seducing him, and a red light is shining on her, and she's all over the body, oh, no clothes...... The next shot is of Miller and a black woman at ooxx, and when he is done, he climbs out of bed and walks towards the door, knocking on the door and saying that he is looking for William.
Prosecutor Abner: "He then pushed the door in, it was a bathroom, and when he went in, there was a woman sitting on the toilet, and Miller was standing in front of her, and then she started to ...... for him"
Finally, when Abner's statement was finished, Edward immediately jumped up: "I'm against it!" Your Excellency, this thing provided by the prosecution is not a film record, it looks like an explanation of the life of the protagonist, which I think is not objective, and I think that the other side seems to have deliberately done so with the intention of misleading the jury, so allow me to read our testimony......"
Judge 1: "Yes"
Edward: "First of all, I want to explain that this testimony was jointly certified by the Hollywood Directors Guild, the Writers Guild and the Screen Actors Guild, which means that they believe that this statement is an objective and detailed reflection of the main plot and content of the film from the perspective of professionals."
Edward: "Belinda is a film with a beginning and an end, a theme, a character development, a no-nonsense cinematography and a sense of opportunity, accompanied by a fun music. The film uses different film-shooting techniques to express its point, and in the non-pure X-moving shots, the film uses the overexposure technique that is very familiar to film artists, which can add a silent filter to the performance, so that the audience can actively distance themselves from the X-intersection details in the film, creating a sense of alienation, reducing the impact of these shots on the audience, appearing less explicit, and giving those scenes a flowing visual effect. β
Edward read this paragraph in one breath, paused and said, "Obviously, this is the prosecution's so-called red light hitting the supporting actress, and her whole body is red." Of course, strictly speaking, the two descriptions are not mutually exclusive, but we can clearly see the role of professionalism in this. β
The jury nodded frequently.
Edward was happy with this, and now he was feeling a little bit of it, or beginning to fit in, and now he was handling the case like a real barrister.
Kung fu is not only in the courtroom, but also outside the courtroom.
This testimony was the result of his acquaintances' help in getting the three major Hollywood unions to endorse it, Becky Taylor, Paramount's vice president, and Edward in the "Deep Throat" case.
Of course, this is Becky Taylor's wishful thinking, in fact, Edward is guarding this guy like a thief, who is courteous to Lustberg when this thing is fine?
Loving someone is very protective of food.
The two sides have formed a good relationship, and Becky Taylor is a human spirit, after a few rounds, he understands that Roseberg is not easy to flirt, and then looks at Edward's eyes that want to eat people, and suddenly his heart is clear, he gave up the attack, and turned to Edward to pat his chest, when will you come to California, buddy will take you cool......
Later, he went to San Francisco, but because he was preparing for the debate, he didn't visit Becky Taylor, and the idea was that after the debate, he would go to the Paramount set to visit the class, and then have an in-depth exchange with the starlet...... Body... Belch... Opinions, isn't it beautiful.
However, Larry Flint is here......
Becky Taylor later called to express regret, Edward was pondering the case at the time, and for the movie instructions provided by the prosecution, Kamazein said at the beginning that although it was a bit outrageous, the general direction was correct, after all, this is a real film.
I took the opportunity to ask Becky Taylor, an expert, who laughed after listening to it, "Reversing black and white is not only your lawyer's specialty. We are better at this than you, don't look at you going back and forth in court, but in the final analysis, we still have to speak with the law and evidence, and now let Hollywood demonstrate to you what it means to really open your eyes and tell nonsense. β
And so there was this thing.
Edward: "This technique has actually been widely used in the work of filmmakers such as FrΓ©dΓ©ric Fellini. And this technique can also be seen in "Looking for Mr. Goodbar", which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography. β
Edward: "The purpose of this technique is to highlight the savage and cathartic X-behavior of Miller, the pimp, between him and the two female branch girls he controls. And in order to make this extremely revealing and critical contrast more striking, the photographer uses a more explicit lens language than usual. β
Edward: "These shots are the language of art, the crystallization of ideas, and we have to admit that this film is a bad box office, but it does not detract from its artistry!" β
Edward ended his statement eloquently, and he really admired Hollywood's ability to open his eyes and tell nonsense, fortunately he had seen this film, otherwise he would have thought that "Belinda" would probably be the favorite to hit next year's Oscars......
In fact, where do you get so many twists and turns, it's just that the garbage director is fresh, and he just plays all kinds of tricks in garbage films, but here in Hollywood...... Damn, an unborn genius filmmaker!
The three old fritter judges on the stage also began to wipe their sweat, they were clear about the routines in this, but everything was legal, which sounded quite embarrassing, but the efficiency of physical evidence was real, and they could only admit it.
The three of them exchanged heads and ears, with a wry smile on their faces, "This guy really worked hard to convince the jury." β
Of course, that's just an appetizer.
Edward then began to attack more violently.
Edward: "This testimony at least shows that different people have different opinions about the nature of the film, and there are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people, and this sentence seems to be understood and recognized by everyone, and I think that this is a very good embodiment of the essence of American democracy - allowing people to have different views and understandings of the same thing, and these views and understandings coexist with each other and constitute the spiritual dimension of a great nation." Just as sunlight is made up of seven visible and two invisible lights, if either one is missing, then the person under the sun will be dyed with strange colors and lose their original appearance. β
Edward: "It's true for people, and it's true for society. Only when all kinds of expressions are allowed can our social thoughts and ideas function in a relatively correct and objective way, whether they are elegant or vulgar, they are part of the expression of the public. I can admit that Belinda is vulgar, but that's not a reason to put his transporters in jail. β
Prosecutor Abner: "I protest. β
Judge Woodford: "Mr. Abner, please"
Prosecutor Abner: "Mr. Edward is changing the concept, he is deliberately blurring the concept of vulgar and immoral pornography, and I think Mr. Edward knows better than me about the recent series of jurisprudence of the Federal Supreme Court on pornography." There is no doubt that according to the latest Federal Supreme Court precedent, Belinda is an out-and-out pornographic film. It has nothing to do with its artistry. β
Attorney Abner: "In fact, Justice Warren Berg has long overturned the determination of pornography in Miller v. California, and even works that can be prosecuted with some social compensation. Belinda may have a breakthrough in technique, but don't forget. Justice Warren's handwritten judgment 'can only be protected by the First Amendment if it is of serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific significance in general.'"
Prosecutor Abner: "I'm definitely not going to prosecute 'In Search of Mr. Goodba', but I'm going to prosecute 'Belinda', and although both use similar cinematography, I believe that in the former there may be fruit, maybe there are thrilling scenes, but definitely not like the latter, which fills almost the entire 60-minute plot." Yes, it may not be a big deal in New York State. But under federal regulations, I have the right to sue them! β
Woodford Judge: "The protest was formed"
Edward shrugged, which was expected.
The main purpose of this large pile of testimony just now is to give the other party a disadvantage, to defeat their spirit, and to win the sympathy of the jury.
But he also lamented in his heart that if only this case had happened a few months earlier, when the precedent of "Miller v. California" had not been amended, and that this article alone would have exonerated Larry Flint, unlike now.
Thinking of this, Edward was very painful, he recalled that in the past few days, he and Kamaxiping stared at the map and studied it carefully until his eyes were sore and tearful, but Kamazeping was not affected, but the maid swept out a lot of hair when he was cleaning the office, which was obviously not Edward's.
Looking at the bright light of carbamazepin, someone subconsciously touched his hair, okay, quite a lot.
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Edward: "Actually, the funniest thing about this case is that the most important condition for determining whether my client is guilty or not is a coach that has been running for decades, which is ridiculous!" β
He began to change the direction of the attack,
Edward: "Actually, I have a lot of connections to this bus, because I used to use it when I was in school, and I used to take this bus to see my girlfriend in New Jersey. Yes, what follows is the key issue that I find ridiculous, but which I have to use to raise my client's defense."
Edward: "In my experience, the route of this car is actually not fixed. Your Excellency the Judge, I would like to ask me to present the evidence to help you understand."
The judge nodded in agreement.
Kamasiping quickly hung a huge map of New York City on a display shelf.
"Look, this bus departs from the New York Harbor bus terminal at the intersection of Fortyth Street and Eighth Avenue and passes through the Lincoln Tunnel, but I think all of you New Yorkers must have been impressed by the traffic jam at the Lincoln Tunnel, and I suspect that it was the best fortification to delay the Soviet tank attack."
Edward: "So at that time, when the driver noticed that something was wrong, he would shout 'We're going to go around the tunnel, guys, try to get off the bridge' and then take the indoor road to the George Peanuton Bridge, and occasionally the Tower Bridge near Westchester. β
Edward said, gesturing at the map.
Edward: "If you look at the map, if you take the Lincoln Tunnel or the Peanutton Bridge, then the opposite side is New Jersey, there is no doubt about it, but if you take the Tower Bridge, the opposite side is exactly the boundary of New York State, just like that, about 50 feet opposite is New Jersey, but the vehicle will never drive straight out of 50 feet, and you have to turn after getting off the bridge, so if you take the Tower Bridge, then this bus will always be in New York State, even if "Belinda" is a pornographic movie, but this is the internal affairs of New York State, the FBI may not intervene in the case without a request from the State of New York, as well as federal prosecutors."
Edward shrugged: "So, dear, you guys are overstepping your authority"
Prosecutor Abner: "I protest that Mr. Edward could not prove that the greyhound was on the bridge that day. β
Judge Woodford: "The protest is valid, Mr. Edward? β
Edward: "Ahem, Mr. Abner, can you prove that the greyhound didn't take the bridge?" Anyway, there are only three roads, and if you can prove that he took the Lincoln Tunnel or the Peanutunton Bridge, I will directly admit defeat......"
As if he was afraid that he would not be angry with the other party, he coughed and said slowly: "After all, who advocates who will provide evidence, right?" β
After saying that, I made a gesture of please!
"Ed, fxxk's is really a genius, whoever advocates who gives evidence, even fxxk's understands, why did those two bastards start pretending to be confused~oyeah"
The psychological advantage that Edward had just built up was shattered in an instant......
At this moment, I really have the intention of strangling that thing.
"Hey, Eddard, did you say what I said right?" Larry Flint was so complacent that he begged for praise.
The three judges above were also stunned, roaring at the contempt of the court, they had seen too much, there were two doors behind the judges' bench, and a dozen fat and strong bailiffs could be summoned at any time, and they only needed to gently chant the traditional mantra "security, security".
But the grandson in front of him obviously respects the authority of the judge very much...... It's just a little too lively, isn't it......
Edward pulled his hair next to him, "Fuck uncle, it's really a necessary move to ban drugs, if the whole country is like this bastard, the crisp is fucking finished, and the Russians will be laughing to death with vodka or choking on alcohol." β
Judge Woodford: "Quiet, quiet, Mr. Flint, I can forgive you this time, and if you do this again next time, I will consider convicting you of contempt of court!" β