Back at her home in the Coty community, Martin found that the house was clean, and on the coffee table in the living room, there was a message from Blake, which she had cleaned up.

Even the wine cabinet and refrigerator are filled with several types of wine that Martin often drinks.

Bruce came out with two cans of wine, gave Martin a can, and said, "This girl, Eliza, Anne, and Jolie are more interested in you. ”

Martin pulled out his phone and called Blake.

"My father and my brother, the fool, went to meet the screenwriter and buy the script together." Blake has regrets: "It will be a few days before I can go back to Los Angeles." ”

"It's okay, I've been in Los Angeles lately," Martin said. ”

After chatting for a while, he had just hung up the phone when someone called in, and the number showed Harold.

Chairman of the Social Council.

Martin immediately connected, said hello, and said, "I just saw a report on the Internet, you came back from New York?" ”

"The paparazzi are really fast now." Martin sighed and said, "I just entered the house for less than half an hour. ”

Harold invited: "Today is a tasting day for the community, and if you have time at three o'clock in the afternoon, you can come to the Community Theatre Square to participate. ”

Martin, who hadn't been to a community event yet, replied, "I'll be on time." He put away his phone: "There will be a free wine tasting in the afternoon." ”

Bruce immediately put down the unopened beer: "I'll save my stomach and go for a free drink in the afternoon." ”

Before three o'clock in the afternoon, Martin was in the community theater, which had a plaza that could be used for public events.

At this time, there are many long dining tables and plastic tables and chairs for resting, and they are filled with a variety of liquor.

Beer-wise, Budweiser, Le Cordon Bleu, Heineken and Corona, to name a few.

There is no shortage of other wines, tequilas and whiskeys.

There were also advertisements on site, and there was definitely a branding campaign in them, after all, the people who live in the Coty community are quality customers.

Harold came over at this time, shook Martin's hand, and said, "I saw a photo of you with director Scorsese in the newspaper, and this time you will bring a masterpiece?" ”

Martin responded with a smile: "Director Scorsese's work has always been a guarantee of quality. ”

Harold led Martin and Bruce into the scene: "Wine tasting days are open-ended, with a variety of wines to be tasted and socialised, and the community is a platform for residents to socialize. ”

Martin saw a lot of people coming to the scene: "I feel it. ”

When Harold left, Bruce went to get a small glass of gold whiskey, and Martin took a small sip, which tasted good.

He was about to find someone he knew to join him when his neighbor across the street, Gillian Flynn, a reporter who worked for Entertainment Weekly, approached him.

"Hi Martin." She was not polite, said hello, and asked directly: "Can you reveal a little bit of news about Scorsese's new film?" ”

Some things can be said to the outside world, and the crew also needs the protagonists to promote, Martin lowered his voice: "Others can't say it, we are neighbors, give you a little news." ”

Gillian said, "Yes, we're neighbors. ”

Martin changed to a mysterious tone: "The character played by Jack Nicholson this time is called the ultimate incarnation of crime by director Scorsese. ”

Gillian immediately took out a notebook from her pocket, wrote it down, and asked, "Neighbor, is there anything else?" ”

How could Martin let go of the opportunity to brag about himself: "In order to prepare for the role of this film, I once went to BPD to experience life, patrolled with the patrol police, fought crime and anti-narcotics with the detectives of the police detective bureau, and learned a lot of professional skills. ”

Gilly made a note of all the safety and wanted to ask again.

Martin interrupted in advance: "I can't say it anymore, and the crew should find me and hold me accountable for breach of contract and leaking the news." ”

Gillian put away her pen and notebook and said with a smile, "You are a good neighbor. ”

Martin joked: "According to the rules of your industry, should I be paid to be a news source?" ”

Gillian also smiled: "No problem, I can apply." ”

"No need, neighbors, help each other." Martin's message was not for nothing: "Maybe sometime, I'll have something to ask you for help." ”

Entertainment Weekly is one of the nation's leading entertainment magazines.

Gillian smiled, "Call me if you need to." ”

Just then, a middle-aged man came over, she shouted, and said to Martin, "Introduce a friend to you." ”

Martin participated in the wine tasting to expand his social circle, and immediately nodded: "Okay." ”

When the middle-aged man came over, Gillian introduced: "This is Alan Green, he is the publishing editor of the Los Angeles bureau of Empire magazine, and like me, he is a part-time writer. ”

She gestured with her eyes: "Alain, Martin doesn't need to be introduced." “

Empire is the UK's largest film magazine, with distributions in North America, Australia, and Russia, among others.

Martin and Alain shook hands and exchanged a few pleasantries.

Alain spoke with a British accent: "I didn't expect you to move to this neighborhood, Martin." ”

Martin smiled: "It just so happens that Gillian is a neighbor." He was curious: "In your industry, you all create part-time?" ”

Gillian replied: "What kind of creation am I, I have only written a few short stories, and I can only publish them because I know many people. Alain is different, he has written long stories that have already been published. ”

Martin asked Alain, "Can I have the pleasure of reading your work?" ”

Alain said, "Of course, it's called "Dark Realm", and I can give you a copy." ”

The editor of Empire magazine, Martin, thought it would be useful, and exchanged contact information with him.

"My house is not far from here, so I'll go back and get a copy." Alain Greon said he would go, and left the square in a hurry.

Gillian said: "It's not easy to insist on creating in the amateur, in fact, most of the sales are very average after publishing, but everyone has a thought, in case it is favored by the film company, it will be adapted into a movie, after all, Hollywood's popular movies, the proportion of original movies is so low that it is outrageous, and most of them come from adaptations." ”

Martin asked directly: "Is this also your creative motivation?" ”

Gillian nodded slightly: "Of course, so I've been insisting." She was polite: "With you as a neighbor, I think I have a little more hope." ”

Martin said, "I can be the first reader when you write a work." ”

Gillian smiled and said, "By the way, help me recommend." ”

Martin nodded: "No problem." ”

It's just a recommendation, and it's not up to him to decide whether the film company needs to use it or not.

Alain soon returned from home and gave Martin a copy of his autograph.

Martin glanced at the title of "Dark Realm" on the cover and handed it to Bruce behind him: "I'll take a closer look when I go back." ”

Bruce put the book away, thinking that Martin might not be able to finish it in a month.

Alain was very happy, and also saved some hope for Martin to recommend.

"Hey, neighbors, you're here."

Mr. Jones, an artist whose daughter worked in the Sacred Valley, walked briskly, followed by a young woman who was clasping his arm.

Alain nodded in acknowledgment and took his own initiative.

Jones smiled at Gillian, then shook Martin's hand and introduced the beautiful girl next to her: "This is my daughter Jenna, who is engaged in artistic creation in the Sacred Valley, and a new film has recently been released and released, so I must support the genuine version." ”

Martin politely said: "I am a strong supporter of genuine version." ”

Jenna took the initiative to shake Martin's hand: "Hello, Martin, I like your eyes across the mountain. ”

Martin paused slightly, I can't say that I like your Sacred Valley film very much, right? He smiled, "My pleasure. ”

Jenna continued her father's conversation: "This weekend, I had a premiere of my new film in West Hollywood, and I reserved a place for friends and family......"

Both Martin and Gillian refused because they didn't have time.

After chatting for a while, Jenna saw her familiar friend and left the place alone.

Gillian is gone, too.

Jones continued to make small talk with Martin, and as a father, he broke his heart for his daughter: "Martin, you know a lot of people in Hollywood, if there is a suitable role, please introduce Jenna." ”

He said politely: "If you have a need for art, you can come to me." ”

Martin thought of something, dug into his pocket, found that he didn't have one, and asked Bruce, "Is there a horn carving?" ”

Because Martin often gave away, Bruce brought it with him and handed it over.

Martin handed the horn clown carving to Jones: "You're a veteran in the art industry, what is the level of this engraving?" ”

Jones looked at it carefully, and rubbed it again: "It's a little rough, but it's very thoughtful, and the knife work is okay, but the degree of professional training is not enough." ”

He looked at the bottom of the clown: "Lily Carter? ”

Martin asked, "Do you think she has the talent for this?" ”

"Not bad." Jones was clearly not saying a kind word: "She needs a good teacher." ”

Separated by a mountain, Martin asked Bruce to inquire about the neighbors and knew that Jones was a veteran practitioner: "Do you know anyone about this? ”

"I knew a sculptor at the California Institute of the Arts," Jones said. ”

Martin briefly talked about Lily's situation, and Jones suggested that if Lily wanted to pursue a career in this industry, she could apply to the California Institute of the Arts.

This is the first private university established by Walt Disney investment, and with Martin's connections in Hollywood, of course, he can get a heavyweight letter of recommendation.

Even if you can't become an engraver, it's not difficult to get a job as a special prop maker in Hollywood after you come out.

The premise of all this naturally depends on Lily's wishes.

Martin made a note of the incident and went back to call Atlanta.

Jones's words came full circle and returned to his daughter: "Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to Jenna's new film launch over the weekend. ”

Martin was surprised: "Didn't she reserve a place?" ”

"The main thing is that I will be embarrassed when I see the actor." Jones sighed: "There will be a clip on the scene, and then the actor will come to say hello, how should I respond?" ”

When Martin thinks about it, it's really hard to respond.

Jones said again: "Do I want to pat the actor on the shoulder and say to the actor, boy, you did a good job just a few times, it will be better to be lighter next time......"

Two more today

(End of chapter)