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Chapter 399 Huge Breakthrough
Before leaving Los Angeles, Martin attended several promotional events for "The Reader" and appeared on a TV show with Kate Winslet.

Time is too tight for Kate to adopt the strategy of getting pregnant to win awards.

There was no case of a lioness biting a male lion.

Martin still went to the psychological clinic to punch in on time, which was photographed by Ivan and published in the entertainment media.

Such news did not cause much stir. From fans to the public and many people in the circle, everyone believed that Martin had psychological problems.

In early November, "The Reader" was released as planned by Warner Bros.

The preview is currently limited to an independent theater in Los Angeles.

According to Academy regulations, a film must be screened publicly in Los Angeles for a period of time before the New Year to be eligible for the corresponding Oscar nomination.

For the first preview, the crew invited a large number of well-known figures in the Los Angeles film critic circle.

Awards season is when they need to advocate hard.

There was no red carpet for the preview. Martin got out of the car, ignored the noise of reporters, walked into the cinema alone, and went straight to the lobby on the second floor.

Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes are already waiting here.

Martin asked, "Are our friends from the media not here yet?"

Sam Mendes glanced at his watch: "It will be here soon."

Kate said to Martin, "I heard that you have a very good reputation among the film critics in Los Angeles. I hope your good reputation can make them give the film some good reviews."

Martin has invested a lot in these people and is confident: "It will definitely happen."

Louise, who was wearing black-rimmed glasses, came over from a distance and asked the three people: "What are you talking about? You look so happy."

Kate said casually: "We are talking about Martin's psychological problems."

Louise pushed up her glasses. “Going to a psychiatric clinic once or twice a week, how effective is that?”

Martin replied: "It shouldn't be crazy."

Many critics from Los Angeles went up to the second floor at this time.

Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter and Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times were at the forefront.

This is the best season for film critics, who wish it were awards season all year round.

Martin deliberately led Kate to the circle of Los Angeles critics.

"I watched the long trailer sent by the crew. Your character performed very well whether as a teenager or a middle-aged man." Kenneth Turan reminded Martin more than once. Seeing that he listened and made a breakthrough, he felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction psychologically.

Especially since this person is a big Hollywood star.

He nodded to Martin and said, "Before, I was a little worried about whether you could handle a role that was too old. After watching the trailer, I can at least put my mind at ease."

Todd Max interjected with a smile: "Martin's pursuit of art is worthy of his talent."

Martin turned sideways and motioned Kate to come forward, saying, "The main thing is that Kate gave me a lot of help. She often led me into the play and helped me to completely immerse myself in the role."

This is not a lie. When filming the action scenes between a middle-aged woman and a young man, Kate often led him into the role.

Kate modestly said: "Martin is the best young actor I have ever seen."

Kenneth Turan said: "Kate, you have made a huge breakthrough in your acting career this time, and I hope the film will be the same."

"I won't let you down," Kate said.

Martin specifically said: "In order to achieve new breakthroughs in art, Kate made great sacrifices during this shoot, even gaining weight to better fit the character's characteristics."

Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy looked at Kate at the same time and determined that everything Martin said was true.

After all, it is visible to the naked eye.

Martin and Kate went to greet other people, and Leonardo invited some old men through Warren Beatty.

The critics are waving the flag, and the old men hold the real votes.

These are the people who really have a say during awards season.

After these people entered the theater, Leonardo quietly called Martin into a lounge.

Nicholson accompanied DiCaprio and daughter Lorraine to the premiere, but did not speak publicly to Martin, as relations had warmed during filming in Atlanta.

Just like Martin’s psychological problems, now they are just preparations, and it is not the time to take full action yet.

Nicholson told Martin directly: "Cate Blanchett is definitely not getting an Oscar nomination this year."

Martin nodded slightly, and Luo Lin suddenly popped up: "Next time you have such a good thing, remember to call me."

"You'll get more money like this in the future." Nicholson pushed his daughter's head back out the door. "Just keep your mouth shut."

Lorraine is under 21 years old, and she can only receive a small portion of the money from the foundation set up for her by her father every week. She has not achieved much as an actress, and it is not easy for her to work hard to improve herself, even as Nicholson's daughter. What's more, she prefers to lie down and enjoy herself.

For her, it is difficult to earn $1.5 in the short term. Lorraine thinks the Asshole Trio is pretty good.

She left, and Bruce, who was guarding the door, closed it again.

Inside the door, Nicholson said, "Martin, don't leave me behind when there are fun things to do in the future, otherwise... don't blame me for turning against you."

Martin said as a matter of course: "You are the boss of me and Leo, so of course you should be the first one to rush to the front when there is something fun."

Leonardo, this fence-sitter, had a tacit understanding: "Martin and I will be responsible for covering you from behind!"

Nicholson raised his finger and pointed at his two younger brothers, then left the lounge first and returned to the screening room.

Martin and Leonardo waited a few minutes before going back.

The Reader has started showing.

The film's plot is logically smooth, the editing rhythm is just right, and the dark images easily make people fall into memories of the fifties and sixties.

Among them, there are also topics such as the Massacre that the judges of this era like.

In a few years, this subject matter will no longer be popular.

In the face of LGBTQ, they are vulnerable.

The plot is not lacking in intense emotional conflicts, such as between dignity and suffering, between law and emotion, etc.

These are not what Martin cares about, he just follows the role script to the best of his ability.

Kenneth Turan did not take his eyes off the big screen, but skillfully took out a pen and notebook and started writing quickly so as not to forget what he had written over time.

"The crew chose the two most suitable actors. Kate is strong, direct, and stubborn, with a look of determination. Martin plays the young male protagonist, who makes people completely ignore the actor himself. He is clear, delicate, and sensitive, innocent and fragile, like the grass that has just grown in spring."

As for the fiery action scenes, they are no big deal to Hollywood and the Oscars, and even less so to critics.

Kenneth Turan looked at Kate who was completely in control on the screen, and wrote: "The intersection of spirit and flesh is sublimated through the spiritual communication of reading aloud..."

As the plot progresses, Martin on the screen becomes more mature, but what remains unchanged is that he always controls the role, and even a few flaws can be ignored.

As expected, the heroine Hannah committed suicide, and the inheritance she left behind was naturally donated to the descendants of the Jews, which was extremely politically correct.

Seeing the end of the film, Todd McCarthy said: "I was most worried about the middle-aged part of the actor. After all, Martin has no relevant life experience. I didn't expect him to perform so well."

Kenneth Turan pondered for a while and said: "Have you noticed that Misha is a growth-oriented character. In middle age, he plays the unique boring and introverted German middle-aged people extremely vividly. He even There were not too many changes that were too complicated or exaggerated. The actions were orderly and calm, full of a sense of vicissitudes of life.”

Todd McCas nodded in agreement: "Martin is clearly better than his best friend Leonardo."

Kenneth Turan laughed: "Isn't this a fact recognized by the Los Angeles film critics?"

Leonardo, who was not sure where he was, probably fainted in the toilet from crying.

Applause broke out, especially in the comment section. This film really suits the critics' tastes. It has all the stripping, discussion, and conflicts. The plot is logically smooth, and the acting performances are not only good, but even a plus. It even has a touch of political correctness at the end. If this isn't a good film, what is it?

The applause from the ordinary audience in the back row was equally enthusiastic.

The girls looked disappointed: "Martin didn't even reveal the key point, bad review!"

"Yes, ask the director to release the edited version quickly. I want to see Martin."

"What do you know?" Rachel quickly comforted the fans: "If that little bit is exposed, it will be NC-17. Who will compensate Martin for the loss then?"

The people here applauded and gave the warmest applause.

The main creative staff of the crew came on stage to take their bows and were interviewed by media reporters, talking about some interesting things that happened during the filming.

But compared to director Nolan, the level of the screenwriter responsible for writing the behind-the-scenes footage is a bit worse.

After the movie ended, Martin waited for a while before leaving and walked along with Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy.

Before Martin could speak, Kenneth Turan said, "The character is better than I thought."

He stretched out his hand and shook Martin's hand vigorously: "Congratulations, you have broken the limit on the big screen."

Martin quickly said: "Your guidance also played a key role in my guidance. When I was confused, it helped me see clearly the way forward."

Todd McCarthy looked worried: "We in the critics' circle don't want to see Hollywood become too commercialized. This is also the responsibility of film critics!"

Kenneth Turan reminded: "You still have to control the road ahead by yourself, and balance business and art."

"After playing the Joker in Batman, I took on the leading role in David Fincher's new film, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Martin emphasized: "I will play Benjamin's life, from birth to death."

After hearing about the director, the role and the project, Todd McCarthy felt a sense of identity: "That's right, challenge yourself again and again, and exceed your limits again and again."

Martin looked fascinated: "I also hope that decades later, when the media and the public mention me, I will be an artist like Nicholson."

At this moment, Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy have determined the overall direction of the Los Angeles film critic community.

(End of this chapter)