Hollywood Road

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"Of all your works, the style of "Sin City" is the most unique because of their bold visual style, which is very different from its peers. From the first sight of that year, I was caught by the story. I loved all of them. These interconnected stories, love stories that revolve around the dark city, and I think the city itself has become a character!"

Frank Miller agreed with what Murphy said, but was not moved.

His idea is very simple, there is no need to give up his own works at all, and he has always insisted on this idea, always rejecting Hollywood's adaptation of his own comic works, because he believes that adaptation will destroy the style of comics.

In that case, it would be better not to edit it.

Murphy is not in a hurry. Everything he has done before is laying the groundwork. After leaving a good personal impression on Frank Miller, he knows how to persuade Frank Miller. He must show the other party the overall concept.

"Fran, I hope you can spare five minutes," Murphy said earnestly, "Take a look at a video I made, a short film based on the comic style of "Sin City"!"

After a moment of silence, Frank Miller nodded slightly, it was only a few minutes.

Murphy waved to Paul Wilson, and Paul Wilson immediately walked over with a briefcase.

After taking the briefcase, Murphy took out the laptop inside, turned it on and placed it in front of Frank Miller. Regardless of where the party was held, he directly clicked on the short movie stored on the desktop.

Frank Miller was originally sitting on a chair, when the first picture of the video appeared, he straightened up immediately, his eyes fixed on the computer screen.

Among the black and white tones, there is a touch of bright red...

This is simply a reenactment of a comic scene in "Sin City"!

The killer and the woman in the red dress on the rooftop were bathed in drizzle and kissed in the howling wind, which seemed to bring the last bit of warmth and romance to this troubled world.

However, with the sudden cut-in of black and white bipolar pure color images, this precious moment instantly turns into a poignant conspiracy...

Seeing this, Frank Miller was immediately aroused interest. The short video was very short and ended soon. He stood up, reached out and pressed his hand on the touchpad of his laptop, and chose to play again.

It's not a movie at all,

It's totally a cartoon!

If Sin City needed a cinematic style, this is it!

Frank Miller stared blankly at the short film. Although he didn't want to admit it, he was already fascinated!

He slowly raised his head, and put his eyes on Murphy again, he couldn't believe that the other party could shoot such a scene!

But seeing the confident and sincere smile on the young man's face, Frank Miller suddenly realized that this director named Murphy Stanton has extraordinary creativity, at least for his comics!

Although Frank Miller didn't say anything, Murphy could see his approval of this short film, and immediately said, "In my vision, if "Sin City" is adapted into a film, there is no need for a screenwriter, and the comic is the script." , we just need to do a little editing! I think the three stories of Sin City, Sniper Killing and Yellow Bastard can be the scripts for directing the shooting!"

Frank Miller suddenly felt tempted, but he still looked at the opposite side in silence. After so many years of persistence, how could he change easily.

"Fran, I think you can't do without your help!" Murphy didn't stop, his attitude was firm, "You must participate in the filming and production of the film, and your participation in the filming can play an important role in being faithful to the original. I don’t want you to be a manga author or producer, but to appear in the crew as an assistant director, so that the actors and crew can hear your on-site guidance..."

Hearing this, Frank Miller was convinced that the other party was really sincere, and that he really wanted to shoot the film in a comic style.

But he still didn't say anything. It was true that the other party was the winner of the Saturn Award for Best Horror Film, but he had never seen the film he directed, nor did he know about his experience.

Murphy pushed the notebook towards the opposite side again, "Fran, we don't need to finalize the cooperation now, I ask you to think about it seriously."

He still wanted to say something, someone was getting closer and closer from a distance, and he had already reached the front.

"Oh, isn't this Murphy?"

The person who came over had met him once before, William Morris' agent Martin Miller, "Ah, and Frank."

After speaking, he walked to the table and looked at the notebook in surprise. Frank Miller seemed to know him, and pointed to the chair beside him, "Sit down, Martin."

What should be said has been said. Murphy has no need to stay any longer. He stood up and said, "Fran, I still have something to talk to, so I will take my leave first."

He nodded again to Martin Miller. "Goodbye, Martin."

"Goodbye, Murphy."

Watching Murphy and Paul Wilson walk away, Martin Miller tilted his head and glanced at the notebook Murphy left behind, and asked curiously, "Do you know him?"

"Just met." Frank Miller closed the notebook.

He picked up his notebook and stood up, "I have something to do and I need to go back early. Let's talk another day, Martin."

"Okay," Martin Miller said politely, "I'm waiting for your call."

Frank Miller left, Martin Miller sat here, tilting his head thinking, what did Murphy Stanton ask Frank Miller for?

It's not difficult to guess, one is a cutting-edge director who has recently become famous in the circle, and the other is a well-known comic master in the United States...

It seems that Murphy - Stanton took a fancy to Frank - Miller's comics.

Martin Miller quickly had his own judgment, and then turned his head to look around. Murphy Stanton hadn't left yet, sitting at a table not far away, chatting with a sweet-looking Latina woman.

Thinking of the lack of a significant director client under his banner, Martin Miller's mind became alive again. He sat here and waited for a while. Seeing the Latin woman leave, he stood up and walked over.

"Hi, Murphy." Coming to the table on the edge of the lawn, Martin Miller pulled out a chair by himself, glanced at the direction the Latin woman left, and deliberately joked, "Have a good harvest tonight?"

Murphy smiled, "Just chatting casually."

"A youth idol whose road is getting narrower and narrower." Martin Miller said intentionally or unintentionally, "but it is said that she has a very close relationship with James Cameron."

"Really?" Murphy responded casually.

It didn't matter that he didn't want to pursue Jessica Alba.

Martin Miller glanced at Paul Wilson and said to Murphy, "Can we talk alone?"

"Is there something wrong?"

Although he asked, Murphy still nodded to Paul Wilson, and after he left, he said directly, "Martin, you don't want to drag me to William Morris again, do you?"

Martin Miller didn't answer his words, but said, "I just think it's a waste of talent for you to stay in the independent film industry."

Murphy laughed.

"I have seen three of your works," Martin Miller continued, "Murphy, you should go to the mainstream film industry and direct a commercial masterpiece with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars! You have this talent and ability! "

How many directors are willing to stay in the independent film circle? These words are indeed attractive.

Martin Miller knows that young directors often have great ambitions, "Only by going to the mainstream film industry can you become a top-notch director! Only then can you..."

He emphasized his tone, "Participate in the Oscar competition!"

"Indeed." Murphy seemed to be looking forward to it, "I also want to get the best director statuette."

"But what about CAA?" Martin Miller changed the subject, "Has CAA made such a plan for you? As far as I know, no!"

The agent of William Morris finally got to the point, "I can make plans for you! A very long-term plan!"

Murphy shook his head, "If you want to win an award, I think CAA is better."

"Indeed, in recent years, actors and directors under CAA have a higher probability of winning awards than William Morris." Martin Miller lowered his voice and reminded, "But have you noticed that the winners are either themselves Jewish, Either the agent is Jewish!"

He pointed to himself, "I am Jewish! And your manager is not! Also, I have made good friends with many heavyweight Jewish people in the circle. As long as your abilities and works do not have major problems, when the time comes, Some things are yours!"

Hearing these words, Murphy immediately thought of the Jewish actress under Martin Miller, the first Oscar queen born in the 1980s, who followed such a path.

He could tell that Martin Miller was not talking empty words, and that he really had a wide network of relationships in Hollywood Jewish circles.

It's impossible not to be tempted, but Murphy thought for a while, and shook his head firmly. For him who is on the rise, a stable and solid foundation is more important than these.

"Sorry, Martin." Murphy declined again, "I'm very happy working with CAA now."

He raised his hand and glanced at his watch, "It's getting late, I should go home, we have time to drink coffee together."

Martin Miller nodded, but the smile on his face disappeared, and his expression was a little gloomy. It doesn't feel good to be rejected all the time.

Especially a person who has just emerged in the circle.

He watched Murphy join Paul Wilson and leave, and he couldn't help shaking his head. This circle doesn't necessarily succeed if you have talent and ability.

Murphy left the private club, drove Paul Wilson back to downtown Los Angeles, called Bill Rossis, and then returned to his home in Santa Monica.

For Martin Miller's invitation, he didn't take it seriously at all. The most important thing now is to get the film adaptation rights of "Sin City". (To be continued.)