Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 663 The Coronation

"It's such a pity." Angela said to Jiang Wen with regret.

Unsurprisingly, Best Supporting Actor went to Morgan Freeman for his stellar performance in "Million Dollar Baby."As far as the old black movie star got his wish, the other four nominees were naturally frustrated.

"It doesn't matter. Didn't I just say that it's pretty good to be nominated." Although there was still disappointment on his face, Jiang Wen didn't take it to heart. His open-mindedness was not just pretending.

Seeing this, Angela stopped talking and continued to focus on the stage.After the supporting actor, it is naturally the supporting actress. This time the best supporting actress is Cate Blanchett in "The Aviator".

"This is normal. The more nominations you have, the less likely you are to win an award." Streep also didn't take it to heart. For her who has already won several acting awards, getting nominations is commonplace. It doesn't matter anymore.

After several awards were awarded, there was a song and dance in the stands, followed by the award of the best art director.

Although Angela's solid painting skills allowed her to play well in this, it was the first time she was nominated after all, and she didn't have an unparalleled box office guarantee like "Titanic", so this award was finally awarded to The two art directors of "The Aviator".

Angela doesn't care about this, it's fine to lose this kind of award, anyway, it's not the main goal tonight.But when the best soundtrack fell to "Finding Neverland", she was somewhat depressed.

You must know that she has racked her brains for the soundtrack of "John Rabe", and it has also received considerable praise. Many people think that the melodiousness and sadness of the violin are well matched with the sadness and passion of the Chinese instrument. It was just right, but it seemed that the judges didn't seem to have much interest in the Erhu, a Chinese musical instrument.

Forget it, as long as it can get the best film and best director.Angela quickly adjusted.

The biggest opponents in the best film and best director this year are two old men, Clinder Eastwood and Martin Scorsese. Not only were they shortlisted for best director, but their works were also shortlisted for best Movie.

Angela didn't worry too much, she was bound to win the best director this time.Old Martin had already won the best director two years ago, and with Angela's factors included, the jury would not consider him anyway this time, so the biggest opponent was Eastwood, an old American cynic.However, Eastwood always likes to deliberately touch restricted areas in movies. For example, "Mystic River" two years ago involved child molestation and the despair of human nature. Then it turns into a discussion of euthanasia, which is not flattering.

What's more, Angela's advantage of 7 consecutive nominations is not so easy to offset, and besides, Sparrow has skillfully revealed the information clearly.

But it is not so easy to get the best movie. Just winning the best movie 6 times in a row is enough to make the judges look elsewhere-especially if they decide to award the best director Give her the word.What's more, the five films competing for the best film this year, plus "John Rabe", three of them are biographical films.

Of course, there are still some advantages, such as the public opinion caused by Angela, or the anti-war voices of the liberals.And sometimes a disadvantage can also become an advantage. Anyway, Pixar has won the best film 6 times in a row, and Angela has lost the best director 6 times in a row, so it is not surprising that these two awards are given to her as compensation. things.

Some things are not always the same. For example, the winner of this year's best actress is Halle Berry, who has a wonderful performance in "Dance of the Dead" and has become the first actress among black female movie stars!This movie, which should have been released a few years ago, was produced and released last year, and it also snatched the best actress from the very popular Hilary Swank. I have to say that fate is really unpredictable through.

The most interesting thing is that Jamie Foxx of "Soul Singer" won the best actor this year. This is the third black male star to be on the throne of actor.As a result, the 77th Oscars became a meaningful awards ceremony where black male and female stars reached the top at the same time-Halle Berry was able to beat Hilary Swank, probably for this reason.

In short, before the answer is revealed, everything is possible. If she can win the best director and best movie at the same time, it will be a perfect end to her plan.

However, this does not mean that she only has one statuette to take.

"You know, sometimes I often wonder what's in some people's heads?" Locke said carelessly on the stage, "Maybe they're not as adaptable as I am, maybe they're not as tall and mighty as I am, Maybe they're not as articulate as I am..."

These self-proclaimed parallels made people laugh, but his tone changed immediately: "But they can weave all kinds of touching, happy, and sad stories, which I can't do. Yes. Then let’s have Adam Sandler present us with the Best Adapted Screenplay award first.”

Amidst the applause, this handsome and excellent comedian walked up to the awarding stage in a gown: "In a sense, adapting a script is more difficult than the original script, because the adaptation must consider maintaining the meaning of the original. things, and then delete some things first and second—I think it might be more complicated than surgery."

The scene suddenly burst into laughter, Sandler shrugged and turned to the big screen next to him: "Okay, let's see who is nominated first."

The big screen showed in turn the films nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, "Finding Neverland," "Million Dollar Baby," "At Sunset," "Sideways," and "John Rabe." A movie can get a round of applause.

"So," Sandler quickly opened the envelope in his hand, "let's see who will get this trophy..."

He immediately let out an exclamation, looked up and blinked his eyes in disbelief, but returned to normal after a few seconds: "Well, congratulations to her, the one who has been nominated for the best script every year since 93 Excellent talent."

Enthusiastic applause erupted immediately. Although he didn't pronounce the name, everyone knew who he was talking about.Is there anyone else in Hollywood who has been shortlisted for the best script every year for more than ten consecutive years?This is another Oscar record that no one can break.

Angela walked onto the stage calmly, with a smile on her face. The black women's suit and the white village clothes inside made her look beautiful and capable, with a very temperament.

"I don't need to say too much about the same thing. I would like to thank the judges for awarding me this award and those who support me and love me. I will try my best to do better." Angela raised the statuette in her hand, Walked off the stage amid applause.

She originally wanted to use the script of "John Rabe" in her speech, but she couldn't help changing it to something else.

Forget it, enough is enough, so be it.Angela sighed softly in her heart.At the same time, I became a little apprehensive.Winning Best Adapted Screenplay doesn't bode well, and if she could, she'd prefer not to win a single award until the last two.

Regardless of what she thought, the awards ceremony went on, with Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and so on.Although Chris Rock's acrimonious hosting style made many people feel uncomfortable, he really adjusted the atmosphere of the scene very well.

After the awarding, finally there are only the last two most important awards left.

"Okay, the next award to be presented will be the most important award," Chris Rock stepped onto the stage again, "Yes, the weight is very heavy, so heavy that I can't lift it in my life."

The ridiculous but sad tone combined with his funny expression made the guests present couldn't help laughing.

"It's just," his face changed suddenly, "someone has been nominated six times in a row for this award - plus this time it's seven times - and then lost six times in a row like a record. I can't help but wonder if I'm cursed?"

Then, Locke suddenly covered his mouth, his eyes widened exaggeratedly, showing a frightened expression, and his funny appearance immediately elicited roars of laughter.

"Wait, I didn't mean to curse someone just now, oh, damn, I didn't say anything at all just now!" The pretended flustered look caused another laugh, "You will forgive me, Angela? You Will you forgive me?"

Under the questioning with that innocent expression, Angela, who was sitting on the seat, could only raise her hands helplessly.

"Great, it looks like she has forgiven me, thank God." Locke breathed a sigh of relief and drew a cross on his chest, "Okay, now let Ms. Barbra Streisand present us with the best director! "

Amidst the exclamation and applause of the audience, this woman, who can also be called a legend, walked to the podium with great demeanor.Many people started whispering at the same time. As one of the few Barbara who has won all the four major awards, she also has a lot of love and hatred with Oscar.She won the Best Actress for the first time as a leading actress, but she passed away with nominations for Best Director several times. The jury invited her to be the guest of honor for Best Director. Does that mean...

Barbara, who came to the award stage, smiled slightly at this moment: "I'm afraid this award is one of the few, the award that directors most want to win, including me in the category. So I am very jealous of the directors nominated tonight , especially Angela."

The obviously joking words immediately caused a few low laughs in the venue.

"Okay, let's take a look at the nominees." Barbara said, looking at the big screen next to her, ""Million Dollar Baby", Clint Eastwood;" The Aviator, Martin Scorsese; John Rabe, Angela Mason; Vera Drake, Mike Lee; Soul, Taylor Hackford."

Every time she reads a name, a small segment of the big screen reveals the names of the people mentioned.What's interesting is that Angela's camera is just placed in the middle surrounded by four gray-haired old men, which really makes people smile.

But Angela, who was sitting below, was not in this mood at the moment. Although she kept smiling, she was somewhat stiff.No matter how much preparation she had made before, her heartbeat still couldn't help but speed up a lot at this moment.

"So, now let's see who is the winner." Barbara said as she pulled out the list from the envelope, then raised her eyebrows in surprise, and thought for a few seconds before suddenly asking: "Would you like me?" Can I say a few more words?"

Angela in the audience couldn't help but rolled her eyes. In fact, several other nominated directors also showed dumbfounded expressions, and others booed while laughing.

"Alright, alright, then the winner of this year's Best Director is - "John Rabe", Angela Mason! Congratulations to her!" Barbara then announced loudly.

Probably because the title of the movie was named after a person, everyone was stunned at the same time, and there was a brief silence at the scene.But a few seconds later, there was a burst of applause among the exclamations.

Angela, who sat on the seat and blinked her eyes for a long time, did not wake up until she was slapped on the shoulder. Although she had rehearsed this moment in her heart several times, when Barbara really read her When I named it, there was still a buzzing sound in my head, as if someone had hit a copper bell heavily, not only my eyes were a little dazzled, but my breathing became short of breath.

Fortunately, after experiencing countless big scenes, she immediately adjusted her emotions. Although the excitement made her feel as if centuries had passed, it was actually only a few seconds.Even so, when she got up, she could still feel a little weakness in her calves, and she shook hands with those congratulators in a daze.

It wasn't until she stepped onto the stage that she finally calmed down completely, and took a few steps to the awarding platform to take the statuette representing the best director from Barbara.

"Congratulations, Angela." Barbara looked at her with a complicated expression. You know, this award not only made Angela the first female director in Oscar history, but also the youngest Oscar winner. By.

Basically, the records of the youngest best director nomination, the youngest female best director nomination, the youngest best director and the youngest best female director set by her will be set in the future for a long time. No one can break it for a period of time.

"Thank you." Angela said briefly, then turned to face the venue.

At this time, the applause still didn't stop, and after seeing her turn around, almost everyone stood up and applauded vigorously again, even the other four nominated directors, even though they all had regrets on their faces .The enthusiastic voice seemed to lift the roof of the Kodak Theater, and something suddenly passed through Angela's heart, making her tremble slightly. There are not many directors who can get this kind of treatment.

"Thank you." She said it again.