Rebirth In Hollywood

"The truck driver is helping Michael Moore hide in the back of his limousine"

When the host, Billy Crystal, took to the stage, he tried his best to play down the apparently extreme remarks just now with a joke.

Probably the organizers are aware of the difficulties faced by this Oscar, and deliberately put the best actor and actress awards in the middle. After last year, the best actor once again appeared in front of the best actress.

Because of the absence of Charlize Theron, the best actor award guest was replaced by the legendary superstar Barbra Streisand.

Ryan also paid enough attention to this award. The one who won the award in the past life is still struggling in the corner of Hollywood. Who will fall on this award in this life? Is the nominated Leonardo DiCaprio still not welcome by the Academy?

"Leonardo DiCaprio "Gangs of New York", Nicolas Cage "Adaptation", Michael Caine "The Quiet American", Jack Nicholson "About Schmidt"..."

"Tonight's Best Actor is..." Barbra Streisand opened the envelope and read out the answer directly, "Michael Caine, The Quiet American."

The veteran actor from the United Kingdom became the final winner. The former Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actor finally stood on the top podium.

Looking at the gray-haired old actor, while Ryan applauded, another thought came into his mind. Last year's Oscars played down the political influence to a certain extent. This year, it seems to be politically correct enough?

The UK is a hardcore ally of the US, and if uniting the British is a must now, what about the Australians?

Considered from the thinking of the other side of the ocean, Australia is the hardcore little brother of the United States.

As in the past, the film and the characters will never be the only factors in winning, and there are so many things that can affect the Oscars.

Although the theme of the party is "moderately reflecting reality" and adjusted according to the situation, although the black evening dresses of many stars also set a solemn tone for the party. But when the pregnant Zeta Jones sang on stage with a big belly, when the ruffian Eminem was talking and singing, and when scenes of bizarre images appeared on the stage again, Hollywood was still that Hollywood.

Gorgeous and intoxicated fans will always be an indispensable part of this circle.

Two years ago, Ang Lee won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film for the Chinese martial arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Gained countless prestige and money, and also inspired the lingering Oscar plot of the opposite directors.

So, another director also appeared at this Oscar with a super martial arts production, wanting to compete for the best foreign language film.

The publisher of Heroes is Miramax. If Harvey Weinstein or Ryan Ken went all out in PR, the movie wasn't without hope of winning.

But neither of them did this. Ryan's resources were fully tilted towards Nicole. If he wanted to win one of the best actor and actress three times in a row, how could he not do his best to public relations?

As for Harvey Weinstein, he almost focused his energy on "Chicago" and "Gangs of New York", and "Heroes" is still some time away from being released in North America. How could he promote it?

Although the other party came to North America, he also did some work. But without the support of outsiders, wanting to make a difference at the Oscars is destined to be just a dream.

Penelope Cruz appeared on stage as the guest of honor. "The following films: "The Sins of Father Amaro", "Where Is My Home", "The Man Without the Past", "Heroes" and "Marriage" were nominated for this year's Best Foreign Language Film."

"These are very good movies, unfortunately there can only be one winner." She looked down, "Where is My Home. Congratulations Caroline Link!"

A German film took the Oscar for best foreign language film this year.

This is no surprise, at a party Nicole threw last Christmas, several old members of the Academy mentioned it. Compared with "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Hero" is intended for Easterners, while the former is intended for Westerners.

Others may not know, but Ryan, the investor, knows that when Ang Lee adapted the script of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", it was first completed in English, and then translated into Chinese. As for many expressions and details, they were all for the sake of Cater to American tastes.

After a few more jokes from Billy Crystal, last year's Best Actor winner Russell Crowe took to the stage to present Best Actress.

Ryan's brows furrowed slightly. If he hadn't won the Oscar for Best Actress, Nicole would have won the award. Nei Zellweger is a formidable rival.

Russell Crowe on the stage introduced the nominees with the pictures on the big screen, "Salma Hayek "Frida", Diane Lynn "Infidelity", Nicole Kidd Mann, "The Hours," Julianne Moore, "Far From Heaven," Renee Zellweger, "Chicago."

At the critical moment of deciding whether to win or not, Nicole's eyes suddenly left the stage, and she found exactly where Ryan was. The moment she looked over, Ryan's eyes also turned around, and the two smiled at the same time. , and then re-separate with peace of mind.

"Are you nervous?" Antonia Kidman whispered.

Nicole shook her head slightly. This was not a few years ago. After so many years, she could perfectly control her emotions even if she had any thoughts.

Who will be the winner in the end? Ryan swept across the face of Russell Crowe, who was bowing his head. The other party was an important member of the Australian Gang, and there was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Nicole Kidman, "The Moment", congratulations Nicole!"

The fake nose was not in vain, and the resources invested were not in vain. Nicole ushered in the second Oscar actress in her life.

Clap his palms hard, Ryan stood up first, and all the people around stood up, and then with him as the center, the whole theater stood up and applauded, looking at the whiter and whiter new film queen who was set off by the black dress.

Nicole hugged her sister, hugged the rest of the crew, then glanced this way, walked onto the stage, and took over the best actress statuette from Russell Crowe.

"Thank you Academy! Thank you to all the Oscar judges!"

She stood in front of the microphone, looking very happy, but not too excited, "Thank you so much. I do have something to say, Russell, I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for reading mine. name."

"Thanks to director Stephen Dardley, thank you Drew Barrymore, you are the best partners, I am so grateful to you."

"I have a lot to say! Thank you to all the staff of Flower Pictures and Jenkins Pictures. It is your collective efforts that have made me this success. Thank you Ryan for your firm support for me over the years, Pie Jinsi Leigh and Scott Swift."

She paused, as if organizing the language.

"I'm so excited to be here tonight, and I have to say, why are you coming to the Oscars when the world is in turmoil? Because art matters! Because we believe in what we do! We must stick to our responsibilities! This tradition must be carried forward!"

"At the same time, there are indeed many problems in the world. After 9/11, many families experienced bereavement. Now there is a war, and many families will lose their loved ones. God bless them!"

"Finally, over there is my sister Antonia..."

She looked at Antonia Kidman, "She has given me so much support over the years, Annie, I love you!"

There was another round of applause in the theater, and Nicole, who stood for the second time in the Oscar's best actress position, was transferred backstage.

"You're a winner again."

As he sat back in his chair, Ryan heard Peter Jackson's low voice asking, "Is there a trick, Ryan?"

"Do all the work that needs to be done."

This kind of occasion is not the place to exchange PR experience, Ryan just replied casually.

Although Nicole was able to win the award, it was the result of a combination of factors, but she finally won the second best actress in the golden man. Anyway, Ryan thinks that she has completely surpassed this point. past life.

Of course, when it comes to her status and achievements in Hollywood, she has long thrown away even Nicole Kidman, who was at her peak in her previous life, ten blocks away.

When he turned to look at the crew of "All the Time", he saw Nicole and Antonia Kidman whispering, and Ryan turned his eyes back to the stage.

Will the Oscars choose Martin Scorsese without The Pianist? Although the other party's style is really not pleasing to the mainstream.

"The best director winner is..."

After some long-winded remarks that the Iraq War wasn't that bad, Harrison Ford finally opened the envelope. "Rob Marshall, "Chicago."

The Kodak Theater was strangely silent for half a second, and then there was a warm applause. Some people looked at the lucky Rob Marshall, and more people looked at Martin Scorsese, the famous The director's face is not very good-looking.

Not to mention the quality of the film, in terms of qualifications, prestige and other factors, Martin Scorsese has always beaten Rob Marshall, but the best director has gone to his house.

Ryan looked past Rob Marshall and directly found Harvey Weinstein. This fat man really has a lot of experience in public relations. If Rob Marshall won the award, he must have spent a lot of effort.

This is destined to be an Oscar for "Chicago". After winning the best director, the father and son of Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas, who jointly presented the award, handed over the golden man for the best picture to this film. (To be continued..) ()