When Theolod won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama, the outside media became more and more optimistic about him winning the Oscar this time, which corresponded to the cynicism of some media - yes, the current "albino" Oscar is looking forward to a white savior like Theorod, so that Denzel Washington can be struck out.

Indeed, the Oscars have always been criticized for being too "white", and if there are two and their prominent candidates for best actor at the same time, then the academic school will definitely choose the white man instead of the black one. In fact, not only Oscar, but also the entire American society has this atmosphere of invisible discrimination.

Theolod and Denzel Washington were both nominated for the Oscars by playing villains, which also attracted countless onlookers. Both of their roles have similarities, both are badass in a way, but on the other hand they both have controversial "good" aspects. Everyone wants to know who of these two "bad guys" will win the Oscar, but the eventual awakening of George Jung in Theorod may make him more attractive.

Of course, there are also many people who say that the Golden Globe Award gave Best Director to Ted Demmy, and the Oscar will definitely award Best Director to him out of sympathy. But another part of the people disagree, they think that since Ted has a sympathy vote for the Golden Globes, the Oscars will no longer consider this factor, and besides, neither Ron Howard nor David Lynch is an ornament, and Ron Howard winning the best director is almost as sure as Theo Rod winning the best actor.

Therefore, when the nominations for the 74th Academy Awards were announced on January 24, "American Narcos" was only nominated for Best Actor, Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, it was not surprising to veteran media professionals. As for "The Phantom of the Opera", it was even worse, only nominated for Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup, Best Recording, Best Score and Best Song.

Yes, "The Phantom of the Opera" has six nominations, but none of them is the most valuable in the Oscars, even if it has twice as many nominations as "American Narcos", it is just a swollen face and fat man's fatness, "American Narcos" has three nominations, two of which are the most important nominations in the entire Oscars, and they are also the most watched links during the live broadcast.

But some fans who don't know the truth are not so happy, in their eyes, the nomination for "American Narcos" must at least add Best Director and Best Supporting Actress - after all, Penelope Cruz, who plays George Jung's wife, plays a very amazing role in the film.

Other fans saw the protests of fans of "American Drug Lord" and Theolod, and they immediately became energetic. In their opinion, "American Drug Lord" can get two gold awards for nothing more than the face of the dead, but they didn't expect them to be so insatiable after winning three nominations, so they directly scolded them in the air.

"Ted Demmy? Who knew who he was before 'American Narcos', and even if he did, it was only the nephew of director Jonathan Demmy. When people die, rest in peace, it's not that I don't respect the dead, but judging from Ted Demmy's previous works, he has not yet entered the Oscar qualifications and heritage. ”

In my eyes, I have always thought that the Oscar is a sacred temple of art, where everyone is equal, and the pursuit of perfect and classic film art is not the original intention of the Oscar? As long as director Ted shoots well, he is qualified!"

"Do you know what the word 'all men are equal' means? If you know, don't kidnap a dead man's morality, you think the Oscars will take care of your emotions out of sympathy just like the Golden Globes? You just compare 'American Narcos' and 'Mulholland Drive' to see why David Lynch is on the cut and Ted Demmy isn't. ”

"I'm sorry, I just don't understand the meaning of the pretended mystery of 'Mulholland Drive', haven't you cried in the cinema for 'American Narcos'? If not, I can only say that you don't have the most basic emotions as human beings. ”

“……”

Of course, these scolding and scolding, those guys who boycotted "American Drug Lord" tacitly did not mention the best actor candidate Theorod for half a word. Probably they also know that Theorod deserves to be shortlisted for the best actor, and only idiots and idiots who don't know how to act will question the gold content of this candidate.

Maybe they can only complain that the previous Oscar winners are white. They can talk about his race, but they can't talk about his acting skills, and saying this is equivalent to slapping himself in the face.

So at this moment, in the eyes of everyone, Theorod is almost sure that he will win the award, and the only variable is to see if those old men of the academy will take into account "political correctness" and "public opinion suppression", and award the little gold man to Denzel Washington in order to avoid suspicion. As for the other nominees, whether it is Will Smith, who is also black, or Russell Crowe, the last Oscar winner, or Sean Penn, the winner of Cannes, it is not surprising that they are all chaperones.

In any case, the Oscars are in March. Theolod celebrated his twenty-fourth birthday at the end of the month, and began to run around for the Oscar trip to "American Drug Lord". In order to maintain the popularity of the film and the status of his nominee, this kind of PR campaign is necessary. Even sometimes, in order to canvass for votes, some actors with arrogant personalities who are not easy to approach will suddenly change their personalities, become approachable, take the initiative to greet people, and even participate in some public welfare activities.

And Marshall, who has had an experience in the Olympics, is more handy at stirring up the heat this time, coupled with the perfect cooperation of Theorod's old fritters, almost every day people can see Theorod's figure or name on the entertainment news. He also helped Theolod win an issue of "Oprah Talk Show" before the Oscars, and after the Oscars, if he won the best actor, he could also get the cover opportunity of "Time" magazine.

The 74th Academy Awards are coming in a hurry. The Oscars were held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, and like the Golden Globes, participants from all walks of life attended the party in a very low-key manner. Theolod changed into a light gray suit this time, which was very conspicuous among the dark suits, but this light-toned suit still maintained the low-key and calm style style of the Golden Globe Awards.

This time on the red carpet, Theolod saw Russell Crowe again, unlike the previous one who was threatened by underworld terrorists and looked haggard, this year's Crow looked in good spirits, and there was no FBI bodyguard who followed Nattel. Maybe he won the actor last year, but at this time he was calm and relaxed, and he also wished Theolod hope that he could win this year's best actor.

The same goes for Kevin Spacey, who wants Ted's posthumous "American Narcos" to win as many awards as possible.

As is customary, the less important awards are placed in the front, and the important awards are finale. The host Whoopi Goldberg has a high emotional intelligence, and often makes the audience laugh constantly, of course, it is all light laughter, and the first Oscars after "911" will not add too many entertainment elements, whether it is the host Whoopi Goldberg or the insiders in the audience understand this and behave reservedly enough.

The Phantom of the Opera, which received six minor nominations, went on to win Best Makeup and Best Song. Hearing that "American Narcos" won the best adapted screenplay, Theorrod was happy for the writers Nick Kasowitz and Bruce Porter, and then he had to go backstage to give a speech for Ted in the "In Memory of the Fallen Filmmakers" section.

"I remember the first time he and I met at a Michelin-starred restaurant, because he knew I could be bought for a good meal. On the pitch-black stage, Theolod sat in a high chair with a microphone in his hand and did not carry any manuscript. A light hit him, and he sat in the light like a guitarist in a bar, stepping on the beam between the legs of the chair with one foot and the other on the ground, as if chatting. At that time, the waiter at the restaurant didn't know him, and he only had a glass of water in front of him. ”

"I still remember the smile on his face when I criticized his previous work. He didn't get angry because he knew that my appointment wasn't just for a meal, it was for his film, and for his film, he could humbly accept all doubts. ”

"I remember the rhetorical question he asked me, 'Do you care about pay?' Whether as a director or producer, he always has a keen grasp of people's needs, he knows what I want, and I know what he wants......"

"I remember when I questioned, 'If this golden trophy is what you want, can you handle it?' and he told me it wasn't what he wanted. On the stage of the Oscars, Theolod did not shy away from pointing to the huge Oscar statuette behind him with his left thumb, and in a nonchalant tone, many people in the outside world threw a blockbuster □□ when Ted failed to get the Oscar for Best Director nomination.

"At that moment, I understood that what he wanted, what he wanted, what he wanted, was something more precious than this stage, the depth of the film, the bloom of art, and the recognition of talent...... So, I told him that I like a challenge. ”

"I remember that two months ago, he told me about his plans for a new film. Not a literary film that pursues art, not a drama film that surpasses his uncle Jonathan Ted, who surpasses the Oscars, after the dust settles into a butterfly, he sets his sights on social issues. Maybe only a person like him with a heart of concern for social and human feelings can make a movie like "American Drug Lord......"

"He's Ted Demmy, and from now on, a lot of people will know him. ”

"I will always remember him. ”

Theolod quietly confided his heart in the tone of the one-man show in "American Drug Lord", maybe his rhetoric is not gorgeous, but the "I still remember" again and again deeply knocked on the depths of people's hearts. When he finished his last sentence, the lights disappeared, and the stage returned to darkness, but the audience burst into fierce applause.

Theolod is right, Ted Demie did not win the Oscar for Best Director, but from now on there will be countless people who know him and respect him.

At least everyone present will remember him.

Theolod didn't give an interview to the backstage ABC reporter after his speech, and in fact he had to get back to his position quickly, because after Best Director, the next award was Best Actor. When he accepted the hugs of several stars and returned to his seat, the award presenter Julia Roberts had already arrived on stage.

"It was such a moving speech, I almost cried backstage just now, thank you, Theo. Although I don't know him well, I will always remember Mr. Ted Demmy. Julia Roberts said with the envelope in her hand, and as soon as she finished speaking, there was another round of applause from the audience, and Theolod was also applauding.

"The past year has been a sad one, but there are still many filmmakers who continue to strive to bring hope, emotion and deep thought, so that we can never compromise in the face of disaster and grief. Below, let's take a look at a few of the most representative actors-"

Movie clips of the actor nominated for the best actor began to play on the screen, and after each clip, there was a round of applause, especially Denzel Washington's badass performance in "Training Day" and the editing of Theorod Lechter's four-minute one-man show, and Theorod even heard a few cheers.

"Well, I know you're all looking forward to me revealing the answer. Julia Roberts picked up the envelope with a smile, "The person who won the Best Actor at the 74th Academy Awards is—"

"Theolod Lecht, American Narcos!"

At that moment, the entire crew of "American Drug Lord" jumped excitedly, as if it was not the best actor who was revealed, but the best picture. 166 Reading Network