Chapter 251: Bad Start

"Hello Xinglang netizens, I am Gu Yu, I am very happy to talk to you about this Oscar, today we have invited a total of three guests to our Xinglang chat room, namely director Zhang Yibai, Wu Shixian, and Chen Daming. Now the red carpet is still in progress, just now director Lin Yuquan and director Zhang Yi appeared on the red carpet together, it can be described as a big surprise, just like Lin Yuquan and Zhang Ziyi appeared together last year, speaking of which, there are really a lot of Chinese who appeared at the Oscars this year, in addition to the two, there are also Zhang Liangying who sang the theme song of "Night Banquet", Xi Zhongwen, the art director of "The City is Full of Golden Armor", and Zhang Ziyi, who was invited to attend.

And soon after the awards ceremony, this year, unlike previous years, the order of awards was not announced in advance, and it was not revealed what awards were given to the specific award presenters, but it is said that the awards for all actors will be broadcast in one-third of the show. On the other hand, there will be three heavyweight guests presenting the Best Director Award at today's awards ceremony, and it is not difficult for these three people to guess as long as they have seen the list of award presenters. Lucas, Steven. Spielberg, Francis. Ford. Coppola, that's right, these three big-name directors.

Before the news of this award lineup came out, the competition for best director was mainly focused on Martin. Scorsese and Clint. Eastwood two, Clint . Eastwood even had a slight advantage. But looking at this lineup, this year's Best Director award will definitely go to Martin. Scorsese, because the four of them have been good friends for a long time, and have been the hosts of the American New Wave since the 70s of the last century. Together, the four are known as the four major directors of Hollywood in the 80s.

So the award is definitely going to Martin. Scorsese, and only then is it valuable, as for the award to Clint . Eastwood. George. Lucas can come with just one of them. Mention Martin. Scorsese can he finally win the Best Director award after six nominations, now ask a few guests what they think about Martin. What Scorsese thinks

Target? "Senior film critic Gu Yu.

"As you said, just from the list of award presenters you mentioned, you know that he must have won the award, this should be the most suspenseful award at this Oscars. Because Martin. If Scorsese wins the award this time, it will definitely have a direct or decisive relationship with the previous nominations.

Why do you say that, Martin. Scorsese has received five nominations before. The 53rd "Raging Bull", the 61st "The Last Temptation of Christ", the 63rd "Goodfellas", the 75th "Gangs of New York", and the 77th "The Aviator", he was a big hit almost every time, as if he thought he should have won the award, but every time he fell short. Of course, it's not that other movies are bad, of course, it's not that other directors are bad, it's just that Martin. Scorsese deserves this award a long time ago, and in fact it is, and for so many years, everyone knows that he has to win it.

Strictly speaking, I don't think Infernal Affairs is Martin. Scorsese's best and best work, not even in the top 3, from my personal point of view. I prefer his earlier work, if only for this year's best director, Martin. Scorsese's winning the award wasn't the best choice. But at this stage, if you want to judge, you will definitely have to give him this award. "Wu Shixian.

"That's right, I also think he should have won this award a long time ago, just like Wu Shixian said, in fact, I think his early works should have won this award, but the problem is that the Oscar was nominated for its early works. For Oscar, the words are an alternative thing, not as much realistic as "Ordinary People" and "Rain Man". Of course, the standard of the Oscar is always changing, and sometimes it just happens to be missed, and after missing it so many times, it should be awarded to him in a reasonable way, otherwise it will really wait for the Lifetime Achievement Award to be awarded in the future! "Zhang Yibai.

"Yes, as predicted by various media in advance, the competition for the best director this year has nothing to do with technology, regardless of the subject matter, the key lies in the emotional choice of the academy judges themselves. Scorsese's tragic card won the eventual victory. "Chen Daming.

"Hehe, the three directors have the same opinion, they all think that "Infernal Affairs" is not Martin. Scorsese's best work, but at this time he must come to win this award, the awards ceremony is about to start, the Chinese people are most concerned about the Oscar journey of director Lin Yuquan and director Zhang Yi, what do you think of the prospect of the two big directors winning the award? "Senior film critic Gu Yu.

"Personally, I am more optimistic that director Lin Yuquan's "Painted Skin" can win something, and the level of "Painted Skin" is there, and there is a great possibility of winning the four awards of best song, best visual effects, best costume design, and best sound effects." Wu Shixian.

"I agree with this view, as for Director Zhang's "The City is Full of Golden Armor", although this film is extremely luxurious in terms of costumes, and the costumes cost tens of millions, but in addition to luxury, the costumes are not innovative enough, I am more optimistic about "Cleopatra" and "Painted Skin", especially "Painted Skin", the costumes in it are completely new designs, which bring shocking beauty to everyone." Zhang Yibai.

"It seems that everyone is more optimistic about Director Lin Yuquan, then we also wish Director Lin something in advance, of course, the best, Director Zhang can also not return empty-handed, everyone is happy, okay, the live award ceremony in the Kodak Theater has begun."

In the Kodak Theater, the 79th Academy Awards are being held, and the huge theater is full of stars and empty seats.

As is customary, a funny video is shown at the beginning of each Oscars, last year's video theme was "Looking for a host", and this year it was "Nominee", led by the nominated Agado Agado. Gonzalez. Iñárritu, Martin. Scorsese, Clint. Eastwood, Leonardo. DiCaprio, Peter. O'Toole, Meryl. Streep, Paul. Greengrass and others appeared in funny acts.

Of course, Lin Yuquan, who won four nominations for the film, also participated, and he is still the focus of his popularity in North America, and even he couldn't help laughing when he saw his appearance.

"Not bad. Yuquan, it seems that you still have a talent for acting in comedy. Zhang Yi said with a smile, he sat next to Lin Yuquan. There are more Chinese participating in the Oscars this year, so the Oscar organizing committee deliberately arranged several people together, instead of dividing the crew and popularity as in previous years.

"Hey, are you kidding me? Not to mention, I don't know when I'll actually make comedies, in fact, I like comedies a lot, and it's not bad to make a comedy. Lin Yuquan smiled indifferently.

"Comedy? Speaking of which. I haven't played a comedy role yet, if Director Lin makes a comedy one day. But you have to find me! Zhang Ziyi said with a smile next to him.

"I'm just going to talk about it, and I'll have a chance." Lin Yuquan said a little coldly.

During this time, Zhang Ziyi and her foreign boyfriend frequently appeared in public intimately, although this is someone else's own business. He has no right to interfere, but some large-scale photos in public make him disgusted from the bottom of his heart, he doesn't like such women.

Perhaps because of Zhang Ziyi's popularity and acting strength, Shuguang Movies and Summit Entertainment will find Zhang Ziyi to star in the future, and he will not deliberately ban it, but he himself will resolutely not allow the other party to appear in his own movies.

Maybe he's too emotional, but that's his character, and he's qualified to do that now.

"Then thank you Director Lin. I'm looking forward to working with you. Zhang Ziyi didn't notice Lin Yuquan's coldness, and said with a smile.

Lin Yuquan smiled and didn't continue to say anything.

After the video is finished. A voiceover sounded at the scene.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is what they are, the people nominated for this year's Oscars".

The camera of the scene swept over the people in the star seat of the Kodak Theater, and Lin Yuquan and Zhang Yi stood up with most of the stars in the audience and applauded with smiles on their faces.

"There are 173 artists from all over the world, who are at the pinnacle of their artistic careers. They meet tonight in the Kodak Theatre, and each of them is the best of the best in their field. Many of them have won countless awards this year or a long time ago because of their outstanding achievements, but tonight is the most grand, the one they have been looking forward to, the heaviest one, which is the Oscar. ”

After full of breath and infinitely proud words, the camera swept over the guest seats and swept to the entire Kodak Theater, where the scene was full of people in front of the TV.

"Now let's have the host of the 79th Academy Awards, Alan Brown. DeGeneres. ”

Accompanied by warm applause, Allen, who was wearing a suit and had neat short hair. DeGeneres walked on the stage as majestic as a man, the famous American stand-up comedian, after tonight, will become the only host in history to host the Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy Awards at the same time.

Allan. DeGeneres looked at the audience with a bright smile: "Thank you, oh friends, what a rare night, let's start now, oh my God, it's really exciting, just like the Oscar-winning director Errol in the video just now. Tonight, as Morris said, we're celebrating those who have been nominated, which is the opposite of what we've done in previous years, where we've almost just celebrated those who have won the winners.

It's a topic that just came to my mind, and tonight means a lot to me because it's always been a dream of mine, and when I was a little girl, I always dreamed of one day being able to host this Oscar ceremony, and now that dream has finally come true. ”

Applause, Allen. DeGeneres paused for a moment, then continued, "So, I'm sure for everyone here this is a dream come true. Of course, your dream must not be for me to preside over it, and if it is, that would be weird, because you didn't know me at the time. ”

Lin Yuquan chuckled, this host is good, the host is very humorous, the only drawback is that he is too verbose.

After another ten minutes, Alan. DeGeneres finally got to the point: "Okay, the first two presenters to appear are the Oscar for Best Actress Nicole. Kidman and the new Mr. Bond Daniel. Craig. ”

Allan. After DeGeneres's words fell, the scene suddenly sounded the warmest applause and cheers since the opening, these ten minutes are not easy, and in the applause, Daniel, who is wearing a handsome black suit and a bow tie. Craig and Nicole, dressed in bright red. Kidman takes to the stage.

As no awards to be presented were announced. After Lin Yuquan applauded, he looked intently at Nicole on the stage. Kidman and Daniel. Craig, that's the benefit of not announcing an award in advance, it can get everyone's attention more focused, of course. It's not without its downside, but it's a downside that lowers the sense of anticipation for certain heavyweight awards.

Apparently it was a long time to wait, Daniel. "Good evening, tonight's first Oscar award is given to the art director, in the film, the art director and the set designer have created a whole world, so that the audience can really feel it in just a few hours," Craig said. This year's nominated films are embodied in such fantasy worlds, namely the mysterious world of magicians in "Pan's Labyrinth" and "Deadly Magic". ”

Speaking of which. Nicole. Kidman stepped forward and added, "And the friendly, supportive, black and white world of 'Secret Service' and 'Dream Girl', and we would like to thank all of you who were nominated for the Best Art Direction Award." Extraordinary work done. ”

As stated by Allen. DeGeneres said that this year's Oscars have changed compared to previous years, Daniel. Craig and Nicole. Kidman's award speech reflected this very well. After Kidman's voice fell, the Kodak Theater's big screen featured the five nominated films in turn.

"The winner was 'Pan's Labyrinth'."

Amid screams and cheers, the art director and set designer of Pan's Labyrinth walked onto the stage in front of everyone.

"The first award was actually the best art direction, in fact, when it comes to art direction, Yuquan your "Painted Skin" is definitely eligible to be shortlisted and even awarded." Zhang Yi said while clapping his hands.

"It's hard to say in this regard, costume films and historical films are generally good sets, but none of the films nominated this year are in this genre. In the final analysis, it depends on the tone of the college judges. Lin Yuquan shook his head.

"Well, guess what's next?" Zhang Yi asked with a smile.

"As is customary in previous years. At the beginning, it was all technical awards, and this year the shape has changed, maybe it has been adjusted, but if I had to guess, I would guess the best editing or the best visual effects. Lin Yuquan thought for a while and said.

"Oh, I think about the same as you. But since it's art direction, the next award may be related to it. I guess the best makeup or the best costume design. Zhang Yi smiled.

"OK, let's see which of us guesses accurately, the loser treats a guest for supper, and if he doesn't guess correctly, he will continue to guess." Lin Yuquan said.

"Okay, that's it."

The next guest to appear is Maggie who starred in "Life Fantasy", "Shirley Baby", and "World Trade Center". Gyllenhaal, as a result, the long words are not awards, but the introduction of a breakthrough technology, Lin Yuquan shook his head, this is the disadvantage of not announcing the award in advance, and it is possible to usher in an extremely disappointed result at any time after waiting hard.

In Lin Yuquan's secret feelings, at this time, the curtain opened, and I saw the melodious piano sound. Farrell sat on the steps in front of the piano with a white rose in his hand, as if he was about to sing.

Seeing this scene, the faces of countless celebrity guests at the scene were full of astonishment, Nima, is this going to be sung? When did the Oscars not invite singers to sing, but let actors, and comedians, sing.

Lin Yuquan's expression was equally confused, of course he knew Will. Farrell, this is a very good comedian, but it is precisely because of knowing him that he feels incredible, just like Zhou Xingchi and Feng Gong suddenly singing.

In the stunned gaze of many, Will. Farrell actually sang, but after hearing the lines clearly, the scene soon burst into laughter.

"The Oscar-winning comedian, the saddest man in the world, the movie may make you rich, but your name is never mentioned, I don't think you like to laugh, smiling only makes you sad, the Oscar-winning comedian, is the most pathetic, the saddest, drunken clown."

Let's just say, Lin Yuquan is also laughing, but after laughing, he feels a little sad, in fact, not only the Oscars, Hollywood, but also all over the world, although comedians are liked by people, and good comedy movies remain high at the box office, but at major award ceremonies, the acting skills of comedians are always ignored, and the historical status of comedians is always not recognized by authoritative filmmakers. In this case, why can't other actors perform wonderful comedy, only they can.

In this regard, Lin Yuquan's heart is full of anger, but he is powerless to change this qiē, although he is a great director and a billionaire, he does not have such a huge influence to change, but if one day, he really has the ability to change this qiē, he must let the comedy genre and comedian get their due status.

Movies are not divided into genres, a good movie is a good movie, and a good actor is a good actor.

In Will. After Farrell finished singing, Jack. Blake and John. Reilly appeared one after another, and the three of them jointly presented a wonderful performance, which made the scene laugh non-stop.

It is indeed a wonderful performance, especially in the award ceremony, it is even more rare, Lin Yuquan applauded happily.

"Next, what you see is the makeup effect nomination"

Well, after such a wonderful performance, they are actually award guests, not performers, such an arrangement is really amazing.

"Hehe, I guessed right." Zhang Yi said with a smile.

"Count you awesome, don't worry, when you say it, I'll treat you, it's boring, let's continue to guess the next prize!" The smile on Lin Yuquan's face did not decrease.

In the end, this award was won by "Pan's Labyrinth", and it won two awards in a row at the beginning, and "Pan's Labyrinth" is really imposing.

Overall, this year's Oscars were very exciting, after experiencing the Best Animated Short Film \ "The Danish Poet", the Best Live Action Short Film Award \ "West Coast Story", the Best Film "Letter from Iwo Jima" live recommendation, the Hollywood Movie Sound Choir's hymn, the Best Sound Editing nomination \ "Letter from Iwo Jima", finally ushered in the award for Best Sound Effects.

Lin Yuquan's gaze was extremely focused all of a sudden, although he won the Oscar last year, but I am afraid that there are not too many such awards.

At the same time, far away on the other side of the ocean, China, countless fans and viewers waiting in front of the TV set and online live broadcast were all in high spirits.

"Oh, it's finally time for Painted Skin to be nominated for the award."

"Although it does not have the same weight as Best Director and Best Picture, any Oscar is a victory for domestic films."

"Heaven and earth are spiritual, Taishang Laojun is about to appear, and the winner must be "Painted Skin"!"

Like Lin Yuquan, Lin's father, Lin mother, Liu Shishi, Liu Yifei, Wang Luodan, Xiao Yang, and Zhu Yawen At this moment, countless people are waiting for the result with bated breath.

The award for best acoustics was presented by James Brown, who played the personal doctor in "The Last Dictator". McAvoy and starred in "Blade 3", "Top Secret Flight", and now Justin. Timberlake's girlfriend's Jessica. Bel.

The five films nominated for this award are "Blood Diamond", "Dream Girl", "Dream Girl", "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Soul Coffin" and "Painted Skin".

None of these films were the most anticipated films of last year, and it can be said that none of them were good, and there was no consensus in the predictions of the media in advance.

"The winner was 'Dream Girl'." Jessica. Bell was quick to announce the answer.

"Oh, it's not 'Painted Skin' that won."

"It's so fucked up, how can a song and dance movie like "Dream Girl" compare to "Painted Skin" and "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Gathering Soul Coffin".

"It's not good to be a teacher, I hope "Painted Skin" will be better in the future."

This result immediately made countless Chinese people feel sorry for "Painted Skin", especially Lin Yuquan's relatives and friends.

"Yuquan, this is the first nomination, there will be a chance later." Zhang Yi gritted his teeth and shook his head, and then hurriedly said to Lin Yuquan.

"Yes, Director Lin, this is just the first nomination." Zhang Liangying also said next to her.

"Oh, I know, am I such a person who can't think about it?" Lin Yuquan smiled, but looked at the podium, but the corners of his mouth pulled up a wry smile.

What a bad start! (To be continued) R655