The film "The Shawshank Redemption" was shortlisted for 7 awards in this year's Oscar jury, and Lin Mu even knew the news before director Frank Durabont. Pen ~ fun ~ www.biquge.info so when Frank Durabont called him, he didn't feel too much surprise, bypassing many strong opponents, "The Shawshank Redemption" has a great hope of winning the award in Lin Mu's opinion. From the hesitation in the face of historical changes at the beginning, to the calm face later, until today, he has taken the initiative to change history, and Lin Mu's three Oscar experiences have been constantly growing and integrating into this era.

Perhaps his mentality has changed, and Lin Mu does not attach great importance to his trip to the Oscars. But the media is paying special attention to this matter, no one will doubt that a film that dominates the American film sales list will win nothing at this Oscars, people are just speculating about how many Oscars "The Shawshank Redemption" can win, and there is a faint expectation in people's hearts, as long as "The Shawshank Redemption" wins, it is very likely to be Lin Mu's adapted script. If so, then Lin Mu himself will set a new Oscar record, winning Best Adapted Screenplay three times in a row, which is unique in Hollywood history.

Lin Mu himself is not concerned about these speculations, whether he can win the award will not have any impact on his current status and reputation, in a recent Hollywood list, he was voted Hollywood's most valuable screenwriter with a box office value of more than $3 billion, and he is also the only screenwriter in Hollywood whose script can be more expensive than that of an A-list actor. From this point of view, the Oscar trophy cannot bring higher honor to Lin Mu. Many people think that Lin Mu's achievements have reached the peak, but Lin Mu himself does not think so, while his personal honor has reached the extreme, his heart has also become extremely empty, only he knows that these honors did not belong to him originally. So deep in Lin Mu's heart, he began to have a strong desire to write the script independently.

Lin Mu has never been a person who is satisfied with the status quo, he knows that there will be fewer and fewer classics that he can write effortlessly, and he cannot rely on those limited memories in his head for the rest of his life. Hollywood is a big stage that comes and goes, and if you want to stand here for a long time and can't create your own works, Lin Mu can't make further breakthroughs on the basis of what he has already achieved, and he finds that he likes to challenge some difficult things more and more. It is only in the midst of these things that he can find a sense of fulfillment. He found that he was no longer the submissive screenwriter he used to be, and his position had unconsciously changed his personality and temperament.

So standing on the red carpet of the Oscars for the third time, except for a trace of melancholy in Lin Mu's eyes, the only thing left was calm. Perhaps because Lin Mu's performance in Hollywood during this period was too eye-catching, the Oscar organizers specially arranged for a heavyweight actress to walk the red carpet with Lin Mu, she is always regarded as the most Hollywood figure in American film history, and is known as "Hollywood evergreen" and "the world's number one beauty" Elizabeth Taylor.

Although she is over sixty years old, Elizabeth Taylor has no plans to stop, unfortunately in good maintenance can not withstand the wind and frost of the years, although after a lot of heavy makeup, but the indulgence still makes her look fat and old. Lin Mu also has admiration for this legendary goddess of Hollywood, Elizabeth Taylor's beauty, her movies, her husband...... So that she has been the target of the media for more than half a century. She is like a condensed sample of Hollywood: art, beauty, money, love, and a doomed marriage.

But Lin Mu understands that Elizabeth Taylor is a real movie star: violet-colored eyes are radiant and full of energy. Although she is not the most talented actor, she is the most glamorous actor, and her unparalleled charisma is always in the spotlight. Few people can be so adored, and at the same time so the object of ridicule and the subject of innuendo and gossip. Behind her, countless people rose to fame and loneliness, but Taylor's charm endured. Fame and fortune are the source of her vitality, and the public eye is her eternal attendant.

And Elizabeth Taylor doesn't know much about Lin Mu, she just heard some rumors about Lin Mu from her agent, she knows that this is a young man who once arrogantly rejected the Oscar, and Lin Mu's bold love confession at the last Oscar also made Elizabeth Taylor, a woman who has experienced many failed marriages, feel sincerely admired. Especially the humility and politeness shown by Lin Mu on the red carpet made her look at the young Hollywood producer differently.

The combination of the two on the red carpet can be called a classic, one represents the glory of Hollywood, and the other shows the promising future of Hollywood, and the appearance of Lin Mu and Elizabeth Taylor together caused a great sensation on the Oscar red carpet. Even Elizabeth Taylor's appearance caused a small commotion among the surrounding spectators, and while the full names of the six on-site security guards were met, Elizabeth Taylor simply smiled and waved to the crowd and reporters. Compared to Elizabeth Taylor's enthusiasm, Lin Mu's performance is much more bland. Because the young man was very fond of him, Elizabeth Taylor reminded him more than once to face the media and the audience with a smile, in her opinion Lin Mu was too young to know how to deal with his expression on such an occasion.

The two spent the longest time on the red carpet, and Elizabeth Taylor seemed to rediscover the feeling of her youth, until the two walked into the hall, Elizabeth Taylor walked out of her vision, she really wanted to talk to Lin Mu more, but Spielberg, who was already waiting in the hall, pulled Lin Mu from her hand. "Taylor, don't you mind if I talk to someone else?"

Elizabeth Taylor certainly wouldn't show her dissatisfaction in front of Spielberg, she glanced at Lin Mu intently, "Mr. Spielberg has said so, it seems that I can only find another opportunity to have a good chat!" ”

Looking at the back of her leaving, Spielberg suddenly made a joke with Lin Mu, "I think this former Hollywood beauty seems to be very interesting to you!" ”

"If it had been thirty years ago, maybe I would have thought about it!" Lin Mu said with a wry smile.

"I heard about Paramount's partnership with Universal from Mark, and to be honest, I'm glad you were able to make such a decision, at least so that we have more opportunities to work together in the future!" Spielberg seemed to be in a good mood, "Watching you push one director after another to the Oscar podium in the past few years, I myself am a little envious of their good luck!" ”

"Cooperation won't be too far away!" Lin Mu is also looking forward to working with Spielberg again.

"Then we'll be settled!" Spielberg laughed, but he wasn't joking with the woods.

"Of course!" Lin Mu was about to mention to him about "Schindler's List", but as the on-site director of this year's Oscars, Spielberg and Lin Mu didn't have much time to talk, and Lin Mu hadn't found a suitable opportunity to speak, and the conversation between the two was interrupted by a staff member who came in a hurry.

Lin Mu has actually set a record by participating in the Oscars this time, he is not only one of the contenders for many awards at the ceremony, but also serves as the guest of honor for Best Actor, which is unique in the history of Hollywood. However, the Oscar organizing committee took into account Lin Mu's unstoppable momentum in Hollywood and Paramount's strong rise, and Lin Mu is likely to win the Best Adapted Film Screenplay Award for three consecutive years.

At the award ceremony, Frank Durabont was sitting next to Lin Mu, although he was worried that Lin Mu would make any amazing moves at this award ceremony, but his mind was not on Lin Mu at all. Halfway through the awards ceremony, "The Shawshank Redemption" still has nothing, and of course the highlight of the whole awards show hasn't started yet, but apparently Frank Durabont is still a little nervous.

Compared with Frank Durabont, Lin Mu seems very relaxed, even if the next award is the Best Adapted Screenplay, there is not the slightest nervousness on his face.

"Good luck!" Before taking the stage, Frank Durabont gave Lin Mu an encouraging hug.

Lin Mu was the last on the shortlist, but after he walked on stage, the host specially asked him a question, "I'm glad to finally see you on this stage again, this time you won't have already written your acceptance speech, right?" If it's still a romantic love letter, I wouldn't mind reading it aloud to you when the time comes! ”

"Thank you, but you're likely to be disappointed this time!" Lin Mu's answer was a little ambiguous, which made the host a little unable to get off the stage, he smiled awkwardly, and then invited the guest to be the guest of the award. This time, the Oscar organizers deliberately concealed the identity of the award presenter, until the mysterious guest slowly walked to the front stage, and the applause immediately embraced the audience. What everyone didn't expect was that it was Francis Ford Coppola who served as the guest of honor for this award.

For this famous predecessor in the film industry, Lin Mu has more respect in his heart. The great director who made the "Godfather" trilogy has always been his idol. And Francis Ford Coppola is no stranger to Lin Mu, although there are four nominated Hollywood screenwriters standing on stage, Francis Ford Coppola and the other three just shook hands and gave Lin Mu a rare hug. Francis Ford Coppola has seen Lin Mu's movies before, and I have to say that Lin Mu's works are among the few works that can move him, and because of Paramount, Francis Ford Coppola has a good impression of Lin Mu, who is the vice chairman of Paramount.

"Good luck!" Francis Ford Coppola patted Lin Mu on the shoulder, and then walked over to the host, holding the envelope containing the list of winners.

"Will we find out the results now?" The moderator asked.

"Of course, I think Oscar invited me for no other purpose than to do this!" Francis Ford Coppola said very politely. Without superfluous nonsense, he opened the envelope directly and glanced at it. Everyone in the audience held their breath, and when they saw the hesitant expression on Francis Ford Coppola's face, it meant that the result of this award must have been a big upset, but Francis Ford Coppola's next speech disappointed everyone in the audience.

"I announced that the film "The Shawshank Redemption" won the Best Adapted Screenplay at this year's Oscars, congratulations to Mr. Lin!" Francis Ford Coppola shouted out Lin Mu's name unhurriedly, and the audience applauded.

Lin Mu obviously saw the disappointed expressions on the faces of the other shortlisted screenwriters, but they still politely hugged Lin Mu politely to congratulate him. This result did not surprise people, and even many people did not have much doubt about this award, Lin Mu's excellence and the success of the film "The Shawshank Redemption" are obvious to all. At this time, Frank Durabont in the audience also seemed very excited, he knew that the best adapted screenplay could be said to be a signal, so in the next competition for best director and best picture, the film "The Shawshank Redemption" will have the advantage. According to the usual Oscars, these awards are generally won by the same film.

Lin Mu still had a faint smile on his face, he received the statuette symbolizing the highest achievement of Hollywood movies from Francis Ford Coppola, and after waving to the audience, he made a surprise gesture, he kissed the trophy in his hand affectionately. A videographer captured the image with a telephoto lens, and it was placed on the cover of a magazine, and the slightly sad eyes of the forest trees in the photo were very appealing to many readers.

And many people at the scene didn't expect Lin Mu to make such a respectful move, he has always been known for arrogance and pride, but he didn't expect him to still maintain such humble respect for this honor. Lin Mu's actions once again won warm applause from the audience, and when the applause gradually faded, Lin Mu began to deliver his acceptance speech: "Truly brave people should be in awe of the starry sky above our heads and the morality in our hearts. I used to be an extremely egoistic person, and I just saw my script as a lifeless tool. But after going through a lot of things, I suddenly realized that in fact, every script has a life. As a screenwriter, we give life to scripts with words, and they are like our children, which are condensed by the efforts of every screenwriter with dreams. I didn't recognize their lives before, so I couldn't have a life-like respect for them. Thankfully, I discovered this in time, but unfortunately I also paid a lot of money for my ignorance, and my willfulness has hurt many people. Thank you to them for supporting me as always, and thank the Oscar organizing committee for giving me such an honor for writing my script, and I will respect this honor just as much as I will respect my own script! Finally, I would like to thank my father and mother for giving me the power to lead this wonderful world! (To be continued.) )