Vol 4 Chapter 115: prelude

Every year after the announcement of the Oscar nomination list and before the awards ceremony, Hollywood is very lively. Various film companies use a lot of methods to canvass for votes, such as full-page advertising on well-known newspapers and media, or All the places where posters can be posted are posted by their company's finalist movies and so on.
And private contacts are countless. Of course, everyone is very careful. After all, Oscar is the most authoritative film award in the United States, and many eyes are watching. Therefore, even the contact is made by rubbing the side ball. If you accidentally cross the line, if the situation is not serious and the atmosphere of public opinion is more relaxed, it is OK, as long as you are careful next time. But if the atmosphere of public opinion is very harsh, then I'm sorry, you deserve to hit the muzzle.
In fact, every year, the jury will make more or less criticisms of some film companies, but most of them are made privately, and they will be notified to the media only when they feel that it is necessary to publicly kill chickens and tamarins. And the more fierce the competition, the more it looks like this. Regardless of the pretense or taking into account your own face, at least the jury has shown due fairness and justice, and many media are happy to take this opportunity to attract readers.
However, a very strange situation has occurred this year. Originally, the voting period between the announcement of the nomination list and the official award of awards was much shorter than in previous years. Therefore, the major movie companies have gone all out to pull votes, and the degree of fierceness is also greater than in previous years A lot. It is surprising that Angela, the strongest and most concerned person in the 81st session, has disappeared since the announcement of the list and never appears again, as if it disappeared out of thin air.
Well, this may not be true. After all, Angela is still staying at home and updating her blog from time to time-although it is basically nonsense. To be precise, Angela no longer appears in public as often as a few months ago, but once again plays hide-and-seek with reporters.
This time, journalists who have become accustomed to picking up some valuable news on her-especially those gossips that many people like to watch-feel very uncomfortable, so they tried everything to capture her whereabouts and take some valuable news. photo. It turned out that unless Angela wanted them to shoot, they would have a hard time catching her.
This is very strange. Although Angela's laziness in propaganda is notorious, when the ticket is drawn for the movie, how much will come out on the show or something. This time she didn't do anything, and she still did with Pixar's group. It was incredible. What was she trying to do?
Because of this, few reporters noticed that the few women who had been walking with Angela over the past few months disappeared like Angela. I have to say that there will be loopholes when things are arranged carefully. If you ca n’t fill them, you will have luck. Fortunately, Angela's luck has always been good.
This situation lasted until the opening ceremony of the awards ceremony on February 23, and reporters were early on both sides of the red carpet outside the Kodak Theater. Even if you can hide from people, always attend the award ceremony! Even so, after meeting Angela on the red carpet, a reporter with a stomachache was still afraid to overdo it.
"What do you think of the unprecedented nomination of 7 individuals for this unprecedented individual?"
"You have broken the single-person Oscar nomination record created by renting yourself several times. Do you think it will break it in the future?"
"Miss Angela, do you think you might win a few Golden Men? Will there be the best director?"
Today, Angela is wearing a black tube top evening dress, very simple, not like other actresses with all kinds of laughing jewelry, but also beautiful blonde hair simply crossed her head, generous Fang's naked clavicle, white neck, and spine were naked outside. Even so, the simplicity still carries nobility and elegance, and this contrast makes her brighter and more beautiful, so she has murdered many journalists' films. This is so rare. You must know that Angela has been wearing women's suits in the previous sessions. Although she cannot hide her beauty and sexy, it is still not as beautiful as the evening dress.
"Although I've said it many times, I don't mind repeating it for you. Some things won't be known until the end. It's mine and I won't get tangled with it." Xiao Yingying dealt with the reporters, and answered a few questions before leaving in their disappointment.
Saying hello to familiar male and female stars, directors, and producers, Angela quickly came to the entrance of the theater, and saw the familiar figure who was talking and laughing with others.
"Hey, Manny, I'm so glad to see you." Although I've been living together for so long, how can I say hello in this situation, even if there is a person with knowledge in front of me.
"You guys talk, I'll go ahead." Jim Ford said with interest, and then ran into the theater without looking back-well, the word running is not appropriate to use slip, it is not dare to be in Angela anyway Stay more with her lover. Although he only witnessed Angela and Natalie's affection, with the example, you will naturally see something else. Except for praising "awesome" in his heart, he never dared to be too lively in front of Angela. God knows if Miss Angel will one day put him in the cement and throw it to Long Beach because of his discomfort.
"This guy ..." Angela, looking at his back, smiled and shook her head, turning her head to Scarlett: "Well ... you are so beautiful, Manny, I can't help but want to kiss you. "
The last sentence was said in a low voice, but Scarlett's eyes were exchanged: "How about the occasion?"
Of course, she also lowered her voice. After a pause, she half-ridiculed and said, "Don't say these words shouldn't be right today?"
"To n?" Angela Lou gave an inexplicable look, but quickly reacted and waved angrily: "Why do you always think I would propose to her at the awards ceremony?"
Since Natalie asked Angela if she was planning to propose at the awards ceremony that day, her lover began to guess. There was no tacit understanding before because of how much resistance there was, and as time passed, the resistance was no longer there and Natalie broke the tacit understanding, and they naturally wondered what Angela would do.
"I have said many times that the proposal at the awards ceremony, although it works well, is not worth it. I must consider the public's reaction. Although they will certainly know by then, the magnitude of the impact can be solved by me ... … The key to some issues.
Angela said, spreading her hands.
"Okay, okay, I see." Scarlett smiled and raised her hand to stop her.
"By the way, what about them?" Angela changed the subject immediately, because everyone didn't want to associate reporters, so everyone set off at different times in batches.
"Kayla and Jesse went in before I arrived, Liv and Kayla went in just before you came, Vivi's little poor stayed at home, but I didn't see it." Scarlett thought back. He said later, "Liv didn't see her before, maybe they haven't arrived yet."
"Okay, I'll wait here for a while." Angela glanced around.
"Then I'll go ahead," Scarlett shrugged, and turned to the theater. "Lest you feel uncomfortable."
Angela suffocated, rubbing her teeth as she watched Suona's departing back, and then unconsciously straightened her breasts, but after a few seconds she stomped her feet lightly. Hell, why should I do it!
Fortunately, this tangled feeling was quickly transferred, and immediately after Scarlett left, someone else came over and greeted her. Many of them are acquaintances, such as David and James, the opponents of this year's best director, and Nicole and her, who are always in good relationship ... But there are more unfamiliar. As the most powerful woman in Hollywood, Miss Angel naturally receives a lot of attention, and this occasion has always been the best place for communication.
However, the situation did not last long. Natalie quickly appeared on the red carpet. She was wearing a sleeveless dark green evening dress with a little embellishment, and the previous Scarlett navy blue low-cut oblique shoulder evening dress. Has a different charm.
"I thought you weren't planning to come." Angela said with a half-blame when she entered the theater with her, "I arrived last before you went out last."
"I wanted to make a short cut, but I got stuck in a traffic jam." Natalie shrugged. "Don't look at me with unbelieving eyes. The driver and bodyguard can testify."
"I'm just a little skeptical, don't worry about arguing, right?" Angela raised her eyebrows, then changed the subject before Natalie rebutted. "Speaking of which, you haven't felt any excitement or excitement. The most nominated is Good actress. "
"Anyone who can get an Oscar nomination with a simple actress and the best supporting actress who can get three times cohabiting for such a long time, is as calm as me." Natalie Shiran said.
"Wow, I should be very proud." Angela lifted her chin on purpose, and was pushed hard by Natalie: "Have a seat, don't stand in the aisle like a target."
The lobby of the Kodak Theater was now full of two-thirds, and the buzzing conversation made it a little bit noisy. Although everyone lowered their voices, there were so many people. According to the old rules, the crew of "Mist" and "Our Life" are arranged together, and then on the left is the crew of "Benjamin Button" and below is the crew of "Avatar".
So many people are sitting together and they are relatively familiar with each other and talk well. For example, Jim was complaining aloud to the editor of "Benjamin Button", if Angela let him take charge of "our life" he You'll get a nomination for an Oscar for best editing or something.
However, Angela didn't go to Cameron. First, because he was far away, he sat in the front row. Second, because no other lover except Natalie was shortlisted, so they were sitting near her- Of course, you won't sit too close, except for Natalie, where there are a few others, and the eight women still look weird.
As the music sounded and the lights went dark, the awards ceremony officially began, and the host "Wolverine" Hugh Jackman immediately appeared on the semi-circular stage that was starry because of the scenery.
"Good evening, everyone, welcome to this Oscar, the biggest prosperous event in the film industry." There is no denying that this Australian man in a suit is very personable and very temperament, which is probably one of the reasons why the college invited him to be the host. , Although not much hosting experience can at least attract attention.
In fact, this is exactly the case. Jackman's host seems to be in order, but this does not mean that he has no humor.
"... Robert Downey was nominated for playing an Australian who tried to pretend to be African-American in" Tropical Thunder ". To me, I am an Australian who plays in" Australia " An Australian, now the host. "
These several Australians immediately stirred up a laugh and warm applause.
"The gentleman was joking and he was extraordinary." Angela was also applauding.
Next Jackman teased a lot of things, the financial crisis, his own movies, other people's movies, and his own preparations for the host. Finally, he edited the names of several movies into songs and sang and danced. Little laughter.
The most interesting is the group of short films that added Jackman's image to the best films. He sometimes shouted for Sean Penn in Milk and sometimes discussed with Sam Worthington in the laboratory of Planet Pandora. In the case of Avatar, he sometimes taught two young protagonists in Benjamin Button's Wonder, and sometimes boredly listened to the quarrel between Natalie and Will in the Fog, and sometimes in the living room in Our Life. Talk everywhere.
The one that caused the most laughter was undoubtedly "Our Life". As one of the actor who has a good relationship with Angela, he also played a role in this star-studded movie-the hippie who plays drugs and plays rock. But in the spoofed short film, he became the twin of his role.
"Sorry, please don't look at me, he's over there."
Several times in the movie, the old people watched him when discussing his role, and then the camera switched. But here, always switch to Jackman with an innocent look, and wait for him to say the above sentence before switching to his role. Every time when switching, Jackman is eating apples from time to time to play with small things, innocent expression plus helpless tone, it is definitely impossible to not laugh out.
In the end, Jackman teased Angela with a sigh: "Angela, why don't you set a protagonist in" Our Life "? So maybe I can sit down and watch someone host today."
In addition to laughter, laughter.
Funny and funny, what to do next and what to do, beyond everyone's expectations, the best supporting actress was awarded first. Although most of the best supporting actresses are awarded at the opening, most people think that considering Angela's re-election and its extremely low possibility of winning this year, the award time should be slightly later, but the organizer did not expect It's still strange to set it up as usual.
"It's very simple, for ratings." Angela broke the intention of the organizer.
Although the Oscar awards in recent years have maintained an advantage in the ratings over Super Bowl and other shows, it is an indisputable fact that the history of Oscars has gradually declined relative to the ratings. What's more, the current economic downturn has reduced the scale of this session a lot, not to mention the ratings, so it is essential to make gimmicks to attract people's attention.
Angela even maliciously speculated that the judges gave themselves 7 nominations for this consideration.
"It's also good. You can accompany you, and the person who won the best supporting actress should be honored," Natalie whispered. To make her so comforted, Angela was still comfortable.
The award for the best supporting actress is also very special. The organizer invited five female guests, and they were all the best supporting actress winners. If Angela is not a finalist, maybe it is also invited. .
"The five ladies in front of you, representing all the best supporting actresses in Oscar, welcome tonight a new member or an old friend to stand on this stage again." Tilda Swinton, one of the invited guests, did so Said.
After the applause, the small screen immediately broadcasted the candidate's appearance and works, and each guest broadcasted a guest to stand up and say the last praise.
"If there is no accident, it should have been generated between Amy Adams and Viola Davis." Child Abuse "has received two nominations, which is a great advantage." Angela said swearingly that she was too lazy To remember the best supporting actress of this Oscar, because of her many things were disrupted.
Then, unexpectedly or shockingly, the names announced were:
"God, I have to say this is a surprising miracle. The winner of the best supporting actress is:" Mist ", Angela Mason!" The surprise in Tilda's tone was definitely not pretended.
The scene was quiet for about two seconds, followed by a loud noise, which was really shocking. Starting from the earliest session, now in almost 15 years, a woman has won four best supporting actresses, which is unprecedented in the history of Oscar! Well, Angela's acting skills are indeed good, and the short ten-minute appearance in "Mist" is very impressive, but even Meryl Streep has spent decades Now such an achievement, and Angela's last three best supporting actresses were all obtained after entering the 21st century, this is unavoidable ...
Angela was stunned in her head when she heard her name, sitting in a seat blankly wondering what to do. Fortunately, after a few seconds of uproar at the scene, there was still a warm applause. With Natalie around her pushing her, Angela finally returned to her spirits, took a deep breath and stood up with a calm smile. Up the stage.
"Congratulations." Tilda handed the little golden man into her hand.
"Thank you." Angela nodded and glanced at the others. Tilda was okay, maintaining the proper manners. The other best supporting actresses once more or less expressed a look of jealousy. .
Angela ignored it and suppressed her mood and turned to face everyone, and the applause stopped. Facing countless eyes, Angela said softly, "Thank you!"
Then he waved the little golden man in his hand and quickly walked off the stage.
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