Chapter 331 329. Create history, crowned queen again

In the film industry, the status of screenwriters is definitely not as high as that of TV dramas, after all, the final effect is determined by the director.

A good script with a bad director will produce a bad movie, and conversely, a bad script with a good director can also produce a good movie.

However, this point is not very applicable to Eric because he once wrote a more detailed script.

Whether it is the director, co-screenwriter, or script doctor, they will only make improvements on the details at most, but they will definitely not change the overall framework and plot direction. Some important plots are often even filmed intact.

After all, the stories he takes seriously are all excellent and mature, and have been verified on the big screen in later generations.

The big director has a keen eye, and the new director dare not make any rash moves, so the director becomes his puppet instead, which is the opposite of Tiangang.

So theoretically speaking, his award is actually the most valuable, at least it best represents the group of screenwriters.

This time, Eric is nominated for the second time, but he is nominated for two films at once.

Last year, "Get Out" and "Blue Is the Warmest Color" were also nominated, so it has actually received four nominations and won once.

The person with the most nominations in Oscar history is Woody Allen, with fifteen nominations and two wins.

Eric still has some distance to go before he can catch up with the old man, but as long as he can win the award this time, he will have made history by winning the Best Original Screenplay Award at the Oscars for two consecutive years.

Charlie Kaufman has been nominated for the third time but has not won yet, and the same goes for others, who have been nominated once or twice for the first time but have never won.

On the big screen, Eric looked at the stage calmly, while the others were somewhat nervous, either pursing their lips or clenching their fists, and they must have been shouting in their hearts, "I want to win the award."

But reality is often cruel, as Scarlett Johansson opened the envelope.

After taking a look, he let out a soft wow: "It seems that the judges chose the brain-burning dream group. The winner is Eric Cooper's Inception."

Wow! Papapapa! Instantly, the applause in the entire Kodak Theater reached its climax, whether it was out of genuine admiration or just to show respect.

All the crew members of "Inception" stood up, Eric hugged everyone one by one, and kissed Neely and Charlize Theron in turn.

In such a celebratory moment, a kiss is enough, and it is completely different from a scandal.

He walked onto the stage with ease amid the envious looks of several other nominees.

Receive the little golden man and hug the award presenter.

Unexpectedly, Scarlett Johansson took the initiative to put her face close to him. In this case, Eric could only kiss her cheek reluctantly.

"Thank you, thank you for your applause. I have received your blessings."

"I'm grateful to the Academy for choosing me. Compared to the other three films, Inception may not be as literary, but writing it really killed a lot of my brain cells."

"Sometimes I feel like I'm dreaming. I have to look ahead while writing."

"What? We are in the third level of dream now? Isn't Cobb the master of the dream?"

"Come on, I'm confused too!"

Hahahaha At this time, Scarlett suddenly leaned in and asked, "Eric, I have a question for you, actually on behalf of the audience."

Generally speaking, the speaking time of the winners is limited. The smaller the award, the shorter the time. The award presenters will only watch from the side and will not interrupt.

Eric was slightly stunned: "OK!"

"The film ends with a freeze frame on a spinning top. So does Cobb return to reality?"

"What do you think about this question?"

"That's why I ask you because I don't know. You are the director and screenwriter, responsible for guiding actors like me."

Looking at Scarlett who was blinking coquettishly, Nicole and Charlize Theron looked at each other and cursed at the same time: "Bitch!"

"He's back. Cobb has returned to reality. The two children showing their faces is the best evidence."

"But what about the spinning top?"

"That's the director's trick."

Scarlett Johansson smiled and patted Eric gently.

"Super bitch!"

After giving their acceptance speeches, the two walked backstage together.

"Did the program team ask you to ask?"

Black Widow shrugged: "What else? They hope to increase the ratings through you."

"Okay, Scarlett, are you interested in working together?"

The other party stopped and said, "I remember you were filming Dragon Ball, right? Are you going to start a new movie so soon?"

"No, I'm not directing it, but I will set the framework for the story." Eric pointed to the little golden man in his hand.

"Are you interested in a comic book movie? I want you to play a female agent, a superhero?"

Black Widow understood: "A Marvel movie? But I haven't read the comics, so I don't know much about the story."

"It doesn't matter, you just need to show your beauty. This is a charming role."

“What’s the shooting time?”

“The project is expected to start around June this year.”

Scarlett thought for a moment and said, "You are such a big boss and you have invited me personally. My schedule is still open in June. It seems that there is not much reason to refuse."

After getting Black Widow backstage, Eric felt that the role had to be given to Scarlett Johansson, and it wouldn't feel right no matter who else played it.

Considering the solo movie that Black Widow released later, it was obvious that Marvel wanted the second generation to take over Black Widow's position, but unfortunately the audience didn't buy it.

Just like Iron Man and Captain America, Scarlett Johansson's version is too deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Instead of creating a second-generation Black Widow, it would be better to just replace it with a new hero. The audience might be more accepting of it.

In short, either you don't change players, or if you must change players, then just use a new hero.

Abandoning the dividends of the old heroes, the start may be more difficult, but once it is done, it will completely usher in a new era and another decade.

Eric returned to his seat with the little golden man. As soon as he sat down, his expression immediately became ugly because the soft flesh on both sides of his waist was pinched.

"Why did you take so long to come back?"

"What are you and Scarlett Johansson doing backstage? Others only come back in a minute or two, but you've been here for more than five minutes."

"Ouch, stop pinching, the camera is coming."

The three of them immediately returned to their expressions of concentrating on watching the stands, and when the camera moved away, two hands pinched again.

"I think you guys are jealous and crazy. What can I do in five minutes? Don't you know my fighting ability? At least one hour."

"Asshole! You could have made an appointment first, that bitch is seducing you."

"You're right. Look at her charming smile. It looks like she wants to get you into bed."

"It was all requested by the production team. We just had a few words with the goal of inviting her to play a role in Marvel."

"real?"

"It couldn't be more true, I promise."

"snort!"

“Hehehe!”

"The camera is coming again, let's talk about it when we get home."

The two men then let go, but there was suspicion in their eyes and they obviously didn't believe it.

Eric had no choice, his own bottom was dirty, and being too outstanding was also a sin.

Even if you can ensure that you are self-disciplined enough, you cannot stop the outstanding women from rushing towards you like a tide. I just made a mistake that all men in the world make.

Make a mistake and correct it! Correct it and make the same mistake again! Practice again and again!

At this time, the Best Cinematography awards began on the stage. The nominees were: Robert Richardson for "The Aviator", Zhao Xiaoding for "House of Flying Daggers", Caleb Deschanel for "The Passion of the Christ", John Matheson for "The Phantom of the Opera" and Bruno Delbonnel for "A Very Long Engagement".

The only award nominated for "House of Flying Daggers".

It’s a pity that he didn’t get the role in either of the two films, and it was finally given to “The Aviator”.

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Then the Best Makeup award was won by "La Vie en Rose".

In the movie, Nicole plays Piaf, who goes from her teens to her forties, with each stage having a unique makeup look.

The clothing culture of France at that time was restored very meticulously, and Nicole's height of 180cm was made to look petite through makeup.

With the support of various factors, winning the award is not surprising.

The same thing happened a few years later with "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", in which the lead actor interprets life from an old man to a child, and also won the Oscar for Best Makeup that year.

The Best Original Score went to Finding Neverland; the score for Inception was relatively less grand, and Hans Zimmer only received a nomination.

Then there are three technical awards for Best Sound Effects, Best Sound Editing, and Best Visual Effects.

Even facing competition from other excellent films such as Peter Parker, The Sorcerer, Robot, and Polar Train, Inception still won all three nominations.

Especially the award for best visual effects is undisputed. The special effects of the mirror world in the movie can still kill most movies even ten years later.

It’s just a pity that “The Hunger Games” only received one nomination, for Best Visual Effects, and it was eliminated by its own people.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Zhang Ziyi appeared on the stage together, and they were going to present the Best Adapted Screenplay award.

You could tell the difference as soon as he opened his mouth. Jake Gyllenhaal looked very calm and composed. He has been an award presenter many times.

But it was Zhang Ziyi's first time, and her nervousness caused her to speak unnaturally. Eric remembered that her English was quite good, but she was stuck here.

"Writers provide excellent stories, and screenwriters are responsible for adapting the stories into scripts. Here are the films nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay."

“Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor, Sideways, David Magee, Finding Neverland, Paul Haggis, Million Dollar Baby.”

"Joseph Rivera, The Motorcycle Diaries; Eric Cooper, La Vie en Rose."

Eric's head was projected onto the big screen again.

Compared to the ultimate awards such as Best Actor and Best Actress, this award is also the focus of media and audience attention.

Because if you get it, it will definitely be making history.

From the first Academy Awards in 1929 to the present, no one has ever won two major screenplay awards at the same ceremony.

Not to mention winning the award, even two nominations never happened.

So Eric has actually made history, it just depends on whether he can create a bigger miracle.

Beside them, Neeko and Theron looked distressed, even more worried than Eric himself.

Jake Gyllenhaal made a gesture of invitation, and Zhang Ziyi opened the envelope. Thinking of Eric Cooper's humiliation of her, she shouted in her heart, "Don't let it be him, don't let it be that bastard."

But things often go against one's wishes. The moment she saw the name, she became Spartan.

Zhang Ziyi's lips trembled, and she forced a smile and said, "The winner is Eric Cooper's La Vie en Rose."

The whole audience was immediately excited again, even more excited than when Cate Blanchett won the Best Supporting Actress award just now.

A new record was created, and it is almost impossible to break it.

Unless someone can be nominated for four films at the same time and win an award.

Wake up, do you really think that Oscar is yours? Standing up, Eric and Nicole hugged each other, and the moment of their kiss was projected on the big screen. You could vaguely see their tongues sticking out, and the booing immediately rose several decibels.

When he took the trophy from Zhang Ziyi, he didn't notice her unnaturalness.

It's been more than two years, and there are so many beautiful girls around me every day, but you don't even remember it when it was your turn.

"Hmm, to be honest, I'm very excited. Being nominated is great. I never expected to win an award."

“So thank you so much to the judges, your choices made history, it was a great night.”

"I have to thank Nicole, she is very good and her acting skills are obvious to all. I hope she can be as lucky as me."

"And Howard, he is a master of film. Without him, no matter how good the script is, it will be useless."

"Thank you everyone, this trophy is a credit to you all."

Eric walked off the stage amid the chanson singing.

When passing by the crew of "The Hunger Games", Gadot snatched the little golden man away.

All the trophies Eric won were kept by her, so she couldn't get them herself and could only enjoy them with her eyes and hands.

Later, Cate Blanchett won the Best Supporting Actress Award for "The Aviator". The big devil is at the peak of her beauty and she was bubbling with beauty today.

The Aviator also won the Best Editing Award, and Inception was only nominated, otherwise Eric would have been on stage three times.

The Best Actor award went to Jamie Foxx, who defeated Mr. Fuyuki, Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and future war machine Don Cheadle with his extraordinary performance in "Soul".

The camera also gave a close-up to Leonardo Dicaprio. Although he clapped and blessed, everyone could see the disappointment in his eyes.

Leo: "Oscar, Oscar, what do you want me to do?"

Academy: "Humph! You were so arrogant back then, you should stay in prison for another ten years!"

After Jamie Foxx stepped down, last year's Best Actor Sean Penn stepped up.

He was very upset and directly fired at the host Chris Rock: "Someone doesn't know who Jude Law is, let me tell him."

"Jude Law is an excellent actor. He is dedicated, serious and has good acting skills. I feel honored to work with such an actor."

Without any foreplay, he announced directly: "The nominees for the Best Actress Oscar are: Hilary Swank for Million Dollar Baby and Kate Winslet for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."

“Annette Bening, Being Julia; Imelda Staunton, Vera Drake; Nicole Kidman, La Vie en Rose.”

"The winner is - Nicole Kidman for La Vie en Rose!"

(End of this chapter)