Chapter 432 Oscars, who is the best director? (4K)
The first award presented was for Best Supporting Actress, and Juliette Binoche won this award for her excellent acting skills.
"The English Patient" has a 'good start'.
Congratulations to Juliette Binoche.
Juliet walked up to the podium with surprise and expressed her gratitude to the crew and her family. At the end, she deliberately said that she forgot to thank one person, that is, director Link, saying that Link was the director she most wanted to and least wanted to work with.
Because she was under too much pressure while filming with Link's crew, she was often on the verge of collapse. Every time she was about to collapse, Link always pulled her back in time, but then pushed her back down again, torturing her to death.
She didn't want to suffer this sin a second time.
The audience couldn't help but laugh when they heard her teasing Link.
Link showed a helpless expression when the camera came over.
Juliette Binoche ended with a "but", saying that working with Link was the time she grew the fastest and her acting skills improved a lot.
Juliette Binoche gestured with her hands on the stage and it was only an inch more.
Everyone laughed again.
When Ben Affleck, Leonardo DiCaprio, Edward Norton and others heard her words, they kept nodding and regarded Juliet as the best voice substitute.
When Juliet left the stage, they also applauded hard and shouted "Well said" loudly.
"Link, listen to me. So many people have been persecuted by you. Shouldn't you reflect on yourself?"
Jodie Foster quipped.
"Don't reflect! I didn't do anything wrong."
"Link, do you mind if I say this?"
Juliette Binoche laughed after she left the stage.
"Well said. Next time we work together, I will follow your method and see if I can torture you to death."
Link said in a serious tone.
Juliette Binoche was startled, glared at him and said, "I'm not afraid, Sophie is about to give birth, I will often go to see the baby in the future, if you dare to bully me, I will bully the little one."
“You’re awesome!”
The second award, the Best Supporting Actor Award, was presented on stage. The nominees included Jim Carrey, William H. Macy from "The Ice Storm", Cuba Gooding Jr., the supporting actor in "Jack Maguire", and five others.
The winner was ultimately black actor Cuba Gooding Jr.
It was also surprising that he won the award. Among the five supporting actors nominated, William Macy, Jim Carrey, and James Woods in "Mississippi Murder" all performed well and had a lot of support before the awards ceremony.
The winner was Cuba Gooding Jr., and it was hard not to suspect that the judges were all black.
Next, the technical awards were presented, from Best Cinematography to Best Original Score, and "The English Patient" won six awards in a row.
Including Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Sound Editing, and Best Original Score.
Link also won the Best Film Editing Award for the second time thanks to his superb film editing skills.
"Damn it! What's going on? Why did all the awards go to The English Patient? What is our PR team doing?"
In the guest seats, Harvey Weinstein clenched his fists tightly, looking at Link who was giving his acceptance speech on the stage, and he couldn't help feeling angry.
During the second round of Oscar voting last month, he discussed with Ron Meyer, Barry Diller, Woody Allen and others and joined hands to block "The English Patient", planning to make the film lose the Oscar and make Link less box office money.
But with the awards ceremony barely halfway through, "The English Patient" had already won seven awards, having already secured the title of biggest winner of this year's Oscars.
This also means that their plan has failed.
"The English Patient has a very high reputation. At least among the films nominated at the same time, no other film dares to claim that it is of a higher standard than it. It is understandable that we failed to succeed when faced with such a film."
Director Woody Allen said softly.
"I don't understand how Link, who didn't even go to film school, could make so many good movies?"
Harvey's eyes rolled and he said viciously, "Should we hype that Link's movie was shot by someone else?"
Director Woody Allen shook his head. "If Link came from a film family, you could still use this excuse to slander him, but he was born in a grassroots family and relied on selling movies to gain a foothold in the film industry and become a top director. Such a person is not afraid of being slandered."
“Damn it!”
Bang bang bang!
After Link finished his acceptance speech, there was warm applause and cheers from the audience, and some people stood up and applauded.
When Link came down, the male and female stars on both sides of the aisle stood up and politely congratulated Link, with sincere and warm smiles on their faces.
But this smile became very dazzling in Harvey's eyes, as if it was mocking his failure.
Next, the Best Adapted Screenplay Award was presented. The shortlisted films for this award include "The English Patient", "Hamlet", "Switchblade" and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly".
Jodie Foster opened the envelope and looked at Link's position in the audience with a smile.
Harvey's heart skipped a beat, and then he heard Jodie Foster say the name he least wanted to hear, Link from "The English Patient".
Wow! Wow!
There was warm applause again.
Harvey clenched his fists again.
“Don’t get excited!”
Woody Allen clapped his hands, tilted his head and whispered, "We have already failed. What we should do now is to endure it and not let people see that we are the losers."
Harvey Weinstein took a deep breath and his belly swelled up like a toad. When Link walked to the podium, he quickly raised his hands and applauded and cheered loudly.
"Thank you! Thank you for the applause."
Link tried to appease the audience three times on the stage before the applause slowly died down. He smiled at the crowd and said, "Thank you to the Academy and the Writers Guild for giving me this award. I am flattered.
I am not a learned person. Although I have loved reading since I was a child, I have not been exposed to many books and read less than many of my peers. This is my shortcoming, and I am well aware of this. Therefore, since I entered the industry at the age of eighteen, I have insisted on reading every day, taking notes to record my inspiration, and clumsily writing stories like a primary school student.
Fortunately, time will not let down anyone who works hard and seriously. Standing here today and receiving this award fully demonstrates this point.
I hope my experience can inspire all those who are striving towards their ideals and goals. When we are striving, we should firmly believe that as long as we have a goal, perseverance and willingness to work hard, success will be closer and closer to us, and you may be the next person standing here and enjoying success. "
Bang bang bang!
Before he could finish speaking, the audience burst into applause.
Link smiled gently, "Finally, I would like to thank all my colleagues in the crew for their dedicated work, which turned this script from words into wonderful images. I would also like to thank Mr. Michael Ondaatje, the author of The English Patient. You are an amazing writer. Finally, I would like to thank my family and my fans for your support. I love you!"
Link blew a kiss to the audience, then bent down and bowed with the trophy on his chest.
Wow! Wow!
There was another round of enthusiastic applause from the audience, even more intense than the last time, like a tide.
There were also Ben Affleck, Jim Carrey, Nicolas Cage, Sofia, Nicole Kidman and others shouting 'Link, I love you', 'Link, you are the best'.
Link waved his hand, pulled Jodie Foster down from the podium, and received many congratulations from the audience.
"My dear, you said it very well."
Jodie Foster spoke in a suppressed voice into his ear.
"Is there?"
"Yes, very good. In my heart, there is no one better than you in this world."
Jodie Foster bit her lower lip and looked at him with sparkling eyes. Although she had always been a bit tomboyish, she actually showed some charm, which made people secretly feel itchy.
"Calm down, there's a camera."
Link and Jodie Foster took seats in the front row.
Jennifer also looked at him with admiration, holding his hand tightly behind the chair, the temperature of her palm even hotter than before.
Not far away, on the set of "Batman Forever", Nicole Kidman was also looking at Link with passionate eyes, her long and round thighs twisted together.
"Link, you said it very well, like an inspirational idol."
Juliette Binoche stared at his profile in the back row.
"You know how to praise me now? It's too late. Next time we work together, I will still not show mercy."
Link laughed.
Juliette Binoche wrinkled her nose and snorted slightly, indicating that she was not scared by him at all.
The awards ceremony continued on stage.
The Best Original Screenplay Award for "Fargo" was won by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, also known as the famous Coen brothers.
Nicolas Cage took the stage to present the Best Actress award.
The nominees for this award include three familiar faces: Susan Sarandon from "A Man Called Dead", Kristin Scott Thomas from "The English Patient", and Frances McDormand from "Fargo".
The final winner was Susan Sarandon, who swept all the best actress awards at the beginning of the year for her performance in "A Man Called Dead".
After Susan stepped down, Mel Gibson came on stage to present the Best Director Award. Five films were nominated for the award: The English Patient, Fargo, A Man Walking, Secrets and Lies, and Shine.
The final winners were the Coen brothers, directors of "Fargo."
Wow!
After the list was announced, there was a sound of surprise at the scene, as if the rope of a crystal chandelier hanging high up suddenly broke, and it shattered to the ground.
It seems that many people are surprised that the Coen brothers won the award.
But out of politeness, everyone still congratulated and applauded the winners.
"Yes! Yes!!"
Harvey pumped his fist in excitement.
"The Sex Book Tycoon didn't win any awards."
Woody Allen reminded him.
"It doesn't matter. As long as Link is not the winner, I'll be happy no matter who wins. Not to mention that the Coen brothers are from the same clan as us."
Harvey chuckled.
"In fact, it is unfair for the Academy to give the Best Director Award to the Coen brothers. Fargo is a niche film, and its artistic level and influence are far inferior to The English Patient."
"Hehe, this is even better. Originally, the award should have gone to Link, but because of our operation, Link didn't win. This shows that we did a good job. It feels great to trick Link."
Harvey leaned back in his chair, his mouth wide open, breathing heavily, as if he wanted to let out all the frustration that had been accumulating in his heart.
"Why? This award should have belonged to Link, why was it given to the Coen brothers?"
In Seattle's Morningside Villa, Monica frowned, her oval face full of anger.
"The old men at the Academy are probably jealous of Link's youth and want to suppress him for a few years, so they deliberately didn't give him the Best Director Award."
Liu Xiaoli touched her belly and her face looked very bad.
"They are going too far. The level of The English Patient is obviously several levels higher than Fargo. People in and outside the industry can see it. They are making random awards without regard to facts and are not afraid of destroying the reputation of the Oscars."
Sandra Bullock shook her head.
"Lin Ke won the Best Editing and Best Screenplay awards. If he had won the Best Director award, he would have won three Oscars in a row and set a new record. It's a pity that the judges refused to help him."
Julianne Moore has some regrets.
Daina smiled and consoled the four people, "Link is still young. It doesn't matter if he didn't win the award. He can get it next time. Maybe he can make a better movie next time and win the Best Director Award. Don't be angry. It's not good to get upset."
"It's not that easy to get angry. We are not that fragile."
Monica touched her round belly and smiled.
The awards ceremony continued on the stage, and the winner of the Best Actor award was Geoffrey Rush from "Shining".
Director Francis Ford Coppola took to the podium to present the Best Picture award.
The films shortlisted for this award include "Fargo," "Jerry Maguire," "Secrets and Lies," "Shining," and "The English Patient."
"The movie that won the Best Picture at the 69th Academy Awards is... The English Patient!"
"yeah!!"
Monica and the others instantly became happy again. When they were about to jump up and cheer, Dianna quickly held them back and told them to watch their stomachs.
"Yess!"
After director Coppola's announcement, the crew members of "The English Patient" fell into excitement and restlessness, and Daniel DeVito and the film's special producer Saul Zaentz went on stage to receive the award.
Originally, Link was also a producer, but he was not very interested in receiving this award.
"It's a shame that we couldn't beat The English Patient in this category."
Harvey scowled in disappointment.
"Although the Academy often manipulates the selection process behind the scenes, they also have to pay attention to the impact of public opinion. They prevented Link from winning the award last time, so this time they must give the Best Picture to The English Patient to stop the public attack. They can't be too extreme."
Woody Allen said.
Harvey curled his lips in dissatisfaction. Although he felt uncomfortable, he could do nothing about it. When it comes to the Oscars, public relations alone are not enough; high-quality works are also needed.
He is looking forward to the next Academy Awards, hoping that Miramax's work can successfully snatch the award from Guess What?
For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
The 69th Academy Awards ceremony came to a successful conclusion with Celine Dion's beautiful singing.
Link and all the winners came to the outside to take photos and accepted media interviews again. The Coen brothers took the initiative to find him and expressed their love for "The English Patient". Link also generously congratulated them on their winning.
Harvey Weinstein also came over to greet him with a smile, expressed regret that he did not win the Best Director Award, and cursed the Oscar judges for using hidden rules. He also muttered secretly that this might be a means by the top executives of the seven major film studios to prevent him from winning the Best Director Award.
Link smiled and said he didn't care.
Ovitz also came over to talk to him, congratulating him on winning two Oscars and expressing regret that he did not win the Oscar for Best Director.
Link still smiled in response.
"Link, let's go back."
As soon as he walked out of the interview venue, Nicole Kidman came over and hugged his arm, her voice as smooth and sweet as honey.
She was dressed very beautifully today, wearing a golden halter dress that revealed a large area of cold white skin. She was originally tall, but after following Link, her figure became rounder and fuller, with a protruding front and a curved back.
Any man who sees him will swallow his saliva and can't help but take a few more glances at him.
This also makes Nicole Kidman one of the most eye-catching celebrities at the Oscars tonight, even if she didn't win an award.
However, Link had possessed her too many times and was familiar with her beauty, so he would not be deceived by her.
"Why are you in such a hurry?"
Link's body was heavy. As long as he didn't move, no one could pull him. He held Jennifer with his left hand and put his arm around Nicole Kidman's soft waist with his right hand.
Nicole Kidman leaned into his arms, her cheeks flushed as she said, "I missed you, very much, okay?"
Sophia next to him pouted her red lips, but before she could open her mouth to mock him, Link grabbed her again and held her in his arms.
"Let's go! Let's go back and celebrate."
Link smiled gently and took his girlfriends into the business car.
As the car started, Nicole Kidman leaned on the rear window, looked at the gorgeous neon lights outside the window, opened her mouth and shouted excitedly, like a child who had eaten rainbow-flavored candy.
(End of this chapter)
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