Hollywood Secret Garden

It was almost quiet for 5 or 6 seconds, until the award-winning music was almost over, and there were applause. It started a few times sparsely, but immediately became extremely enthusiastic.Surprised, jealous, and admiring, all kinds of eyes fell on Angela, but she was still sitting in her seat in a daze.

Knowing that Sparrow next to her pushed her, Angela reacted, a strange flash appeared on her face, and she stood up with a smile, accepting the congratulations from Al and the crew members, she came slowly to the stage.

"Congratulations, Miss Angela, don't worry, you have enough time to reflect on it." Clooney handed the Golden Man of Best Supporting Actress to Angela with a smile on his face, and at the same time made a little joke that attracted bursts of excitement. laughter.

"Thank you, how about letting me meditate on this for a few hours?" Angela raised her eyebrows and said.

"From my personal point of view, this is completely fine, but you have to ask Allen and all the audience present." Clooney made a gesture of invitation, and immediately shifted the firepower to other places.

"Do you still need to ask me? Don't you need to ask me?" Ellen DeGeneres in the corner suddenly showed a look of surprise, waved his hands and even panicked, "I don't need to consider my opinion at all, how could you Want to know my opinion?!"

As expected of a guy with a knack for talking, he talked a lot around but didn't show any practicality.

"Very well, both of them said that there is no problem, so what's your opinion?" Angela said to the following seriously, laughter rang out one after another, and the guests were laughed at by their deliberate mischief.

"Okay, it's time to give a thank you speech." Taking advantage of the opportunity created to adjust her mentality, Angela raised the statuette in her hand, "This seems to be the third time I have won the best supporting actress , I think I should be most grateful to the judges of the jury, they recognized my performance, and they think I am qualified to win this trophy again. Thank you very much, I will continue to work hard, maybe one day I will Thank you for picking up this trophy here!"

As she spoke, she bowed slightly to everyone, and warm applause resounded through the hall, including George Clooney standing next to Angela and Ellen DeGeneres on the other side.Just as the applause faded away and she was about to go down, she suddenly thought of something and grabbed the microphone: "Oh, by the way, the reason why I didn't thank those names just now was not because I didn't want to thank them. It’s because I think I’ve said enough and there’s no need to repeat it, they should know that I love them, so—don’t misunderstand or get angry!”

When Angela said seriously, "Don't misunderstand or get angry", the audience laughed again, and then there was another warm applause.

Answering the congratulations from everyone in the seat again, Angela sat down and became a little dazed again, and handed over the statuette in her hand to Sparrow next to her indifferently.She really didn't expect that she could win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress again. After all, she has won this award twice, although the first time was more than ten years ago.In the history of the Oscars, there has never been a female star who has won Best Supporting Actress three times, and she seems to have broken another record.

Angela will not think that her performance is not qualified to win the best supporting actress, after all, everyone admits that this movie is the same as the original "Hide and Seek", no matter whether Al or Angela is missing.Of course, although the plot of "Father" is a bit clichéd, it is more likely to resonate with people than "Hide and Seek". The story embodies the mainstream values ​​of the United States-family and relatives.The judges probably also took a fancy to this point and awarded her the Best Supporting Actress.

But in doing so, Angela began to worry about the award she always wanted: best original screenplay.God knows how much she wants to get it, but the problem is that she has won Best Supporting Actress for the third time in a record-breaking way, and it may be very difficult to win Best Original Screenplay, even though she has already broken many records and many rules .

After the small climax, technical awards began to be presented. Previously, awards such as best art direction and best costume design were awarded, and now it is the turn of best soundtrack, best sound effects and so on.

Of course, the best song is also among them. As before, the singers of the nominated songs will be sung on stage before the award. Taylor Swift will naturally make her debut on the Oscar stage.Not too bad, the shoulderless black top, dark jeans and small leather boots brought a different flavor to the very formal awards ceremony, with a good face, youthful atmosphere, good singing voice and wonderful The song also brought her a lot of applause.

Angela naturally didn't hold back her own applause, after all, it was a song she wrote, but she couldn't help but sigh in her heart watching Taylor on the stage.Although she knew that it was impossible for her to express anything to herself with her eyes on this occasion, Angela couldn't help shivering whenever Taylor's eyes swept over her. After all, all the lovers were present except for Avril.

It's okay, she should realize by now that some things are impossible anyway, and she will change her goals soon.Angela comforted herself in this way.The recording of the new album has already started wrapping up before the Oscars, and there is at most a week to get everything finished, and Taylor has cut back on her before then.Although there is a reason why Angela no longer allows her to participate in the production under the pretext of studying, Taylor has indeed restrained herself a lot compared to before.

Angela didn't know what the other party was thinking, but she hoped that Taylor would realize something and give up the diversion.Well, stop thinking about it, let's focus on the awards ceremony.

Best song was unexpectedly awarded to "An Inconvenient Truth," an environmental documentary—well, documentary film, to be precise.And it was produced and filmed by former presidential candidate Al Gore.

No one said that the theme song of the documentary could not participate in the competition for the best song, not to mention that this song "INeedToWakeUp" is very good in terms of lyrics, music and singing, so Angela just shrugged her shoulders when she heard the name. sorry.Frankly speaking, she really wanted to get this award. Although she was nominated for best song several times after "My Heart Will Go On", she never won it again.

It's just that I won the best supporting actress by accident before, if I get the best song now.The hope of winning the best original screenplay in the future is even slimmer.From 98 to now, she has received 3 or 4 nominations for almost every Oscar as an individual, but the number of times she won more than 2 statuettes at the same time is very small, in order to increase the chance of winning the best original screenplay Losing this award is also acceptable, so Angela is only a small regret.

In contrast, the crew of "Dreamgirls" was much more depressed, but they had three songs nominated for the best song. In this case, they all missed the trophy, which was a huge blow.

Even so, even if there are many people who regret and feel wronged by "Dreamgirls", the award ceremony must continue.After all, at this kind of event, there are always some joys and some sorrows.

The most important awards will start soon, Best Actor and Actress, Best Director and Best Film. Beta", the nominations for these important awards accounted for at least half.And what started this was the awarding of the two best scripts.

"The winner of the best adapted screenplay is William Monaghan, "The Departed Walker"!" As Kate, who was the guest of honor, read out the words, all the applause from the audience was given to the crew of "The Departed Walker".

Martin Scorsese still bought the adaptation rights of "Infernal Affairs" and adapted it into "The Departed", and then won several nominations for best film, best director, best supporting actor, etc. , but because of Angela, Martin had realized his Oscar a few years ago, and it is obviously unlikely to win the best director this time.

In her previous life, Angela also compared the two movies she watched, because "Infernal Affairs" was preceded by her life experience, so she didn't think "Infernal Affairs" was so good.It can be said that after watching "Infernal Affairs", I can still remember the melancholy eyes and sad beard of classmate Chao Wei, as well as the sentence "I am a policeman".

But looking at it now, it is different, especially since she has lived in Boston for almost four years—although the total time may only be two years, and more than one year of them basically stays in Cambridge——for this city in the whole I have a little understanding of the relatively old cities in the history of the United States, which naturally includes some rumors related to gangs.Coupled with the life experience of this life, and then watching "The Departed Walker", you can understand some of it.

It's just that the influence of her previous life is still there after all, so she still has an indifferent attitude towards this movie. Even if she was shortlisted "again", she didn't have much interest in it, and she just took a few shots for it to win the best adapted screenplay.

The next thing Angela was looking forward to most was the presentation of the Best Original Screenplay Award, but Angela raised her eyebrows involuntarily when the award presenter came out from behind, because the one standing on it was wearing a white tube top evening dress , the beautiful woman with short and medium blonde hair combed back turned out to be Scarlett!

Could this... be a signal from the judges?Angela couldn't help thinking this in her heart.Like when Barbra Streisand was invited to present her with Best Director.But thinking about it, it's wrong, just now Kate awarded the best adapted screenplay, and now Scarlett came up to award the best original, maybe it's a coincidence?

Just when Angela was thinking wildly, Scarlett above had already started to talk: "We all know that originality requires more skills than adapting a script. Although losing the restraint can allow screenwriters to play to their heart's content, but also once Too much will not be worth the loss, only a good balance between these two points can create those exquisite stories!"

She said and looked at the big screen behind her: "Now let's take a look at the nomination list: there is "Babel" which describes the communication and understanding between people; God's Labyrinth; Letters from Iwo Jima, which looked at the war in the Pacific from another perspective; Father, which portrayed conflict between parents and children; and  …”

When Scarlett read "Father", Angela couldn't help but straighten her body, and a flash of excitement suddenly flashed in her heart: finally it will be revealed!She couldn't help being a little surprised at her excitement and exhilaration.I originally thought that I had attended so many Oscar awards ceremonies, and I should have been calm, but I didn't expect that there would still be waves at this moment, as if I was attending for the first time, or is this the difference between a copy machine and an original?

"These are all great works, but it's a pity that we have to choose one of them today." Scarlett said with a smile and sighed, then opened the envelope in her hand.She looked at the contents inside and immediately showed an undisguised surprise. The big screen happened to give her a close-up, and everyone guessed who the winner was.

"The winner of the best original screenplay is Angela Mason, "Father"!" As Scarlett announced loudly, Angela's heart jumped violently, although she saw Scarlett's close-up. I also guessed it, but after all, I haven't really confirmed it yet.

Amid the warm applause, Angela took a few breaths, straightened her suit and stood up.As before, I came to the stage after receiving congratulations from the people around me.

"Congratulations, Angie." Scarlett handed the statuette to Angela and whispered away from the microphone. A pair of beautiful gray-green eyes looked at her with a hidden smile without blinking.

"Thank you. I'm very happy to get this trophy from you." Smiling Angela didn't hide her voice, which immediately attracted a burst of low-pitched laughter from below.I'm afraid this was really deliberately arranged. Although Angela has been very careful to cover it up, there are some things in Hollywood that can't be hidden for a lifetime, not to mention that there are many caring people here. Nicole Kidman and her girlfriend Nao Mi Watts' love affair, although the paparazzi can't find any real evidence and can only catch rumors, many people in the circle are very clear.It's just that even if these people know, they won't talk nonsense. Those who can see the clues have brains, so naturally they won't be stupid enough to publicize and offend others.

So even if they have seen what happened to Angela to some extent, Angela doesn't need to worry too much, let alone she is different from Nicole and the others.Just the thought that these guys might know better, like Kate, like Jessie, like Nat, made her unhappy.

Well, no matter how unpleasant it is, now is not the time to worry about it, Angela cleared her throat and came to the front of the microphone: "Good evening everyone, I didn't expect that I'm here again."

The teasing tone immediately made the people in the hall laugh.

Angela pursed her lips, seeming to be thinking about something in her heart. After a few seconds of silence, she spoke again: "Although I have been nominated for the best screenplay many times, this is the first time I have won the best original screenplay. Looking back It was really emotional.”

It's no wonder she said that. It's more appropriate to describe this award as unexpected and reasonable. The several scripts nominated at the same time can be said to have their own characteristics. The concerns about conflicts between people in globalization in "Babel", "Pan's Mystery" and "Letters from Iwo Jima" interpret and reflect on the two battlefields of World War II from different perspectives. It has unique characteristics.

It's just that Angela's "Father" has an advantage that they can't have, that is, it is very in line with the values ​​of mainstream society!Family, affection.These are things that the mainstream values ​​have been promoting, so although the plot is a bit clichéd, it is very in line with the appetite of the judges, and this small flaw is naturally ignored.

For example, "Good Will Hunting", which won the best original screenplay in 99, is essentially a YY story. At least Angela has never heard of any university handyman who can get the professor out. All the students can't solve the problem to do it.But this story is in line with the mainstream values ​​- as long as you work hard and don't give up, you will be successful!In addition, the storytelling is quite good, so it won the important award of best original screenplay.

"Well, I don't want to say too much, I am very excited, I am very happy, thank the judges, thank all those who support me, I love you, I will try to do better!" Angie who had a lot to say La finally simplified those words into this short sentence, then turned around and embraced Scarlett tightly.

The whole audience suddenly resounded with warm applause.

"Congratulations, Angie." Scarlett whispered in her ear again.

"Thank you." Angela waved her hand away, a little fog appeared in her emerald green eyes.She suddenly leaned in front of Scarlet again, and slapped her heavily on the cheek.

There was an uproar in the hall, of course they did not have any malicious intentions, the superficial relationship between Angela and Scarlett is well known, so kissing on the cheek is not a big deal, they are more surprised .

"I have to admit that Angela looks more attractive in a suit than me," DeGeneres clapped his hands beside him and said sadly, "I want to kiss Scarlett too."

"Unfortunately, I couldn't help it just now. Scarlett said that I dare not kiss her in public, so I refuted it with practical actions." Angela shrugged and explained.

The guests laughed again.

It's just that they didn't notice that Angela's body shook slightly when she walked off the stage.The moment she walked down, several eyes suddenly shot at her from the crowd, which made her shiver and almost lost her balance.

What a pity, how can you be so careless, is it because you got dizzy by the best original screenplay? !Angela screamed in her heart, then quickly walked back to her seat.Although she didn't look for the source of those gazes, she could figure out who those sharp gazes belonged to with her knees!