In the midst of the music, host Whoopi Goldberg stepped onto the stage, and the 71st Academy Awards ceremony officially began. But I don't know what Whoopi is thinking, maybe it's too much comedy, in short, wearing a maid's costume with green front and black and white spots and an apron, plus that weird hairstyle is really "amazing".
"I wonder if she thinks she's in a movie? It's a far cry from the hosting style of '93." Angela whispered to Kevin Spacey, who was sitting on her left, while clapping.
The crew of "American Beauty" sat in the fourth, fifth, and sixth rows from the right of the venue. In addition to the actors and actresses, Kevin, Annette and Chris, three young actors Wes, Mina and Sarah also They all came to the ceremony, and of course, it was completely accidental that Mina and Sarah would be seated next to each other.
The crew of "Never Compromise" and "The Matrix" are next to them, after all, these three films are produced by Pixar. The good thing about this is that it's easy to say hello to Soderbergh, Ridley, and Auntie.
"Maybe she just wanted a different hosting style," Kevin touched his nose and shrugged, "but out of intuition, I thought Whoopi was going to be bad next time."
"Then, God bless her." Angela raised the corners of her mouth indifferently.
Unfortunately, the next development left Spacey in a nutshell. Frankly speaking, Whoopi’s lip-smacking skills are still sharp, making the audience laugh from time to time, especially the editing of this year’s host’s guest appearance in the best movie can be said to be constantly laughing, such as:
Albert Finney on the screen asked with a look of surprise: "Why do you think you can swagger in and do whatever you want?" When the camera turned, wearing the same style of clothes as Julia, but a much larger black Bi stiffened her chest and said in a rather helpless tone, "Because my big boobs are too big."
And when Spacey was imagining on the bed on the screen, the camera turned, Whoopi was covered in rose petals, only showing his head as if he was paddling water, and he threw out the petals with his hands, and asked, "Enough. Is that enough? Is that enough?"
These clips are so hilarious that the audience can't help laughing. Angela secretly ridiculed Spacey: "If that's really your fantasy, it's definitely a downright tragedy."
"Unfortunately, that's Lester's fantasy, not mine, so even if it's a tragedy, it's Lester's tragedy, but don't associate it with me." Spacey didn't care at all, and laughed and coaxed the audience.
Whoopi did a really good job in adjusting the atmosphere, but what makes people chill or say "thunder" is that she will go backstage to change clothes after almost every award, and these clothes are all strange and completely described. If you don't come out, some clothes are simply challenging people's imagination, and she also wears some strange makeup on her face to match the clothes, it's too...
Angela could bear it at first, but the goose bumps got more and more the more she looked back.
"I don't know if she thinks it's a Broadway stage or a Las Vegas circus," she said bluntly to Sparrow on the other side, "I'll bet tomorrow's newspapers will do their best. ridicule."
"Maybe this is exactly what Whoopi wants." Sparrow replied with a smile.
As in the previous process, the best supporting actor was awarded at the beginning. Unexpectedly, Albert Finney, who played the old lawyer in "Never Compromise", unexpectedly won this little golden man.
"I'm honored to win the Best Supporting Actor. I think I'd like to thank... I want to thank..." Albert, who held the golden man in his hand, was so excited that he was speechless. The film has been nominated for Best Actor four times but won nothing. Even if he can see that the name can't give you much, but he really won - even if it's only Best Supporting Actor - still can't help but be very excited.
Angela, who was offstage, was a little surprised at this time. Some things were really unpredictable. As far as she was concerned, Albert was not particularly good among the several nominated actors. To win the best supporting actor can only be said It's luck. But that's fine. It's an affirmation of Old Man Finney over the years, so Angela didn't stingy with her applause.
This year's Oscars should be regarded as a rather strange one. The reason is naturally the three films that Pixar ran for and a total of 17 nominations, excluding repetitions. This is the first time in the history of the Oscars.
Needless to say, "The Matrix" has four technical categories, and it happens that Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" also has these four nominations. The two films are evenly matched in this regard, so in the end, each won Two — Saving Private Ryan won best sound and best sound, while The Matrix won best editing and best visuals.
Although Angela is a little unwilling, it is not bad to think that she can grab two awards from the movie "Saving Private Ryan" - if "The Matrix" did not appear earlier, these four awards would definitely be messed up by each other.
And "American Beauty" and "Never Compromise" are fun and have a bit of a dog-toothed taste. First of all, both films were produced by Pixar and were nominated for best film. It is a funny thing for the film company to fight with itself.
"You asked us to submit both films for Best Picture, and now both are nominated. The PR department has called me several times to ask me which film I want to vote for!" After the nomination list came out, Ed was no less Complain on the phone.
"Well... you can figure it out." Angela could only answer vaguely, after all, the palms of the hands and the backs of the hands were full of flesh, although from the bottom of her heart she still hoped that "American Beauty" could win the best picture.
Well, that's just one aspect of it, don't forget that these two movies are fighting not only for Best Picture but also for Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay. The most amazing thing is that Angela competed for best director for "American Beauty" and Soderbergh, but at the same time for writing "Never Compromise" and Alan Bob for best original screenplay, plus she wrote "Never Compromise" and Alan Bob. American Beauty's soundtrack competes with John Williams for the best soundtrack... Miss Genius is really good and powerful.
"As we all know, a good script is the foundation of a good movie. Although a good script doesn't necessarily make a good movie, a movie with this foundation is bound to rise to the next level," said award presenter Jim Carrey on the stage. "So let's see who will win the award for best original screenplay."
With the avatar of the nominated screenwriter split on the small screen, Jim Carrey opened the envelope in his hand, followed him with a strange cry and showed an expression of disbelief, looked up at the audience with his mouth open, and looked down at the letterhead three or four times. Without saying a word, people laughed out loud and at the same time couldn't help but want to punch him.
"I have to say—what a shame," Jim Carrey sighed and shook his head, "personally I'd like someone to win, but... Best Original Screenplay goes to Alan Bob , "American Beauty," congratulations!"
With the sound of music and warm applause, Allen walked onto the stage with a face full of joy, and after taking over the golden statuette from Jin, he suppressed his excitement and started his speech: "Thank you to the film school, thank you to my parents , thank you my friends, thank you to everyone who should be thankful! When I came up with this script when I saw plastic bags flying in the wind in the World Trade Center, I didn't expect to be standing here one day, it was so exciting, I Remember when Angela was not happy with the script and ranted on the phone, I love you guys, thank you, thank you so much!"
The loud laughter was followed by warm applause, including Angela, who clapped her hands vigorously. It was not until Allen came down and walked past that he hummed: "Nice speech, you can exaggerate and provocative."
"Thank you, ma'am, if there is a next time, I will definitely do it, of course if you still roar and laugh on the phone." Alan laughed and took a few steps back to his position.
"Looks like you don't care that you don't get the best screenplay," Spacey said suddenly on the left.
"Even I know who to choose between "Never Compromise" and "American Beauty", not to mention the judges. It's a good thing to get it, but it's not a bad thing to get it." Angela shrugged and followed in her heart. Added a sentence: I will get the best original script, one day, with my own strength!
"It's you, the nomination is for Best Actor, do you want to bet on whether you will get it?" Angela suddenly said again.
"Sorry, I don't bet on this, it's all up to God's will." Spacey put his ten fingers together.
Angela understands what he means. The nominations for this year's best actor are all very good, not to mention Tom Hanks' acting skills. After all, he was the best actor in 1993 and 1994. And whether it's Edward Norton's performance in "American X-Files", or Sir Ian McKellen's performance in "God and Devil" who has not yet become "Gandalf", it is very eye-catching, not to mention Roberto. · Bernini's "Life is Beautiful" is written, directed and acted by himself.
In the face of so many and such outstanding competitors, it is obvious that we can only see how God arranged it.
However, in the eyes of Miss Genius, only Roberto Benigni can pose a threat. Hanks wins and loses consecutively, unless there is a major breakthrough, the best actor should not be handed over to him; and Norton is good, but "American X-Files" is not as good as "American Beauty" in concept, and Spacey has nearly a decade more experience than Norton; as for Sir McKellen... stingy film academies don't give Best Actor to a gay man.
Of course, guesses are just guesses, and the results have to be announced by the guests.
"The winner of the best actor is-"American Beauty", Kevin Spacey! Congratulations!" With the announcement of the last best actress winner Helen Hunt, the old god had been sitting in the seat. Spacey immediately jumped up and clenched his hands into fists and waved hard, while Angela followed with the whole crew and stood up to applaud.
"It's great, thank you." The excited Spacey hugged Annette, Chris and the other actors respectively, and finally came to Angela and gave her a bear hug: "I love you, Angie!"
Angela was dumbfounded and patted his back for a few words of comfort. At the same time, she grinned in her stomach to comfort herself. The other party was just too excited and didn't mean anything else.
"I didn't expect that two years later I would lift the Oscar again, the difference is that its name was changed, it was changed to Best Actor... To be honest, I don't know what to say anymore, I want to thank you , thank my parents for thanking my friends and Angela, God knows, I almost turned down the role, but she finally convinced me, thank you again, everyone!" Spacey raised the golden man and waved his hand vigorously, bowing slightly. After bowing, he walked off the stage.
The whole crew shook his hand again to congratulate him, and Angela glanced at Annette nearby. What would it be like when the best actress was awarded
Naturally, there will be a lot of technical awards next, because "American Beauty", "Never Compromise" and "The Matrix" appeared, which should have been the confrontation between "Saving Private Ryan" and "Shakespeare in Love". The 71st Oscars have turned into the chaos they are today. "Saving Private Ryan" and "The Matrix" shared visual and sound effects, while "Shakespeare in Love" shared makeup and costumes with another movie "Elizabeth", and then unexpectedly let "Life is Beautiful" take the lead to the best soundtrack.
Angela counted the time and talked to the people around her, then got up and walked backstage. Next, she will partner with the last best actor Jack Nicholson to award the best actress. I have to say that the organizers are very good at looking for gimmicks. Two of the five nominations for the best actress are closely related to themselves.
"Miss Angela, are you sure you want to go to the front like this, are you sure you won't change your clothes?" Nicholson, who was sitting next to him while the makeup artist was doing his makeup, couldn't help asking.
"I think, there is no rule that women are not allowed to wear women's suits to present awards, right?" Angela smiled, and at the same time couldn't help being slightly annoyed, but is it necessary to make a fuss about wearing a suit? Obviously, the decision to put Oscar pigeons in the future was the right one.
"Of course not," Nicholson didn't see anything, "I just thought that a beautiful woman like you would be more attractive in an evening dress. Women's suits, while good, are not very suitable for the occasion. . . "
"Thank you for the compliment." Although she knew that the other party was complimenting herself, Angela was not an "ordinary" woman after all, "but since I've already come to participate in the Oscars like this, it's good to be independent like this."
Soon, everything was ready. Angela and Nicholson came to the exit next to the stage. After the host Whoopi announced that the best actress was about to be awarded, the two came out together.
Who gets best actress? It's hard to say, because of the early appearances of "American Beauty" and "Never Compromise", Julia and Annette accidentally squeezed out Fernand Montenago and Meryl Stryre who were originally nominated. Pu, and the only one who can compete with them is Emily Watson of "Crazy Cello".
Speaking of which, Oscar has a very bad habit in the selection of actresses. The more crazy, arrogant, and neurotic female characters are—simply put, the less normal people are, the easier it is to win the favor of the judges. Especially in the selection of heroines. Although this condition does not play a decisive role, it is undeniable that many people think that the more such a role is, the more testing of acting skills, which is really not a good thing for female actors.
Well, back to the nominees, Julia's foul-mouthed single mother image is comparable to Annette's distorted white-collar female image; Blanchett's performance in "Elizabeth" is impressive. It's good, but it's still worse than the two of them; as for Gwyneth, although she was the original actress in the 71st class, this is also the point that has been stigmatized the most at the Oscars. Beauty" and "Never Compromise" were awarded to Gwyneth despite the early appearances, it can only be said that the judges' minds were poured into a Pacific Ocean.
And Emily Watson's Jacqueline in "Crazy Cello" is sensitive and slender, but because the film is based on the life of the famous cellist Ms. Jacqueline Dupree, it has been criticized by many musicians. The accusations are completely untrue, so from this point of view, points may be deducted.
But, again, you never know who the winner is until the last second.
"If I remember correctly, this should be my first time as a presenter, but I suddenly realized that this might be a wrong decision." Angela suddenly said this while watching the audience below the stage.
"Why? Because of what you're wearing?" Nicholson asked with a smile. "It's beautiful and outstanding, isn't it?"
It wasn't until Angela deliberately turned his head to look at him that the guy with the bald forehead shrugged: "Well, you've already guessed it anyway, so, who do you want to win the best actress?"
"I want to—" Angela paused suddenly after lengthening her voice, then took a step to the side and looked up and down Jack Nicholson with suspicious and vigilant eyes.
"Is there any problem?" Although Nicholson was puzzled, his innocent expression made everyone chuckle.
"Jack, there shouldn't be anything hidden on you, right? You won't be mad, won't go crazy, won't take out an axe from an unimaginable place when I answer, right?" Angela asked seriously, and suddenly the venue Laugh out loud.
Although Nicholson was a little dumbfounded, he still raised his hands: "Don't worry, I assure you that none of your worries will come true."
Then, after Angela pretended to be relieved, he immediately added: "After 80 years, I will not use the cumbersome thing like an axe, and replace it with something smaller."
There was another burst of laughter, and Angela immediately reached out and snatched the envelope from Nicholson and opened it: "Is it necessary to say so much? Let's just reveal it directly."
As her eyes lit up, her lips curved into a charming arc. Obviously, the judges did not have water in their heads. With this, it doesn't matter if the best picture competition fails.
"Never Compromise, Julia Roberts, Congratulations!"