The next more important award, or the award that will be broadcast in the newspapers and TV the next day, is the best supporting actor.
The award was presented to Brenda Fricker, who won the Best Supporting Actress last year. This Irish actress who looks like Auntie flew to Los Angeles specially to present the award.
She is also an actress who has received formal training in Shakespeare plays. She speaks clearly and is very nice. The nominees include Al Pacino, who competed as Dick Tracy, and Andy Garner, who competed as The Godfather III.
West Asia. Another Italian-American "gangster" Joe Pesci was nominated for "Goodfellas". But the one who received the most recognition was Graham Greene who played the Indian elder in Dances with Wolves.
The performance was excellent, and he had the blessing of playing an Indian. Ronald turned his head and looked to the side. Graham Greene was dressed in an orthodox dress today and did not bring the Indian bird feather headdress. The whole person looked...
Full of confidence.
In fact, Ronald knew that he was different from his appearance. He was very nervous. When people are nervous, their expressions will become stiff. Andy Garcia smiled awkwardly and kept the look of a handsome guy. Al Pacino was just pretending.
Gao Shen, the character he played wore very good makeup. If it weren't for the accent, the audience might not have thought it was him. Joe Pesci lowered his head, as if he was shy. In fact, he was in "Angry" ten years ago.
"Bull" was nominated for the same award. However, it is difficult for Italian actors who specialize in gangsters to win awards. That expression is actually embarrassing.
As a twice-nominated candidate, Ronald was on pins and needles before the results were announced. His reaction to these people was clear at a glance.
However, Diane didn't quite understand it. She had never experienced such a process of waiting for a trial. "Who do you think will win?" Because it was about a movie that her husband invested in, Diane was more concerned about this award.
"No one knows the result except PricewaterhouseCoopers. Two accountants came in with us with the result. But the organizer usually guesses quite accurately. I think 'Kick Bird' (played by Graham Greene)
The chances of playing a role are pretty good.”
It happened that the scene of the two whispering was captured by the broadcaster. The scene of them talking to Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman was cut into the broadcast.
Ronald saw the movement of the camera, guessed the effect, and waved to Cruise and Kidman not far away.
"The winner is Joe Pesci, good guy!"
"Uh..." Ronald waved his hand halfway and put it down in embarrassment. His prediction was not accurate at all.
The television camera was still pointed at Ronald, and it would definitely be funny to show such an expression. Ronald simply stood up, applauded, walked out, and disappeared.
However, the red light on the camera did not turn on, because they were now going to cut to Joe Pesci. He came on stage and took the statuette from the award presenter. And the following nominees who did not win the award were a bit like accompanying
Death row prisoners on the execution ground. These guys have been praised many times by critics for their acting skills, but their award-winning records are embarrassing. For them, not winning an award is actually a hundred times better than being nervous before the announcement.
Only Graham Greene said "ha". He has won the most Sentinel Awards, so it was a little accident that he didn't win.
Joe Pesci took the statuette and stood behind the microphone awkwardly as if he didn't know what to do.
This award was truly unexpected. Joe Pesci had long thought that in Hollywood, as an Italian-American actor who specialized in playing bad guys and gangsters, the possibility of winning the award was almost zero, and he had given up thinking about it long ago. So much so that he didn’t even think about it.
Prepare your award speech.
Joe Pesci was not a comedian like Whoopi Goldberg, so he was even more embarrassed when he was not prepared. He lowered his head and thought for several seconds, but his mind was still blank, so he simply said hastily into the microphone:
"It's my pleasure, thank you!" Then he turned and went backstage.
"Good guy, is he really not prepared?" Ronald was at the bar next to him, drinking champagne and chatting with Tom Cruise, who was also hiding.
"I heard from Marty that because of the good results in Home Alone, Joe has given up on improving his acting skills and wants to make more movies like this to earn a pension." Tom Cruise and Scorsese
We have a good relationship with each other, and this time we are going to present an award for Best Director. So we have a lot of dealings with the Goodfellas crew.
"It's really not easy for Italians to win such acting awards." Ronald knew that they actually have a small circle in Hollywood that takes care of each other's resources. But the number of Italians is not large enough, and they cannot have a monopoly like the Jews.
Most actors have a love-hate relationship with Italian actors. If you can play opposite them, you really like them, and you can improve your acting skills and reputation. But if you are a competitor, you really hate them. Because
Italian actors usually audition for projects directed by Italians, and non-Italian actors are less likely to get the job.
Previously, only Italian actors like Robert De Niro, who gave impeccable performances, had won Oscars for acting. Although Al Pacino and De Niro often filmed together, they did not reach the level of convincing the audience.
Didn't get past it.
"I'm surprised that Graham didn't win," Ronald and Tom Cruise continued.
"I heard a saying in the actor circle..." Seeing no one around, Tom Cruise also whispered in Ronald's ear.
"Cultural appropriation? What is that?" Ronald felt that he did not understand enough. This is a concept invented in left-wing universities in the 1960s. It mainly refers to a mainstream ethnic group using the culture of another ethnic minority...
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For example, if Graham, a white man, plays an Indian, it usually represents the exploitation of Indian culture, which is misunderstanding, simplification or disrespect...
"Then if I find an Indian actor to play a white cowboy, is it not cultural appropriation?"
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "I think you are right." Tom Cruise nodded, indicating that Ronald's understanding was correct. This trend of thought is now among Hollywood actor groups
It is gradually becoming mainstream. For example, the past practice of having white actors apply shoe polish to play black people and Vaseline to play Indians is now a bit taboo.
The two exchanged complaints about this idea for a while. It seems that if you want to win awards in the future, you have to avoid this kind of role.
Ronald didn't know what to say. After drinking two drinks, he and Tom Cruise returned to the awards hall. It happened that the Best Score Award was being awarded right now. The two of them stood in the aisle, waiting for the awards to be completed before going back.
Go to the seat and change back with the stand-in who is sitting there for them (to prevent the camera from scanning the empty seat).
"Well..." A very seductive female sigh came from the stage. The eyes of Ronald and Cruise instantly moved to the center of the stage.
"Let's take a look at the nominees..." The ones who announced the Best Score Award were Kim Basinger and Alex Baldwin. The two also became a couple some time ago.
But that sigh was so reminiscent of Kim Basinger's performance in "Nine and a Half Weeks to Love You" that even Baldwin covered his face.
"Gulu..." Ronald heard himself swallowing a big gulp of saliva. Kim Basinger wore a low-cut white dress. The folds on her chest made her figure more prominent. Paired with a mess of hair, it made people uncomfortable.
It's hard to remember how wild she was.
Fortunately, the music started playing at the same time and no one heard it. The live band began to play the theme songs of the five nominated soundtracks, and the stage began to let dancers perform live. Ronald also took the opportunity to return to his seat.
"The Oscar winners for Best Score are John Barry and Peter Buffy for Dances with Wolves."
Finally, the name of the winner came out from Basinger's thick and sexy lips. Ronald applauded enthusiastically from below. Peter's father, Warren, was relieved that his youngest son would develop in Hollywood. This was considered a success.
That's a good explanation for Warren.
Although the field he is engaged in may be much smaller than that of his father, an Oscar statuette is an honor that can only be obtained by being the top musician among so many Hollywood musicians.
"I want to thank my father and mother for allowing me to pursue my dream. Of course, I also want to thank my grandfather for his gift that allowed me to buy expensive music equipment."
"Wow wow wow..." Everyone applauded. The speech for such a small award only lasted one minute, and Peter Buffy had to give a speech behind John Barry. Even though he read the note, he still stuttered.
Finish speaking as soon as possible.
"This..." Ronald heard it, and felt different from others. Warren, how stingy are you? Even your son wants to buy equipment, and you ask his grandfather to pay for it?
Next, it’s time for the two movies Dances with Wolves and Dick Tracy to make big gains.
From Best Editing to Best Cinematography, Dances with Wolves won them all. And Dick Tracy won Best Art Direction and Best Makeup. However, the original seven nominations were very popular.
The Godfather Part III has yet to win an award.
"The winner of the Best Foreign Language Film Award is A Journey of Hope from Switzerland."
"Hey...", Ronald sighed. This movie tells the story of a Kurdish family from Turkey, traveling through Greece, and finally arriving in Switzerland after losing a young son. Although the story of illegal immigration is also good
, but the whole movie lacks artistry and just takes advantage of the subject matter.
If Yimou Zhang can come to Los Angeles for public relations and attend a few occasions, maybe he can win an award for the quality of "Ju Dou". After all, the background of this movie is also very foreign, and the quality of the movie itself is
Hope the trip is good.
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"The next two award-winning actors are the leading actors and actresses of The Silence of the Lambs. Woo...a very good movie..." Billy Crystal introduced the combination of the two screenplay awards. "She is an FBI agent,
He is a serial killer. She won the Best Actress Award here in the past, and he was eating backstage... ugh..."
"Hahaha..." The audience was amused by his introduction. Ronald applauded especially loudly. Billy was very good, and specially made a live advertisement for "Silence of the Lambs" for dozens of seconds.
"The two most beautiful words a screenwriter hears are the end." Jodie Foster grabbed the time and started talking about the scene without waiting. Anthony Hopkins seemed to understand the other party's body language. "
Stay away from me..." and he was also more than a foot away from Jodie Foster. "The two most challenging words they hear are fade..."
"Best Original Screenplay goes to Bruce Joel Rubin for The Ghost Story."
"Thank you... ahem, I want to thank Ronald Lee and the director... um..." Bruce Joel Rubin was also very excited and stammered, referring to Ronald and the director as
Two people. "His beautiful heart, well, filled every frame of the film."
Bruce Joel Rubin quickly speeded up and finished reciting his lines...
Ronald noticed that the live broadcast camera was pointed at him again, and he quickly raised his palms and started clapping, hiding his smiling face. These people were too nervous, and it seemed that they were here for the first time and had no experience.
"The winner for Best Adapted Screenplay is Michael Blake's Dances with Wolves." Anthony Hopkins announced the second screenplay award.
"This is Dorothy, from the Sioux tribe in South Dakota." Michael Blake also brought an old Indian lady on stage. When Marlon Brando refused to accept the award, he asked an Indian girl to take his place.
Read the statement.
This time, an old Indian lady appeared on stage who was authentic and without any cultural appropriation. Michael Blake seemed to have understood the organizer's intention.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "My success begins with reading..."
"Gabi, Brava, Delta, Gaku, Urta..."
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoosh..." The audience saw Blake's acceptance speech, translated sentence by sentence into Sioux Indian by the old lady, and the applause was much louder than the previous "Love Between Ghosts".
Michael Black is a white man. He also attributed his award to the culture of the Indian tribe. In this way, every sentence was translated into authentic Indian language. It can be said that the exploitation of Indian culture is misunderstanding, simplification or disrespect.
nothing.
As for why the same white people play Indian stories and roles, why Graham Greene is cultural appropriation and Michael Blake is tribute, Ronald has no idea at all. Anyway, judging from the vigorous applause of the audience, they know how to do it.
Much more than myself.
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In short, Ronald's projects have all won awards. This is a good thing. And Dances with Wolves has won many awards, and it is very likely that Kevin Costner will win the best actor award in one go.
"I'm delighted to be in Hollywood to present this year's Best Actor Award." After a break, an image of Sophia Loren in 1963 appeared on the screen. "The winner is, Gregory Peck, for To Kill a Cockroach
bird"
The lights came on, and the elderly Gregory Peck stood in the center of the stage, "Ladies and gentlemen, Sophia Loren."
The organizers of the Oscars this year have completely implemented the method of having a connection between the presenters and the winners. As time goes by, the winners of that year became the presenters. Sophia Loren won the Oscar Honorary Award.
"I would like to dedicate this award to the three most important men in my life, my husband, without whom I would not be who I am today, and my two sons..."
After the honorable mentions, there are several highlight awards tonight.
"Best Actress is awarded to..." Daniel Day-Lewis, the previous best actor, opened the envelope, "Kathy Bates, Ten Days in Danger"
Kathy Bates looked like she was about to cry, hugged and kissed her husband, and then went on stage to receive the award. Joanna Woodward and Meryl Streep, who were nominated today, did not come.
Actors who have won Best Actress, Julia Roberts and Angelica Huston both have the same look on their faces. She has the standard loser expression that is even happier than mine.
Jessica Tandy, the last Best Actress, came to present the Best Actor Award. She was diagnosed with a serious illness and lost all her hair. So the audience gave her warm applause (strange logic).
"The winner of the Best Actor Award is Jeremy Irons, a wealthy family."
"Oops, I guessed wrong again..." Ronald learned his lesson and only talked to Diane in a low voice, still looking at the stage and not attracting the camera.
"Applause, smile..." Diane reminded him, but the camera still swept over due to inertia.
However, the failed Kevin Costner seems to be in a good mood, and his smile is more natural than the smile of Julia Roberts after she lost the movie.
Billy Crystal came to the front desk again, and everyone was waiting for his jokes. The long awards show was actually quite difficult without a stand-up comedy actor to joke.
"Some people say there are no real movie stars anymore..."
The audience held their breath and waited for his burden.
"I say they are wrong, ladies and gentlemen, Tom Cruise..."
The effect of this joke was good. Amidst the applause, Tom walked down from the backstage.
"Five outstanding directors, using their excellent work, followed in the footsteps of their predecessors in the past hundred years and came here..."
Tom Cruise scanned the audience and made eye contact with each nominee.
Each nominated director has an additional short video to introduce the scenes of their filming. This is the only one among all the nominated awards that has specially shot footage, which also represents the importance that the Oscars place on the best director.
"Kevin Costner, Dances with Wolves..."
"Francis Coppola, The Godfather Part III..."
"Martin Scorsese, good guy..."
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"This year, the Oscar is awarded to..." Tom Cruise glanced at Martin Scorsese quickly, and then opened the envelope.
"Kevin Costner, Dances with Wolves!"
Tom Cruise did not pause. After reading the winners, he gave up the microphone, walked to the side, and gave up his seat to Costner.
"Huh?" Ronald tilted his head and looked at Marty, but a sudden accident made his head, like many in the audience, suddenly turn to Costner on the other side.
The on-screen reactions of the five directors present were shown on the screen. Coppola had already won the Best Director statuette and looked at ease. Kevin Costner was so relieved that he didn't forget to touch his pockets when he stood up.
Martin Scorsese had an expression that he didn't know how to describe. He clapped his hands a few times and then put his hands down...
"This..." Ronald was also shocked. Scorsese's reaction was a bit foul. He did not show any smile, nor did he make the standard loser smile to the camera. He lowered his head and turned away, avoiding
lens.
The director on the scene obviously discovered this problem and immediately moved the camera away from his face. Fortunately, the TV audience's attention was focused on the winner Costner. The small grid in the picture-in-picture screen
Not many people noticed this scene.
But the audience at the scene obviously felt it. This scene was so routine that when Costner began to deliver his acceptance speech, there was a buzz of discussion.
"I don't believe in myself, just like when I was a director, I have to write everything down. I am especially grateful to the two people who made this movie possible, screenwriter Michael Black, and producer Ronald Lee...
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Costner was extremely nervous. He took out a card and kept reading and talking, but he still stammered. Today he lost and won again. He lost the best actor award and won an unexpected best director award. He had to give it up.
The award speech originally prepared for the Best Actor was revised on the spot.
"Thank you!" Diane nudged Ronald next to him, making him smile.
"Hmm..." Ronald smiled facing the camera. He still didn't quite understand how Scorsese could lose to Costner, a newcomer who was a director for the first time.