America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM

Chapter 331 329. Making history and sealing the throne again

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

A good script paired with a bad director will produce a bad movie, and a bad script paired with a good director can produce a good film.

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

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

After all, the stories that he can take seriously are all excellent and mature stories that have been verified by later generations on the big screen.

The great director has a keen eye, but the new director does not dare to mess around, so the director becomes his puppet instead, which is the opposite.

So from a theoretical point of view, his award is actually the most valuable, at least the one that best represents the group of screenwriters.

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

Last year, "Get Out" and "Adele's Life" were also nominated at the same time, so it has actually been nominated four times and won once.

Woody Allen has the most nominations in Oscar history, with fifteen nominations and two wins.

Eric is still some way away from catching up with the little old man, but as long as he can win the award this time, he will also create history and win the Best Original Screenplay Award for two consecutive Oscars.

Charlie Kaufman is nominated for the third time, but has not yet won an award. The same is true for others, who have been nominated for the first time or once or twice, but have not won an award.

On the big screen, Eric looked at the stage calmly, while the other people were somewhat nervous. They either pursed their lips or clenched their fists. They must be shouting in their hearts that I want to win the award.

But reality is often cruel, as Scarlett Jansen opens the envelope.

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

Wow!

Bang bang bang!

In an instant, the applause of the entire Kodak Theater reached its peak, whether it was for sincerity or to give face.

The crew of "Inception" all stood up, Eric hugged everyone one by one, and kissed Nicole and Theron successively.

This kind of celebratory moment, a kiss is just a kiss, and it is two different things from a scandal.

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

Receive the statuette and hug the presenting guests.

Unexpectedly, Scarlett Janssen took the initiative to press her face towards her. In this case, Eric could only reluctantly kiss her cheek.

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

"Thank you to the Academy for choosing me. Compared to the other three movies, "Inception" may not be as artistic, but writing it really killed a lot of my brain cells."

"Sometimes I feel like I'm in a dream. I keep going to the front to see after writing."

"What? This is the third level of dreams now? Isn't the dreamer Cobb?"

"Come on, I even fainted myself!"

Ha ha ha ha

At this time, Scarlett suddenly came closer and asked: "Eric, I have a question for you. In fact, I want to ask you on behalf of the general audience."

Generally speaking, the time for winners to speak is limited. The smaller the award, the shorter the time. The awarding guests will only watch from the side and will not interrupt.

Eric was stunned for a moment: "OK!"

"The movie ends with the spinning top, so has Cobb returned to reality?"

"What do you think about this question?"

"I'm asking you because I don't know. You are the director and screenwriter, responsible for guiding actors like me."

Looking at the charming Scarlett who kept blinking her eyes, Nicole and Theron looked at each other and cursed in a low voice: "Bitch!"

"Going back, Cobb has returned to reality. The appearance of his two children is the best evidence."

“But what about the spinning top?”

"That's the director's little trick."

Scarlett Janssen smiled and gave Eric a gentle pat.

"Super Bitchi!"

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

"The program team asked you to ask?"

The widowed sister shrugged: "Otherwise? They hope to use you to increase the ratings."

"Okay, Scarlett, are you interested in collaborating?"

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, but I will set the framework for the story." Eric pointed to the statuette in his hand.

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

The widowed sister 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."

"Where's the shooting time?"

"The project is expected to be launched around June this year."

Scarlett thought for a while: "A boss as big as you invited me personally. My schedule is still available in June. It seems there aren't many reasons to refuse."

After finishing the Black Widow backstage, Eric felt that this role must be given to Scarlett Janssen. No matter who she replaced, she felt that it was tasteless.

Thinking about the personal movie that Black Widow will release later, Marvel obviously wants the second generation to take over Black Widow's position, but unfortunately the audience doesn't buy it.

Just like Iron Man and Captain America, Scarlett Johansson's version is too popular.

Instead of having a second generation Black Widow, it is better to directly change a new hero, and the audience's acceptance may be higher.

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

Abandoning the bonus of the old hero, the start may be more difficult, but once it is done, it will completely open a new era, another decade.

Eric returned to his seat with the little golden man, and his expression immediately became ugly as soon as he sat down, 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 come back in one or two minutes, and you have been more than five minutes."

"Ouch, don't pinch, the camera is coming."

The three of them immediately returned to the expression of concentrating on the stands, and when the camera passed, two hands pinched again.

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

"Asshole! You can make an appointment first. That bitch is seducing you."

"You're right. Look at her coquettish smile. She wants to seduce you to bed."

"It's all the program team's request. We just chatted for a few sentences. The purpose is to invite her to play a role in Marvel."

"Really?"

"It can't be more real, I promise."

"Humph!"

"Humph!"

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

The two let go, but there was doubt in their eyes, obviously they didn't believe it.

Eric had no choice. His ass was not clean, and being too good was also a sin.

Even if you can guarantee that you are self-disciplined, you can't stop excellent women from rushing up like a tide. I just made a mistake that men all over the world will make.

Make a mistake and then correct it! Make a mistake and then correct it! Hammer it a thousand times!

At this time, the Best Cinematography Award was presented 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".

"House of Flying Daggers" was the only nominee.

Unfortunately, neither of the two films won it, and it was finally given to "The Aviator".

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

In the movie, Nicole plays Piaf from her teens to her teens, and each stage has its own unique makeup.

Moreover, the French dressing culture at that time was restored very meticulously, and Nicole's height of 180 cm was highlighted by makeup.

With the blessing of various factors, it was not surprising to win the award.

The same situation was also seen in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" a few years later. The male protagonist 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 of Inception was not so magnificent, and Hans Zimmer only received a nomination.

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

Even facing the siege of excellent movies such as Peter Parker, The Sorcerer, Robot, and Polar Train, Inception still won all three nominations.

Especially the Best Visual Effects, which is absolutely undisputed. The special effects of the mirror world in the movie can still kill most movies even ten years later.

It's a pity that The Hunger Games only received one nomination for Best Visual Effects, and it was killed by its own people.

On the stage, Jake Gyllenhaal and Zhang Ziyi appeared together. They were going to present the Best Adapted Screenplay.

As soon as he opened his mouth, he could see the difference. Jake Gyllenhaal looked very generous. He had been the guest of honor many times.

But it was the first time for Zhang Ziyi. She was nervous and didn't speak naturally. Eric remembered that her English was pretty 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 the Best Adapted Screenplay."

"Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor for "Sideways", David Magoe for "Finding Neverland", and Paul Haggis for "Million Dollar Baby."

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

On the big screen, Eric's head was projected on it 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 a history.

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

Not to mention winning the award, there has never been two nominations.

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

Beside him, Nicole and Charlize Theron looked worried, even more worried than Eric himself.

Jake Gyllenhaal made a gesture of invitation. Zhang Ziyi opened the envelope and thought 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 smiled reluctantly and said, "The winner is Eric Cooper for La Vie en Rose."

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

A new record was born, and it is almost impossible for anyone to break it.

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

Wake up, do you really think that the Oscars are held by your family?

Standing up, Eric and Nicole hugged, and the moment of their kiss was projected on the big screen. You could vaguely see their tongues sticking out, and the booing immediately became several decibels higher.

Taking the trophy from Zhang Ziyi, he didn't notice the other party's unnaturalness.

For more than two years, there have been beautiful women around you every day, and you don't even remember it when it was your turn.

"To be honest, I'm very excited. Actually, being nominated is great. I never expected to win an award."

"So thank you very much to the judges. Your choice has made history. This is a wonderful night."

"I must 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 film master. Without him, no matter how good the script is, it will be useless."

"Thank you everyone. This trophy is your credit."

Amid the chanson singing, Eric walked off the stage.

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

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

Afterwards, Cate Blanchett won the Best Supporting Actress Award for "The Aviator". The big devil is at the peak of her appearance and is so beautiful today.

The Best Editing was also won by "The Aviator". "Inception" was only nominated, otherwise Eric would have to go on stage three times.

The Best Actor award went to Jamie Foxx, who defeated Fuyuki, Leo, Johnny Depp and the future war machine Don Cheadle with his superb performance in "Soul".

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

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

Academy: "Humph! You were so crazy back then, you have to stay in prison for another ten years!"

After Jamie Foxx stepped down, the last Best Actor Sean Penn came up.

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

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

Without foreplay, he announced directly: "The nominees for the Oscar for Best Actress are: Hilary Swank "Million Dollar Baby", Kate Winslet "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 "La Vie en Rose"!"