[US Entertainment] 1994

Next, the Best Animated Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film, and Best Live Action Short Film were awarded in sequence, the Best Cinematography was awarded to "Years of Love", and the awards for Best Original Song and Best Original Soundtrack were awarded to "The Lion King" ", "The Lion King" movie has three songs nominated for the best original song, and "Do You Feel Love Tonight" sung by Elton John beat the other two nominated tracks to win the statuette.

The Best Visual Effects Award belongs to "Forrest Gump", which is the first trophy that "Forrest Gump" has won at this year's Oscars. did not start.

Josh looked at the stage in a relaxed manner. When the camera came over, he waved his hand lightly, with a relaxed smile on his lips.

Although he defeated Tom Hanks at the Golden Globes to win the Best Actor in the Golden Globes drama category, Josh did not think that this good luck would continue at the Oscars, but he did not feel depressed at all. The winner of the Ball Award is already a gift from God, and Josh will not ask for more.

Time passed slowly, and just when Josh felt a little hungry, the main meal for the awards ceremony finally came.

Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay are up for grabs.

A total of 10 works were shortlisted for these two awards, almost including all the popular films of this year's awards season. Nominated for the script, "The Shawshank Redemption", "Forrest Gump" and "Quiz" were shortlisted for the best adapted screenplay. If nothing else, the two films that won the screenplay award will be the most powerful candidates for the best film. contender.

Of course, everything is not absolute.

At the 65th Oscar the year before last, Clint Eastwood's "Unforgiven" had the last laugh, winning the best picture and best director, but the best original screenplay and best adapted screenplay went to "Crying" The Game" and "Howards End", only rarely.

Since the 80s, only the best films in 1987 and 1993 have not won the screenplay award. Unless the script of a certain film is very good, but the skills of the director and the performance of the actors are not enough for the film to win the best film, the judges will will make such a choice.

"BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY WINS - "Pulp Fiction, Quentin Tarantino, congratulations!"

Before "Pulp Fiction", Quentin Tarantino had already entered the attention of big-name Hollywood producers with "Reservoir Dogs", but there is no doubt that this year is the year he really became famous. Gan Zhengzhuan, Quentin's strong personal color is undoubtedly appreciated by some judges who advocate diversity, and a best original screenplay award is enough to make Quentin famous.

Next up was the award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

In comparison, the best adapted screenplay award is more competitive than the best original screenplay award.

"Forrest Gump," "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Quiz" are among the best picture nominees, along with "It's a Fool" and "Crazy King George," which star All shortlisted for this year's Oscar winner.

According to the rules of history, the winner of this award will undoubtedly be "Forrest Gump", but——

"Best Adapted Screenplay goes to - The Shawshank Redemption, Frank Darabont, congratulations!"

Josh's sluggish performance at the Golden Globe Awards was severely ridiculed by the director, but when the results of the Best Adapted Screenplay Award were announced, the director's performance was no better than him at all, he was like a The doll with the springs under its butt jumped up suddenly, and almost forgot how to walk with the same hands and feet. After he stumbled onto the stage, Josh smiled and whistled at the stage, which provoked Frank Darabont gave a look full of resignation.

After Frank Darabont delivered his acceptance speech, Josh stood up and gave Mr. Director a hug.

Frank Darabont calmed down his breathing and repeated over and over again: "Josh, I really didn't expect..."

Josh smiled all over his face: "That's not important at all. The important thing is that we finally have a statuette!"

The previous history of "The Shawshank Redemption" that received 7 nominations but returned empty-handed has been rewritten. Most importantly, after the announcement of the best original screenplay and the best adapted screenplay, the trend of the awards ceremony became unclear again. Industry insiders originally predicted that " The situation where Forrest Gump and "Pulp Fiction" are competing for hegemony is no longer established, and "The Shawshank Redemption" has become the spoiler.

Even if "Forrest Gump" had the last laugh like in previous lives, in contrast, the failure of "Shawshank's Redemption" will not be so tragic.

Josh doesn't think it's a mistake to award the best picture to "Forrest Gump", but he is happy to see "The Shawshank Redemption" become a spoiler. After all, there are too many excellent movies this year. In a year that is not intense enough, these films have the possibility of becoming the best film.

It's not just "Forrest Gump" alone.

Frank Darabont nodded emphatically, a broad smile on his face.

Compared with other films nominated for best picture, "The Shawshank Redemption" is obviously weak, with low cost and no big-name director. Frank Darabont was not even nominated for best director. When the film started shooting, the entire North American film industry All showed a negative attitude.

It all started when Josh won the supporting actor statuette and starred in "Speed", which was a big hit. "The Shawshank Redemption" won a lot of attention after its release. The success of the box office gradually spread the reputation of the film among fans. There are also more and more film critics paying attention to this film.

Compared with other films, "The Shawshank Redemption" is also powerful. Its power exists in the dark prison. It is not obvious in Andy's struggle to break free from the prison, but it brings vitality to people.

According to a survey, in the first month after "The Shawshank Redemption" was released, the juvenile crime rate in the United States dropped by nearly 20%. Many young people said in interviews: "Life in prison is so bad, I still think it is better to live well." It's important, after all, I don't want to be touched by a pervert."

"My life is so bad now that I think about how to end my life every day. Although "The Shawshank Redemption" is just a movie, at least I know that some people in this world live ten thousand times worse than me, but they I'm still working hard, and I shouldn't give up easily."

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After the awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay were awarded, the most eye-catching Best Actor and Actor Award finally ushered in.

The Best Actress Award was presented first. Tom Hanks stepped onto the stage and slowly read out the list of the five nominated actresses.

Jessica Lange, who was leading the way in the awards season, defeated Jodie Foster, Susan Sarandon and other Oscar queen-level competitors with her performance in "Indulgence of the Heart" and successfully won the award. Winner of the actress.

Winona Ryder, who was shortlisted for best actress by relying on "Little Women", is also the focus of everyone's attention. This 24-year-old actress has already been nominated for an Oscar for the second time. She seems to be particularly favored by the academy judges. To use the words of some media, "A pair of deep eyes, elegant and classic temperament, and a spiritual performance, who can refuse such a girl?"

Winona Ryder is just so irresistible.

Next up is the Best Actor award.

Although he was shortlisted for the best actor nomination, and the camera swept his face again and again, Josh was not nervous at all. He waved his hand easily and blew a kiss. Among the male actors sitting upright, Josh's young and relaxed The audience in front of the TV burst into smiles.

"Without Josh Walter, the average age of the four Oscar nominees was 54, but now, the average age of the five nominees is 48, and he's brought the average age down by four years, male actor Josh Walter has done a miracle in this department with an older nomination."

Holly Hunter walked onto the stage and nodded slightly to the audience.

"This year's films are rich in categories and themes, including historical films, biographical films, and crime films... The performances of the actors add luster to the film. On the stage, they interpret real or imaginary life. The performance was nominated for Best Actor."

"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get next."

"The strong redeem themselves, the sage saves others."

"When two people have a tacit understanding, they can shut up and enjoy a moment of silence."

"..."

"The winner of the Oscar for Best Actor is—" Holly Hunter smiled slightly, her mouth was slightly opened, and from the angle of opening, the words she was about to spit out should start with T, not J.

"Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump, congratulations!"

The audience suddenly burst into applause, for the award-winning Tom Hanks, for the excellent "Forrest Gump", and for the record broken by Tom Hanks.

In the fiercely competitive actor department, being nominated for two consecutive years is worthy of special mention. Tom Hanks successfully defended the Oscar winner, which also allowed him to write his name in the history of Oscar. In the 67-year history of Oscar, no actor has ever achieved such an achievement.

Josh clapped vigorously. At this moment, he was very envious of Tom Hanks' achievements, but he was not jealous. Compared to those actors who were old but never won the favor of Oscars, compared to those who had been nominated for several times and finally won once The actor, Josh is still young.

He believes that his future has infinite possibilities.

He believes that he can surpass countless predecessors and write his name in the history of Oscar.

At least, first try to become the youngest actor in Oscar history!

Josh evoked a smile, his eyes full of yearning for the future.

This scene happened to be captured by the camera. In the camera, Josh's eyes were looking directly at the stage, with light shining in them, and his handsome face was full of sincerity.

Josh Walter was able to congratulate Tom Hanks with a smile on his face when Tom Hanks was in the spotlight on stage.

"One day, he's going to be a great actor."