Louise walked on the Oscar stage for the first time, and her tears hadn't stopped since she heard that her film won Best Picture. Laila found it amusing to see her crying one after another.
"This is just the first time; we'll have many more in the future!" Laila comforted Louise with a pat on her shoulder before stepping onto the podium.
Louise choked with tears, nodded, and smiled. If someone else had said that to her, she wouldn't have taken it to heart. But Laila was different. After creating various miracles, even if Laila announced she would sweep the Oscars again next year, Louise wouldn't be surprised.
Seeing Louise's emotional state, Laila took the trophy first, giving her some time to compose herself.
"Today is a magical day. I think I will remember the arrival of this day for the rest of my life," Laila said, lifting the little golden man. "I always believed that our team is the best; we have the best actors, the best crew members, the best costume designers. In the future, we will continue to bring more wonderful films to the audience!"
After her speech, she stepped aside, allowing Louise to say a few words.
This was a rare experience in a lifetime. Louise, standing on the podium, with tearful eyes, felt surrounded by dazzling lights.
"I was born in Los Angeles and dreamed from a young age of bringing my own film to Hollywood one day. I don't have Laila's talent or Roy's acting skills. All I have is a heart that loves movies. When Laila first came to the company, all our staff were still worrying about next month's salary. But she came and, with the company's last bit of funds, created a miracle. With a budget of $100,000, she made the film 'The Blair Witch' that grossed $300 million at the box office."
"I once thought her limit was there, but she repeatedly exceeded my expectations, showing me that there are people in the world favored by God. Today, standing here, I want to thank Laila, thank everyone who worked wholeheartedly on this film. But more importantly, I want to thank all the fans who have been following and supporting us. Because of them, we can continue to focus on our favorite movie dreams! In the future, we will create more movies that audiences love!"
The most sincere words often resonate the most with others. Louise never thought she would stand on such a stage, and she never imagined making an award acceptance speech. But she had many genuine words she wanted to express—her passion for movies, care for the company, and gratitude to Laila. If she didn't say them now, she would regret it for the rest of her life.
Fortunately, she finally spoke, even though her mind was still a bit stiff. It didn't hinder her from expressing her true emotions.
Amidst music and applause, the 75th Oscars finally came to an end.
However, discussions about the awards ceremony were still lively. Like all awards, this year's Oscars results sparked widespread debate.
The focus was naturally on Laila and her film "Chicago." A 24-year-old female director and a film that swept thirteen Oscar nominations, ultimately winning eight awards. If one didn't know the truth, who could truly link them together?
Yet, this young girl used her talent and efforts to create an astonishing film, winning the Best Picture award with a musical, the first since 1968's "Oliver!" The significance of this achievement was self-evident.
What impressed people the most was her ability to choose actors. Out of four acting awards, three went to her cast, a 100% success rate that amazed everyone.
However, only a few knew that her ability to choose actors had little to do with her. When casting, she didn't even appear, and Roy only told her after the auditions.
This indicated that her talent lay not in selecting actors but in unearthing their potential. As long as they weren't wooden, under her guidance, they could exhibit a brilliant performance completely different from their roles in other films. This was truly an incredible talent.
Just look at Roy. When Laila discovered him, he was a street thug, yet she saw the glimmer of an actor in him. This alone was enough to demonstrate her greatness.
As for being a fan of beauty, well, everyone knew that.
The main focus was on the sweep of the major acting awards. Except for Best Supporting Actor, the other three all went to them, setting a remarkable record. Not many believed they didn't deserve the awards, as their performances were indeed outstanding, offering the audience an extraordinary cinematic feast.
The most controversial award was for Best Director. Who was Roman Polanski? A criminal who didn't dare step on American soil or an infamous criminal who committed unspeakable acts against children? Why did such a notorious person deserve the final victory?
Some thought that besides Polanski, any other nominee would have been a better choice. If they could choose Laila, even better—this would break another age record in addition to Roy Seasonstar's win.
The aging Oscars needed more fresh blood to adapt to the arrival of the new century!
However, many thought that the Oscars' judges did nothing wrong. Before the awards ceremony, the newspapers unanimously believed that Polanski had the least chance of winning, listing various reasons why he wouldn't win. Each reason sounded like, "Ah, so that's why he can't win the award."
Exactly because of this, the Oscars gave him the award to prove their fairness. When the media said east, they went west. Otherwise, how could they highlight their existence? Besides, most of those opposing Polanski were focused on his past crimes. The Oscars' judges had their views on this matter. They cared about the film, not a person's character.
After all, the Oscars are awards for movies, right? So, what's wrong with selecting a director who can make good films for the Best Director Oscar? When the Oscars' selection rules include a clause like "people with bad character cannot win," then we can consider the character of the winners.
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Judges: No problem, the media doesn't understand anything; we just followed their lead, why do we need judges?
Laila: Next time, let Moran Media's media say before the awards ceremony that I won't get an award!