"Everyone, good evening, everyone!"
When the 70th Oscars began, the lifting platform was made into the bow of a ship, and Billy Crystal stood on the bow of the ship as it sank slowly, completing his appearance.
This kind of thing is not unexpected. There will be various gimmicks in the Oscars every year, but this year's Oscars belong to Titanic.
Sitting under the stage, watching the beginning, Levi did not show the slightest dissatisfaction: Although he is very confident in his film, he also admits that the big boat has its unique features.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Titanic - our party is like this, expensive, huge ship, and everyone wishes it was faster." With a teasing tone, Billy Crystal has already started his hosting work. Oscar's hosting has always been relatively relaxed. From the very beginning, when he introduced the movies, he teased each movie with a rather brisk tone.
"The filming of Titanic began a long time ago. At that time, it was not said that filming was over-budget..."
Every Oscar, there will be such a few words of ridicule for each film, accompanied by people's laughter, like this Chris teased the movies one by one. Of course, the first one was the big boat.
While he was talking, Levi was also looking around. This is the first time he has participated in the Oscars. Sitting in the venue, Levi didn't think about those awards but looked more around and at people's expressions.
The biggest purpose of his coming here is to see the biggest event in the film and television industry, so he naturally pays more attention to the people here.
In the crew of the Titanic, Leonardo did not come - he said in the previous interview that he did not want to steal the limelight from others, but the media agreed that he was actually arrogant - the media called him Lucky Leo, though he never considered himself a lucky one, but a good actor. He didn't get nominated, so he could only come here as a foil for others, and so he didn't come.
But, Leo, even if you are nominated in the future, you will still be a foil for others... In his heart, Levi murmured rather unkindly.
Compared with them, the crew of Good Will Hunting is quite interesting: Logically speaking, when people come to the Hollywood awards ceremony, people will bring their girlfriends, but Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are still too young. In order to develop better in the future and promote their personal image, they didn't find a girlfriend early, so the two of them brought their respective mothers. It is understandable for young people to bring their mothers. Why is Kevin Spacey also bringing his mother in his own crew? At your age, is it an honor to live with your mother?
Levi complained about Spacey in his heart but didn't say anything. All of Hollywood knows that Spacey has a great relationship with his mother, and there's nothing left to say about that.
It's not easy being an actor. As an actor, maintaining one's image is too important. For these actors, they can't make their love affairs public, and their lives are really too tiring.
Thinking of this, Levi turned his head and glanced at his side. Theron didn't end up here with Levi either; she's already off to film a Woody Allen movie. That little old man never cared about Oscar, and Leo also missed the appointment. Their entire crew is relaxed and comfortable now.
And next to him are Bob and Clark, both wearing very formal suits today. They are also nominated people, and Bob brought his girlfriend Susan with him. Obviously, they also prepared seriously; Levi smiled at this. It seems that for days like the Oscar ceremony, these few friends of his, it is still impossible to be completely indifferent.
"Nick, be serious."
Levi, who was still thinking wildly, was suddenly patted by Alexander beside him. He turned around, only to realize that Billy's teasing had already mentioned The Lives of Others.
"Spacey also came here. I was relieved to see that he didn't wear headphones. At least now he can't monitor me. But there are so many beauties here, and there must be no one who can stop him. A few..."
Sure enough, Oscar's host and his fellows are always unscrupulous, and they can find a lot of ridicule when they tease The Lives of Others. To this ridicule, Levi just smiled: Anyway, these words are not taken seriously.
"I used to think that such ridicule was too boring." Sitting under the stage, Clark and Levi whispered, "But now I know that this must be done. Otherwise, for us nominees, such an important moment, it's really breathless."
"Don't worry. We will all breathe a sigh of relief soon." Levi interjected in time, but it didn't sound like a good blessing.
His crow's mouth was also effective. When the awards began, one by one, all the awards fell into the hands of other movies.
Best Sound - Titanic.
Best Sound Effects Editing - Titanic.
Best Costume Design, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Original Song, Best Original Dramatic Score, and the more important Best Film Editing, the awards one by one all fell into the pocket of Titanic.
The Oscars, this time, can be said to be a Titanic carnival.
"This is the movie that everyone expects." Beside Levi, Clark sighed again, "This kind of movie is considered a movie."
"Don't worry; we will make such a movie sooner or later," Levi said quietly.
"Do you have an idea?"
"It's just an idea..."
"Can't you be quiet for a while?" Alexander pulled Levi again, "It's time for you to prepare."
Levi turned his head and looked at the stage. On stage, Billy Chris is announcing something.
"Next, I invite the next award presenter to present us with Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen. He is an Oscar winner. He is the greatest director with the most unique perspective. I invite the Oscar winner, Oliver Stone."
Oliver Stone?
Levi was stunned by this name, while Bob immediately raised his eyebrows excitedly when he heard the name. Having Oliver Stone present the award made Bob smell something. Often, the Oscars are willing to let those with potential connections present the awards. And if we say who is most closely related to Oliver Stone in the original script, it is naturally The Lives of Others. Oliver Stone is the most famous political film director; his Vietnam War trilogy, the assassination of Kennedy, and other films are all extremely good political movies; almost all his credits come from these movies.
And if those connections weren't strong enough, he is also a student of Martin Scorsese, and he's a sort of NYU film school-bred talent, and Levi, he's from there, too.
"The winner of the Oscar is... Nicholas Levi and Robert Richmond, for The Lives of Others!"
Oliver Stone called out the name in a rather cheerful tone, and applause rang out in the hall, and behind Levi, Susan let out a low scream and hugged Bob tightly.
Levi looked at the two people behind him and laughed too. He also stood up, hugged Alexander, then shook hands with Spacey, and then watched Bob let go of Susan, and the two walked together.
"Well done, young man."
Oliver Stone gave Levi a big hug: He is also a director from New York University and was naturally very happy to see his younger generation achieve outstanding achievements. Compared with the inheritance from the perspective of political films, it comes from the same place, which makes Oliver Stone more satisfied.
"Thank you," Levi hugged him and took the trophy. He looked back at Bob and motioned for Bob to stand forward and stand next to the microphone, but Bob raised his hand to signal him to speak.
It's all here; what are you still shy about? Levi didn't say anymore, took a step forward, walked to the microphone, and raised his statuette.
"Thank you. Thank you, everyone. Thank you for applauding me, and thank you, Oliver, for giving me this award. I am very happy to be here today, and also I am somewhat ashamed to be here. The script was basically written by Bob, and he is the one who deserves this award, and I... I am his boss."
Levi's words made the people below laugh. No one thought Levi was able to get the co-authorship only because he was the boss. Regarding the various details of the production of this movie script, the media interviewed Bob not once or twice. How the outline of the story and the details are allocated are all registered by the screenwriters union.
Levi's saying this only makes people feel his humility. At least Bob, who was standing next to Levi, took the initiative to pat Levi at this time, expressing his gratitude to him.
"Here, I have to thank everyone in the crew, everyone in Enigma Company, and my relatives and friends. Their support is the driving force for our success. It means a lot to us to receive this award; at least Our movie didn't hit the iceberg today... Thank you, everyone, thank you!"
Anyway, his movie didn't expect to win the best director or best film, so Levi didn't hesitate to joke. After he said that, everyone laughed immediately, and Levi also noticed that James Cameron smiled the brightest.
What could be more gratifying than when your opponent praises you directly?
Looking at Cameron, Levi just smiled: Indeed, this time, the Oscar is your stage, a paradise but sooner or later, a day like this will be mine!
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