The Best Director

Chapter 120 How proud!

The Oscar Awards Ceremony in the Shenandoah Theater has been going on, applause and cheers are constantly ringing, and everyone is smiling or laughing. (Read the novel) After awarding some awards for Best Cinematography ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"), Best Supporting Actress (Marcia Gay Harden "Pollack"), and more, the party came to one of the most important , the award that attracts the most attention from media fans all over the world, Best Actress.

"The next award presenter, Kevin Spacey, is a great actor. He won the Oscar for Best Actor last year. He is the top in Hollywood, and he is the top," the host "Pulsatilla" Steve Martin said. He curled his lips, and said disapprovingly: "But I will take him as an ophthalmologist." Amidst the laughter from the audience, he spread his hands and said: "It's only me who thinks so, so please welcome Kevin Spacey."

Amid the applause of the crowd, Kevin Spacey in a black suit walked out from the left side of the stage to the center with an envelope in his hand, and said to the microphone: "Thank you very much. Today I have to thank someone, but not for last year's Awards, I only found out when I got off the plane yesterday that my dress is still in Nova Scotia..." After some jokes, he said with his hands behind his back: "The following are the five actors competing for the Best Actress Award, Juliette Binoche, "Chocolate"..."

Following his words, highlights of the nominee's movie were played on the big TV screen on the stage, and waves of applause rang out from the audience, and the live camera was also aimed at Juliette Binoche who was smiling bright ;When her video clip was played, Kevin Spacey said again: "Julia Roberts, "Never Compromise." There was thunderous applause in the auditorium, shouts and whistles, and Julia Roberts in the guest seat grinned. With a big mouth to smile.

"Natalie Portman, "Juno"." Before Kevin Spacey finished speaking, the live music became lively and lively. On the screen, Natalie was sitting in a luxurious chair like a queen with a pipe in her mouth. On the road, he said arrogantly to Michael Pitt: "I'm pregnant."

Natalie in the audience was surrounded by the applause of the audience and the compliments of "You did a great job" from the people around her. She nodded and smiled in thanks while applauding, feeling a little nervous in her heart, even though she The chance of winning is very low, but not zero, there is still a little hope. She watched Kevin Spacey open the envelope, her heart skipped a beat, if she could get this award, she would be the best actress in the Oscars, fulfilling a childhood dream...she can thank that man excitedly on stage Guy, tell the world "he's a monster"

"Did you ever think that little girl, Natalie Portman, would win the prize?" Robert Downey Jr. suddenly asked again, interrupting Wang Yang's sleep on the top bunk. Wang Yang still closed his eyes, and said in doubt: "Robert, you have been asking about Oscar all night, what do you want to say?"

Downey snorted, and said in a casual tone: "I just feel bored, and tonight is Oscar night, isn't it?" Wang Yang laughed haha, and said through his thoughts: "You want to participate, yes No? You want to participate.

Donnie didn't deny it, he laughed and said, "Of course." Don't you wish you were sitting in the Shenandoah Theater instead of this damn room? Only an idiot wouldn't think so. Wang Yang thumped the side of the bed, let out a bang, and said, "I just want to sleep now, okay?" Don't bother me, this is an order from SS. "

"The winner is..." Kevin Spacey looked at the envelope, raised his head and announced, "Julia Roberts." The audience suddenly cheered, Julia Roberts in a black and white evening gown Excitedly stood up, celebrated and embraced the people next to him, and walked onto the stage to receive the award...

Natalie clapped her hands with a smile on her face, and breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. The dream of being the youngest winner of the award at the age of 19 was shattered. Of course, this was expected; she was disappointed. Can't encourage and support that guy in such a way that the world sees. Listening to Julia Roberts' incoherent speech with joy on the stage, she quickly lost her mind and thought in her heart: "Tonight's mission is completed, let's think about visiting him on Riker Island tomorrow and what books to bring with you. ..."

Prisons and detention centers in various states in the United States have different visiting regulations, but one thing is the same, that is, no medicine, food and clothes are allowed; and daily necessities can basically be bought in the grocery store in the prison, so For someone like a director, books are the best visiting gift.

What book is his favorite? Can it be distinguished from others? Natalie followed everyone's applause, gave the applause to Julia Roberts who walked off the stage, and blinked again thinking, and Jessica... what book will this biggest opponent bring?

"Hillary Swank, please present us with the best actor" Steve Martin's voice brought Natalie's attention back to the scene, Best Actor, Will Smith, "When Happiness Comes" Knock on the Door... Amid thunderous applause, last year's actress Hilary Swank walked to Taichung with a smile. After making a few jokes as usual, she read the list of nominations and said: "The five actors participating in the competition Russell Crowe, Gladiator, respectively."

On the big screen, Russell Crowe was wearing blood-stained armor, roaring ferociously, and the Shenandoah Theater gave thunderous applause. "Tom Hanks, "The Rest of a Deserted Island"." The savage Tom Hanks lay on the bamboo raft, looking at the volleyball receding on the sea, and shouted in pain: "Wilson, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm sorry..." The applause from the crowd was deafening.

"Ed Harris, "Pollack"... Geoffrey Rush, "The Quill"; Will Smith, "Happiness Knocks." Before Hilary Swank finished speaking, the screen A clip of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" appeared on the Internet.

Outside the nursery in Chinatown, Will Smith pointed at the Y letter of "Happyness" on the graffiti wall, and said seriously and firmly to the Chinese uncle: "There is also this Y, I have said it several times, it is ness, not Y in ness , It’s I.” The camera switched to the subway station toilet, on the ground covered with paper towels, Will Smith hugged his sleeping son tightly, with one foot propped on the toilet door, tears of confusion flowed from his red eyes , crying silently.

The applause in the auditorium was also huge, and many people laughed and cheered loudly. Will Smith took a deep breath secretly, and his heart ached with tension. This was the first time he was nominated, and the two main competitors The opponent is not weak at all, so he is only ranked third in the award prediction, and the hope is not very great. But at this moment, it is the dream of every actor to be on the highest podium of acting career.

"Dad, no matter what, you are my good dad." The nervous Terry Smith patted Will on the shoulder, and Jada also held her husband's hand. Even Jaden Smith stared childishly. s eyes. Will Smith looked at his family, his heart was filled with warmth and happiness, suddenly he felt that it didn't matter whether he won the prize or not, he was always happy, he smiled and said, "Hey, thank you."

"The best actor is..." Hilary Swank opened the envelope, and the TV screen was divided into six grids, Russell Crowe pressed his fingers to his lips calmly and nervously, Will Smith, Tom - Hanks is all smiles, Ed Harris and Geoffrey Rush are deadpan. Hillary took one look at the results and announced: "Will Smith, "Happiness Knocks""

The Shenandoah Theater suddenly boiled. Under the high-pitched music, thousands of guests applauded wildly, shouted loudly, and whistled. Many black guests stood up forgetfully, clapping their hands and looking at the nearest Will Smith on the other side of the stage, he is another eternal legend and pride after the second black actor black actor

"Wow" Natalie clapped her hands, with a bright smile on her face, looked at the Smith family not far to the right, and couldn't help whistling: "Swish swish—" She was so happy in her heart, this is the family belonging to Wei Will Smith's victory also belongs to "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", and belongs to that guy's victory. She thinks that she is so happy for Will Smith, who has no friendship, probably because of "Love House and Bird".

The screen of the TV broadcast was zoomed in on Will Smith, and he was ecstatically hugging his family and kissing his wife Jada for a long time. Terry Smith and Jaden Smith next to him Jumping up and down with excitement. Amidst the continuous applause, Will Smith walked towards the stage, his extremely happy heart was still a bit unbelievable, my God, he won the Oscar for Best Actor? really got it? He beat Russell Crowe, he beat Tom Hanks... oh my god

Walking on the silver steps, he looked at the bottle of statuette that was getting closer and closer, and a joyful laugh sounded faintly in his ear: "The worst actor is Will Smith, "Wild Wilderness" "And those vivid newspaper texts "Will's stupid choice", "He became box office poison..."

That was just over a year ago; and around that time, there was another firm, encouraging voice: "Will, trust me, I can make this movie and you're perfect for the role, your acting skills It's always been great, "Wild Wild" is not your responsibility", "CUT Will, you are so good at acting, you are almost Chris Gardner", "Did you take the golden raspberry this year, and next year A leading actor who wins an Oscar? I want to have one."

"Congratulations Will." Hilary Swank smiled and handed the statuette to the excited Will Smith in front of him, and praised: "Your performance is really great."

"Thank you" Will Smith gratefully accepted this bottle of Best Actor statuette. When he touched its cold surface, his right hand trembled a little, and immediately clenched his fist tightly, feeling unprecedented in his heart. He and Hillary hugged each other lightly, then walked to the microphone in the center of the stage, looking at the thousands of guests in front of him, some he knew and some he didn't know, but now they all applaud him

Will glanced at the statuette in his hand, took a few deep breaths, and then smiled: "Guys, I'm very, very unbelievable, surprised, like a dream, I got it... please don't really It’s a dream.” There was a burst of laughter in the auditorium, and Will continued: “There are many people to thank. First of all, I would like to thank my family, my wife Jada, my sons Terry and Jaden, who were with them on the set. Acting is really a wonderful thing." He looked at his wife and children who were smiling brightly not far below, and said with a smile: "You are the best, the best, the best people."

All the guests laughed and applauded, and when the applause stopped, Will laughed again and said: "Thank you to my parents, sisters, and all the crew members of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", Flame Film Company, it is a Very dynamic and vibrant company, I love it; the Oscar judges, and the four actors who competed with me on the stage, Russell, Tom, Ed, Jeffrey, can compete with them for this award, It was my greatest honor and pressure in the past few weeks..." The audience laughed and applauded again.

"Thank you Chris Gardner..." After Will thanked a lot of people, he looked at the staff "Mr. I know, it’s my first time standing here.” The auditorium roared with laughter, but there was really not much time left for speeches, Will said with a smile: “Next, I have to thank one person. I haven’t finished thanking him, even if When the security guards come, I won’t even go down.”

Everyone laughed again, and Natalie laughed and applauded. Everyone knew who Will was thanking, because he hadn't mentioned that name before.

"He is Wang Yang, the director of "When Happiness Comes Knocking on the Door." Will Smith shouted loudly. He looked down at the statuette in his hand, his eyes gradually turned red, and said, "I never thought I thought I would get it myself, but Wang Yang always said, Will, you can, you can trust me, you can and then, I really got it.”

Thinking about the journey of the past two years, his voice could not help but choke, and said: "He helped me rebuild my confidence, gave me a very comfortable and free studio, and he always knew how to mobilize my performance emotions. , so there's this 'Chris Gardner', he's a young but amazing director thank you so much"

"Maybe he can't hear it now." Will Smith choked up more and more, looked at the people in front of him, and said, "Everyone knows that the magical director is in trouble now, but I believe, I know, he will not be This setback knocks him down, and one day he will stand on this stage in person, thanking some people, thanking him, thanking him.” He sniffled, with a happy smile on his face, and said, “Finally, let me tell you that dreams are not just dreams, It is achievable, if you have a dream, then go defend it, that is happiness.” After that, he held up the Oscar’s best actor statuette

"——" Cheers and applause resounded throughout the Shenandoah Theater, spread far from the sky of Los Angeles, and spread throughout the entire earth. It was heard by more than 800 million audiences in more than 100 countries and regions.

In front of the TV screen, on different sofas, Rachel, Joshua, Michael, Anne, Harry George, Nancy...all of them applauded with smiles on their faces, thank you, Fantastic Director, Jan

"Yan, look at you, how proud you are." Jessica wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a smile, picked up the remote control and pressed it, turned off the TV, got up and walked to the bedroom.

She is not interested in who will be the best director or best picture next, and she will be able to see Yang tomorrow, so she has to get a good night's sleep and not make herself look so bad...