2337 The overall situation has been decided
Renly and Alejandro are not friends, but they are not strangers either. To be precise, they are more familiar than ordinary friends..
Through Alfonso Cuaron's matchmaking, Renly and Alejandro met several times and exchanged opinions on each other's understanding of the film. This directly became the cooperation between Sisyphus Films and Alejandro. Opportunities for “The Revenant”——
Compared with large film companies, Sisyphus Pictures has relatively limited funds, but is more generous and professional. Andre Hamilton approved a budget of US$100 million with a wave of his hand, allowing Alejandro to Canada’s white snow awaits opportunities to capture natural light.
Not long before the Oscar, Alejandro once again applied for an additional US$30 million in filming funds. Andre was a little hesitant about this, but after asking Renly, there were repeated discussions within the company, and finally Andre approved it. With this funding, Alejandro could concentrate on filming.
It is true that Renly and Alejandro are not friends, and they do not call each other or send emails on a regular basis; but their friendship does exist..
Tonight, Renly personally awarded the Best Director statuette to Alejandro, and it became a link between the two Mexican directors Alfonso and Alejandro. This is undoubtedly of extraordinary commemorative significance. , and it was precisely because of this that Alejandro gave Renly a hug enthusiastically..
Renly was a little helpless, chuckled, and patted Alejandro on the back, "Congratulations! Next is your moment.！”
After saying that, Renly stepped aside and gave the spotlight to Alejandro..
Just when Alejandro was giving his acceptance speech, Harvey glanced at Bob again under the stage, seeming to say：
I told you a long time ago.
Bob knew that Harvey was probably right, and again - a keen sense of academic public relations, which was undoubtedly Harvey's "superpower" to establish himself in the industry, like a superhero; when the best director award After it is issued, Bob can also guess it, and the overall situation has been decided..
The top four players in the first group have gradually revealed their true colors..
“"The Grand Budapest Hotel" won four technical department statuettes, but was decisively abandoned by Fox Searchlight due to Scott Rudin's negative influence. After losing the Best Original Screenplay Award, it has basically been declared that it will miss the Best Picture. Now it is the most Losing the Best Director Award again further proves this point..
“"Boyhood" does not have an advantage in the technical awards department, losing three awards in a row for Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Supporting Actor. This is an expected result, and it is not their strong point in the first place; beating "Birds" "People" won the Best Supporting Actress Award, successfully renewing the film's competitiveness.
But if "Boyhood" wants to win the Oscar, the Best Director Award is the award it must win. With Alejandro's counterattack, when he failed to win a nomination in the leading role department, this was basically announced. This film completely dropped out of the final competition for best picture..
The comprehensive disadvantage of the college's public relations was completely exposed, and Fox Searchlight still performed strongly. After last year's "12 Years a Slave", it continued to be strong this year..
“"Birdman" failed to gain much advantage in the technical department, but it firmly held the Best Cinematography Award in its hands, and then successfully completed a counterattack in the two major areas of Best Original Screenplay and Best Director, sweeping away Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actress. The haze of the defeat of Best Supporting Actor has undoubtedly become the biggest favorite for Best Picture..
Although "Birdman" only has three statuettes in hand now, every trophy is a top priority. If nothing else, the suspense of the best picture has been announced..
Then, if there is another accident, "Exploding Drummer" is the only possibility.
"Breaking Drummer", which is astonishing in terms of technology and theme, has won four statuettes for Best Sound Effects, Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay. Currently, the nominated projects still have no record of failure, maintaining the record. With a 100% winning rate, and the fact that three of the statuettes are core towns, the overall momentum even vaguely suppressed the "Birdman"..
“But", there must be another "but" after this, but where does the problem arise?？
Take the wrong approach.
“The core issue of "The Explosive Drummer" has never changed. Success and defeat are both eccentric. After being born in a sharp and unique way, this work has won countless praises; and the fascinating artistic interpretation method has become even more It has conquered countless audiences, but such expression is "killing the father", and it is also provoking the academy judges. It is too bold and too arrogant, which is doomed to the film's fatal shortcomings early on..
At Sundance, "Bangkong" was able to win the highest award; but at the Oscars, "Bangkong" was doomed to end due to its inherent shortcomings..
If there was no "Swordsman", then "Breaking Drummer" should still be on par with "Birdman", and the suspense of the best film still has not been revealed; but if there is no "Swordsman", "Breaking Drummer" would have been the same from the beginning. It will not enter the awards season. This is a paradoxical question.
Let’s discuss it in depth. Assuming that “Crackling Drummer” can really overturn “Birdman” and win in an upset at the last minute, what motivation does the movie need?？
A list of heavyweight statuettes comparable to Best Director has either won all four major acting awards, or performed even better in technical awards. However, the only opportunity left for "Exploding Drummer" is Best Actor.——
Not to mention that "Birdman" is also a strong contender in the competition for the Best Actor Award, just saying that "The Theory of Everything" is determined to win, this makes "The Boomstick" have little hope; not to mention, Renly three years ago I have just won the Oscar. Now I have two Oscars. Isn’t it too early and too fast?？
To sum up, Harvey has accurately grasped the context of the second phase of the college's public relations. He can even conclude that the final three awards belong to：
Best Actress, Julianne Moore; Best Actor, Eddie Medline; Best Picture, "Birdman"”.
With the announcement of the Best Director Award, all suspense has lost its meaning. Not to mention Harvey, even Bob can see the overall development trend..
Harvey is right, again.
Abandoning Benedict Cumberbatch and choosing Eddie Medrain, giving up the "imitation game" and pushing Eddie Medrain, Harvey's thoroughness and wisdom in the public relations level of the second phase of the college firmly established Firmly grasp the essence of this Little Golden Man game and navigate among many forces with ease.
Next, we have to witness Harvey’s “moment of becoming a god” again.
Before this year's awards season, "Variety" magazine conducted a statistic. The filmmaker who was mentioned most often in Oscar acceptance speeches was Steven Spielberg. He was mentioned forty times in total. Twice; followed by Harvey Weinstein, who was mentioned thirty-four times.
After that comes James Cameron, George Lucas and Peter Jackson, and then God is number six..
After tonight, Harvey may be catching up with Steven.
However, Bob glanced at Harvey out of the corner of his sight. His confident, arrogant, arrogant, and self-centered look became so annoying that he couldn't help but have a thought in the back of his mind, a little thought. A small thought, a very weak thought：
What if Harvey is wrong?？
That tiny idea took root and sprouted like this, and then grew stronger little by little, growing crazily with uncontrollable momentum..
……
On the stage, Alejandro finished his acceptance speech, left the stage hand in hand with Renly, and returned to the backstage lounge. The two chatted happily..
Walking into the backstage, the reporters' cameras were already aimed at Alejandro, while Renly ducked aside, leaving the spotlight to the new Best Director winner; as for Renly himself, he needed to take advantage of the opportunity. During the commercial time, quickly return to your seat and continue watching the awards ceremony behind you..
“Hey, Renly." A voice called from behind. When he turned around, he saw that it was John Legend..
Tonight, John Legend also won his first statuette.——
“The theme song "Glory" of "Selma Parade" was written and sung by John. It won the Best Original Song Award not long ago; and the moment when John sang "Glory" on the stage was the first tonight The shining point won the supreme treatment of a standing ovation from the audience. David Oyelowo, the leading actor of "Selma Parade", was even moved to tears..
There is also a past between Renly and John. At the Grammy Awards that year, John personally announced and awarded the Album of the Year award to Renly, and then watched Renly sing "Beast" a cappella at a close distance from the side stage. The classic moment of his acceptance speech made him cry emotionally..
After that, Renly and John occasionally met unexpectedly, and they had a pleasant conversation every time..
“Hey, John." Renly also showed a big smile, "The performance just now was really wonderful. This is a real musician's performance..”
“Haha." John laughed happily, "I also watched last year's award ceremony, and your performance was equally wonderful, so please don't be modest..”
“I am an actor and you are a singer, there is still a difference." Renly waved his hands repeatedly..
John didn't argue, "Then it depends on your performance? Tonight is your home court." This is a hint that the Best Actor Award will be awarded later..
Renly didn't answer. He just raised his right hand and made a praying gesture with his fingers crossed. That was enough..
“Oh, by the way, I just met Damien backstage and chatted with him about you. I was a little surprised. Did Damien himself study music? "John met Damien for the first time tonight, but they started talking because of Renly's relationship..
Damien Chazelle and John Legend？
Renly raised his eyebrows slightly, "Yes, he used to learn drums. Andrew's story was actually adapted from his own experience. I think that maybe there is a chance that you can star in his work. You You know, there are not many directors who are good at shooting musical movies nowadays..”
John didn't take it to heart at all, but smiled without saying a word.
While talking, the two people had already returned to the infield. They nodded to each other and walked towards their seats..
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