Hollywood Road

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"Best Actor nominations," Anne Hathaway announced directly, "Jeff Bridges for "Crazy Heart," George Clooney for "Up in the Air," Colin Firth for "A Single Man." ..."

A personal name came out of Anne Hathaway's mouth, and Leonardo DiCaprio involuntarily glanced at Murphy. For some reason, he suddenly felt that he had lost the election.

"Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker."

The fourth person is named, but he still doesn't have his own name. Leonardo DiCaprio's heart sinks gradually. He knows that Robert Downey Jr. is also aiming to be nominated for Best Actor...

At this moment, the friendship with Robert Downey Jr. was completely forgotten by Leonardo DiCaprio. He didn't want to hear the name Robert Downey Jr. at all.

It's the last nomination. If there is Robert Downey Jr., it means there is no him.

"Robert Downey Jr., The Wolf of Wall Street!"

Not Leonardo DiCaprio, and not Shutter Island!

Leonardo DiCaprio leaned heavily on the back of the chair, his brows were tightly locked, and his eyes turned to Murphy unconsciously.

There was warm applause in the banquet hall, and Murphy applauded with a smile on his face.

His hands trembled slightly, and Leonardo DiCaprio understood that he had already lost this round.

"Best Director nomination!"

The applause paused, and Anne Hathaway's voice sounded again, "James Cameron's Avatar..."

Leonardo DiCaprio let out a sigh of relief. With the controversy caused by "The Wolf of Wall Street", Murphy Stanton may not be able to get the best director nomination, so that he can regain a little bit of the game.

"Katherine Bigelow, The Hurt Locker."

"It's the second one." Leonardo DiCaprio counted down in his heart.

"Lee Daniels, True Love!"

The previous embarrassment improved, and Leonardo DiCaprio continued to say silently, "The third!"

"Jason Reitman, 'Up in the Air'!"

"It's the fourth one!" Leonardo DiCaprio's lips curled up slightly, and the chances of Murphy Stand being nominated for best director were already slim.

Because there is no director Martin Scorsese of "Shutter Island" in the announced nomination list, compared to the young Murphy Stanton, Martin Scorsese, one of the four major directors, has no qualifications or The network has an overwhelming advantage, and "Shutter Island" has not received any Oscar nominations before. Even for the sake of balance, the Academy will give priority to Martin Scorsese instead of Murphy Stanton .

These thoughts flashed through Leonardo DiCaprio's head in an instant, and a not-so-obvious smile appeared on the corner of his raised mouth.

Although there is no evidence that Murphy Stanton has anything to do with his failure to be nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor this time, Leonardo DiCaprio believes that he is absolutely inseparable. If he is nominated for the leading actor, then he will not be nominated for the best director.

Judging from the current situation, it is impossible for him to be nominated for the best director. The last spot must belong to his investment in "Shutter Island", and it must be Martin Scorsese!

"Murphy Stanton, The Wolf of Wall Street!"

Anne Hathaway's voice sounded, and Leonardo DiCaprio's gradual smile froze instantly, "What?"

He turned to look at Murphy, "How could it be him? Why not Martin Scorsese?"

After the announcement of the best director nominations, there was applause in the banquet hall. Leonardo DiCaprio was a little dazed, sitting here with a gloomy face, without any movement.

Suddenly, the live camera lens turned to capture Murphy, like a conditioned reflex, the corner of the eye noticed that the camera lens was pointed at his own table, and Leonardo DiCaprio immediately turned his face away stiff smile,

The darkened face was replaced by warm congratulations, and his hands clapped vigorously with the applause in the banquet hall, fully showing the demeanor of a Hollywood superstar.

With the announcement of the best director nomination list, Murphy also felt relieved, and the most difficult nomination was finally obtained.

Next, Anne Hathaway announced the nomination list for Best Picture, which is the first time that the Oscar nomination list for Best Picture has exceeded five films.

"Best Picture: "The Blind Spot," "The Hurt Locker," "Avatar," "The Wolf of Wall Street," "District 9," "Growing Up," "Up," "On the Far Side," and " Serious Man."

"No Shutter Island!"

Just like when he was performing, Leonardo DiCaprio's eyes widened exaggeratedly. In the list of nominations for the entire nine films, there is no "Shutter Island" of his own!

His face instantly became extremely dark, like a cloudy sky.

It's no wonder that Leonardo DiCaprio's face is so stinky. Among the nominations for all 24 awards announced, "Shutter Island" didn't get even one nomination!

For Leonardo DiCaprio, who is determined to make a difference at the Oscars and wants to win the best actor statuette, this is tantamount to a huge failure.

He silently calculated in his mind that Murphy Stanton's "The Wolf of Wall Street" actually won the best editing, best photography, best costume design, best art direction, best adapted screenplay, best actor, A total of nine Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actor, Best Director and Best Picture!

"Damn it!"

Leonardo DiCaprio cursed in a low voice, and when the nominations were announced, he stood up and left the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel without waiting for a group photo and receiving souvenirs.

Murphy also saw Leonardo DiCaprio leave and didn't care at all, Leonardo DiCaprio would definitely think that Shutter Island's debacle had something to do with him, and it did , but this is nothing, he has never been the kind of saint who is bullied and suffers silently.

If someone slapped him, he would only pay back with a knife. If he didn't pay back at that time, he was waiting for a more suitable opportunity.

This is a highly competitive society. Murphy has never been afraid of competition. Instead, he enjoys this kind of competition. To quote a great man from the other side of the Pacific Ocean, that is——fighting with others is a lot of fun.

After the nomination list was announced, it was time for the routine group photo and souvenir collection. Under the rules stipulated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, there was no fierce competition at the scene, but a joyful one.

Although the Oscar competition is very bloody, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences believes that the function of the annual banquet is not to create an atmosphere of singing and dancing, but to let the nominees who may lose the election feel surrounded by a sense of honor. , receive nomination certificates, enjoy delicious food, and receive an exquisite gift, which is undoubtedly an encouragement to the most outstanding filmmakers of the year.

In some respects, the nominees luncheon before the Oscars is more like a social gathering, where the Academy can demonstrate its formality, nominees will be issued certificates, meetings and the like, where everyone meets, exchanges, and talks The gains and losses of a year are superficially similar to the symposium for excellent workers across the Pacific Ocean.

Nominees like Murphy are naturally in a good mood. In the Hollywood circle, even though there are all kinds of controversies and disturbances surrounding the Oscars, no one will deny that it is the most authoritative award in the industry. Being nominated for an Oscar is also a very honorable and worthy of showing off. It is not easy to win an Oscar statuette, and it is also not easy to be nominated. While paying huge time and financial costs, it also requires opportunities, coincidences and hard work.

Of course, this is also a good place for public relations contacts. After the group photo, Murphy chatted with many people for a while.

Although there is no hope of winning an Oscar this year, who can't wait until it's time to use things like a network of contacts? It's too late.

Finally, before leaving the Hilton Hotel, Murphy also accepted a special interview with the Fox TV reporter.

"I spend far more money on film production than on casting," when a reporter asked why Murphy can always control the cost of the film, he said, "This is why my film can An important reason to control costs."

When the reporter asked how to face the difficulties of filming and production, Murphy said, "It is good for filmmakers to go through a difficult period, because they will think in difficulties. If they are pampered by a sufficient budget So, it’s going to be a spoiled movie; and if you make it against all odds, I’m sure the audience will feel it.”

He added, "I think the same thing happens to anyone who makes a movie for the first time. Once you decide to do it, there is no dilemma. You don't care what happens next."

When leaving the hotel, Murphy met Sandra Bullock. She greeted Sandra Bullock, and Murphy also chatted with her for a while. He vaguely remembered that Sandra Bullock should be the Best Actress in this year's Oscars.

Seeing Sandra Bullock's already stiff face because of the injection, Murphy can only sigh with emotion, just as he is constantly accumulating qualifications, there are really many ways to win Oscar heavyweight awards.

Get in the car and tell the driver to go back to Wave Manor, Murphy called Gal Gadot who had been in Israel for a while, told the good news he just got from the nominees luncheon, and then went home and changed into casual clothes , ready to go to a beach restaurant in Santa Monica to attend James Franco's party.

James Franco had previously revealed that he would propose to Lily Collins at the party. (to be continued)). If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point () to vote, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please read here. )