America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 356 The mystery is revealed
The Oscars, the ultimate award in Hollywood, have once been the dream of even the most wealthy people in the industry, such as Spielberg and George Lucas.

Even someone as crazy as Daniel Day-Lewis was willing to settle in Los Angeles for two years for the Oscars and spend a whole year doing public relations.

As carefree and unrestrained as Leonardo, he has been a runner-up year after year.

"Can we not mention running with him?" Sitting in the second row, while the camera was turned away and the big screen was playing commercials, Leonardo whispered to Martin, "I'll give you a blessing."

Nicholson reveals the truth: "Hurry up and cover your ears. Leo must be saying a curse."

The three bastards have always been wavering in their internal stance, and they are all power-hungry villains who change their stance according to the situation.

Martin didn't care: "Leo, if you dare to give it, I dare to accept it."

Leonardo DiCaprio said: "I wish you an Oscar-winning career for ten years starting from this year."

Martin responded with the same words: "I hope you can continue to run for Oscars for another 10 years after running for the Oscars for 10 years."

Leonardo suffered a fatal blow and subconsciously wanted to use three consecutive special moves.

Martin quickly reminded: "The Oscars are being broadcast live, be serious." He deliberately said: "I won't run for that long."

Leonardo glanced at Martin's profile and said, "With your face and figure, who among those old men wouldn't be envious? When you are old and experienced, the awards will come naturally."

Martin said, "I will soon destroy this face, change my body shape and temperament, and let people see that I am not myself."

Nicholson, who was a fence-sitter, leaned to the other side at this time: "Leo, I have a knife here, you can help Martin destroy his face."

Leonardo saw the award presenter coming on stage and said to Martin, "Remember this valuable experience of running as a runner-up, because you will experience it for the next ten years."

Renée Zellweger, winner of last year's Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, walked onto the stage, came to the microphone, and read out the names of the five nominees for Best Supporting Actor as the images played on the big screen.

"Alan Arkin, Martin Davis, Dermaine Hounsou, Eddie Murphy..."

She opened the envelope, took a look, and read out the most popular name: "Alan Arkin!"

Amid the applause, Alan Arkin, who is already in his 70s, stood up, hugged the crew members, waved to all sides, and strode onto the stage to receive the award.

Martin already knew this would be the result, so he remained calm and applauded with a smile.

Host Ellen DeGeneres came on stage and started making boring American jokes. After the climax of the supporting actor and actress awards, a series of technical awards began.

These are okay, the most boring thing is the endless review session.

The core members of the Academy are getting older every year, and the older they get, the more nostalgic they become. In recent years, the nostalgia for each Oscar has been getting longer.

Therefore, every year at this time, the Oscars ceremony has the lowest ratings.

Even many viewers will not turn back until the four major awards are presented.

However, nostalgia is still somewhat interesting, and the almost crazy ZZZQ in the future has caused the Oscars' ratings and influence to fall into an unprecedented low, and even become a veritable carnival for a niche group of people.

Martin was drowsy and acted as an award presenter during the event, presenting the Best Photography Award, and then went backstage.

The backstage was somewhat chaotic, with many behind-the-scenes staff walking around. Some award presenters and winners took the opportunity to chat for a few minutes, and some took the opportunity to take photos with others.

"Can we take a photo together, Martin?" A young woman with long reddish-brown hair came over with her assistant and looked at Martin expectantly: "My name is Emily Blunt. I have always been a fan of yours. I have liked you since "Zombie Gigolo". I even learned the zombie machine gun dance."

As she spoke, she also cooperated by doing a few waist-twisting and hip-lifting movements: "I have never been able to do it that fast."

Although these were very familiar, Martin nodded: "Okay."

Emily Blunt jumped over happily, put her arm around Martin, and gestured to the assistant.

The assistant quickly took pictures and took several pictures in a row.

"Thank you, Martin." Emily was happy.

Martin seemed to see his past self: "You're welcome."

She quickly left and found George Clooney again. After a similar conversation, she took a photo with George Clooney.

Although she has gained some fame, it is still very difficult for a small star to rise to the top, and it is not something that can be achieved simply by taking off clothes.

Martin didn't ask Emily Blunt where she learned his skills. He went to the bathroom and turned into the corridor when he came out, ready to go to the hall.

At the entrance to the hall, he met Anne Hathaway.

Anne had cut her hair short, leaving a handsome mane, and when she saw Martin, she thought of their breakup.

The best love was ruined by one's own actions.

Anne murmured, "Martin..."

Martin nodded, "Good evening, Anne, you look beautiful as always."

Anne asked, "Can we talk alone sometime?"

Martin pointed to his watch and said, "The Best Actor award will be presented soon, and my brother has been nominated."

Anne was slightly stunned, and immediately realized that Martin was talking about Leonardo. The name of the three villain brothers was already circulating in Hollywood.

"Let's talk some other time." Martin entered the hall.

Seeing Martin walk away, Anne's eyes went dark. She quickly held onto the wall, feeling extremely regretful: "The best love was ruined by me, ruined!" She felt heartbroken again when she thought of Martin's scandals: "Because of me, he no longer believes in love and has become a playboy. It's all my fault!"

Anne was in so much pain that she didn't want to go back, so she simply turned around and walked towards the door.

In Hollywood, is there anyone of her age who can compare to Martin?

The more Annie thought about it, the more pain she felt in her heart.
Martin returned to his seat, and last year's Best Actress winner Reese Witherspoon just read out the Best Actor winner: "Forest Whitaker!"

Applause broke out and a burly black man walked up to the podium.

Countless eyes around, as well as a camera lens, were all aimed at Leonardo.

Leonardo's obsession with the Oscar will only grow stronger as he strives for it every year and comes second every year.

When the camera turned away, Martin comforted Leonardo: "Don't be sad, don't be upset, it's no big deal."

Leonardo nodded, thinking that this guy finally said what he should say.

"Because it will be the same next year." Martin changed the subject and said, "It will be the same next year."

Nicholson was delighted: "Leo, the ten-year blessing you gave to Martin has fallen on you."

Leonardo really didn't want to talk anymore. If he could contact Satan, he would sacrifice these two teammates without asking for anything in return.

The theme of tonight is respecting the elderly, and Helen Mirren, who is over 60 years old, took away the Best Actress award.

Then, Spiegelberg, Coppola, and George Lucas took the stage together.

Three of the four major directors came, and one, Scorsese, was sitting in the audience.

Don’t make the symbolism too obvious!
"The three of us have three golden statuettes for Best Director," Coppola said first.

Spielberg followed up: "Who standing here doesn't have a Best Director Oscar?"

George Lucas looked helpless: "Can I say I didn't?"

The joke was followed by laughter. After the introduction and the list of nominees, Coppola opened the envelope and the three of them said into the microphone together: "The Best Director is Martin Scorsese!"

The applause that had been brewing for a long time suddenly rang out, and Scorsese burst into tears. After nearly forty years of directing career, he finally won the award he wanted most.

Martin reacted the fastest, turning around and hugging Scorsese: "Congratulations, director."

Scorsese laughed happily and hugged other crew members.

As he walked toward the stage, Martin waved his arms, signaling everyone around him to stand.

Nicholson was the most shameless, standing in the aisle and waving at everyone.

Leonardo turned back and also gestured to stand up.

All the guests around stood up, leading everyone to stand up one after another.

The whole audience stood up and applauded loudly.

When Scorsese came on stage, he turned around and saw the three bastards dancing around, and he couldn't help laughing.

After chatting with old friends, Scorsese took the golden statue representing Best Director, walked to the microphone, and began to express his gratitude frantically.

He said 12 3Qs in one breath.

Scorsese then thanked specific people, including Martin.

"The success of this film is largely due to the actors. Thank you Leo, we have been working together for 6 and a half years, and I hope we can work together for another 20 years. Thank you Martin Davis, you are very courageous and spiritual. Thank you Jack, you are the boss of the three bastards. So, I thank the three bastards for not bringing our crew down, but promoting each other and achieving an extraordinary performance!"

Amid applause, the camera turned to Martin, Leonardo and Nicholson.

The three of them stood side by side, with honest smiles and an expression and temperament like Tom Hanks.

When the camera turned away, Leonardo asked, "Are we going to steal the show?"

"No," Martin said, "When you win the award, Jack will take off his pants and show his butt on stage. That will steal the show."

Nicholson sighed, "Even if I meet God, Leo won't win the Oscar for Best Actor."

Leonardo sat down and said, "When I get the little golden man, I will melt it down and cast it into two middle fingers for you."

Nicholson said, "Martin, don't do this after you get an Oscar. People who don't have an Oscar will be too sad. If they get depressed, it will be bad."

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro took the stage as presenters of the grand finale awards.

These two have worked with Martin Scorsese so many times that once they appear, the Best Picture award will no longer be a foregone conclusion.

As expected, the winner announced by Al Pacino was "The Departed".

Producer Graham King called all the main creative staff of the crew to come on stage to accept the Best Picture award together.

Martin also stood on the podium for the first time, but unfortunately it was not an individual award.

(End of this chapter)