Two Thousand Three Hundred and Thirty-One Best at Halftime

Before the official start of the Oscars, the hacking incident of Sony Columbia Pictures was undoubtedly the absolute focus of attention outside the industry, so the Sony classics that were implicated have also become battered; and the issue of "equal pay for men and women" has become another academy PR. The wind vane of public opinion...

But it is Amy Pascal and Scott Rudin, two senior industry leaders, who are really at the center of the vortex of the storm. Their reputation and prestige have suffered many blows.

Among them, Amy's situation is slightly easier. Her position is closely related to the crisis management of Sony Columbia Pictures. The worst result is to change a job. With her qualifications and abilities, she will not lose her job; but Scott must Still survive in Hollywood circles.

Of course, with Scott's status in the industry, he will not be in a state of failure. The real direct impact is that the "Grand Budapest Hotel", where he is the producer, has suffered a heavy blow. This is a kind of direct negative news, but a critical gaze behind the muttering. Although Scott has never really hurt anyone, his double-sided actions cannot be relieved.

From the conversation with the reporters in the press center before the awards ceremony, it can be seen that in the first lineup, the "Grand Budapest Hotel" has gradually fallen behind.

This is a heavy blow to Fox Searchlight, who is aiming to hit the best film. Originally, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" was the best choice to defeat "Boyhood", whether it was the topic of World War II, a sense of retro age, or a whimsical idea. The light presentation of the idea, all of which gives this work an edge; but even with Scott Rudin completely absent from the second phase of PR, Fox Searchlight is still facing a severe test.

So, how did Fox Searchlight choose? Strategically tilted towards "Birdman", and thus created those rumors in the news center:

Now "Birdman" and "Boyhood" are fighting so fiercely that they are inseparable, with "Booming Drummer" following closely, and then "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

It is against this background that the importance of the technical department to the "Grand Budapest Hotel" has become more prominent. If this work still wants to retain a glimmer of hope of competing for the best film, then the relatively weak technology affected by the academy's public relations The department is the battleground of the military.

Judging from the current situation, the leader is worthy of being a leader. Even if the negative news of Scott Rudin is seriously dragging his feet, he still maintains the overall strength.

Following the Best Costume Design Award, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" has successively won three statuettes for Best Art Direction, Best Makeup and Styling, and Best Original Score.

Among them, the best art direction award, beat out "Interstellar" and "The Imitation Game."

Best Makeup and Styling, beating "Foxcatcher" and "Guardians of the Galaxy".

Best Original Score, beating out "Interstellar", "Foxcatcher" and "The Theory of Everything".

Among them, the best original soundtrack is worth mentioning. Hans-zimmer of "Interstellar" was originally a big hit, and it is very hopeful that it has been twenty years since he reached the top with "The Lion King" in 1994. Taste the golden statue again; but in the end, the prize goes to the French composer Alexandre Dupra (alexandre-)

The composer, who has won six nominations but never won an award, won double nominations for "The Imitation Game" and "The Grand Budapest Hotel" this year, and finally won the award for the first time.

So far, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" has taken the lead in the first half of the award ceremony with four Golden Man trophies, sweeping away the joint impact of the hacking incident and reappearing the hope of the best film, which is also the second half of the award ceremony. Suspense adds more mystery.

However, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is not a movie that controls the overall situation with powerful technology like "Gravity" after all.

"Interstellar" has won two golden figures in a row, the best visual effects award, and defeated "X-Men: Days of Future Past", "Captain America 2", "Guardians of the Galaxy", "Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2" and other works; the most Best Sound Editing Award, beating works such as "Birdman", "The Hobbit 2", "Unbreakable", "American Sniper", etc.

"Exploding Drummer" also won a golden statue again, the best sound effect award, "Interstellar", "American Sniper", "Birdman", "Indestructible" and other shortlisted works failed to create an effective threat, this drum beat A work that cleverly runs through the entire story, leading the way through the finish line without any suspense.

When the first half of the award ceremony came to an end, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" led the way with four trophies, and "Interstellar" and "Boom Drummer" each won two golden statuettes. Overall, there was a lack of unpopularity and bright spots, basically continuing. After the second stage of the pattern, there was no accident.

Pity?

Sure, but what about Neil Patrick Harris' magic? What about the clear case that Octavia Spencer is guarding for the winning list tote bag? Why is there no sequel? Is it just a joke, Neil didn't prepare the follow-up magic link at all?

Although Neil completes the show with sesame-sized humor every time he appears, it seems that he is trying to compress the duration of the award ceremony as much as possible; but the hurried appearance and departure have not been able to speed up the process of the award ceremony. Some links cannot be omitted. , on the contrary, it lacks the interaction between the host and the audience, which also makes the awards ceremony a little dry.

At this time, Arthur, who was sitting leisurely beside the indoor outdoor swimming pool, stood up slowly, walked through the hall, walked towards the bar not far away, glanced at the live broadcast of abc TV on the hanging screen, and then Turning around, preparing to prepare some snacks for himself, as well as a little juice, relax and enjoy it, he even started to hum a little song, showing an indescribably good mood.

Nonetheless, in the first half, Neil still gave the highlight of tonight's Oscars ceremony.

After another best original song nominated performance, the live camera went directly to the stage and said: Neil is gone.

Then, the camera shot was projected on the big screen, and all the audience followed the camera director to the backstage, through the long corridor, looking for Neil's dressing room.

"Has he changed his clothes? Please, are you kidding me now?"

On the far end of the camera lens, Neil in a red bathrobe can be seen fiddling at the door of his locker room, and then the photographer trotted all the way to it, only to find that Neil's bathrobe was stuck in the door crack. , he has no way to get rid of himself, in a hurry, Neil can only...

Take off your bathrobe and go straight to the stage.

Wearing a pair of white panties.

Most importantly, the familiar drum soundtrack of "Birdman" played, and the camera also showed a "Birdman"-style shot. Obviously, Neil was imitating "Birdman", and Michael Keaton was only wearing white The classic scene where the panties take to the streets of New York has won the movie a lot of attention on social networks, showing a viral effect; now, it has spread to the Oscar stage.

The staff who came to ask for autographs, the staff who took out their mobile phones to take pictures, the staff who were gloating at the misfortune, the backstage guests who were stunned because of their shock... Oscar's backstage directly reproduced the classic clips from "Birdman".

The guests couldn't help laughing happily.

Just when everyone thought this was all, they saw that Neil stopped before he was about to take the stage, turned around, and beside him was impressively.

Renly-Hall!

"Ahhh!"

Many audience members could not hold back, clapping and laughing: Drum, Andrew; Andrew, drum. Under the shell of the "Birdman" parody, Neil also invited Renly to make a cameo appearance as a "Boom Drummer", which skillfully combined the two works and truly achieved a rare entertainment effect.

Neil turned to Renly and made a "break" gesture, and said in Fletcher's voice, "Not my rhythm."

Renly was stunned, he threw away the drumstick, pushed the camera away, and strode away, his voice echoed in the corridor, "I'm leaving, I'm leaving now, I absolutely can't accept it. "

The roar of laughter at the scene could not stop, and the audience burst into laughter, and when Neil actually stepped on the stage, he reached the peak of the first half, whistles and applause swept the audience, and the "Birdman" crew was even more overjoyed. Of course, the "Blitzkrieg" crew isn't much better.

Needless to say, this is the best in the first half, and even the best in the game.

Neil finished the show in an embarrassing but strong way, "Acting is a noble profession." Then he paused to look at the sky, as if he was hypnotizing himself, and the scene burst into laughter, "And There are successors in this industry, such as the next group of presenters, Magot-robbie and Ansel-elgort.”

After the introduction, Neil walked across the entire stage and left the stage, leaving a naked back.

Perhaps, Neil did not perform magic and interact with social networks; but at this moment, the young people of social networks have started to fry.

The first half of the awards ceremony, ending with the best foreign language film

Polish director Paul-Pawlikowski's "Sister Ida", which did not have many opponents throughout the awards season, finally defeated the Russian film "Leviathan" and won the popular prize for Poland. The first Oscar statuette in history.

Because this is an important moment to make history, Paul Pawlikowski was very emotional. His acceptance speech lasted for more than two minutes. Compared with previous years, it was controlled within 40 seconds. It was really out of control, and the guests at the scene clapped several times but failed to calm him down.

After the awards ceremony, this has also become one of the many little things to complain about on social networks.

The second half of the awards ceremony started with Best Supporting Actress. Last year's Best Supporting Actor winner Jared Leto made his debut. The battle for Best Picture has sounded again. This time, will the competition situation change? Woolen cloth? Or continue to be calm as in the first half?