Chapter 89 87 Heroes and Bacon

Chapter 89 Heroes and Bacon

Seeing that Nicole Kidman was about to fall, there were screams of surprise all around. Many people who reacted quickly wanted to go over and help her, but it was obviously too late.

Just when Nicole Kidman thought she was about to fall to the ground, a big hand suddenly appeared and hugged her abdomen.

Then she felt a gentle force coming from her lower abdomen. The force was not strong, but it was enough to push her up.

Because Nicole Kidman was too thin at this time. In order to play "The Hours" well, she who was not fat once again lost more than ten pounds, and now she is a little thin and out of shape.

Under the influence of the force, Nicole Kidman turned from forward to backward, and there was a strong arm behind her ready to receive her.

Looking at the young and handsome face in front of her with some surprise, Nicole Kidman felt her heart pounding wildly, and she couldn't tell whether it was fright or something else.

Eric slowly helped her up: "Are you okay? Nicole."

After being stunned for a moment, Nicole Kidman came to her senses.

"Yeah, I'm fine. It was an unexpected scene for me, but thank you for showing up, Eric."

Eric smiled: "It's just the right time. I would also like to thank the college for arranging my seat here."

"Go and receive the award quickly, everyone is looking forward to your wonderful speech."

"Thanks!"

Leaving Eric's arms, Nicole Kidman waved to the side to indicate that she was okay, and then continued to walk onto the stage.

The cameraman has captured the whole process, and it will be broadcast as a wonderful moment tonight.

The combination of handsome men and beautiful women, or heroes saving beauties, is a tone that is loved all over the world, and it will definitely increase the ratings of the Oscar broadcast by a few percentage points.

After walking onto the stage and hugging Denzel Washington first, Nicole Kidman continued to the microphone and began to deliver her acceptance speech.

"I'm very excited now. I didn't expect that I would win the award. Let me think about it. I am extremely grateful to the crew of "Every Moment". Although they asked me not to cry, to be honest, I still can't help it."

The audience immediately burst into applause. Last year, this woman was nominated for Best Actress for "Moulin Rouge", but unfortunately she lost to Halle Berry's "Death Row". This time she deserved the nomination.

"Thank you to David Hare and Michael Cunningham for writing such a great story. To Stephen Daldry for having the audacity to use me. To Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep, It’s you who inspire my performance.”

"I would also like to thank the Academy for being willing to award the award to me. Thank you very much."

"Then I also want to say that these are difficult times. The war makes everyone feel uncomfortable. Many people have lost their relatives and friends. Let us pray together that the war will end soon and that peace will come as soon as possible!"

Giving thanks while issuing an anti-war declaration is the mainstream of this year's Oscars. Nicole Kidman's speech naturally aroused resonance and applause from the audience.

But just when everyone thought she had finished speaking, Nicole Kidman did not step down.

"I know the time has come, but please don't rush me, because I still have someone to thank."

"You all just saw me almost fall down and make a fool of myself. At that time, I was thinking, Oh my god, I am going to fall down on such an occasion and then accept the award in a state of shame. This is definitely the scariest thing. matter."

"But that young man showed up at this time, so I would also like to thank him. I hope everyone will give Eric Cooper the same warm applause!"

The camera showed Eric again. Hearing the applause given to him by the audience, he couldn't help but grin. This time the smile was real.

Nicole Kidman walked off the stage holding the statuette, but stopped suddenly when she reached in front of Eric, then bent down and gave him a hug.

"I forgot about it just now, so I'll make it up now."

The woman's murmur sounded in his ears, and Eric could clearly see her underwear and the secrets that could not be told.

Unfortunately, the beautiful scene only lasted a few seconds, and the beautiful new actress returned to her seat, which made Eric feel a little regretful.

So far, there are only two awards left in the awards show, Best Director and Best Film.

With the background music of "Raiders of the Lost Ark", Harrison Ford gracefully walked to the center of the stage.

"In the history of Hollywood, countless films have brought us rich emotional experiences and made a profound impact on society, and these films are coming from the hands of directors. They are the people I admire the most."

“The nominees for this year’s Oscar for Best Director are: Martin Scorsese for “Gangs of New York,” Rob Marshall for “Chicago,” Stephen Daldry for “The Hours,” Roman Polanski for “The Pianist,” Pedro Almodovar's "Say to Her".

On the screen, Martin Scorsese, Rob Marshall, Stephen Daldry and Pedro Almodóvar have different expressions.

Old Martin is the most carefree. After all, he has already won Cannes and the Silver Lion. He is considered an old-timer. Even if he desperately longs for an Oscar, he will behave very reservedly.

Some of the other three people were staring at the stage, and some were covering their chests with their hands. They were really nervous.

As for Roman Polanski, well, he only has one photo.

"The winner is Roman Polanski, 'The Pianist.'"

Before Harrison Ford finished speaking, the audience burst into applause. Martin Scorsese first pouted clearly, showing his inner disappointment, and then clapped his hands to send blessings.

It can be seen that he was really disappointed, and the other three were also disappointed.

Harrison Ford continued, "Congratulations to Roman Polanski for winning the award. Since he was not present, the Academy accepted the award on his behalf."

Indiana Jones had just stepped down, and veteran actor Kirk Douglas and his son Michael Douglas walked onto the stage.

This father and son can be said to be evergreens in the film industry, and they will present the final award.

The camera also gave a timely shot to Catherine Zeta-Jones, who had just won the Best Supporting Actress Award. She and Michael Douglas got married in 2000 and were pregnant with each other's son.

However, it is better for this son not to be born, because when he grows up, he will become a drug dealer and drug addict, ruining the family's reputation.

Seeing Kirk Douglas speaking slowly, Eric felt like he was watching "Deng Zi", the difference was that he was intentional, and he was not confused.

The father and son said a few witty words, and then got to the point.

"The Oscar-nominated Best Picture winners are: Gangs of New York, The Hours, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Chicago, and The Pianist."

The camera gave the crews of the five films, and everyone showed a nervous and expectant look.

If the Best Director is a recognition of an individual, the Best Picture is a recognition of the whole, and it is an honor for everyone.

Eric leaned back in his seat. He was too lazy to watch it. Anyway, the award would be taken by Chicago, and he knew it long ago.

But when he thought of the ugly fat Harvey Weinstein's cheering after Chicago won the award, he felt sick in his heart and wanted to end it quickly.

On the stage, Douglas and his son opened the envelope, split the paper in two, and then put it together and said loudly: "The winner is The Pianist!"

"What!"

Eric stood up from his seat suddenly, and then realized that he was not the winner, and sat down hurriedly.

This time, it was Nicolas Cage who looked at him in surprise: "Eric, it seems that you really like "The Pianist", and you are more excited than me."

"Oh, yes, yes, "The Pianist" is indeed a very good anti-war movie, it's great!"

Eric answered absent-mindedly, but he felt very strange in his heart, and recalled it countless times in his mind.

Yes, his memory could not be wrong, it should be "Chicago" that won the award.

But the reality in front of him was that "The Pianist" won the best film, and Adrien Brody had already hugged and celebrated with the screenwriters and producers, and the excited laughter reached him.

He looked back at the "Chicago" crew again. Although they were also applauding, the disappointment on their faces could not be suppressed.

Especially Harvey Weinstein's half-orc face, even if he tried hard to make a chic and generous expression, the twitching corners of his mouth still betrayed his mood.

I'm afraid he spent a lot to get the best film, but unfortunately it didn't go as he wished.

Without the blessing of this most important honor, the copyright and disc revenue of "Chicago" would at least be cut in half. The award is money.

Seeing this fat guy unhappy, Eric was happy in his heart. No matter what caused the change in the result, it was a good change.

Robert Benmoussa, the producer of "The Pianist", took to the stage to give his acceptance speech. Finally, with Steve Martin's closing remarks, the 75th Academy Awards came to an end.

However, the end of the awards ceremony does not mean that everything is over. There will be a party dinner at Vanity Fair afterwards, where the winners can fully display their little golden men.

There is no need to worry so much at the party. Female stars can change into their favorite clothes and put on the most beautiful makeup.

Male stars can also eat and drink a lot. Except for those who were full before coming, they sat for more than three hours, plus the time before and after entering the venue and the preparation time, the duration was nearly five hours, and everyone was already hungry.

After leaving the Kodak Theater, Eric looked at the female stars who got into the car one by one. Many of them would complete the process of changing clothes inside.

When he arrived at the party, it had already become a star-studded stage.

The Oscars advocate frugality and anti-war, so Vanity Fair doesn't need it. The red carpet should be laid out to create an atmosphere.

A large number of media gathered here, and the flashes almost turned the roof white.

The youngest new Oscar winner, Adrien Brody, was taking a photo with Nicole Kidman.

Seeing Eric, a young and handsome guy, walk in, the reporters immediately shouted.

"Eric, come and take a photo."

"Director Cooper, we've been waiting for you for a long time."

"Cooper, come and take a photo, you will definitely look good on camera."

Eric waved his hand and walked straight forward, indicating that he didn't mean it. I'm not a big star, and I haven't won any awards. Why take a photo of me?

At this time, Adrien Brody stepped down tactfully, and Nicole Kidman's voice came: "Come here, Eric, you don't want me to be alone, do you?"

Bang!

Suddenly someone pushed him from behind. Peter Jackson grinned and said, "It's not nice to refuse an invitation from a beautiful woman, especially a new actress. Show your gentlemanly manners."

"OK!"

Shrugged, Eric walked in front of the crowd of reporters and stood with Nicole Kidman.

The shutter clicked non-stop, and the pose was quickly taken.

Nicole Kidman then turned her head and whispered, "Eric, you can hold my waist."

The two were already very close to each other, and when she turned her head, it seemed as if she was going to kiss Eric on the face.

As the saying goes, entertainment reporters are faster than dogs, and they immediately began to snap photos.

"Nicole, Eric saved you at the party, are you going to kiss your hero?" Some bold ones have already started to make fun of him.

Kissing is definitely not allowed, at least not in public, so Eric took the opportunity to hug Nicole Kidman's slender waist.

Although it is still winter, female stars are really fighting hard. No one seems to be afraid of the cold. The beautiful woman next to him is wearing a backless dress.

The hand feels good, smooth and tender. Although she is in her 30s, her skin care is not worse than that of a girl like Gadot, and even better.

After taking the photo, Eric's fingers gently slid across Nicole Kidman's lower back, and the two smiled at each other.

Not giving these reporters the opportunity to ask him sensitive questions, Eric gave up his position to others and went straight into the venue.

A large number of celebrities gathered here, some familiar and some unfamiliar, all talking and laughing in groups of three or four.

Picking up a glass of champagne and looking at the food prepared on the table, Eric was thinking about what to eat first, when Spielberg's voice sounded behind him.

"Are you hungry?"

"Yeah? Yes, at least my stomach thinks so. It is in urgent need of carbohydrates and calories now."

Spielberg smiled and sighed: "It's great to be young. When I was your age, I could wake up in the middle of the night and drink two more bottles of beer and eat a large piece of bacon, as big as a human face."

"It's a pity that I can't do it now. I'm 57 years old. I can only have a piece of bread and a few cherries at most. My stomach will protest if I eat more."

Eric drank half a glass of champagne and ate the snack in his mouth. He said meaningfully: "Steven, I never think you are old. No one in Hollywood thinks so. Judging from the speed of your filming, your energy and ambition have never dissipated."

As he said, he picked up a knife and cut a piece of bacon into eight pieces: "Let me see if you are still young. Do you want to eat a piece?"

Spielberg was stunned for a moment. Looking at the young man in front of him who was talking and laughing, he knew what he meant.

Eight pieces of bacon, but there are only seven major film companies in Hollywood at present. It is self-evident what the eighth piece represents.

Without any hesitation, Spielberg picked up a plate with his left hand and stabbed it with his fork in his right hand.

“Why not?”