Chapter 113 Finale

  As Blythe's words fell, the presenter of the Best Actress award began to take the stage. The presenter was Judy Foster, who had won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the 61st and 64th Academy Awards. People admired Judy's acting skills, and she should have been pursued by many men, but unfortunately, there were few rumors about her because she seemed to be born not liking handsome guys, which made countless fans of hers feel disappointed!

  For such an occasion, Judi Foster was obviously not the first time to face it. In any aspect, Judi did a great job and also very well. Under everyone's expectation, Judi Foster didn't keep everyone waiting for long, she said some speeches after that, then tore open the award list in her hand and announced: "The nominee for Best Actress is Catherine Deneuve 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'".

  "Mary McDonnell in Passion Fish"

  "Michelle Pfeiffer 'Love Field'"

  "Susan Sarandon in Lorenzo's Oil"

  "Emma Thompson in Howards End"

  As Jodie Foster's words fell, whether it was Catherine Deneuve, the heroine of "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg", or Mary McDonnell, the heroine of "Passion Fish", or Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon and Emma Thompson in "Love Field", "Lorenzo's Oil" and "Howards End", all were excited and nervous, staring at Jodie Foster who was smiling on the stage, hoping that she could read out her own name.

  "Darling, are you envious of this award?" Song Tang saw Charliez staring at Judy Foster on the stage with a look of envy and couldn't help but ask.

  When Charlie heard Song Tang's words, he turned his head and looked at Song Tang with a different gaze, but didn't say anything. However, Song Tang could see the envy and movement in Charlie's eyes! Seeing this, Song Tang couldn't help but smile slightly, of course, Song Tang wouldn't directly say to Charlie: "Hehe, you don't have to be envious, actually you will also get the Best Actor award!"

  "Dear Charlies, I believe in you. As long as you hone your acting skills well, the crown of Hollywood's emperor will always belong to you!"

  "Thank you!" Charlie thought it was a comforting phrase that Song Tang uttered after seeing the envy in her own eyes, and didn't take it seriously. However, she still felt a warmth in her heart. No matter what Charlie's feelings for Song Tang were, as a woman, it was easy to be moved when she saw someone who cared about her by her side!

  Seeing Charlie's expression, Song Tang knew that Charlie didn't take his words seriously, but Song Tang didn't say anything, just smiled slightly and continued to pay attention to the Oscar awards situation!

  And the Oscar for Best Actress goes to... Emma Thompson for "Howards End"!

  Jodie Foster was about to announce the winner of Best Actress, and after she finished reading out the nominees, Emma Thompson, who eventually won the award for Best Actress, jumped up excitedly. James Ivory, director of Howards End, and Anthony Hopkins, who had just presented the Best Actor award and returned to his seat, also stood up with excitement, applauding enthusiastically as they hugged Emma Thompson in celebration.

  Emma Thompson, a 34-year-old British actress, comedian and playwright born in Paddington, London, comes from a theatrical family. Her father Eric Thompson was a stage director while her mother Phyllida Law is Scottish. She and her sister Sophie Thompson are both actresses.

  After graduating from university in 1980, Emma Thompson began her career in the entertainment industry and soon appeared in the West End musical "Me And My Girl". She then went on to appear in the BBC television series "Fortunes of War", quickly breaking through into the world of television acting. In the mid-80s she spent a few years doing stand-up comedy, sometimes working with fellow Footlights alumni.

  Thompson's early career included appearances in the television comedy series "Alfresco" (1983-84), alongside Stephen Fry, Ben Elton and Hugh Laurie. Her breakthrough role came when she played Suzi Kettles, a red-haired guitarist, in the 1987 television drama "Tutti Frutti", for which she won a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress.

  Emma Thompson's first major role was in 1989, when she starred as the love interest of Jeff Goldblum in the comedy film "The Tall Guy", directed by Richard Curtis. In the late 80s and early 90s, Emma appeared in a string of TV and film roles! It wasn't until her starring turn in James Ivory's "Howards End" that Emma finally won an Oscar at tonight's ceremony, making countless actresses green with envy and attracting throngs of crazed fans!

  As Emma Thompson excitedly accepted the Oscar statuette from Judy, she gave a thrilling speech. At this point, the Oscars ceremony was nearing its end, but instead of people leaving, more joined in the cheering crowd because the next awards to be presented were for Best Director and Best Picture, two categories that are just as highly anticipated as the Best Actor and Actress awards.

  If there's one thing that Song Tang regrets the most about this year's Oscars, it's undoubtedly the fact that none of the films he shot were nominated for Best Director. Although Song Tang is not a pure director, he still hopes to gain something in the Best Director category, but unfortunately, he didn't get the nomination.

  Although the two films "Low" and "The Shawshank Redemption" directed by Song Tang are still quite good, with classic plots, but as a new director, Song Tang's shooting techniques are still somewhat immature, and he cannot yet enter the eyes of the Oscar judges, which is regrettable. Thinking of this, Song Tang sighed helplessly: The road he needs to take is still very long!

  "What's wrong, Song? Still regretting not being nominated for the Oscar for Best Director?" Steven asked with some puzzlement, seeing a dejected Song Tang.

  "It's a bit of a pity, but I wouldn't say it's regrettable. It's just that my heart feels a little lost!" Song Tang said with a faint smile to Steven.

  "Haha, I believe that if you work hard, getting the Oscar for Best Director won't be a problem. But if you get this award at such a young age, it's not necessarily a good thing!" Steven had known Song Tang for quite some time and was well aware of his abilities. Although Song Tang had only been making films for over a year, his talent in this area couldn't be hidden, even from himself, and he couldn't help but feel envious. However, Steven didn't think it was right to give such an award to a young director, nor did he think any awards should be given to people who were too young, because getting too much fame too early wasn't a good thing! Of course, Song Tang had no idea what Steven was thinking.

  The presenter of the Best Director award at this year's Oscars was none other than last year's winner, a director with a colorful career who is considered one of America's most charming and visually striking filmmakers. Born in New York in 1944, he grew up in Miami, Florida, studied veterinary medicine in college but loved film and wrote movie reviews. After serving in the Air Force, he joined United Artists. He began directing in 1974, making B-movies for Roger Corman that were filled with sex and violence but also had a personal touch of humor. His first fully realized film was Citizens' Band (1977), a satirical comedy about CB radio culture that received critical acclaim but tanked at the box office, playing only in one New York theater for free to an empty audience.

  However, he soon made a name for himself in the film industry. In 1980, Jonathan Demme won an Academy Award for Best Director for "Melvin and Howard". The film tells the story of the friendship between a kind-hearted loser and a bizarre millionaire in a warm and sentimental way, reminding people of the beauty of life. The film is also considered one of the best films of the 1980s. Since then, Jonathan Demme has been on a roll in Hollywood, with consecutive hits such as "Something Wild", "Married to the Mob" and "Miami Blues".

  However, what truly made Jonathan Demme famous was the horror film "The Silence of the Lambs", starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster. This film full of twists and turns won the Silver Bear at the 1991 Berlin Film Festival, as well as several Academy Awards in 1992 for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Actor. The film portrayed one of the most intelligent and charming serial killers in movie history, as well as a determined and resolute female police officer.

  To be exact, this should be Jonathon Demme's third time standing on the Oscar hosting stage. The difference is that the first two times were to receive awards, but this time he was the presenter of the Best Director award at this year's Oscars!

  This somewhat enigmatic director, who didn't have much to say, came onto the stage and unlike the previous presenters, didn't give a speech. This presenter was clearly a workaholic, as Jonathan quickly waved to the audience in the auditorium, then swiftly opened the envelope he was holding and loudly announced: "The nominees for Best Director at the 65th Academy Awards are..."

  "Neil Jordan's The Crying Game"

  "Clint Eastwood 'Unforgiven'"

  "E.M. Forster's Howards End"

  "Robert? Otoman 'Super Big Player'"

  "Martin Brest 'Scent of a Woman'"

  "And the winner of the Best Director award at the 65th Academy Awards is..."