Chapter 114 Best Picture Award

  "Clint Eastwood, Unforgiven!" As the words left Jonathan's mouth, Clint Eastwood, director of "Unforgiven", couldn't help but jump up. Although Clint Eastwood had been nominated for Best Actor at this year's Oscars, he ultimately lost to Al Pacino. Despite his disappointment, Clint could only sigh in admiration of Al Pacino's outstanding performance. This time, having won the Oscar for Best Director, how could Clint not be overjoyed!

  Clint Eastwood is often called the "urban cowboy" and is one of America's most popular tough-guy stars. He is also a multi-talented director and producer. Clint Eastwood has never been young. More often than not, Clint Eastwood looks like an old, rugged cowboy, forever squinting through narrowed eyes, with deep furrows on his forehead at the age of 23, severe frown lines, and increasing wrinkles around his eyes - he has a granite face that makes people look up to him at a 45-degree angle. His face is almost a replica of the four outstanding presidential stone heads carved on Mount Rushmore in America, with very few expressions. He is good at deep staring, calm gazing, and alert watching, with different levels of expression all completed by the corners of his mouth: closed, slightly raised, or tightly pursed, relying on these tricks to dominate the world. At most, add a cowboy hat and hold a cigar in his mouth. Tough guy Eastwood said, "Just stand there and do nothing." He graduated from Oakland Middle School and served two years in the army after graduation. Clint also served as mayor of Carmel City, becoming another politician born out of movie stars after Reagan.

  When he was young, Clint Eastwood was admitted to the University of Los Angeles to study acting. After graduating, he played some minor roles in Universal Studios, but did not attract much attention. However, Clint continued to work hard and improve his acting skills. It wasn't until 1959 that he starred in the TV series "Rawhide" that he began to gain recognition.

  Clint Eastwood's long artistic career can be divided into several stages. His success is an American myth - a poor boy who rose from the bottom of society to the top of the social pyramid. Clint was born into poverty and had worked as a logger, dug swimming pools, changed insurance policies, and managed apartments... He also had rich experience of unemployment, even after becoming an actor.

  He witnessed the rise and fall of Western films, until the 1980s when Eastwood discovered his second talent - directing. While filming "Dirty Harry" with Don Siegel, Don fell ill, and Clint took over the director's chair, shooting a scene where he jumped off a building. From then on, Clint became obsessed with directing!

  In short, whether it was Clint's acting career or directing career, his life has been full of thorns and colorful fantasies!

  "I used to be a technician, I served in the army, but most of the time, I was unemployed. I've been an actor, I've made movies, I've been a politician, I've been a mayor, but relatively speaking, I prefer being a director! I know that among you, there are many people whose lives have been full of twists and turns, just like mine. But please believe me, these are all temporary! No one is born to be the best actor, no one is born to be the best director! Although the result is beautiful, the process will also make you nostalgic! Persistence, faith, pursuit, this is my little experience!" Clint Eastwood held up his Oscar for Best Director, waving it in the air, giving a moving speech, as if he had returned to the moment when he ran for mayor, full of passion and enthusiasm!!!

  "He's really lived up to being a former mayor! His speech was truly magnificent!" Song Tang couldn't help but exclaim, looking at Clint Eastwood on the podium.

  "Haha, you're not bad either. I heard that when you first went to the company, you gave a speech and directly conquered all of Da Tang's people. I don't know if it's true or not?" Steven smiled at Song Tang after hearing his words.

  "Ah! This matter, let's not mention it!" After hearing Steven's words, Song Tang couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. Thinking back to the speech he gave when he first arrived in Datang a year ago, Song Tang's face turned slightly red. To be honest, at that time, he had spoken out of impulse and also wanted to put on a good show!

  "Haha! Next, there's one last big prize!" Seeing Song Tang's somewhat embarrassed expression, Steven didn't ask any more questions about this matter. With a thoughtful face, he gazed at Clint who was walking down from the stage and said:

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  "Alright! Ladies and gentlemen, the moment has finally arrived to say goodbye. Let's take a look at the final award of the night, please welcome the presenter for Best Picture!" As Billy's words fell, the last Oscar presenter of this year's ceremony began to walk onto the stage.

  Just as everyone was wondering who the award presenter would be, a slightly plump woman waved to the crowd and stepped onto the stage. It was Kathy Bates! When people saw this familiar figure, many of Kathy's fans cheered loudly. Kathy isn't one of those Hollywood actresses known for her stunning looks or sexy figure, but she has won over countless fans with her outstanding acting skills. Kathy Bates was born on June 28, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee. Her smooth skin, full and slightly upturned lips, and blue-green eyes make her a charming woman. However, she was once trapped by her increasing weight, and her thick waist was ridiculed by some critics - a taboo for an actress. But Kathy Bates didn't let it get to her and persevered. More importantly, she can adapt to any role and change people's perceptions of her appearance through her unique charm. Kathy's determination and down-to-earth personality eventually paid off, and she produced one classic film after another. Finally, Kathy won the Best Actress award at the 63rd Academy Awards for her performance in the 1990 thriller "Misery". This is an exceptional actress with a special gift - that's how Song Tang defines Kathy Bates!

  "I'm thrilled to be here today with everyone, and I'm also honored that the Academy has given me this opportunity to present at this year's Oscars, making me a presenter for Best Picture!" Casey Bates said with a smile as she stepped onto the stage. Having been ridiculed by many people in the past due to her weight, Casey still maintains her confidence and charm, which has won over many fans!

  "Because of my physical condition, I have been ridiculed and disliked by many people, but that's okay, because there are also many people who like me and like my movies! What I want to say is that I want to thank those who support me and those who dislike me. Those who support me gave me the motivation to move forward, while those who criticize me made me understand my own shortcomings! Ah, haha, sorry, it seems like I've gone off topic a bit, but seeing everyone here makes me really happy, so I couldn't help but say a little more! Now, let's get to the awards!" Casey quickly made an apologetic gesture towards the audience below, then opened the envelope in her hand and read: "The films nominated for Best Picture at the 65th Academy Awards are..."

  "Neil Jordan's The Crying Game"

  "E.M. Forster's Howards End"

  "Martin Brest 'Scent of a Woman'"

  "Clint Eastwood 'Unforgiven'"

  "The Shawshank Redemption"

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  "And the Oscar for Best Picture goes to... Frank Darabont, 'The Shawshank Redemption', congratulations to our genius director! I want to say that you have once again made history at the Oscars, becoming the youngest person to win this award in Oscar history! It's truly enviable!" After Casey Bates finished reading out the winner, she looked over at Song Tang with a shocked expression and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

  "Awesome, you're the best!" After seeing Song Tang win the Best Picture award, Monica looked at Song Tang with a surprised face and then excitedly hugged him to congratulate him!

  "Thanks, dear Monica! You brought me good luck!" Song Tang patted Monica's back, then looked around at the people surrounding him, including Charlies, Sophie, Steven, Uma and others. After hugging everyone in turn, he walked towards the stage.

  "Look, our genius director is so excited after finding out he won the best film award, he's hugging everyone around him! Oh my god, you won't believe what I just saw, it seems our genius director not only attracts the attention of movie fans and reporters but also the attention of beauties, oh my god, he's envied by many men! Why are there so many stunning beauties surrounding Song?!" Suddenly, today's host Billy Crystal climbed back onto the stage again, looking at the direction where Song was with a surprised expression, exclaiming.

  "Song, you're really enviable!" Looking at Song Tang walking onto the stage, Billy said with a face full of envy.

  "Is that so, Mr. Billy? I don't know what you're referring to." Song Tang looked at Billy with an innocent face, then smiled and said to Casey Bates: "Hello, Ms. Casey Bates!"

  "You're so young, it's amazing! Congratulations!" Casey said in amazement at Song Tang's youth as he handed the Best Picture Oscar statuette into his hands.

  "Thank you!"

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