Chatty Hollywood

The car overturned in the previous chapter, and I am thinking of a way.

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"You bastard!"

Charlize bit Charlotte's shoulder viciously, causing the man to let out a muffled snort.

Of course, in their dream world, they won't be really hurt.

Just like the girl’s previous fainting, it was not because of physical exhaustion, but purely because the feeling of pleasure and sensation exceeded the upper limit of consciousness and instinctively entered a state of consciousness.

"How did you come up with this bad idea?"

Charlize, who recovered, was still flushed, and although the tone of her mouth was ferocious, Charlotte knew very well that she was not really angry.

—It might be more accurate to say sorry!

However, Charlotte, who got the bargain, was not ready to continue to be good. He shrugged.

"It's a brainstorm! After all, it's a rare good thing to get Oti, of course you have to celebrate!"

"It's okay to celebrate, but..."

Charlize's face turned redder with a blank look at Charlotte.

As they talked about, the nominations for the 68th Academy Awards in 1996 were announced, and Charlize and Charlotte were both on the list.

—Whether it is an actress in her early twenties or a director in her early thirties, this is a rare achievement and the reason for the two to "celebrate".

And for the entire crew of "Drop Head", they are not the only two nominated.

Although the box office charts are hot, Oscars are a consistent pattern. As the annual box office champion in North America in 1995, "Decapitated Valley" may not escape this pattern.

But at least in terms of nomination, Mr. Oscar’s prejudice is not so serious yet—

Charlotte Booth, nominated for best director;

The film itself of "Guillotine Valley", nominated for Best Picture;

Johnny Depp, nominated for best actor;

Charlize Theron, nominated for best actress;

Addison Young, nominated for best photography;

Rick Heinrichs, nominated for best art direction;

Colin Atwood, nominated for best costume design;

"A total of seven nominations, it can even be said to be the most nominated film in this year's Oscar."

After the "communication" was over, Charlotte and Charlize began to communicate.

Although in the dream world, strenuous exercise does not actually consume much energy, in order to match the atmosphere, Charlotte still activates mana and switches a scene.

—After all, the excitement over the Brooklyn Bridge is excitement, but talking in mid-air is another matter.

In contrast, soaking in the hot springs, while getting a warm wash, while looking at the beautiful snow scenery outside, is undoubtedly the real enjoyment.

At least, Charlize, who is now sinking his mouth below the surface of the water, obviously thinks so.

"How many awards do you think we can actually win?"

The girl who hadn't soaked in the hot springs played for a while, then exposed her entire head from the water and asked curiously.

"Well..."

Charlotte pondered for a while.

"The most important four awards for best film, best director, and best actor and actress are basically impossible, but technical awards are a little hopeful!"

"That's it..."

Charlize pouted.

Although there is no extravagant hope for the first mention, a hint of disappointment flashed across the girl's face when she heard Charlotte say this.

In Hollywood, how many people will not yearn for Oscars?

"Is it because we have too little qualifications?"

Charlize asked.

"That's it!"

Charlotte nodded.

"Actually, the commercial nature of "Drop Head" is relatively heavy and the box office hot movie is not the genre favored by Oscars. We can have seven nominations this time, all of which are the result of public relations."

"Paramount?"

"Yes. Also, as the film's first producer, Judy Foster also mobilized a lot of his personal support."

The girl frowned when she mentioned Miss Shadow Queen, and Charlotte stopped asking for trouble.

"With the quality and reputation of "Drop Head", with the help of public relations, it is not difficult to get a few nominations, but winning is another matter.

As he said, Charlotte broke his fingers and listed them one by one.

"In terms of best director, my qualifications are relatively junior, and "Guillotine Valley" is a more discriminated horror film type. It is very difficult to win an award."

"Then the best picture is the same?"

"more or less!"

Charlotte spread her hands,

"What's more, Sally, have you seen how many North American box office champions won the Best Picture Award?"

"this-"

Charlize tilted his head and thought.

"Isn't "Forrest Gump" counted? It was the 1994 North American box office champion, right?"

"...Well, I forgot that perverted movie!"

Charlotte held his forehead weakly.

"But that movie perfectly combines the subject matter, story, political correctness, performance, and commercial elements! How can ordinary commercial movies compare?"

In fact, even "Titanic", which later created the miracle of a commercial movie at the Oscars, is not as good as "Forrest Gump" in terms of the balance between business and art.

The success of "Titanic" is more a triumph of director James Cameron's will and ability, as well as a victory of the Hollywood film special effects industry.

But in other respects, the big ship is actually a beautiful fairy tale. Although it is equally touching, it is a bit extreme compared to the perfectly balanced "Forrest Gump".

It’s just that the global box office of 1.8 billion U.S. dollars and the reputation spread to almost every corner of the world completely overwhelmed the prejudices of the old men of the Academy of Film Science and Art. This is how "Titanic" won the 1998 Oscars. Miracle

However, it is only the beginning of 1996.

"At least, with the box office of "Guillotine Valley" in North America only more than 200 million U.S. dollars, it is still more difficult for the old men of the Oscar jury to surrender completely."

Charlotte concluded.

This summary made Charlize a little speechless,

""Only" more than 200 million!? Charlotte, you know what you said, let most directors and producers know, what will be the result?"

"Despise me if I get a bargain, then sell it!"

Charlotte chuckled.

"But this is the case! To make Oscar want to surrender in commercial films, the box office is not enough!"

"Then how much do you think is enough?"

"How can it cost 1.6 to 1.8 billion in the world!"

"...Let's talk about the remaining awards!"

Charlize, who is not a traverser, and who has never seen the box office miracle of "Titanic", can't imagine what the concept of a global box office of 1.8 billion dollars is.

The girl waved weakly, trying to change the subject.

She didn't know that it was only more than a year before the "black ship arrived" at the end of 1997.