Chapter 792 - Who Gave Them Such Big Face?

In fact, there are always some voices of opposition that emerge every year during the awards season. It's inevitable. Miss A likes this movie, Mr. B likes another movie, and even the most obscure films have their fans. So, even if the cake is divided perfectly, there will still be many people who are angry that their favorite films and actors didn't win.

But this time is obviously different. It's been too intense, with calls even for a boycott. If the audience boycotts, won't these judges be left with nothing? How could they still be so prominent?

So, at the first opportunity, the Golden Globe Awards issued a statement, explaining the awards ceremony in a very sincere tone. They first expressed regret that Laila did not win, then repeatedly stated that this year's judging was very fair and just. They also pointed out the theme of this year's awards—"The reason Laila and her film didn't win is mainly because there is still a gap between her and the true winners, and she has not yet achieved the excellence of the real winners."

Finally, they used the tone of an elder to give Laila some well-meaning advice, saying, "You are such a talented director, as long as you learn from your elders, you will win awards in the future. Not winning this time is just because your skills are not enough yet, but I believe that after a few more years of experience, you will grow into an outstanding director."

After seeing the so-called response, Laila was almost stung to death by those words.

Roy was even more amused.

Yes, she is young, but among the directors in Hollywood now, how many are qualified to call themselves elders in front of her? Her talent and ability have long been proven through her films. Now they're saying she still lacks something? What exactly is she lacking? Don't the judges know? I'm afraid those who understand the inside story know that the only thing she lacks is age!

If she weren't in her twenties now, but in her thirties or forties, she would probably have won a pile of awards by now!

Their attitude of "not giving you an award is for your own good" made Laila sick to her stomach. Although she is only interested in the Oscars and considers the Golden Globes just an embellishment, it doesn't mean she doesn't like to win awards. Or rather, no one in this line of work isn't interested in winning awards. Otherwise, why would there always be someone willing to accept those messy awards?

She knew very early on that they were using her for publicity, and generally, she wouldn't care too much about things like this. Look at all those media outlets, don't they often use some of her actions to boost their sales?

This is the entertainment industry. She has been prepared to be used and hyped by others since she entered this circle.

Normally, she would use it when necessary, but the people from the Golden Globes were a bit too much. Not only did they use her happily, but they also lectured her in return. Who gave them such a big face?

"Laila, what do you plan to do?" Seeing her changing expression, Roy knew she was thinking of a countermeasure. This also meant that she wouldn't let the other party off easily this time. He was very curious about what she would do, but he also didn't want her to get too stubborn with the Golden Globes. After all, what they said made some sense. Although she didn't win an award this time, she would have a place in the future.

If she offended them too much now, it wouldn't benefit her.

Laila squinted her eyes. "What can I do? I'm just a director."

That's true, but Roy felt that if she hadn't said it with that dangerous look, he might have believed her more.

"Laila, it's not good to get too stubborn with them. They are a global award, and many people pay attention to them every year."

"Don't worry." Laila smiled sarcastically. She repeated what she had just said, "I'm just a director."

What can a director do?

Direct movies? TV shows? Documentaries? Music videos?

It seems that many programs need directors.

But if she had any influence elsewhere, it would probably only be through her works to convey what she wanted to express to the outside world. Laila has always said this to her fans, hoping that they can understand what she wants to convey through her works.

This time, she decided to use another method, public opinion which she is very good at using, to show certain people. When needed, use it, when not needed, push it away. How infuriating!

A poor director who is oppressed but cannot speak out, clearly creating such outstanding works, but repeatedly missing out on awards due to absurd reasons like being too young and having too high box office results!

So, on Laila's FB account, there was such a passage.

"Thank you all for your support for me and 'The Lord of the Rings.' The Golden Globe Awards are right. I am indeed too young, and I am just a director. As long as my works are loved by you, that is the happiest thing for me!"

It looks like a response to the Golden Globe Awards' statement, and it is also said in line with their tone. She is such a cooperative person, a model in the industry, and an example for the entertainment industry!

But the people from the Golden Globes looked extremely ugly after reading her words.

Perhaps the young people only saw the surface, but they knew the hidden provocative meaning behind these words.

"Too young" means that the Golden Globes did not give her an award because of her age. "Just a director" means that she is weak, and for the "dominant" Golden Globes, she is a weak one, unable to resist. And saying "As long as the audience likes it, she is the happiest," directly places her on the side of the public, clearly indicating that she is going to make trouble!

How can this be done? How dare she say that? Aren't she afraid that they won't be able to give her any awards in the future? And their connections are also very strong. How many people are willing to make friends with them to get their votes for their work?

They may have thought about it this way, but when they really wanted to do that, they found that they couldn't do anything to her!

First, they couldn't ban her. Over the years, her films have been loved by the public, breaking records time and time again, including her miraculous box office records. In Hollywood, she is a legend! And it is very likely to be a living legend that will last for decades.

Who knows to what extent she will develop in a few years or even decades? At that time, will they be able to ban her? If her works are not counted, will it affect the authority of their awards?

Second, they couldn't ban her outside. She keeps saying she is just a director, but is she really just a simple director? What about the Moran Group behind her? What about her film company and talent agency? What about her control over FB and Marvel Comics?