Can't Ignore the Classics

It makes sense for Levi to make a confident declaration in front of Winona. Not only is he convinced that his movie is a classic, but the entire United States is also enthusiastically promoting Emily.

After winning the Golden Globe, Winona soon won the Screen Actors Guild Award and the North American Film Critics Award, followed closely by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the New York Film Critics Association. There is no doubt that Emily is indeed a better movie than 'Shakespeare in Love.'

At this time, Winona has also become the leader of the mass media and the whole of the United States because the movie itself is a story in New York, and New Yorkers are now extremely respectful of Winona. Compared with the British classical background shaped by 'Shakespeare in Love,' the blur of modern New York is more popular with Americans.

Even their love for Winona made some of Winona's minor flaws no longer unbearable. For example, the media is also looking for excuses for Winona's words satirizing Gwyneth.

Winona's speech actually caused a lot of trouble, and she blatantly broke her face, which is still rare in Hollywood. However, after this incident, the media quickly made comments. They believed that it was normal for Winona to be angry. Even an angel like Emily would play a prank on the bullying rice store owner.

Gwyneth herself betrayed her friend, so she should have such a consciousness. A classic can achieve a person's life's work. Winona really realized this now. After she filmed Emily, she was right no matter what she did because, in the eyes of the media, she is the embodiment of Emily; how can Emily make mistakes?

Levi was right: after the classics triumphed over the fawned flicks, people don't complain about the minor mistakes. Flattery films were not made for the public; how can you expect the public to speak for you?

If it is said that 'Shakespeare in Love' still had some resistance before the Golden Globes were awarded, then Winona's award was even more assured after the Golden Globes were awarded.

At this time, Levi also became the focus of attention. Although it is on the awards of the Directors Union and Screenwriters Union. Levi was defeated in both, but people were shocked to find that this young director has been a strong contender for these awards for two consecutive years.

Levi's age is a disadvantage for the awards, but it is good for his future.

At this time, Levi's reputation has been established through two films, and he is now considered a great director with pursuit, ideals, and strength. Such a director is also worthy of the audience's expectations.

And amidst the discussions, the Oscar luncheon had arrived, and the list of nominations for the Oscars had also been announced.

Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Original Screenplay, Best Soundtrack, Best Art Direction, and, surprisingly, Best Visual Effects — Emily received ten nominations, which can be said to be a great success.

In this year's Oscars, the only two movies that can keep pace with it are 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Shakespeare in Love.'

Obviously, this number of nominations puts Emily in a very special position. If the film does not win Best Picture, it can be said to have failed.

Fortunately, this year's Emily will definitely not be a tragedy like last year's 'The Lives of Others.'

Although "Saving Private Ryan"'s filming level is higher than last year's big ship in terms of purely speaking, the anti-war sentiment in the United States is intensifying, and Hollywood is also the first place to bear the brunt of this anti-war sound.

As a war film, 'Saving Private Ryan,' no matter how much it emphasizes that its movie is anti-war, it can't change the fact that the selling point of his film is war. Therefore, this film, from the big hit of the Oscars, has instantly changed. It's so confusing; who will sing praises for war movies amidst the anti-war voices?

In terms of the best picture, Emily can be said to have taken advantage of the home court. 'Saving Private Ryan' was greatly frustrated, and none of the films, such as 'Life is Beautiful' and 'Shakespeare in Love,' are American stories. The embarrassment Levi faced last year has become Levi's most prominent advantage this year.

As for the best director award, Levi didn't expect much. He is still a bit young, and Spielberg's skill in directing the soldiers is indeed amazing. Levi wanted to win, but he wasn't so arrogant as to call himself better than Spielberg just because he wanted to win.

As for the award for best screenplay, Levi probably won't be awarded for two consecutive years: the Oscars have to be balanced, and it is too difficult to win the award for two straight years. The loss of the Golden Globe has already explained some problems, which he can accept.

Levi is quite interested in the two awards for cinematography and editing. Even compared with the level of 'Saving Private Ryan,' he has no fear at all. Although the landing on the beach was dazzling, the various techniques used by Emily were also breathtaking. These two awards can be said to be awards that really need to be competed for, and they are also more suspenseful.

As for the remaining awards, the best soundtrack is probably already in the bag. For the supporting actors of the other films, even Levi thinks that a layman can see the gap. As for the awards for costume design, art direction, and best visual effects, it's hard to say.

In costume design, he probably can't compete with 'Shakespeare in Love' - classical dramas have an advantage in this regard.

As for the art direction, although Emily is very good, it is hard to say that it is a steady victory.

As for the best visual effects, as an art film, it can be nominated because of Emily's bold use of special effects. It is not necessary to think about it. There aren't many real blockbusters in this year's movie market with special effects but works like Armageddon are there. You don't have to worry about the special effects in Michael Bay's movie. Oil well workers fly into the universe to blow up meteorites; he is willing to do anything for the explosion. One has to say that Michael Bay is a man who exploded with his life. In this regard, Levi feels ashamed he is not as good.

From this point of view, almost half of the several nominations for Emily can be won. Levi is very satisfied with this result.

Of course, the only regret is that in the future, everyone will say this is the best movie that robbed 'Saving Private Ryan,' but this is Oscar's mistake, not his own. At least for now, in the eyes of the media, Emily's success is expected. What they complained more was that 'Life is Beautiful' was nominated for best movie.

"How can 'Life is Beautiful' be nominated for Best Picture?"

For this nomination, many people find it quite difficult to accept, "Is Oscar really crazy?"

There is a reason why people feel so strange. There has always been an unwritten rule for the Oscars: whenever a foreign language film is nominated for best picture, the award for best foreign language film must belong to it. It can be said that 'Life is Beautiful' has been nominated for Best Picture, and it is time to celebrate the Best Foreign Language Film award in advance.

If it's another year, it's nothing - no one can deny that 'Life is Beautiful' is indeed an excellent movie. But there is Central Station, which is obviously better among this year's foreign language films, which makes people very confused. Central Station has swept away many film festivals; why did it lose out to 'Life is Beautiful' when it got here?

Could it be that because there are many Jews in Hollywood, movies that scold Nazis must be better?

"This is Oscar's mistake. The whole world has affirmed the greatness of the movie Central Station, but Oscar has denied it. This is really an unforgivable mistake. Oscar is becoming less and less credible now."

These comments attracted firepower for the Best Picture competition for Emily. Although Levi lamented the pity that the Central Station was not selected, he was also a little lucky that it was selected.

Of the five best-nominated films this year, 'Saving Private Ryan' has basically lost and 'Life is Beautiful' is an Italian movie, and it also involves war themes, which is basically a double failure. And Elizabeth is also a movie shot by a British person. Although the biographical movie has bonus points at the Oscars, the plot of this movie is not up to the top level. Although Cate Blanchett played very well, her acting couldn't plug the plot.

Therefore, at the end of the five nominations this time, it is still a one-on-one match between Emily and 'Shakespeare in Love.' Unless 'Shakespeare in Love' becomes an unexpected dark horse, Levi will definitely win this award.

Who can ignore a classic like Emily?

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