I, Doctor in the US-Chapter 368 - 367: Could This Be the Beginning of the United States’ Future Chaos?

Chapter 368: Chapter 367: Could This Be the Beginning of the United States’ Future Chaos?

March 6th, 2006.

This is no ordinary day.

In the Kodak Theater on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, this year’s Oscar award ceremony will be held.

The Oscars, this is the most important festival in American Hollywood.

It’s also a holiday for many film fans.

Globally speaking, its influence is very significant.

Yes, when it comes to such a film award ceremony, the Oscars are undoubtedly at the top.

Actually, if you rank it within the film circle.

The most prestigious award should be the Golden Palm.

It really is, don’t underestimate the Cannes Film Festival.

This film festival was strongly advocated by the father of cinema and also carries an anti-war attribute.

In the context of Europe’s three major festivals, its status is quite distinguished, and in terms of art films, the prestige is even higher.

However, in terms of influence, it has been declining year by year.

The influence of the Oscars is growing day by day.

So much so that many Chinese filmmakers are very tempted by it.

The lure of attending the Oscars is much stronger than going to the three major European film festivals.

In fact, this influence issue is greatly related to broadcasting.

The Oscar award ceremony was broadcasted on TV.

Well, to be precise, it was broadcast from the start, and later it could be broadcast worldwide.

Whereas the Cannes Film Festival’s award ceremony is much less broadcasted.

Don’t underestimate the power of broadcasting, it’s really quite significant.

For example, Japan’s film awards originally had four major ones, the most notable being the annual top ten of Kinema Junpo, which also includes the ten worst.

It has a very long history and originally had significant influence.

But later, NTV created the Japan Academy Prize.

This award came out very late and entirely copied the Oscars.

The various rules and approaches are the same.

But simply because NTV organized it, it naturally got TV broadcasting rights.

Then the Japan Academy Prize’s influence grew bigger and bigger.

Even though Japanese filmmakers know this award can be quite disgusting, because this film award can have one film sweep all the awards.

Yes, it really happens, no awards left for others, and it doesn’t occur just once.

But there’s no choice, the Japan Academy Prize has become the most influential award.

Returning to the Oscars, over so many years, its influence has only grown stronger.

Today, once again, it has gathered the brightest stars of Hollywood.

Evidently, their appearance seeks to showcase their influence.

But they are also riding the wave of the Oscars.

It’s a mutual achievement.

Of course, the luxurious level of this scene is indeed impressive.

Everyone is dressed beautifully, and every piece of clothing they wear is alarmingly expensive.

Not to mention those luxury watches and jewelry.

And today, the host of the outside segment is quite special.

"Hey! Everyone, welcome to Daily... oh, wrong, ha..."

Jon Stewart is here.

To be honest, his status is enough to host the internal segment.

But it’s fine, at least he’s here.

So he slipped up this time, also as a minor act of rebellion.

However, the main focus of this year’s Oscars is two movies.

"Brokeback Mountain."

This film has been nominated for many awards.

The nomination rules for the Oscars are like this, based on movies released last year and screened for at least a week.

This defines the range of consideration.

And the voting is twice.

Voting begins at the start of the new year, and the voters are of course members of the Oscar’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

About 5000 people.

They cast their votes after receiving the ballots.

But the first round is just a preliminary selection.

The second round is the key.

After two rounds of selection, "Brokeback Mountain" secured many nominations.

This news sparked an immediate sensation.

Because many people knew what story this movie told.

This novel was actually published many years ago.

Okay, indeed, many people were discussing the kissing scene between those two.

But, many were also focusing on the director.

Director Li, his position is actually quite awkward.

Because many think such a film shouldn’t be made by a Chinese person.

Shouldn’t foreigners be the one to make a fool of themselves? ... cough.

That wasn’t the thought, they believed it should be done by Americans.

Because this is part of American culture.

Director Li, after all, is considered a foreigner.

Okay, let’s not argue about this.

And there’s another hot film.

"Crash!"

Strictly speaking, this film is more popular.

It is indeed hotter than "Brokeback Mountain."

As for why it is so popular, one reason is its actors.

Sandra Bullock, after making a mark with "Speed," never lost her standing in Hollywood.

She can even rival Julia Roberts.

Okay, she used to have a crush on Keanu Reeves.

But this film isn’t just popular because of her, the main reason is... the black actors.

Let’s be straightforward.

The key reason this film is drawing attention is that its story is about racial discrimination!

Furthermore, this is the most sensitive kind of discrimination in the United States, among many others.

Discrimination against black people!

The film’s title "Crash" refers to a black couple having a car accident, notable because they are high-profile, not just any ordinary black people, but celebrities.

But what followed, was still this kind of discrimination.

So, it’s strange if this film isn’t popular.

Of course, in terms of box office, it’s certainly not very high.

But, in a place like the Oscars, it’s definitely attracting a lot of attention.

So, what’s happening with this year’s Oscars?

Clearly, this was a question Zhou Mo Sen asked himself.

And to himself, he couldn’t help but want to laugh.

Combining "Brokeback Mountain" with "Crash" just completes the picture!

Isn’t this the theme of future America!

One is LGBT, the other is Black Lives Matter.

Right?

They’re all here!

Actually, it’s only 2006 now; the trend hasn’t truly risen yet.

So, could this Oscar award ceremony be the beginning?

Well, Zhou Mo Sen, amidst the award ceremony, feels quite happy now.

This mindset... you tell me if it’s good.

It’s almost like witnessing the beginning of future chaotic revelries.

But... wait, why is Zhou Mo Sen here?

Of course he can be here, why wouldn’t he be?

He is an invited guest, and an investor of "Infiltration."

These kinds of award ceremonies usually have business deals to discuss afterward.

Besides, he has a female companion with him.

"What are you thinking?"

"Oh, nothing much."

Zhou Mo Sen, as it happens, has some company, and his female companion is Charlize Theron.

Yes, the Oscar-winning actress.

In fact, there are others who want to be by his side.

Like Anne Hathaway.

But Anne this time can only be with the "Brokeback Mountain" crew.

After all, they are a team, and they have many nominations to take.

Anne is still doing well, currently showcasing her acting skills.

Moreover, Zhou Mo Sen and Anne have prepared something together.

Okay, one can’t overlook the gaze lingering from Nicole Kidman.

Thus, they planned to watch the awards together.

However, they didn’t expect someone to appear.

"Hello, Dr. Zhou."

"Oh, hello, Miss Green."

To Zhou Mo Sen’s surprise, Eva Green appeared!

This... can’t be said to be unexpected, given the "Kingdom of Heaven."

But it seems that film didn’t get nominated, so...

Is she here for me?

No matter if she is or not, Eva Green and Charlize Theron are already locking eyes.