Chapter 1200 The finishing touch
Superstar?
There is no doubt that Anson is now the absolute focus of Hollywood. Whether he likes it or not, Anson is everywhere.
Everyone is talking about Anson, literally.
However, this is not the end.
Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Smith, Matthew McConaughey, etc., all without exception, after reaching the top of the Hollywood pyramid , has been pursuing the Oscar statuette, not only to remove the vase label, but also to win industry recognition.
ten years. Twenty years. The subsequent careers of these top superstars have been chasing the statuette, and the hardships and blood and tears can be published in books.
Some people wait; however, some people chase until they are tired and finally give up, such as Tom Cruise.
Now, it's Anson's turn.
If we talk about box office at this time, Anson's resume is sparkling and impeccable. Even "Elephant" was able to earn 100 million US dollars globally. This ability is comparable to Tom Hanks at his peak; but his eyesight There's a lot of room for discussion here when moving to vase labels.
Last year, the movie "Cat and Mouse" came out, earning Anson his first Golden Globe nomination as an actor. It took an important step forward. It seemed to open a small hole in the academy, allowing people to Seeing the potential for Anson to shed the vase tag.
This year, "The Butterfly Effect" won Anson acclaim amidst the raging controversy, and his performance and charisma saved the entire movie; then, "Elephant" went silent after reaching the top of the Palme d'Or. Enter the attention of awards season——
From the perspective of subject matter, type, style, etc., "Elephant" really has nothing to do with the awards season.
However, just when the award season is in full swing and the hustle and bustle is going on, "Elephant" has caused such a stir that industry insiders who are watching the award season works have to look sideways. The bustling daily discussions are always inadvertently interspersed with "Elephant" Appear.
"Hey, did you watch 'Elephant'?"
"Of course, the movie-watching atmosphere at Landmark last night was really great. After the movie ended, the audience did not leave, and they all had spontaneous discussions there."
"Aren't you waiting for the wandering artist to show up and play a song?"
"Have you heard about it too? I admit, I have been looking around for a while, hahaha."
"Some say the performer at Angelica's place is Anson."
"No way? Anson has time to go to the cinema to watch a movie?"
One way, or another, but no matter what, the "elephant" always appears in the conversation and sparks a new round of debate.
So, does this mean that Anson is once again facing a turning point in his career, further tearing off the label on the vase and opening the door to a whole new world?
Strictly speaking, Anson has not starred in a real awards season work so far, at least not in an orthodox work that conforms to the award season style.
"Cat and Mouse Game" is a commercial type movie. Although it is a biography, it is more inclined to the crime type and is the most entertaining.
"The Butterfly Effect", a typical science fiction movie, has nothing to do with awards season.
"Elephant" was originally thought to be Anson's attempt to transform, but the results were all disappointing. There was no real protagonist in the entire film. It can be seen as an experiment and exploration by director Gus. Although he won the Palme d'Or , but it has nothing to do with awards season.
From all aspects, "Walking Along" may be Anson's first challenge during the awards season. However, an unexpected surprise arrived early.
Can "The Butterfly Effect" win Anson another Golden Globe nomination?
Can "Elephant" bring surprises in terms of Best Director and Best Picture?
That year, "Pulp Fiction" unexpectedly won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. This film, which was produced with a production cost of only US$8 million, was completely off the radar during the awards season. However, it won a round of applause after being released in North America, and rose and counterattacked all the way. Finally, it was It received seven Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, etc., and successfully won the Best Original Screenplay statuette.
Of course, the most important thing is that "Pulp Fiction" became an unshakable member of the comprehensive blowout of classic masterpieces in 1994.
So, if the Elephant brings surprises, that's entirely possible.
Not just the Golden Globes, but even the Oscars?
In a short period of time, the bustling discussion surrounding Anson has entered a new frenzy. Perhaps this is the year when Anson will complete the transformation in a dignified manner. There is no need to wait for "Walking with the Song", and the public relations during the awards season can get busy——
Facts have also proved that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is indeed a smart person. They are definitely the most well-informed group of people in Hollywood and have a keen sense of smell. To some extent, they even know more inside information than the paparazzi.
No wonder the Golden Globes are known as the Oscar bellwether.
This year is no exception.
Before Christmas, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominations for the 61st Golden Globe Awards, and a number of familiar faces firmly caught the eye.
"Lord of the Rings 3", "The Great Sea", "Cold Mountain", "The Last Samurai", "The Age of Fury", "Mystic River" and so on.
Although the "Butterfly Effect" went head-to-head and suffered an upset and a complete defeat, "The Big Show" still managed to make its way through the awards season.
"Mystic River", which was snubbed at the Cannes Film Festival, made a wonderful turnaround and returned to its native North America to thrive during the awards season.
For Anson, these works are all unfamiliar, so what is the performance of Anson, who has suppressed these competitors before?
Anson, "The Butterfly Effect," nominated for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy.
Accident or not, surprise or not?
For the second consecutive year, people can find Anson among the nominees for Best Actor in a Musical Comedy, living up to expectations and continuing the momentum.
Yet...is this worth celebrating?
"The Butterfly Effect" is obviously not a comedy, let alone a musical movie, but it is classified here. The genre classification of the Golden Globe Awards is still confusing.
Moreover, the entire movie "Butterfly Effect" was only nominated for this one, and all other departments were rejected.
No matter how you look at it, it looks like the Hollywood Foreign Press Association hastily squeezed out a spot for Anson to grab the spotlight——
The Golden Globes share the cake every year, a scene that Hollywood has become accustomed to.
In addition, "Elephant" was also ignored. All nominations failed, including Gus Van Sant's best director.
Strictly speaking, it cannot be regarded as an accident, and even HBO itself has not started operations, but considering the unstoppable upward momentum of the film at this moment, the zero nomination for the Golden Globe Award did attract some attention.
In other words, throughout the year-end holiday period, Anson easily ignited the box office market, with wave after wave of heat, but these noises have nothing to do with the awards season. When the time for the Golden Globes and Oscars comes, the focus of discussion quietly shifts , in the end it only left Anson with a nomination for Best Actor in a Musical Comedy, and that’s it?
So, what does this mean?
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