Chapter 764 No Surprise
After the brief confrontation, Catherine and Anson did not continue, and both looked towards the stage.
Everything calmed down, and the smile at the corner of Anson's mouth gradually calmed down. The nervousness that had just been temporarily distracted and temporarily forgotten surged up again, and occupied the entire chest with lightning speed, spreading throughout the body along with the blood, My fingertips suddenly became ice cold.
Cameron is just an introduction, the atmosphere of the scene is the culprit:
Dense drum beats, focused lenses, and expectant eyes instantly create a tense atmosphere. The tension before the suspense is about to be revealed suddenly grabs hold of the heart, and Anson is also involved in it like a storm.
Does Anson really have no expectations at all?
This is a lie.
Expectations exist after all. As long as you are shortlisted and nominated, you will inevitably have associations. After all, there are only five people on the waiting list, and everyone has a chance.
If he wins the award, it will be a breakthrough, an affirmation and a proof -
From his past life to this life, he never seems to have proven his worth.
I didn’t understand before, but I couldn’t later, but now?
He likes and enjoys performing, and has really begun to taste the fun and charm of performing. Regardless of whether he wins an award or not, he hopes that he can continue to perform; but what if he can be recognized by an award?
That would be perfect!
The Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Guest in a Comedy Series is no longer alone.
Maybe there is an opportunity right in front of you?
Desire, like a seed, takes root and germinates, and in an instant it occupies Anson's entire chest. Not only is nervousness, but also expectation and joy spreading, his whole stomach begins to churn, and he can't help but hold his breath and gaze. It also fell on the stage——
Hot and turbulent.
Subconsciously, Anson clenched his fists and took a deep breath; but he did not try to control this emotion. Instead, he let the tension and excitement spread throughout his body, the trembling feeling that was so hot that his fingertips were cold. Let Anson feel the vitality clearly and truly.
Obviously, he is not a stoic saint.
The corners of his mouth relaxed slightly and he regained his smile.
On the big screen, performance clips of the five nominees are playing:
Richard Gere, "Chicago".
Nicolas Cage, "Adapted Screenplay".
Hugh Grant, "Single Parent Transfer Student".
Adam Sandler, "Love Disorder."
One after another, it is unimaginable to see a fresh face of only twenty years old among the names of a group of top superstars in the industry.
There is no doubt that this is fresh and special and stands out immediately.
Anson Wood, "Cat and Mouse."
Difference and uniqueness, like the breeze blowing in the valley after the spring rain, the gap with the other four candidates suddenly widened.
Jennifer Connelly’s words just fell——
"Everything seems to be in Las Vegas, the house always wins."
On the big screen, Anson's handsome profile appeared, but the voice of Tom Hanks came from the audio track , Anson held the receiver in his hand and listened.
Slightly surprising, the Golden Globes chose this section of "Cat and Mouse", the scene where Frank Abagnale Jr. calls Carl Hanratty for the second time on Christmas Eve.
The light is not bright, even a little dim, but you can clearly see the flow of light and shadow on the face, bit by bit outlining the shadow cast by the bridge of the nose and the brow bone, revealing that moment The loneliness, bitterness and struggle that emerged made time freeze in this way.
Obviously there were no lines, and it was clearly the person on the other end of the phone who was speaking at this moment, but Anson easily captured the attention of the audience.
In one second, the memory came back to life, and I returned to the story of the "cat-and-mouse game", and all the images and scenes of the movie came to life.
This ability to empathize is by no means easy.
People have watched "Cat and Mouse," people have heard professionals praising Anson, and people have known that Anson was the only member of the "Cat and Mouse" cast to win a nomination, but the perception has never been so direct.
Previously, "Oh, the Golden Globe Awards, musical comedy category, right? I knew that the nominations were too low, so there is no need to discuss them. One more is not too much, one less is not too much, Hollywood The Foreign Correspondents Association must be targeting the popularity of the topic.” This natural bias has appeared in countless discussions.
Until now. There is no harm without comparison. Even just a single clip can be impressive, and the whole feeling will be different immediately.
Then.
"Carl, I'm sorry, I have to take the first step."
Little Frank lowered his eyelids, hurriedly hiding the emotions deep in his eyes, hung up the phone in a hurry, stood up, and left the screen.
At the end of the clip, there was another round of polite applause in the banquet hall; but for a fleeting moment, the spirit felt a little trance-like.
Thousands of thoughts.
Some people began to doubt whether they really saw this clip in the movie; some people couldn't help but fall into the memories of the movie; some people became a little curious and what they just saw was an illusion. Or does that idol vase really have acting skills?
Of course, not everyone, just a small part -
After all, the charm of the screen cannot be compared with that of the stage play.
But Anson himself fell into a trance.
At this moment, the sense of reality came to me with unprecedented clarity and weight, gripping my heart tightly and cutting off my breath in an instant.
Time is like pressing the pause button.
Watch your own performance clips, placed together with other nominees, and then see your face appear on the big screen in real time. The red light of the camera in front lights up, indicating that everything is live broadcast. ——
It’s impossible not to be nervous.
Anson did not hide his nervousness. Instead, he looked at the camera with a calm face, pursed his lips uncomfortably, realizing that his nervousness was caught by the camera and feeling slightly embarrassed, and tried to show a smile again.
Unfortunately, it failed.
This is not a performance, but reality. This is Anson's most real and direct reaction at this moment, presented in front of everyone without any disguise.
What is there to hide?
This scene was captured by a few guests, with a faint smile on the corner of the mouth. Such a young and real reaction was really rare, but it made them realize that Anson was just a twenty-year-old young man. .
Everyone here has experienced their twenties.
The sight of the bustling crowd also added a bit of friendliness and kindness.
However, in a flash, the attention immediately focused on Jennifer Connelly.
Plop, plop.
The banquet hall fell into a brief silence, and the sound of the pounding heart continued to bombard the eardrums. Until Jennifer Connelly pulled out the card recording the winning results, everything fell silent briefly——
"...Richard Gere, 'Chicago.'"
The answer is revealed.
No suspense, no surprises.
Anson let out a breath, and his tense nerves slowly relaxed.
Disappointed?
A little bit.
You can also taste some bitterness.
But it’s only temporary.
Such a result is not an accident. Anson has already foreseen it. The expectations and imagination that burst out due to the atmosphere of the scene and the immersive experience slowly cooled down and returned to the ground, and his thoughts calmed down.
This year is not his year.
(End of this chapter)