"Actually, that ’Kingdom of Heaven’ was quite good."
"Thanks for the complint from the Best Actress, I also really admire your work."
"Oh, which one?"
"’Infiltration’ and ’Saw’."
"Good taste, and I’ve heard you might want to take part in Dr. Zhou’s latest movie?"
"Yes, that ’Twilight City’."
"Oh, is that so? Then... are you here to talk about movies this ti?"
"Of course."
The conversation was a bit chaotic, but if you think about it seriously, it wasn’t chaotic at all.
Especially when you consider the relationship between the three of them.
Oh right, it indeed was three people, although it was mainly Charlize Theron and Eva Green talking.
But it really was three people.
Zhou Mo Sen was there too, it’s just that he couldn’t get a word in.
This... it’s really not Dr. Zhou’s fault.
In such a setting, even an ordinary person wouldn’t be able to interject.
All he could do was smile, then continue smiling and listening.
Actually, it’s like this.
The Oscar award ceremony, the current venue is the Kodak Theater, and the seating here is like that of a movie theater.
Previously at the Hilton Hotel, everyone was seated around a table, just like having a al.
Of course, these two seating arrangents are common for award ceremonies.
It’s nothing special, but these theater seats.
Conversations beco a bit difficult.
It’s certainly inconvenient compared to chatting at a round table.
Also, each seat has a na tag.
In the end, it’s because Zhou Mo Sen happened to be seated between Charlize Theron and Eva Green.
This... this spot is really sothing.
What else could he say?
All he could do was keep smiling.
But it was quite good, Charlize Theron and Eva Green weren’t going too hard on each other.
In fact, they weren’t at odds at all.
But there were many undercurrents.
’Kingdom of Heaven’?
That movie is actually not bad, but that’s the later director’s cut edition.
The one released last year was really bad.
Many movie fans just couldn’t stand it and left early.
As a result, the film was a box office disaster.
Ridley Scott is a famous director in Hollywood, with so many classic works, and he’s always been a box office guarantee.
Just like ’Alien’.
If he’s directing, it’s bound to be a hit.
’Kingdom of Heaven’ really lost miserably.
It seems it didn’t even make a hundred million at the box office.
Only about 50 million US Dollars.
This ans, forget about covering the costs, the company might as well consider bankruptcy.
Lucky for them, it’s a big company and could sustain the loss.
And yet Charlize Theron brought up this movie, wasn’t that hitting a sore spot?
Interestingly, Eva Green ntioned Charlize Theron’s movies.
Brought up was a horror movie.
Didn’t ntion her previous Oscar-winning one.
There’s definitely sothing there.
So, looking at this battle, it seems they ended in a draw.
Will they continue?
"Dr. Zhou, what do you think of this year’s awards?"
"Yes, I believe in your wisdom?"
What? What are they even talking about?
Zhou Mo Sen felt a bit helpless, he’d been silent, yet still got dragged in.
Who arranged these seats!
But there’s nothing that can be done, after all, they aren’t part of a nominated film team, there’s no choice.
Charlize Theron and Eva Green, their words were quite interesting.
They didn’t say anything explicitly, but the aning was clear.
Do you have any special insights about this Oscar ceremony?
Zhou Mo Sen’s response was even more interesting.
"I plan to put on a performance, I wonder if you would like to be the audience?"
This? What’s that supposed to an?
You want to perform?
Aren’t you a doctor!
Besides, do we have a choice?
Of course they’d be the audience.
And so, Eva Green and Charlize Theron laughed.
"Of course!"
They chid in unison, becoming Zhou Mo Sen’s audience.
But when is Dr. Zhou’s performance supposed to start?
Don’t rush, let’s watch others perform first.
Actually, Zhou Mo Sen made a mistake before.
He thought Jon Stewart was just the host for the outdoor event today, but now he realized that Jon Stewart had played a little trick beforehand.
On the red carpet outside, he was just joking with everyone.
Yes, this guy is the host of this year’s Oscars.
Jon Stewart, famous and definitely the top talk show host in the United States.
And the Oscar ceremony has always liked using talk show hosts as the emcees.
This kind of setup tends to lead to certain situations.
That is, there’s a high chance that the event doesn’t strictly follow the script.
Any award show or variety show, really, will have a script.
At least, there will be a prepared contingency plan in advance.
But when a talk show host is holding the stage, sotis they stir things up.
Although it’s mainly in jest.
But stirring things up can sotis really create so unexpected events.
Like the one Zhou Mo Sen is very familiar with, the infamous incident involving Will Smith.
Right.
This was definitely unplanned, the host certainly didn’t expect soone to actually slap him.
However, this is also a reflection of Hollywood’s capabilities.
Their on-the-spot skills are really strong.
Live directors, lighting, photography, they’re all seasoned experts with vast experience.
But, as Zhou Mo Sen ntioned there would be a performance... I suppose so arrangents were made in advance?
Sure enough!
After a series of minor awards and artistic performances.
This year’s important awards finally ca.
aning, "Brokeback Mountain" was about to battle "Crash"!
But at this critical mont, the troublemaking Jon Stewart suddenly turned the cara on Zhou Mo Sen.
"Hey! Everyone! Look who it is! Arica’s most famous plastic surgeon, Zhou Mo Sen!"
With such an introduction, Zhou Mo Sen could only smile and acknowledge the audience, of course, there was a round of applause.
In the United States, that’s expected, though nobody really knew why Jon Stewart introduced Zhou Mo Sen.
But then!
"Hey! Dr. Zhou, have you seen this movie ’Brokeback Mountain’ yet?"
"Of course."
"That’s good, that’s good... so, do you have any special impressions?"
This question was very usual and ordinary, nothing bad about asking.
Zhou Mo Sen gave a normal reply.
"True love can transcend everything."
Good! That’s indeed well said!
Truly deserving of being called Dr. Zhou, a highly knowledgeable person.
The applause sounded again, still very enthusiastic.
Zhou Mo Sen’s answer was really comndable.
But in reality, it was just pretty standard for him.
So, was that the end of it?
Yet suddenly!
Zhou Mo Sen seriously called out two people, and then said, "Jack, and Heath, I’m just offering a little suggestion.
If either of you ever wants to take that step, you can co to San Diego to find ."
This...
The audience was silent for less than 3 seconds, and then erupted into boisterous laughter.
Of course, Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger also burst into laughter.
And Jon Stewart, this guy was even more so, laughing so hard he didn’t look like a host at all.
What’s going on here?
Don’t get it?
Zhou Mo Sen just made a very subtle yet very appropriate joke.
He ant, if any of them wanted a sex change, they could co find him, the plastic surgeon.
Yes, love can transcend everything, so from movie to reality, why don’t you two handso guys take a step forward?
Alright, this was definitely a very funny joke, and it was harmless.
And it quite fit Zhou Mo Sen’s role as a doctor.
Thus, Zhou Mo Sen almost instantly beca the center of attention at the Oscars, though not for winning an award.
And afterwards... of course, Anne didn’t get any awards.
"Brokeback Mountain" won Best Director, while "Crash" took Best Picture.
You could say it was evenly matched, everyone ended up in a tie.
Both films, full of talking points, sparked the discussions they should have.
And that’s great.
But...
When the award ceremony ended, Zhou Mo Sen naturally was surrounded by many people.
His earlier performance was really eye-catching.
So, naturally, everyone wanted to ask him about it.
But, what would Zhou Mo Sen say?
"Actually, regarding ’Brokeback Mountain’, I paid more attention to the won in it, especially... to be frank, I particularly admire Anne Hathaway, she’s my good friend."
Hmm?
Doesn’t that sound odd?
Anne didn’t win any awards!
But, when asked about Anne, Zhou Mo Sen went with the flow!
"Everyone might not know, but actually the author of the novel ’Dusk’ is Anne!"
This... Dr. Zhou just dropped a big bombshell!
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