The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 2021: Short and Powerful
Anson fully understood ABC's intentions. The technical team that had been working behind the scenes was finally getting exposure. This might be their only chance to stand in the spotlight in years. Not only them, but their family and friends also longed to see this moment and remember it.

Otherwise, they claim to work in Hollywood, to work with top stars, but without any evidence, nobody believes them.

So, this moment is about them.

As the award presenter, Anson needs to ensure that the spotlight falls on these five candidates.

As a first step, Anson stepped aside and turned to the side, welcoming the five candidates onto the stage with applause. It was clear that they were slightly nervous.

Despite the time constraints, Anson made sure they were all in place, communicating and confirming with their eyes before turning back to look directly ahead.

"I believe that when I say that the highest award of the night is about to be presented, countless people will secretly take out their notebooks and record this hatred..."

Hahahaha!

"But I promise I won't blame Chris Rock or the writing team. Because I believe..."

Ha ha! Hahaha!

The laughter was so loud that when Anson's words were overheard, the corners of his mouth turned up in a smile.

"Because I truly believe that costume design is a crucial part of filmmaking, and I know you all want to see Pierce Brosnan wearing swim trunks in every 007 movie..."

Hahaha!
The live stream camera cut perfectly to Pierce Brosnan, and the audience responded with not only laughter but also applause.

"Sometimes, the model's performance—cough cough, the actor's performance—can be a little over the top, overshadowing the main character..."

Laughter erupted in waves, one after another.

"But without a doubt, costumes and performances complement each other. They not only showcase the character's personality but also the era, social class, plot, and character of the entire story. I don't think you would like a Spider-Man in a suit and tie, and I doubt you would like a 007 in a T-shirt and flip-flops..."

Loud laughter erupted, creating a great uproar.
But this time Anson was not interrupted. "So, I invite you to pay your highest respects to this year's Best Costume Design nominees."

"They are——"

Hoo hoo hoo! Clap clap clap!
Applause, laughter, and cheers mingled together, and some guests could even be clearly seen standing up to pay their respects.

Incredibly, Anson did it again. With just a few words and effortless wit, he maintained a humorous tone without stealing the spotlight, and truly made the audience feel the importance of costume design. He perfectly fulfilled his role as an award presenter, and everyone's attention was immediately drawn to him.

Short and powerful, with perfect results.

Even seeing it with my own eyes, I was still amazed. How did Anson manage to shine so brightly without overshadowing the main character?

The heatwave at the Kodak Theatre inexplicably reached a mini-climax.

This year's Oscar nominees for Best Costume Design come from "The Aviator," "Finding Neverland," "Ray," "The Unfortunate Adventures of Raymond Snicket," and "Troy," primarily showcasing period works that demonstrate the designers' capture of the era, life, and characters.

In the end, the "Aviator" won, as expected.

In this year's awards season, "The Aviator" is undoubtedly the top seed, consistently leading in terms of scale, critical acclaim, and momentum. The collaboration between director Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, and other all-star casts, and the focus on Hollywood legend Howard Hughes, makes it, in every aspect, the type of film the Oscars favor and champion.

During the nomination phase, "The Aviator" stood out from the crowd and became the undisputed favorite for this year's Oscars.

Despite the fierce competition in the later stages, during which rivals launched a strong counterattack and the Aviator lost its advantage, the Aviator remains the undisputed frontrunner in the technical awards category, with its large and professional production team showcasing the top level of Hollywood's industry.

As expected, when the awards ceremony kicked off tonight, "The Aviator" took the lead, winning Best Production Design and then Best Costume Design.

After the awards ceremony, Anson made a gentlemanly and considerate gesture, inviting the winners to join them as they left the stage with the other nominees.

Another award was announced, but the Kodak Theatre was still lingering in the afterglow of Anson's charm, unable to forget it for a long time.

This wasn't the first or second time Anson had showcased his eloquence and charm, but it was his first time standing on the Oscar stage, the pinnacle of Hollywood.

Whether it's the viewership, the star-studded lineup, or the grandeur of the awards ceremony, everything is different. This is unlike any of Anson's previous shows, truly allowing Hollywood to witness Anson's brilliance through live broadcast, leaving them in awe and with whispers of discussion that never cease.

Now, let's look back at Anson's performance during the opening remarks.

Leonard had a bold idea. After a moment's hesitation, he leaned slightly to his left and lowered his voice, "Kate, what do you think of the idea of ​​Anson hosting the ceremony?"

Kate's eyes lit up with a smile. "Leo, you're not the first genius to come up with such an idea. Look around."

Leonardo was startled and subconsciously turned his head to look behind him. Martin Scorsese's thick eyebrows were swaying up and down with excitement.

Clearly, it wasn't just the audience seats.

Back on the side stage, Anson looked at Sandy Powell with a slightly surprised expression.

The costume designer, who just won an Oscar for "The Aviator," has won her second golden statuette after "Shakespeare in Love."

At this moment, Sandy seemed a little reserved and shy. She asked Anson for a photo backstage, but realized she was being a bit too eager as soon as she finished speaking.

Sandy cleared her throat. "I love your look tonight. Eddie Sliman did an outstanding job; he showed us another side of you. Hopefully, this isn't too rude."

Anson's lips curled up. "No, of course not, it's my honor. In fact, I've always wanted to express my admiration for your work on 'Velvet Gold Mine' and 'Interview with the Vampire.' Having seen your flamboyance and unrestrained nature, I've witnessed another different style on 'The Aviator.'"

Sandy's eyes lit up immediately.

Not only Sandy, but the other Best Costume Design nominees also stopped and lined up to take a photo with Anson.

Once one thing leads to another, not only them, but others backstage also joined the queue. If it weren't for the awards ceremony's urgent need for Anson's attendance to help him out, the queue here would probably have been lively for a while longer. It's hard to believe that the backstage area of ​​the Kodak Theatre is as bustling as a tourist attraction.

Unfortunately, Anson was still unable to stay in the audience seats for long this time. After a short while, he was pulled away by the staff again.

Those who noticed this immediately realized that Anson must have gone to prepare for tonight's performance!
(End of this chapter)