In previous Oscars, the most awarded ones in addition to Best Picture and Best Actor and Actress, Best Director is probably the most concerned award.

Since its birth, the art of film has actually been the art of directors. Although with the maturity of films, this art has different characteristics in Europe and the United States, especially in the United States, which has completely formed a producer-centered tradition, no one can deny that the ultimate style and unique charm of a film come from the director's understanding and artistic performance.

In this sense, the best director is the highest affirmation of the film or the filmmaker.

The winner of the Best Director at the Oscars every year represents the highest level of understanding and expectations for Hollywood movies.

Victor was obsessed with this award, but he knew that with his current fame and conditions, it might be a bit difficult, but expectation is a must.

After scanning the nomination for Best Director, Victor gritted his teeth and watched John Ford stop talking.

The best directors of the year are five of them, namely—

Sam Wood "Long Live the Woman"

William Wheeler's Tears

John Ford's Grapes of Angry

George Chuck's Philadelphia Story

Alfred Hitchcock's "Butterfly Dream"

These five movies are the works that have received a lot of responses in the films released in 1940. Some works are well received, some are well received, and some are both well received. The five directors are also three generations of old, middle-aged and young, with their own characteristics.

"Haha, I hope to get a little golden man this year." John Ford was proud. Among these five directors, he is the oldest in terms of qualifications.

"Don't be too happy too early, beat your old rival William Wheeler first." Victor's words made John Ford angry.

In Hollywood, especially in Western films, John Ford is not afraid of the world, but only William Wheeler alone.

Next are three nominations: Best script, Best original story and Best original script.

If you are not familiar with it, many people will probably faint when they look at the three awards.

In fact, it is very simple. The best script is to comprehensively consider all the movies released that year and choose the most representative, most distinctive and highest-level script. There are no rigid requirements and a wide range, so it is the most important award for the screenwriter.

The best original story is relatively narrow. Hollywood scripts are not written directly from the beginning, and often present a workflow in assembly lines. Some people will have a good story, but lack the ability to write a screenwriter. This award is specifically targeted at such people.

The best original script refers to the purely original scripts in the movie scripts of that year, and are adapted from novels or dramas. Relatively speaking, they focus on artistry.

Nomination for the Best Script of the Year--

"The Grapes of Angry"

"Philadelphia Story"

"This Killer Is Not Cold"

"Long Live the Woman"

"The Road to the World"

"Butterfly Dream"

Seeing this nomination, Victor's eyes lit up, he confirmed it again, and smiled: "It seems that among the people who chose the script, there are still some people with a little skill."

John Ford also liked: "To be honest, I'm quite sorry for you in this award. If there were no bullshits before, "The Grapes of Angry" were also you, and there would be more opportunities to win the award."

Victor waved his hand: "Come on, when I win the Best Director Award, I will directly smash the round head of Fox with the Little Golden Man."

The two laughed.

Compared with the best script, the nomination for the best original story is a bit more a bit off the line—

"A Comrade"

"Children of the Times"

"The Great Man Edison"

"Good Wife"

"Western"

Next is the best original script-

The Great McGinn

"Broadway Angel"

"Dr. Ellich's Magic Bullet"

"Overseas Commissioner"

"The Great Dictator"

"This time, our Mr. Chaplin is a bit bleak." Victor said.

John Forte Head.

"The Great Dictator" is a good work in the history of films and of high quality. Although Chaplin is not very good, he still has no choice but to make movies. It can only be said that this movie suffers a bit compared to other movies: first of all, in film production, in Hollywood, color films are very popular. Chaplin himself was quite repulsive of audio films. Later, the audience loved it so much that he had to make audio films, giving up his fatal strengths. Later, color films came out, Chaplin still sticks to tradition and does not like change, which has now become the embarrassing position of yesterday's yellow flower.

Secondly, it is in terms of themes. The audience likes exciting entertainment, or even vulgar things. This way, Chaplin has always paid attention to art and personality (although his personality is not very good), which is unintentionally disconnected from the audience.

Therefore, "The Great Dictator" is a good movie, but the audience's response during the screening was not as enthusiastic as Chaplin expected.

The next award is best photography.

Best Photography (Color)—

"The Thieves of Baghdad"

"Bloody Love"

"Blue Bird"

"The Road to Argentina"

"History of Bloody Cavalry"

"This Killer Is Not Cold"

Best Photography (Black and White Film)

"Butterfly Dream"

Lincoln, Illinois

"Your Hon"

"Children of the Times"

"Overseas Commissioner"

"Scented Tips"

"The Road to the World"

It is also a comfort to have a color nomination in photography "This Killer Not Too Cold". For Victor, the Legendary Film Company has just been established, and any award is precious.

Next are some relatively small awards.

Best Art Director/Props Set (Color), Best Art Director/Props Set (Black and White Film), Best Recording Awards are basically reserved for those big companies, and these require a high-level gold and equipment preparation.

In the best movie editing, "This Killer Not Too Cold" was nominated again, but its opponents were also very strong, including-

"History of Bloody Cavalry"

"The Grapes of Angry"

"Scented Tips"

"The Road to the World"

"Butterfly Dream"

As for the awards such as Best Special Effect, Best Original Song, Best Original Soundtrack, Best Soundtrack Best Short Film (Two Books), Best Short Film (One Book), and Best Animated Short Film, they are obviously insignificant.

After reading this long list, Victor's mood can only be described in one word, that is - pain.

There are surprises. Although I have not received a grand prize nomination for Best Picture or Best Director, it is already very good that the first movie can have several other nominations. I have lost, the most disappointed thing is that I have not received the nomination for Best Director. I have obviously not yet entered the Hollywood eye and have not entered that platform.

Looking at Victor's appearance, John Ford came over and patted Victor on the shoulder: "Victor, you are still a second-rate guy in Hollywood now and you can't be on the table, but don't be discouraged and keep working hard. I think one day you will bring back all these shit awards."

"There is still some confidence." Victor smiled.

John Ford handed over a cigarette and the two of them smoked.

Just after taking a sip, John Ford said: "It's the end of the year soon. Major companies are preparing to shoot new films, and many companies have begun to promote project establishments. What are you shooting next year? Have you thought about it?"
Chapter completed!