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Chapter 328 - 328 55 Fulfilling a Long-cherished Wish
Chapter 328 - 328 55 Fulfilling a Long-cherished Wish
?Chapter 328: Chapter 55 Fulfilling a Long-cherished Wish Chapter 328: Chapter 55 Fulfilling a Long-cherished Wish “This should be the second time I’ve received this award,” Adrian said as he looked at the Oscar statuette in his hand with a contemplative expression. “I’m sorry that Winston couldn’t be here due to health reasons, so I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Film Academy on his behalf for awarding this trophy to both of us. Of course, I also want to thank Winston for writing a great novel and all my collaborators. Thank you!”
He didn’t say much, but elegantly bowed and then stepped down, his graceful demeanor garnering much applause. Most people knew that he would be back on stage later that night.
Indeed, just after two awards, Adrian returned to the stage, this time sharing it with Arthur Schmidt. “Forrest Gump” deservedly won Best Editing for its skillful blending of fiction and reality within historical contexts.
“…This is a tremendous encouragement,” said Schmidt during his acceptance speech, “I believe I can do even better in the future!” After all, his editing was primarily responsible for the win.
“Congratulations, Ed, it looks like you’re going to break the record,” Hanks said to Adrian after embracing and congratulating him when he returned to his seat.
Adrian initially thought Hanks was referring to him becoming the youngest Best Director winner, but upon further reflection, he realized what Hanks meant.
“Thank you, I probably wouldn’t have realized it until the end of the ceremony if you hadn’t mentioned it,” Adrian shrugged, speaking lightly but his excitement was evident.
One Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, one for Best Editing, and presumably, one for Best Director to come—three Oscars in one night would be unprecedented. While others in the same edition of the Oscars had received multiple nominations, the most anyone had actually won was two, such as Kevin Costner four years prior or possibly Mel Gibson the following year—although Adrian’s presence had already made that impossible for Gibson.
While Costner and Gibson, aside from Best Director, also took home Best Picture, that award is somewhat given to the film companies. Each of the Seven Major Film Companies had several Best Picture Oscars, so strictly speaking, they only got one and a half each. Adrian’s three Oscars would belong solely to him and, considering “Forrest Gump” was almost certain to win Best Picture, it would total three and a half Oscars—overshadowing even giants like Costner or future winners like Cameron.
As for whether these Oscars might affect the remaining two big awards—since the Film Academy also loved to play a balancing game, though they played it well—Adrian wasn’t too concerned. Generally speaking, unless there was a very special circumstance, the Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture went to the same film. That’s why Costner had lost Best Actor; the Film Academy wouldn’t give the most significant awards to the same person.
Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing were not comparable to Best Actor in significance, and Best Original Screenplay was the most noticed among writing awards. Plus, Adrian’s accumulated experience over the years and “Forrest Gump’s” position as an unrivaled mainstream American film for the next decade were all factors the conservative yet intelligent Academy members would consider.
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