Chapter 2091 2093 [Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award]
Time flies, time flies.
Ten years later, in 2035, Xiang Nan finally received a notification from the Oscar jury that he would be awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Xiang Nan made a special trip with Cong Shan to Hollywood to accept the award.
When he walked on the red carpet again, the media on both sides of the red carpet were sensational.
Although Xiang Nan has retired for ten years, his legend is still circulating in Hollywood. The movies he starred in or produced before are still classics in the hearts of movie fans.
"Veylon" series, "Die Hard" series, "Lethal Weapon" series, "Ghostbusters" series, "Harry Potter" series, "Men in Black" series, "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, " The Matrix series…
Besides, he is not only a big star, a big screenwriter, a big producer, but also the richest boss in Hollywood. For forty years in the industry, from a penniless rookie to the most influential figure in Hollywood, full of legend.
It is impossible for a character like this not to cause a sensation.
As Xiang Nan got here, many old friends also came to meet him.
Such as Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Johnny Depp, Jim Carrey, Brad Pitt, Nicolas Cage, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., etc.
They are basically popularized by Xiang Nan, and they have a very deep friendship with Xiang Nan. Many of them have retired and stopped filming for several years. This time they participated in the Oscars ceremony, it was entirely to congratulate old friends.
"That's Johnny Depp?! He hasn't acted in five years."
"Tom Hanks is here too? Charles is so proud."
"Jim Carrey hasn't participated in the Oscars for ten years, but I didn't expect to show up this year."
The reporters were all surprised.
Xiang Nan was busy greeting his old friends.
"Johnny, long time no see, you are still so handsome~"
"Nicholas, are you still drinking so much now? Let's drink less."
"Donnie, it's great to meet you, I miss you so much~"
He shook hands and hugged one by one. When friends meet, they are naturally affectionate.
…
At the subsequent awards ceremony, Xiang Nan was awarded the Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award by the Oscar jury.
"This Lifetime Achievement Award should be awarded to a person who has been in the arts for 40 years, participated in the filming and production of more than 300 films, 15 of which broke box office records, and won 128 Oscars. , with a total box office of more than 80 billion U.S. dollars and a total revenue of more than 120 billion U.S. dollars. Such achievements are still unmatched.
This man is Charles! Congratulations to him! " announced the master of ceremonies.
Although the filmmakers in the audience and the audience in front of the TV already knew that this award would go to Xiang Nan. But everyone still admired him when he heard such a powerful performance.
Hollywood has been born for more than a hundred years, capable people come forth in large numbers, and talented people gather together, but like Xiang Nan, there are really very few people who have achieved such amazing achievements, and they are really admirable.
After Xiang Nan heard his name, he hugged Cong Shan, Tranquility, Cage and others beside him, and then walked onto the stage amid applause.
Each film is a classic in film history, which naturally attracted applause from the audience. The continuous applause made Xiang Nan a little excited.
The people in the audience and in front of the TV were even more excited to see Xiang Nan.
"He is seventy-seven years old this year, why does he look so young?"
"It looks like fifty years old at most, it is really well maintained."
"See this person, he is my mother's idol back then~"
…
"I am very grateful to the jury for awarding me this award." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "To be honest, when I completely retired in 2020, I have been waiting for this award. But I can't wait, I can't wait , I am seventy-seven this year, and I am going to leave soon, you guys finally think of me."
What he said made people laugh.
"Actually, I still have some regrets about winning this award. Especially in the latter part of my career, I made too many commercial films and special effects films. Looking back now, they are basically garbage movies. I am really sorry for the Audience. Here, I apologize to you all." Xiang Nan said again.
Superhero movies were no longer popular in the 1930s. The reason is simple, because the story is too childish.
Marvel and DC comics are meant for teenagers to read. Because their cognition is limited and they don't have too much life experience, so in order to please them, the story can only be made up in a simple and easy-to-understand manner.
Good and evil, black and white, can be seen almost at a glance, and you can understand it without using your brain. Movies based on this kind of story will naturally not go deep.
In the 1920s, the great director Martin Scorsese denounced that Marvel movies are not movies, but products of theme parks. Wang Jing also said in an interview that Marvel movies cannot stand the test of time, and audiences will take it as a joke twenty years later.
This is indeed the case today.
"I hope that filmmakers in the future can absorb the experience and lessons of our generation of filmmakers, carry on the past and forge ahead, develop and innovate, and make more and better films to repay the audience." Xiang Nan continued, "In addition, I would like to express my gratitude to My wife and son apologize. I was busy filming those years and didn’t have enough time to accompany you, I’m really sorry!”
Hearing what he said, Cong Shan and Tranquility were very moved.
…
After the awards ceremony, Xiang Nan took his wife and son to the Vanity Fair party.
Tranquility participated in this kind of occasion for the first time, but his performance was calm, because he had already seen big scenes over the years.
In 2017, Tranquility began working as a public interest lawyer. In 2025, at the age of 36, he formally entered politics and participated in the Los Angeles City Council election. In 2027, he participated in the Los Angeles mayoral election.
Now he is a high-ranking member of the Donkey Party and is expected to compete for the presidency of the United States. This includes both Xiang Nan's financial and personal support, as well as his personal efforts and struggles.
At the party, Xiang Nan and a group of old friends gathered happily, exchanged cups, talked and laughed happily, and were very happy.
"Charles, since you left, Hollywood is dead~"
"The current situation in Hollywood is getting worse every year, I really miss the days when you were here~"
"There is no place for us old guys in Hollywood now, I really hope you will come back and bring us~"
Old friends said with emotion.
Xiang Nan agreed with a smile, but he will definitely not come back.
It’s been 15 years since I’ve retired, I’ve let go of everything, so why come back.
(end of this chapter)