It can be said that the main suspense of this year's Oscars Gala is the competition between "Gladiator" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", two major Eastern and Western action movies. Judging from the current investigation by the outside world, it is obvious that the former "Gladiator" is more affirmed by people, and the vote rate is the highest. The subtle gap between the two can also be seen in the number of nominations, with "Gladiator" receiving a total of 12 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. And "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has only ten awards, but despite this, it has already broken the Oscar nomination record for a foreign-language film.

After everyone was seated in the venue, the lights on the stage turned on, and Steve Martin, the host of this year's Oscars, stood on the awards stage. The famous American talk show host and actor, Chen Feng still has some impressions of him, that is, the comedies he starred in "A Basket of Children" and "Pink Panther" are both very funny.

Steve. Martin is a cold-faced joker in the American film industry, and this time he was chosen to be the host of this year's Oscars, showing his stand-up comedy skills, and he told many jokes as soon as he came on the stage, making the audience laugh heartily.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we live in a wonderful country." He raised his hand and gestured to the large Oscar figure behind him, "If it were in Afghanistan, this statue would have been blown up." ”

Although Chen Feng didn't know much about American humor, his words also made Chen Feng laugh. Steve. Martin he said this for a reason, just ten days ago, the Taliban in Afghanistan blew up the Bamiyan Buddha in their territory, it is the world's third tallest Buddha (the world's largest Buddha Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan Province, the Buddha statue is 71 meters high, the world's second largest Buddha Mengshan Giant Buddha in Shanxi Province, the Buddha statue is 63 meters high), it has been more than 1,500 years ago, and has experienced three disasters in history. Prominent figures in the scientific, cultural, artistic and religious circles of many countries have strongly called for attention to be paid to the preservation of this historical and cultural heritage of mankind. However, just a dozen days ago, the two Buddhas were brutally bombed by the Taliban regime, and the explosions continued for three or four days, completely destroying them.

Steve. Martin then took it back to the field. Several celebrities laughed, including the big hit of this year's actor and actress - Russell, the actor of "Gladiator". Chloe, the heroine of "Never Compromise". Roberts.

Before the ceremony, because of the shock of the actor Luo. Plain. When Chloe was kidnapped and intimidated by gangsters, even the FBI dispatched agents to protect him. Moderator: Step. Martin thus solemnly announced: "The FBI has locked up the kidnapping of Russell. Chloe's gangster, Tom. Hanks, you should be ashamed! Once again, the audience burst into laughter.

He also said that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" said that he was very nostalgic. I wonder why in the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "I can't see the tiger or the dragon", "Later, I suddenly realized that they all went to 'lie down' or 'hide'".

Although his statement is funny, it also naturally reflects something. The differences between the cultures. The breadth and profundity of Chinese culture is difficult for these Westerners to understand.

Steve. Martin suddenly said seriously: "These days are many. People ask me, when I am very lucky to stand on the stage of the Oscars today, introducing the many celebrity guests present to at least 1.1 billion viewers in the world, which one do I feel the most pressure and honor? I think a lot of people have given me the answer, yes, it's – long! ”

The scene suddenly resounded with very warm applause and cheers. Many people got up from their seats one after another and looked towards where Chen Feng was sitting. Chen Feng didn't expect him to suddenly talk about himself, and he didn't react for a while, and his face was still cool. Fortunately, Adams, who was beside him, quietly pulled Chen Feng's sleeve in time, and Chen Feng smiled and nodded to the "white-haired comedian" on the stage.

And Steve. Martin. At this time, he shouted at Chen Feng: "Long, you have to sign for me later!" His appearance as a quasi-fan immediately caused laughter at the scene. Steve. Seeing this, Martin said seriously: "I think everyone here should be a fan of Long." But unfortunately, Long is here tonight to be the guest of honor and the guest performer, and it will be difficult for you to get his autograph, and I, as the host, have the privilege of having him sign for me backstage, so you should envy me, Julia. Roberts, don't you say? ”

Julia. Roberts covered his mouth and nodded vigorously with a smile, and everyone laughed again.

In Steve. Martin's gags added a lot to this year's Oscars, and after the introduction, the list of winners of the major Oscar awards began to be released.

The opening ceremony was the Academy Award for Best Art Direction, with nominations for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Gladiator, Christmas Greak, Quill and Desire for Paris.

The guest of honour was Catherine. Zeta. Jones, the sexy and pungent governor daughter in "The Mask of Zorro", I believe many people are impressed by her. She has long flowing black hair and a pair of amber-like charming eyes, as if she was born with a unique romantic temperament. It's just that Chen Feng is a little incomprehensible that this sexy goddess recognized by fans all over the world was later married to Michael Douglas, who was more than 20 years older than her, which made countless fans indignant to this day.

When she announced that the winner of this award was Tim Yip of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", the audience immediately burst into very warm applause, and this award can be said to be the first good start of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

Tim Yip, who combed his hair and wore glasses, looked very excited, which is completely understandable, so far, it can be said that he is only one or two Chinese standing on the stage of the Oscars to win the award, although it is only an award that is not very popular with the public, but this award is still very commemorative.

In this "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Ang Lee uses the expression technique of allegorical between the virtual and the real, and Tim Yip, as the art director, makes specific additions in terms of costumes, modeling, props, and scenery, and finally forms the martial arts masterpiece with the artistic conception of classical Chinese landscapes. He packaged the traditional Chinese romantic aesthetics in fashionable language, and he succeeded and was affirmed by Westerners. This award is well deserved for him.

Born in Hong Kong, he graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic with a diploma in photography, and is a well-known artist who has traveled between fashion, visual arts, film art, and contemporary art.

The first film he participated in was the well-known John Woo and Fa Ge's classic masterpiece "The True Color of Heroes", and he has worked with many famous directors in China, and since winning the Oscars this time, almost all Chinese film directors want to cooperate with him. In the West, Tim Yip's film styling represents China's international standards, and the formal sense of cinema is close to the international mainstream aesthetic orientation. After all, he is the only Chinese filmmaker to win the Oscar for "Best Art Direction", which is important, and his participation means a commercial guarantee. Therefore, Chen Kaige's "Wuji", Feng Xiaogang's "Night Banquet", and Wu Yusen's "Red Cliff" all had his participation.

This was followed by the Best Supporting Actress award, and the nominees were Judy Brown for "Chocolate". Dengche, Kate of "Fame in Sight". Hudson and Frances. Mike Dorman, Marcia of Pollack. Shatton and Julie in "Never Compromise". Walters. And the winner is Marcia Krie. Shadon.

This was followed by the "Best Picture Editing" award, and the actor of "Gladiator" Russell. Chloe was the guest of honour. Among the nominees for this award are "Gladiator", "Fame in Sight", "100% Men", "Drug Network" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The selected work is "Drug Network". Editing of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Tim. Squias

Unsuccessful.

But compared to "Gladiator", which also received two nominations, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won at least one of them, and the former has already lost two.

Next, "FatherandDaughter" won the "Best Animated Short Film" award.

After that, the famous British singer Sting Sting sang "Myfunnyf Day endandme" live. He was an accomplished rocker and left behind many classic songs, both as the lead singer of the band Police and later in his career. He is almost an evergreen in the British music scene, and his music has the characteristics of a poet. He has a lot of good songs, all of which are different from the popular. One of his most well-known songs is "Shapeofmyheart", which was written by Luc. The theme song of the movie "This Killer Is Not Too Cold" directed by Besson, Chen Feng himself also has a deep memory of this song.

Subsequently, movie star Angelina. Julie gave "Drug Network" supporting actor Benicio. Bender. Toro presented the "Best Supporting Actor" award.

Angelina. Julie is wearing a white casual top today, which makes her beautiful breasts half hidden and half visible, looking very sexy.

The "Best Costume Design" and "Best Sound" awards have since been won by Gladiator, and neither award has been nominated for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

The award for Best Sound Editing went to U-571.

At this time, Coco Li, who was originally sitting next to Chen Feng, had already left the table to go backstage to prepare ten minutes ago.

After the winner of the "Best Sound Editing Award" gave a speech, a beautiful blonde guest took to the stage and said: "The Chinese film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has received ten nominations, and its theme song "ALOVEBEFORETIME" has been nominated for Best Song. Speaking of which, she introduced the orchestra that performed on the Oscars stage this year, focusing on the "Golden Statue Conductor" Bill Condi.

Then, the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Classic Martial Arts Song and Dance Chapter" officially began to perform, only to see a dancer in a headscarf dressed in a headscarf hanging from a tightrope in the air, flying from left to right and flying to the ground, followed by a male dancer with big pigtails fighting and flipping into the middle of the arena on the right...... Then a third person appears, showing the "three characters" in the movie. Maybe Chen Feng is a little picky about this, looking at the performances of these three martial artists on the stage, there is always an indescribable awkwardness. Especially the usual "pig tail" of one of them, how to look at it!

Coco Li stood on a high platform in the center of the stage and sang the song "ALoveBeforeTime" (Love Beyond Time) as the music sounded.

"ALoveBeforeTime is love that transcends time

iftheskyopenedupforme if the sky opens for me

andthemountains disappeared

ifthe color ascandryturnedtodust if the sea dries out and turns into dust

andthesunrefu color dto sun color sun no longer rises

Iwouldstillfindmyway, I'll still rely on the light I see in your eyes

………………

wellstay.always we will be immersed in the love we have had before

inthelovethatwehavesharedbeforetime

iftheyearstakeaway if time takes away all my memories

everymemorythatihave

Iwouldstill knowthewaythatwouldleadmebacktoyourside, I can still find my way back to you

thenorthstarmaydie Polaris may be gone

But the light I see in your eyes, the light that is kindled by the love we have had before, will burn forever ......"

The Chinese version of this song is called "Moonlight Lover". Chen Feng likes both the Chinese and English versions, and it can be said that he never gets tired of listening to them, but although this song was nominated for the best theme song in his memory, it failed to win the award in the end, which made Chen Feng feel unhappy.

Coco Li's performance won warm appreciation from the audience, and Coco Li's smile on stage also left a deep impression on her.

Coco Lee's song ended, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" once again ushered in a big award - "Best Cinematography" award, the winner is Bao Dexi, he is a Hong Kong cinematographer, born in a family of performing arts, his father Bao Fang and sister Bao Qijing are famous actors, HKSC members, this award makes him the second Chinese photographer to win the Academy Award for Best Cinematography after Huang Zongzhen. In 2006, the asteroid 34420 "Peterpau" was named after Pao Teh-hee in recognition of his achievements in film.

This award for Best Cinematography is already the second award for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which is just on par with "Gladiator".

However, the "Best Makeup Award" was won by makeup artists Rick Baker and Gail Rowell-R of "Grinch Santa", and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was also nominated. BigMama won the "Best Short Documentary" award, "I Want to Be...", "Best Narrative Short Film" won the "Best Narrative Short Film" award, "IntotheArms of Strangers" won the "Best Long Documentary", and "Gladiator" John Nelson, Neil Corbould, Tim Burke, and Rob Harvey won the "Best Visual Effects" award.

After awarding these awards in a row, it was time for the guests to perform, and the famous artist Yo-Yo Ma was on the stage. He is an exclusive musician of Xinli Classical, and has recorded nearly 50 albums in different styles, showing the breadth of his musical interests, and has won many Grammy Awards. In addition to the cello repertoire of classical music, he has also recorded many new works that he has premiered and composed especially for him. In addition, he has made a number of crossover recordings such as with Babi. McFillin's "Sounds of Nature", "Yo-Yo Ma's Opalachi-Appalachian Waltz" with Meyer and O'Connor, and "The Tango Soul of Piazzola's Works" were all loved by a wide range of listeners. In the spring of 2000, a sequel to the "Appalachian Waltz", "Appalachian Journey", is planned. His latest recording is Baroque in Flowers, which includes rearranged Bach arias and Kellini Bauclini's concerto, and is performed by Koopman with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra (Yo-Yo Ma's Stradivari cello is a Baroque instrument), and "Solo" includes Ke Dayi, David Anderson Orchestra. Works by Wyde, Zierpin, Sheng Zongliang and others, as well as a new solo arrangement of O'Connor's Appalachian Waltz, are performed unaccompanied as a prelude to another of his "Silk Road" projects, in which different themes such as drift and roots, innovation and tradition are expressed from different cultural perspectives. Despite his multi-disciplinary career, Yo-Yo Ma has remained the best-selling classical music artist, and his new album hit the "Billboard" classical music bestseller immediately upon release, and has remained in the top 15 for a long time, even with four albums on the chart at the same time. It can be said that he is the first Chinese classical musician today.

He was a French-born Chinese-American whose grandfather was a landowner; His father, Ma Xiaojun, is a doctor of music education, a composer and conductor, and a former professor at Nanjing Central University. Her mother, Lu Yawen, is a female vocal singer who graduated from the Department of Arts of National Central University. He began to learn the violin and later the viola. He began to learn piano and cello at the age of 4 and began performing in front of an audience at the age of 5. At the age of 7, he moved to New York with his family. At the age of 8, he became acquainted with the famous cellist Pablo. Casals, and its association with Leonard. With Bernstein's help, he participated in his first public performance at Carnegie Hall in the United States with his sister Yo-Yo Ma. The concert was led by Leonard. Burns conducted and was broadcast on television in the United States. Yo-Yo Ma graduated from high school at the age of 14 and performed Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations as a soloist with the Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra. Later, Yo-Yo Ma entered the Juilliard School, where he studied with cellist Leonardo. Leonard Roth studied under the tutelage. After 7 years of study, he dropped out of school before he graduated and went to Harvard University. He gradually became famous at this time, playing with many important symphony orchestras. During this time, Yo-Yo Ma recorded and performed Bach's Cello Suites. At the same time, he often made friends with the pianist Emmanuel Murphy, whom he had made at the Conservatory. Emanuel Ax, who collaborates on some chamber music.

In 1997, Yo-Yo Ma spent many years completing an innovative interpretation of Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suite in a variety of performing arts. The content not only includes his own concerts around the world, re-recordings of Bach's unaccompanied cello suites, but more importantly, the connotation of the title "Bach Inspiration". The show is divided into six films (one of each of the six suites), each based on Bach's music, each inspiring by Yo-Yo Ma, and creating a new look for Bach with artists from different disciplines, including figure skaters Torvier and Dean, garden designer Messerway, directors Igoyan and Girard. The film has been broadcast on Public Television and major television networks around the world, and has won numerous awards, including two Emmy Awards, 16 nominations for the Canadian Gemini Awards, and many international film festival awards.

In order to develop his cello repertoire, he often played the lesser-known cello pieces of the 20th century, and many modern composers have created new pieces tailored to him. He has premiered new works by many composers, including Stephen Albert, Richard Danielpour, John Harbison, Leon Kirchner, Peter Lieberson, Luce (Chri stopher Rou), Sheng Zongliang, Tan Dun, John Williams, etc. These are not only works written for him, but Yo-Yo Ma also plays an important role in the composer's creative process.

In addition to constantly bringing new feelings to the audience on the music stage, Yo-Yo Ma is also committed to the promotion of music education. He not only encourages young people to get involved in music, but also hopes that they will become more involved in their creations. During the tour, Yo-Yo Ma will find time to mentor master class students and even participate in informal activities for students, including non-music students. At the same time, he also developed "family concerts", such as performing at the opening of a series of "family concerts" at Carnegie Hall; In TV shows such as "Mr. RogersNeighborhood" and "Sesame Street", he introduced a small audience into the world of music. Yo-Yo Ma does his best to create a musical space for children, and to make music and creativity a part of children's lives in a rich and vivid way.

In the summer of 1999, Yo-Yo Ma collaborated with the famous conductor Baron Bone to perform with the "Middle East Youth Orchestra" composed of a group of outstanding young musicians from the Middle East, called "1999 City of Culture", which was held in Weimar, Germany.

From his extensive and diverse music career, it is not difficult to understand his constant search for and listening to different ways of dialogue, as well as his attitude towards personal artistic growth. Whether it's playing new pieces or familiar pieces, performing chamber music with friends, engaging with young musicians and listeners, exploring cultures and musical forms beyond the Western classical tradition, Yo-Yo Ma strives to find elements that spark his imagination. Through interaction with musicians, we transcend the boundaries of a single musical style. His biggest goal is to turn music into a language of communication, crossing different races around the world and bridging the gap between people. To this end, he has devoted himself to the study of Chinese music, traditional Chinese musical instruments, and the jungle music of Kalahari in Africa.

Critics described Yo-Yo Ma as "omnivorous" and more eclectic than the average classical musician. Yo-Yo Ma attaches great importance to the contact with young audiences, often participates in various music education activities, and encourages young people to be exposed to music, think about music and create music.

What Chen Feng admires very much is that he graduated from Harvard University in the United States in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in anthropology. In 1991, Harvard University awarded him an honorary doctorate. It can be said that he is a high-IQ person with both literary and talent.

In addition, what makes people curious is his playing instrument, the Domenico Montagnana 1733, a cello assembled in Venice for $2.5 million, with a history of more than 270 years, nicknamed Petus, which Yo-Yo Ma once left in a taxi in New York. It was later recovered and undamaged. Yo-Yo Ma's other handsome originally belonged to Jacqueline. Dupree's cello, named David Stradiva, was passed to Yo-Yo Ma after Dupree's death, but the actual owner remains unknown. In addition, he owns a cello made of carbon fiber, made by Luisand Clark of Boston.

His live performance is the $2.5 million Montagnana 1733.