The iconic Hollywood Boulvard Oscar organizers close in the Dolby Theater area two weeks before the gala. Effect? Even greater traffic jams And even longer travel time to houses. Will you ask why Angelinos, as the inhabitants of Los Angeles are said, will not change to public transport? I will answer that although there is a subway in Los Angeles, first of all trains run extremely rarely (on average every few minutes), and secondly – they are not very comfortable. Homeless people and people addicted to forbidden substances found their marina in them. Unfortunately, there are many or the other in Los Angeles.
It is hardly surprising, after all, California is the warmest US state. So naturally, people in the crisis of homelessness bring here from all over the states, because it is easiest to survive the winter here. “The sun shines the same for everyone,” they like to repeat Angelinos. Only the problem with homelessness is so great here that Walking around Hollywood, you have to reckon with the fact that the pavement can occupy a sleeping homeless, often in a tent. The police cannot do anything to such people, because according to the law, anyone can stay in the urban space.
Homeless from all over the country is just one of many reasons why Californias have been dreaming of separation from the rest of the USA for years. This year, this is strongly discussed again – the state is famous for being one of the most liberal in the country, so the actions of the new president’s administration are not applause here. And of course, as always, it’s about money. California is rich thanks to the cinema and navy in San Diego. Residents would prefer not to share this cash with other Americans.
The liberalism of the local elites does not like conservatives from other states. That is why every year taboos of people who during the Oscars try to warn Hollywood cream before what awaits them in the future. Especially Religious organizations willingly come to Hollywood with banners, from which they warn the actors and actresses that after death they will burn in hell.
Oscars are a time when activists try to draw the attention of Hollywood on important matters for them. Opponents of abortion and those who demand that the right of access to it, lovers of the new president, as well as his die -hard critics, involved in climate protection, as well as people who consider warming the planet as a hill are protesting next to each other. Every year, the topics of racial and sexual minorities return. The stars are trying to be interested in everything that is important.
This year’s gala is said to be politicalwhich would be a nice change from the usually polite ceremonies. Today, in the era, when the filmmakers are trying to make up for everyone and not offend anyone, such behavior as Mark Ruffalo (on the red carpet in 2024 came with the symbol of Palestine and began to call for the fire in the gauze zone to be stopped), are rare. However, this year, the tension between California and the rest of America is so strong that the creators can go down.
Especially since the discussion around political correctness is already starting to bother Californians. During the press conference in which I participated in this year’s Oscar gala, Conan O’Brien faced the question How does he intend to react to the political speeches of the winners.
“My philosophy as a host is that I consider myself a spokesman for viewers who watch the gala at home. If something unusual, funny or strange happens, I should comment in the way someone watching the broadcast would do – regardless of whether he is in the United States or in any other place in the world, “he replied.
“As a host, I can’t ignore the moment when we are, but at the same time I have to skillfully find balance and remember that we are here to celebrate the cinema. It is my task to bring out positive energy from this ceremony. I also want to pay attention not only to the biggest stars, but to all people who are usually not seen – craftsmen, creators, people who have worked hard on these films for years, but do not shine on the walls. I want us to refer to this particular moment of the story in which we live, but I will do it with humor. At the same time, I will not let the whole evening focus only on this, because it would receive the due recognition for the enormity of work that was put into the creation of nominated films. Finding this balance will be difficult, but I am determined to find it, “he added.
What is happening at the gala itself is one thing. The second is what happens in the press room, to which winners go down with their Oscars and talk to the press. Journalists can ask their questions, and the answers are often different from what filmmakers say in interviews every day. Freshly baked winners are in great emotions, they control themselves less, allow themselves honesty, not on the veiled words. Interia will be in the press room this year, so our readers will learn about everything on a regular basis. We will report these meetings all night.
We also know from a press conference that Oscars producers – Kapoor, Katy Mullan and Rob Paine and screenwriter of Gala Mike Sweeney They plan to pay tribute to people who have suffered as a result of fires in California in January this year. This is still very alive in California. It wasn’t until last week that the fire dodged the rain. And although the rain is associated with Californians with problems – it falls here only a few days a year, so the driver unacceptable to wet roads have a problem with smooth driving (in a rainy time the number of accidents increases) – this time rainfall was celebrated in the whole condition. Now the destruction and reorganization of the movement in national parks are underway. Many trails that have attracted enthusiasts so far lead through ruins today.
What else Angelinos face during Oscars? With increased activity of tourists who walk around Aleja Gwizz near Dolby Theater. A lure for tourists is the ability to take a photo on the red carpet, after which they will soon undergo the greatest celebrities of the world of cinema (developing a red carpet is a separate ceremony here that takes place on Wednesday). People dressed up as pop culture stars also hunt for tourists (Spider-Mani dominate this year), who are charging a fee for photographing with them, others offer the opportunity to take a photo with a star on Aleja Stars with their own name.
Angelinos have this problem with tourists that in California live quickly, and tourists like to move around the city. And here nobody has time for it. The city is so extensive that the meeting distant one hour of the way is close to the inhabitants. Of course, if you have a car. Public transport is extended twice. Speaking of transport, it is worth mentioning that Nominees for an Oscar must come to the ceremony with an elegant car. You can’t just come. There are several companies that offer such cars. So even those who have a hotel next to Dolby Theater must get into a limousine. And often go a few times longer than they would walk.
Artur Zaborski, Hollywood
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