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Monday, February 23, 2009 12:00 AM

Are the Oscars recession-proof?

Kate Winslet and "Slumdog Millionaire" rule, while Hugh Jackman gives the awards an extreme makeover and -- miracle of miracles -- it works!

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  • Monday, February 23, 2009 05:34 AM

    Is Kate really good in Reader?

    I am asking because I have never seen her act particularly well in any movie. She is a decent actor, but I suspect she won it for just being British.

    The movies in the best picture category were rather weak this year.

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