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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 05:58 AM

    Robin Wright-Whatsername

    I liked how Sean Penn took half a step toward the podium before his wife had to grab his chin from behind and snap his head around for a perfunctory (for his part) kiss. Once at the microphone, Oscar in hand, he proceeds to thank his "best friend": not her. Ouch. The speech, whatever you think of its politics, makes no mention of his wife or family. "How does he do it" indeed.

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