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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 05:20 AM

    Moving at times, but dull

    Great curtain, good lighting, super redesign of the seating, but it went on at least half an hour too long. The medley after an hour or so was the kiss of death. Better than last year, but that's damning with faint praise.

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