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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!
By Heather Havrilesky

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  • Monday, February 23, 2009 06:41 AM

    Mixed Reviews

    Maybe it is me, but I was squirming through the entire opening song. Hugh Jackman is no Billy Crystal, and it felt forced.

    I agree with the Memorial tribute. The camera was moving around way too much, and I also missed the clips of the work. They could have left out the song. Tina Fey and Steve Martin would have made better hosts. Without them and Stiller, this Oscar was devoid of any humor, a tradition.

    I too would have liked a tribute to Newman.

    BTW, who is choosing the hosts for these Red Carpet shows. Every year, they get worse and more trivial. No wonder Sean Penn has it out with the press.

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