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Much Ado about Oscar

Some other stories of note about the Academy Awards

Christianity Today February 23, 2009

The Los Angeles Times wonders if host Hugh Jackman can save the show; The Chicago Tribune has a story about how the pre-Oscar shows and parties have cut back on the glam and bling in deference to the crummy economy; the Seattle Travel Examiner shows how the last 10 Best Picture Winners have literally been all over the map; and the Dallas Morning Newslists 25 Random Things About Oscar, including, “I wish Cher would make another movie” and “I miss Billy Crystal”; and the Louisville Courier-Journal vent

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