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Oscars 2009 Live Thread

By Jeralyn

The Oscars are beginning. Here's a thread for your reactions and comments. I won't be live-blogging, just updating periodically.

Update 6:40pm: Best opening in years...since Billy Crystal. Hugh Jackman is incredible. The audience agreed, a standing ovation. I'm totally impressed.

Update 6:50pm: These Oscars are not your father's Oldmosbile. The presentation of best supporting actress was so moving and personal, it was just beautiful to watch. Hollywood needs a recession more often, it's truly brought out their creative inspiration. And congrats to Penelope Cruz. As I said in the red carpet thread, I loved Vicki Christina Barelona, she was terrific (as was Javier Bardem and the other two women.) Further updates as warranted below. Update 7:45 pm: Seth Rogan and James Franco were very funny in their skit. If you haven't seen Pineapple Express, rent it. It's very funny for a pot movie -- the polar opposite of Humboldt County which was kind of a downer.

Full post as published by TalkLeft on February 22, 2009 (boomark / email).