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WTF: The Most Boring Oscars EVER!
filmschoolrejects.com - 1/22/2009
WTF: The Most Boring Oscars EVER!
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Last night, I got distracted from doing any real work (as well as my now-late WTF article) by the three-hour premiere of LOST , easily one of the best shows on television. My wife was at a LOST party with her friends from work, I was left home with the kids. So my sister came over, and we ...

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It’s That Time of the Month Awards Season…
fataculture.wordpress.com - 1/21/2009
It’s That Time of the Month Awards Season…
— fataculture.wordpress.com — …and I have stomach cramps. I’m excited and nervous for the unveiling of the Oscar nominations tomorrow. I know some people are “meh” to the awards season this year citing a lackluster crop of films being championed and getting all the attention ... (more) It’s That Time of the Month Awards Season…

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talkingmoviezzz.blogspot.com - 1/23/2009
The Oscar Nominees Are...
— talkingmoviezzz.blogspot.com — I always thought that the Oscar nominees who, when told they were nominated, and they say "Oh, I didn't even know the nominations were today!" were lying. HOW could they not know when the Oscar nominations are? Yet, I wasn't even aware the Oscar ... (more) The Oscar Nominees Are...

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Will The Dark Knight Snubs Result in the Lowest Rated Oscar Telecast in History?
slashfilm.com - 1/23/2009
Will The Dark Knight Snubs Result in the Lowest Rated Oscar Telecast in History?
— slashfilm.com — LOWEST RATED OSCAR TELECAST IN HISTORY?: Snubs of THE DARK KNIGHT, Clint Eastwood and Bruce Springsteen point toward a new ratings nadir for the Oscar show; The five Best Picture nominees have combined to gross only $186M, about what TDK ... (more) Will The Dark Knight Snubs Result in the Lowest Rated ...

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Why So Serious? 'The Dark Knight' Oscar Outrage Begins
:: The Playlist :: — ... Genre-friendly sites like Cinematical, and Film School Rejects are also up in arms. FSR calls this year's Oscar nominations, "the most boring ever!" and " ...

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