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Ratings Up, Reviews Mixed for Hollywood's Big Close-Up

For the first time in Academy history, the first Lady of the United States gave out an Oscar last night. That wasn't the only departure from tradition. For those who liked it and those who did not, last night's Oscar ceremony gave Hollywood plenty to chew on.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

For the first time in Academy history, the first Lady of the United States gave out an Oscar last night. That wasn't the only departure from tradition. For those who liked it and those who did not, last night's Oscar ceremony gave Hollywood plenty to chew on. Kim Masters is editor-at-large for the Hollywood Reporter and Host of KCRW's The Business.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Anna Scott
Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter
Caitlin Shamberg
KCRW
Evan George
Director of Content, News
Kim Masters
partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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To the Point

Ratings Up, Reviews Mixed for Hollywood's Big Close-Up

For the first time in Academy history, the first Lady of the United States gave out an Oscar last night. That wasn't the only departure from tradition. For those who liked it and those who did not, last night's Oscar ceremony gave Hollywood plenty to chew on.

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To the Point

Ratings Up, Reviews Mixed for Hollywood's Big Close-Up

For the first time in Academy history, the first Lady of the United States gave out an Oscar last night. That wasn't the only departure from tradition. For those who liked it and those who did not, last night's Oscar ceremony gave Hollywood plenty to chew on.

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