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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.

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    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.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Kim Masters

      partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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    3 of 3
    Sequester: What Will Massive Spending Cuts Mean?
    1. 0:00UK's Top Cardinal Stepping Down, Skipping Conclave
    2. 7:44Friday's Sequester: Economic Disaster or Political Theater?
    3. 40:54Ratings Up, Reviews Mixed for Hollywood's Big Close-UpYou’re reading this
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