Backstage Oscars Moments Capture Odd, Personal Wins
Off camera, winners reveal nerves and humor after ceremony. Charlize Theron laments forgotten thank yous while Sofia Coppola receives a backstage envelope from Susan Sarandon. Nicole Kidman guides Sean Penn with a trophy swap, and Catherine Zeta-Jones fights to free a gown mic pack as Robin Williams jokes about eyeballing Renee Zellweger.
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Oscar telecast soars from last year to near record
The Return of the King tied Titanic for Oscar wins but drew fewer viewers while the telecast showed a sharp rise from last year's record low. Nielsen Media Research preliminary figures suggest a notable uptick in audience as AP notes the event wrapped with the host’s remarks echoing a floating sentiment.
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The Passion heats up as Lent fuels stunning debut
After a $125.2 million five day opening, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ looks set to grow as Lent leads into Easter. The film opened on Ash Wednesday and dominates box office chatter with strong turnout across regions and age groups. Gibson’s personal vision and bold marketing forged a controversial path beyond studio reach.
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The Passion of the Christ Rated R Film
Subtitled feature rated R for graphic violence. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Showtimes listed as 1:10 1:40 2:15 2:95 3:20 4:10 4:35 5:05 5:30 6:15 7 7:90 8:25 8:25 9:55 10:25
Oscars spark political moments from Penn Morris and friends
A reported question to arriving celebrities asks if politics belong at the Oscars. Quoted reactions emphasize free speech vs. disruption, with stars like Marcia Gay Harden Tim Robbins Jamie Lee Curtis Patricia Clarkson Elvis Costello weighing in on timing fame and causes during the ceremony.
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