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Serious themes stretch to Oscars' morning-after

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The winners rejoice. From left, are, Best Actor Daniel Day-Lewis ("There Will Be Blood"), Best Supporting Actress Tilda Swinton ("Michael Clayton"), Best Actress Marion Cotillard ("La Vie en Rose") and Best Supporting Actor Javier Bardem ("No Country for Old Men").

HOLLYWOOD -- For months, it was unclear whether the Oscars would go on as usual last weekend. When they finally did, it was still unclear exactly what theme emerged from the 80th annual ceremony. ... (02/26/2008)

You can still catch Oscar-winner 'Taxi'

If you want to see "Taxi to the Dark Side," the dark-horse winner in the Oscar documentary race, it is playing at the Harris Theater, Downtown, through March 6. ... (02/26/2008)

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'No Country' has a big night at 80th Oscars

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From left, British actor Daniel Day-Lewis poses with the Oscar for best actor for his work in "There Will Be Blood," British actress Tilda Swinton poses with the Oscar for best supporting actress for her work in "Michael Clayton," French actress Marion Cotillard poses with the Oscar for best actress for her work in "La Vie en Rose," and Spanish actor Javier Bardem poses with the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work in "No Country for Old Men" at the 80th Academy Awards last night in Los Angeles.

HOLLYWOOD -- "No Country for Old Men," a new-fangled western with spikes of vivid violence and dark humor, was named Best Picture last night at the 80th Academy Awards. ... (02/25/2008)

Gowns of many colors grace Oscar ceremony

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Oscar winner Marion Cotillard in a Jean-Paul Gaultier.

Women can look forward to a spring full of color, if what was seen on the red carpet at the Oscars last night was any indication. ... (02/25/2008)

Tuned In: Stewart funnier 2nd time around as Oscars host

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Oscar host Jon Stewart opens the 80th Academy Awards telecast last night in Los Angeles.

Sometimes the sequel is better than the original. Host Jon Stewart's second at-bat as Oscar host was an improvement on his 2006 debut. ... (02/25/2008)

Winners at 80th Academy Awards

Winners at at last night's Oscars: (02/25/2008)