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by Alan Mascarenhas

28 Feb 02:30pm

Filed under: Film, Hollywood, Oscars, The Kings Speech, The Social Network

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In 2002, a triumphant Nicole Kidman swooped gawkily onto stage to collect her Best Actress statue for The Hours.

A little girl takes in the glamour of the Oscars at Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Photo: Getty Images.

With war raging in Afghanistan and memories of the 9/11 attacks still fresh, many had wondered whether the ceremony should even go ahead .

“Why do we come to the Academy Awards when the world is in such turmoil?” Kidman’s awkward question rang out over the auditorium. “Because Art is Important.”

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MarK says:

04:33pm | 01/03/11

Hi GYoung “smile and go outside for a while, or….....watch a movie and forget about the bad shit for a while.” ” for a while, or….....forget about the bad shit for a while.” “for a while” See? Read more »
LauraBoBaura says:

04:16pm | 01/03/11

GYoung - MarK’s point is completely valid. I don’t think he ever suggested that we should ignore all the bad things that happen in the world, just that it is possible to care about what goes on in the world, and at the same time enjoy what is good in… Read more »

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