Oscars 2011

Get ready for the Academy Awards

The 83rd Academy Awards, set for Feb. 27 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., never fails to be a must-see event. Beyond the gorgeous gowns on actresses, and snappy tuxes for the stunning actors, the show promises to be full of surprises, upsets, tears, wit and, of course, awards. This year, the show will be hosted by Anne Hathaway (“Princess Diaries” and “Brokeback Mountain”) and best actor nominee James Franco (“127 Hours”).

Printable list of nominees

Our take: Best Picture Nominees

Wonder what makes the 10 movies nominated for best picture by the Academy Awards special? Stars and Stripes staffers explain why this year’s crop of nominees is deserving.
08:12 February 24, 2011
It's tough to see Oscar nominees when overseas

And the Oscar for best picture goes to … “The Town!” It’s not nominated? Well, that’s a shame. I thought it was great. And it’s one of the few good movies I saw this year.
08:08 February 24, 2011
Commentary: “Exit Through the Gift Shop"

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Not long ago, China was the darling of its less powerful Asian neighbors with its growing economic importance and a policy of non-interference in external affairs that contrasted with bellicose U.S. foreign policy after 9/11. But a recent series of incidents has raised individual and collective concerns from India on one side to Japan and the Philippines on the other.
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21: Changing of the Guard

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Changing of the Guard takes place every hour or half hour - depending on the season - at Arlington National Cemetery in a precise ritual that draws many tourists.

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