Best & Worst: Oscars 2009

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The funniest he's been since 'Shanghai Surprise'Kate Winslet finally gets her gold, forgets to thank GervaisSigh. Didn't anyone read the Stimulus Plan?Robert Pattinson arrives, correctly reads teleprompterNo you didn't, ABC!Medley tribute to musicals marred by couple lost on the way to promWe're glad someone said it!Anne Hathaway to engage in May-December romance with Shirley MacLaine'Jai Ho,' yeah!A creative solution to an unfortunate problemEven Jack Black realizes fart jokes can only take you so farThe wonderful thing about Danny Boyles ...Heath Ledger wins posthumous Oscar for 'The Dark Knight'Wait. We didn't know Goldie Hawn was a Cylon.How many nominations have you had, Ryan?Penelope Cruz, the second coming of Hepburn?Cuba Gooding Jr. reminds us that he's an unemployed Oscar winnerReally, Will Smith isn't upset you didn't go see 'Seven Pounds'Jerry Lewis gives a shout-out to the muscular dystrophy kidsBen Stiller takes advice from Joaquin PhoenixJessica Biel wrestles her way into OscarsYou <i>knew</i> this one was comingIt sounded like a good idea at the pitch meetingThat's how you keep it short and sweetJapanese director recalls the immortal words of StyxLisa Rinna should know how to schedule her collagen by nowChris Harrison and Joey Fatone's blingy watchesShe's alive!

Although he ended his speech preaching to the choir about California's Prop. 8, best actor winner Sean Penn started off with a cheerful greeting to "You Commie, homo-loving sons-of-a-gun" and acknowledged that "I know how hard I make it to appreciate me ... often." Graciously welcoming fellow nominee Mickey Rourke "back into the ring" only added to the impression that Jeff Spicoli might be mellowing. It's about time.<br>
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The funniest he's been since 'Shanghai Surprise'

( Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times / February 21, 2013 )

Although he ended his speech preaching to the choir about California's Prop. 8, best actor winner Sean Penn started off with a cheerful greeting to "You Commie, homo-loving sons-of-a-gun" and acknowledged that "I know how hard I make it to appreciate me ... often." Graciously welcoming fellow nominee Mickey Rourke "back into the ring" only added to the impression that Jeff Spicoli might be mellowing. It's about time.

Related: 'Slumdog' strikes it rich with 8 Oscar wins

Related: 2009 Oscar scorecard

Related: Gallery: Oscar arrivals

Related: Gallery: Red Carpet Rewind: Oscars 2009

Related: Review: The Oscars show itself was puttin' on the fritz

Related: 'Slumdog,' Winslet and Penn: No surprises at the Kodak

Related: For Heath Ledger, a bittersweet salute

Related: Big Picture: Not exactly an enchanted evening

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