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Forget about the winners and losers, how was the Oscars broadcast as a media event?
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Mar 5, 2018
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Forget about the winners and losers, how was the Oscars broadcast as a media event?
The 90th annual Academy Awards took place in Los Angeles last night, bringing an end to an exciting awards season.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 04: Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks onstage during the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks onstage during the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
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The 90th annual Academy Awards took place in Los Angeles last night, bringing an end to an exciting awards season.

The 90th annual Academy Awards took place in Los Angeles last night, bringing an end to an exciting awards season.

“The Shape of Water” took best picture and Frances McDormand made headlines with a passionate acceptance speech for the best actress award. But what about the show itself? Early estimates show Oscar ratings at its all-time low.

Did you watch the show last night? Let us know what did you think. Did you find the show to be boring? Was it “divisive” or politically charged?

Call 866-893-5722

Guest:

Brian Lowry, media critic for CNN who covered the Oscars ceremony last night in Los Angeles

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