Embracing past glory

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cheap nike shoes 2012 cheap nike shoes The Academy Awards ceremony is, by nature, a rite of self-congratulation and self-love - the movie industry showers plaudits and prizes on itself for the work of the last year, but also for achievements of a lifetime. Venerable stars and filmmakers are honored for the length and breadth of their careers, vintage clips are spliced into thematic reels, the actors, screenwriters, shooters, costumers, composers, and directors who passed away in the preceding 12 months are remembered. But as we get ready for the 84th Academy Awards endurance test Sunday night - which is promised, as always, to be fleeter and more fun - Oscar is looking more narcissistic and nostalgic than usual.