The Oscars: 21 Fixes for the Show So It’s Less Boring

Basically, Provide Drinks

Evan Shapiro, the president of IFC, which will broadcast the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday with Seth Rogen as host, offers suggestions to make the Oscars less excruciating: alcohol, time limits, a banter ban, and more.

Published Feb. 20 2012 4:45AM EST

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The night before the Academy Awards, IFC broadcasts the Independent Spirit Awards—a celebration of indie film by Film Independent. We shoot the show on the beach

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The Oscars: 21 Fixes for the Show So It’s Less Boring

Evan Shapiro, the president of IFC, which will broadcast the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday with Seth Rogen as host, offers suggestions to make the Oscars less excruciating: alcohol, time limits, a banter ban, and more.

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