Oscar and Lucinda

"...but all bets are off when it comes to Oscar and Lucinda. An eccentric, idiosyncratic story about glass, love,..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Oscar Shorts 2020

Best of the Oscar animated and live-action shorts

"...Catch all the Oscar-nominated Animated and Live-Action short films in one package (you'll..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review

2017 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program A

Let the voting begin

"...through clearly in these five contenders for this year’s Oscar for Best Documentary Short. Two of the shorts –..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2014: Live Action

Short films come in nice packages.

"...This year’s quintet of Oscar-nominated, live-action short films is, as ever, a mixed bag..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animated

This year's Academy-loved cartoons push the boundaries of the medium

"...When it comes to this year's Oscar-nominated animated shorts, the clear front runner before voting even..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action

Compassion, grace, and humor distinguish the Oscar hopefuls

"...Remember the lull in your Oscar party back in the Stone Age when the room..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Oscar Shorts 1993

"...When casting your vote every year in the office Oscar pool, the categories of documentary and live-action shorts are..."

March 18, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation

Cartoon creations from Kobe to Goldilocks

"...It wouldn’t be a normal Oscar free-for-all if Pixar didn’t show up with something to..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

2019 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary

Tales of love and hate dominate these Oscar hopefuls

"...circuit cable of the dark heart through these five Oscar-nominated short docs, it’s love. A many splendored thing, yes,..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program A

Breaion King arrest doc heads up the Oscar short list

"...In the Oscar-nominated "Traffic Stop" by Kate Davis, what King went through..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Don Hertzfeldt Snags Oscar Nomination

“World of Tomorrow” continues to amaze

"...animator Don Herzfeldt's film, “World of Tomorrow,” for an Oscar in the Best Short (Animated) category...."

Jan. 14, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2014: Animation

Five works of superior, ambitious animation.

"...seven minutes each), they can be overwhelming. This year’s Oscar-nominated animated shorts mostly run longer than 10 minutes, making..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2014: Documentaries, Program A

Three remarkable stories of people's reaction to oppression.

"...The three Oscar-nominated short films grouped in this program tell remarkable stories..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2013: Live Action

Childhood, aging, and geographic diversity are common themes in these dramas from around the world.

"...More than any other Oscar category, shorts recognize the talents of filmmakers who also..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

2021 Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Live Action

Great performances bolster this year's Academy nominees

"...If you make time for one Oscar-nominated narrative short this year, make it "The Present." It’s..."

April 2, 2021 Movie Review by Selome Hailu

Agliff Oscar Night Party

"...Directed by: Various. aGLIFF Oscar Night Party presents a live broadcast of the 73rd..."

March 21, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – Live Action

Good intentions by voters don't lead to a great selection

"...for the price of one ticket. That’s right, the Oscar-Nominated Live Action Shorts are back, and like every year..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

2017 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Programs A & B

"...through clearly in these five contenders for this year’s Oscar for Best Documentary Short. Two of the shorts –..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Oscar Brockett

Remembering the world's foremost theatre historian

"...as apt a one as you'll find to describe Oscar Brockett, who was world-class on both counts. As a..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – Animation

Selections prove (yet again) that animation is for everyone

"...of record, sniffily referred to as "kids' stuff" by Oscar hosts who would run screaming if presented with the..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

2023 Oscar-Nominated Shorts: The Best of the Brief

Before the Academy votes, we pick our faves from the nominees

"...and Science's definition of a short film). With the Oscars scheduled for March 12, now is your chance to..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

2022 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action

Universal insights into unique stories

"...get a leg up on your competitors in your Oscar pool – you’ll find rewards greater than potential gambling..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary

Five true stories of a world in turmoil

"...young age – including writing the music for the Oscar-winning Green Book – but here he reframes his individual..."

April 2, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2012: Animation

Be ready for your office Oscar pool when it rolls around later this month.

"...The unfortunate side effect of corralling all the Oscar-nominated shorts into one showcase is that the individual films..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Oscar by Oscar

"...No, this isn't the Harry Knowles Oscar column. This is far from the Ain't It Cool..."

March 20, 1998 Screens Column by Barbara Chisholm

Theatre's Great Historian The Essential Oscar

"...the American Society for Theatre Research. He is the Oscar G. Brockett. Although you may never have seen him,..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Arts Feature

2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Animation

"...Directed by: Various. Nominated Oscar shorts include "Beautiful Men" (Nicolas Keppens and Brecht Van..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Movie Review

Crosstalk: Adrian Quesada Nabs an Oscar Nom, and More Culture News

Plus, Spaceflight Records and Mohawk launch new series

"...Adrian Quesada nabbed his first Oscar nomination this month. “Like a Bird,” which the Black..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Column by Miranda Garza

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Live-Action

Five films from around the globe make this year's Live-Action Short nomination list

"...Directed by: Various. This year's collection of Oscar-nominated live-action shorts include "Invincible" (D: Vincent René-Lortie, Canada), "Knight..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary

Program screens the five international films up for Best Documentary Short

"...Directed by: Various. The year's Oscar-nominated documentary shorts include: "Island in Between" (D: S. Leon..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review

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