2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation

The also-rans are as good as this year's animated nominees

"...Would it be the annual animated Oscars shorts collection without a Disney short? This year, it's the..."

April 2, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

2022 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary

Award short list is predictable in form and content

"...nominations this year, the five entries in the documentary shorts group cover familiar thematic terrain. Whether it is humanizing..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The 2007 Academy Award Nominated Short Films: Animation

See the five animated shorts in competition for the Oscar, and judge for yourself.

"...up predicting the Academy Awards. Most years the wrong films are nominated, every year the wrong films win (as..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

2019 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary

Tales of love and hate dominate these Oscar hopefuls

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

Feb. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program B

Horror and hope in America's underdog communities

"...a good thing or a bad thing that a short documentary just leaves you craving more of the story...."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Short Films, Tall Screen

The ShowGO! comedy and film showcase takes over the Paramount

"...terms of getting eyeballs on underseen artistic endeavors like short films, the accommodations ain't ideal (headphones + YouTube +..."

Oct. 6, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation

Cartoon creations from Kobe to Goldilocks

"...Commandment No. 1 of Academy Award-nominated short film was, is, and always shall remain “expect the..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

2016 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program A

Let the voting begin

"...parties. Alas, there is plenty of diversity in the Short Documentary nominees, but make no mistake, that is not..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

2016 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program B

Be the most knowledgeable voter at your Oscar party

"...parties. Alas, there is plenty of diversity in the Short Documentary nominees, but make no mistake, that is not..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

2016 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Programs A & B

"...blooms, but there is plenty of diversity in the Short Documentary nominees, which – alas – showcase a spectrum..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

2015 Academy Award-Nominated Live-Action Short Films

This live-action group is unified by a general desire to tug at the heartstrings.

"...barriers, this year’s Academy Award nominees for Best Live-Action Short Film are unified by a general desire to tug..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

2015 Academy Award-Nominated Animated Short Films

Five Oscar nominees, plus some extra treats.

"...tradition, this year’s Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Short Film will be showcased in a collective block across..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2014: Documentaries, Program B

A man carves majestic caves in sandstone rocks, and a prison hospice sees a lifer to the end.

"...Two short documentaries, each of which runs about 40 minutes, are..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2017 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program A

Let the voting begin

"...five contenders for this year’s Oscar for Best Documentary Short. Two of the shorts – “4.1 Miles,” and “Watani:..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

"...five contenders for this year’s Oscar for Best Documentary Short. Two of the shorts – “4.1 Miles,” and “Watani:..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2022 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animated

A Disney-free lineup goes global

"...mark at all in the traditionally more experimental animated shorts. Indeed, no American short made the list at all...."

Feb. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary

Trauma defines these glimpses into other real lives

"...subjects. The unifying theme for this year’s Best Documentary (Short Subject) selections is undoubtedly one of trauma. Whether their..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

2017 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program B

Be the most knowledgeable voter at your Oscar party

"...five contenders for this year’s Oscar for Best Documentary Short. Two of the shorts – “4.1 Miles,” and “Watani:..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – Animation

Selections prove (yet again) that animation is for everyone

"...drop a bit when it comes to the animated shorts, where the depth and width of the art form..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

2016 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action

Form an opinion instead of guessing what will win this category

"...Anguish pervades the majority of this season’s nominated live-action shorts, sometimes with tragic results. With the exception of the..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2014: Animation

Five works of superior, ambitious animation.

"...are often hit-and-miss affairs, as are most collections of shorts. Often, if they are made up of 10 or..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – Live Action

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

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

Feb. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation

Short film program celebrates the year's five nominees for Best Animated Short, plus two more commended shorts

"...Directed by: Various. Short film program celebrates the year's five nominees for Best..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – Documentary

Environmental warnings come with mordant humor and sweetness

"...and hearty food for thought, this year’s crop of short documentary nominees is a varied harvest of themes and..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

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 started was..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1

Three short films from Japan's newest major animation studio

"...years behind the scenes, veteran animator-turned-director Momose delivers a short story that isn't just gorgeous but also an incredibly..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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 of Fortune"..."

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 Chiang, Taiwan/U.S.),..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program A

Breaion King arrest doc heads up the Oscar short list

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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 toil in..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

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