dinner and a movie: Oscar nominated shorts
Welcome to my Monday morning recap of my Friday night adventures. Mr. Nomadreader and I had the pleasure of seeing the Oscar nominated short films, both animated and live action. The theater broke them up into two different sessions, which really was a blessing. The shorts are currently showing at selected local theaters, but they're also available on demand in some areas and through iTunes. More information is on the Oscar shorts Web site . The Live Action Shorts: (Links are to the film's official sites or imdb.) Kavi , a film set in India about modern day slavery. It was bleak, depressing and powerful. The director, Gregg Helvey is currently looking for financing to make it into a full-length feature film. The New Tenants , a dark, violent, satirical gem. I actually squealed when Vincnet D'Onofrio unexpectedly appeared on screen. It's crazy, and it's lovely if you can stomach violent dark humor. Miracle Fish , an Australian film about a charming 8-year-old ...