Last-minute prediction switches, plus a 'should win' list

Posted by · 1:27 am · February 26th, 2012

Having made two changes in the short film categories, Guy Lodge offers his final predictions — as well as who he thinks is most deserving in each category.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 81 — Lunch with the nominees, breaking down animated shorts, BAFTA preview

Posted by · 7:58 am · February 10th, 2012

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss Monday’s Nominees Luncheon, break down the animated short category and take a quick look ahead at this weekend’s BAFTA Awards, among other things.

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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Short Film (Animated)

Posted by · 9:41 am · January 30th, 2012

US audiences will get a chance to see the Oscar-nominated shorts again this year as Shorts International (via ShortsHD) and Magnolia Pictures will be launching its popular program for the seventh-straight year. The nominees for animation, live action and documentaries will hit theaters for a limited time on February 16. But this year’s crop of contenders in the animated field is a bit thin compared to years past, I feel.

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