The Oscar-nominated shorts, foolishly relegated to the untelevised portion of the Oscars last year, are consistently the most fascinating viewing for Oscar completists. Animation unlike anything Hollywood studios would ever produce; live-action films from Luxembourg, Greenland, and beyond; documentaries that unveil hidden truths while sometimes stretching the entire definition of the shorts.
This year, as usual, all 15 of the Oscar-nominated shorts are playing in theaters, and are also available to rent via ShortsTV. And on this week’s Little Gold Men podcast, the hosts dive into all of them, determining the highlights as well as the likeliest winners. You can listen to the episode for the complete conversation, as well as a look at the surprising SAG Award winners and how they’ve made most of the acting races way too close to call. But for more on the shorts—and where to watch many of them totally for free—read more below.
ANIMATED
My Year of Dicks
A wry, occasionally raunchy coming-of-age story based closely on creator and writer Pamela Ribon’s teenage diaries. Watch it on Hulu and learn more in our interview with Ribon.
The Flying Sailor
Based on an incredible true story and featuring what might be the most inventive animation in the bunch. Watch it and learn more at The New Yorker.
The Boy, The Mole, the Fox, and the Horse
Adapted from the book by illustrator Charlie Mackesy, the film is produced by J.J. Abrams and features the voices of Tom Hollander, Idris Elba, and Gabriel Byrne. Watch it on Apple TV+.
Ice Merchants
The vertigo-inducing story of a father and son living at the edge of a cliff. Watch and learn more at The New Yorker.
An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It
An inventive stop-motion Being John Malkovich is one way to think of this utterly unique entry. It’s not available online but you can view a clip on YouTube.
LIVE-ACTION
An Irish Goodbye
A banner year for Irish films at the Oscars includes this sweet story of two brothers bonding after their mother’s death. Watch the trailer here.
Ivalu
Filmed in gorgeous Greenland, a story about a young girl searching for her sister becomes more sinister as it unfolds. Rent it on Vimeo and learn more in our interview with filmmakers Anders Walter and Kim Magnusson.
Le Pupille
Directed by Alice Rohrwacher and produced by Alfonso Cuaron, the Christmas tale set at a girls’ orphanage in World War II Italy is both witty and heartwarming. Watch it on Disney+ and learn more in our interview with the filmmakers.
Night Ride
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