Thirty-five. There were 35 movies up for consideration for the Animated Feature Oscar this year, the most there's ever been. Every year, I endeavor to clear the lot, because unfortunately there's still no shortlist for the category, and every year I come up just a bit short. For the 2025 cycle, I took in 31. … Continue reading Oscar Blitz 2026 – Animated Feature
There have been a couple of occasions in my life where I have looked up at the stars and openly wept. It wasn't necessarily because I was sad in the moment, or even hurt by something else going on around me. It was just the realization as I stared up into the vastness of space … Continue reading You Are Not Alone – Elio
I say this every year, but it remains 100% true. The Short Film categories are my favorite part of Awards Season. The ability to watch an entire category in one go is an absolute thrill, because the nominees run the gamut of themes, subject matter, and artistic style. Just about anything can get a nod, … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2021 – Animated Short
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