Brevity Is the Soul of Wit: Oscar Shorts Return to Clark County Theaters

Brevity is the soul of wit: Oscar shorts return to Clark County theaters

Old-fashioned moviegoers who still love the cinema experience have endured some sprawling spectacles in recent years. Both recent “Avatar” series releases were over three hours long, and the two “Dune” films were just under. Whether this length trend is for wicked, or for good, is in the tired eyes of the beholder. Read more...

The 5 Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films

A France in which kissing gets the death penalty; a Palestinian butcher accused by his Israeli co-workers; a spoof of Jane Austin. These are among the five Live Action Short Films nominated for Oscars this year. Ranging from 12 to 36 minutes, the films will be shown together in movie theaters nationwide starting on Friday, as part of a 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films program that also includes presentations of the short animated and documentary…

The 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Reviews and Predictions

Every year, cinephiles get the unique opportunity to see the Oscar nominated short films on the big screen. This year, Roadside Attractions is releasing the short films in theaters for the first time, presented by Taika Waititi, whose career skyrocketed when he was nominated in the Best Live-Action Short Film category in 2004. We had the opportunity to screen all 15 Oscar nominated short films across the three categories. Below, we share our rev…