Scott

An unapologetically ridiculous parody of revenge thrillers that revels in its gore and garrulity in equal measure — in short, the perfect panacea for those suffering from prestige fatigue.

Uniformly accomplished, uniformly depressing, this year’s competitors for the Documentary Short Oscar are a collection of films probing the uglier side of our sociological zeitgeist.

Depressing, distressing and self-obsessing, the films in competition for the 2019 Live Action Short Oscar are some of my least favorite in recent memory.

A bit underwhelming in comparison to last year’s lineup, the 2019 animated shorts are uniformly likable if not overwhelmingly so.