April 4, 2010
Wish 143 (2010) ***
An Oscar-nominated British short about a terminally-ill cancer patient who wants to lose his virginity.
Na Wewe (2010) ***
Oscar-nominated Belgian short set in Burundi during an ethnic conflict between the Hutus and the Tutsis.
The Warriors Of Qiugang (2010) ***
Short documentary about villagers from Anhui province in China taking on a chemical company that is poisoning their water.
That Thing You Drew (2010) ***
Amusing short about a little girl who draws penises in her sketchbook.
Negativipeg (2010) ***
Short documentary about an incident in Winnipeg involving a famous singer and a beer bottle.
The Confession (2010) **
Short film about two little boys preparing for their first confession, who end up having a lot to confess.
7.57 am-pm (2010) **
Short French film about an experiment in the popular appreciation of classical music.
First Aid (2010) *
Short Israeli film about a man cheating on his fiancée just before their marriage.
Higglety Pigglety Pop (2010) ***
Full title: "Higglety Pigglety Pop! Or There Must Be More To Life". Canadian animated film adapted from a story by Maurice Sendak.
The Gruffalo (2010) ***
Amusing British cartoon about a fierce creature living in the forest. Nominated for an Oscar.
Let's Pollute (2010) ***
Deliciously ironic cartoon encouraging people to pollute and to be environmentally irresponsible. Hilarious from start to finish, and very effective in its approach. Needless to say, the reverse approach would have been unbearably preachy. Nominated for an Oscar.
Day And Night (2010) *
The rivalry between The Night and The Day. A very minor cartoon from Disney. Nominated for an Oscar.
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