Short Film Reviews

Sister Wives (2024) Short Film Review - Louisa Connolly-Burnham writes, directs and stars in 'Sister Wives', a heartfelt story of control, freedom and expression, co-starring Mia McKenna-Bruce. Review by Kieran Judge.
The After (2023) Short Film Review - 'The After', directed by activist Misan Harriman and nominated for Live Action Short at the Oscars in 2024, features a good performance but lacks overall quality. Review by Joseph Wade.
Invincible (2022) Short Film Review - Nominated for Live Action Short at the 2024 Oscars, Vincent René-Lortie's 'Invincible' draws comparisons to Xavier Dolan, is a sensational short film. Review by Joseph Wade
Knight of Fortune (2022) Short Film Review - Live Action Short Oscars nominee 'Knight of Fortune', a dark comedy from Lasse Lyskjær Noer, is smirk-worthy and stands out from the pack. Review by Joseph Wade.
Red, White and Blue (2023) Short Film Review - Nominated for Live Action Short at the Oscars in 2024, Nazrim Choudhury's 'Red, White and Blue' illuminates the darkest side of banning abortion, is an emotional powerhouse. Review by Joseph Wade.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Short Film Review - Wes Anderson enters the 2024 Oscars race with his Live Action Short adaptation of Roald Dahl's book series, 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar', an imaginatively presented re-telling.
The ABCs of Book Banning (2023) Short Film Review - 'The ABCs of Book Banning', nominated for Documentary Short Subject at the Oscars in 2024, is a remarkable, powerful, unmissable film. Review by Joseph Wade.
The Barber of Little Rock (2023) Short Film Review - 'The Barber of Little Rock' (2023), nominated in the Documentary Short category at the 96th Academy Awards, is a hopeful presentation of a great subject, Arlo Washington. Review by Joseph Wade.



Island In Between (2023) Short Film Review - 'Island In Between', 2024 Oscars Documentary Short Subject nominee, presents the ordinary lives of the Taiwanese living across the water from mainland China. Review by Joseph Wade.
The Last Repair Shop (2023) Short Film Review - 'The Last Repair Shop' is nominated in the Documentary Short Subject category at the 96th Academy Awards. It ought to restore some of your hope in the world. Review by Joseph Wade.