2008 Oscar Nominated Short Films On iTunes

If you are into that sort of thing, this year's Oscar nominated short films are now available for download through iTunes. The live action category tends to get a bit bland, but there are a number of strong entries this year that run the gamut from Holocaust drama (Toyland) to dry geriatric Danish wit (The Pig). Manon on the Asphalt's fantastical take on death is well worth a peek. Among the animated entries, Japan's House of Small Cubes is a brilliant depiction of memory and loss, a bit more substantial in tone than Oktopodi or Presto. The Onion AV Club posted a little commentary on the entries recently. Otherwise, the Short Film Central website is an easy way to kill half your day.