By MICHAEL SMITH Movie Critic on Nov 23, 2009, at 5:58 PM Updated on 11/23 at 5:58 PM
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences produced its short list of documentaries, whittling down 89 entries to 15 that will now be considered for the ultimate five nominations.
The good news: “The Cove,” the brilliant picture (currently playing at Circle Cinema) that exposes the killing of thousands of dolphins annually in Japan in such a unique way (read my 4-star review at tulsaworld.com/movies) is on the list. It might be the favorite.
I say that because of the disappointing news: Some of the year’s best works were left out in the cold. I admit to having not yet seen 11 of the films on the short list (many of these make their way to theaters after being nominated), but three I have seen that did make the short list — “Valentino: The Last Emperor,” “Food, Inc.” and “Every Little Step” — could have been replaced by three better ones.
“Anvil! The Story of Anvil,” a sort of real-life Spinal Tap movie, was a rock doc filled with heart and humor. “The September Issue” featuring Anna Wintour assembling Vogue’s annual doorstop edition was an irresistible look at the devil herself donned in Prada. “Tyson” was a blow-by-blow account of Mike Tyson’s rise and fall.
More good news: The Circle Cinema has played several titles, and operator Clark Wiens confirmed that the theater will be seeking multiple films from the remaining short-list nominees. Check the Internet Movie Database for information on these documentaries: “The Beaches of Agnes,” “Burma VJ,” “Facing Ali,” “Garbage Dreams,” “Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders,” “The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers,” “Mugabe and the White African,” “Sergio,” “Soundtrack for a Revolution,” “Under Our Skin” and “Which Way Home.”
The Academy Award nominations are announced Feb. 2.
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