The Oscars were pretty tame this year, so watch one of the winners now, right here.
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore won the award for Best Animated Short Film and it deserves it. At least I think so. Watch the full short film right after the break, it will probably make your day just a little bit better if you're having a terrible Tuesday. Jump ahead to watch and enjoy.
OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION:
Inspired in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, "Morris Lessmore" is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. Using a variety of techniques (miniatures, computer animation, 2D animation), award-winning author/illustrator William Joyce and Co-director Brandon Oldenburg present a hybrid style of animation that harkens back to silent films and M-G-M Technicolor musicals. "Morris Lessmore" is old-fashioned and cutting edge at the same time.
