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'Anora' is the wild rom-dramedy we didn't know we wanted

Anora won five Oscars, including Best Picture, and features a dynamic story about love and ambition amid wealth and power struggles.

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Independent films

Anora Criterion Collection Preorder - Save On 2025 Best Picture Winner's 4K Release

The Fairy Tale Night of Sean Baker, Director of Dreams Gone Awry

Sean Baker's film 'Anora' won four Oscars in one night, making him only the second director to achieve this feat.

Baker is recognized for exploring marginalized communities in his films.

Anora has swept the Oscars. I can't help feeling that shouldn't have happened | Catherine Shoard

Sean Baker's 'Anora' received critical acclaim but faced skepticism regarding its Oscars wins due to perceived weaknesses in storytelling and thematic execution.

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Oscars 2025: Sean Baker wins Best Director at the 97th Academy Awards

Sean Baker has won Best Director for his film 'Anora' at the 97th Academy Awards.

'Anora' is a Cinderella story that addresses themes of love and power.

Anora sweeps the Oscars as Mikey Madison named best actress and Adrien Brody wins for The Brutalist

Anora won five Oscars, including best picture and best actress, marking a significant achievement for low-budget comedy.

'Anora' is the wild rom-dramedy we didn't know we wanted

Anora won five Oscars, including Best Picture, and features a dynamic story about love and ambition amid wealth and power struggles.

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Anora Criterion Collection Preorder - Save On 2025 Best Picture Winner's 4K Release

Anora is set for a Criterion Collection release on April 29, offering discounted preorder options in 4K and Blu-ray formats.

The Fairy Tale Night of Sean Baker, Director of Dreams Gone Awry

Sean Baker's film 'Anora' won four Oscars in one night, making him only the second director to achieve this feat.

Baker is recognized for exploring marginalized communities in his films.

Anora has swept the Oscars. I can't help feeling that shouldn't have happened | Catherine Shoard

Sean Baker's 'Anora' received critical acclaim but faced skepticism regarding its Oscars wins due to perceived weaknesses in storytelling and thematic execution.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Oscars 2025: Sean Baker wins Best Director at the 97th Academy Awards

Sean Baker has won Best Director for his film 'Anora' at the 97th Academy Awards.

'Anora' is a Cinderella story that addresses themes of love and power.

Anora sweeps the Oscars as Mikey Madison named best actress and Adrien Brody wins for The Brutalist

Anora won five Oscars, including best picture and best actress, marking a significant achievement for low-budget comedy.

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A love affair with a typeface? For these famous directors, type is part of their art

It is rare," says title designer and Art of the Title editor-in-chief Lola Landekic. "As a creator, you have to sort of commit to a specific aesthetic.

Typography

Who Won Oscar Night?

Mikey Madison and Sean Baker emerged as the standout winners from Oscar night, marking significant moments in their respective careers.

Arts

Our 2025 Oscars Recap

Oscars 2025 Takeaways: Anora' Dominates Top Awards

Anora won Best Picture at the Oscars, signaling a transition in the Academy towards innovative narratives over traditional commercial success.

NYC music

Oscars 2025's Best and Worst Moments: Speeches, Performances and More

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo paid tribute to Oz films at the Oscars, performing iconic songs from The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and Wicked.

The dazzling underdog with amazing legs: how Anora swept the Oscars

Anora has been crowned film of the year at both the Oscars and Cannes, marking a notable achievement in cinema.

The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner

Anora dominated the Oscars, winning multiple awards including best picture and best director for Sean Baker.

Who Won Oscar Night?

Mikey Madison and Sean Baker emerged as the standout winners from Oscar night, marking significant moments in their respective careers.

Our 2025 Oscars Recap

Mikey Madison won best actress for her role in Anora at the Oscars, highlighting a significant upset during the ceremony.

Oscars 2025 Takeaways: Anora' Dominates Top Awards

Anora won Best Picture at the Oscars, signaling a transition in the Academy towards innovative narratives over traditional commercial success.

NYC music

Oscars 2025's Best and Worst Moments: Speeches, Performances and More

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo paid tribute to Oz films at the Oscars, performing iconic songs from The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and Wicked.

The dazzling underdog with amazing legs: how Anora swept the Oscars

Anora has been crowned film of the year at both the Oscars and Cannes, marking a notable achievement in cinema.

The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner

Anora dominated the Oscars, winning multiple awards including best picture and best director for Sean Baker.

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Women

Anora is nothing new Hollywood has always been obsessed with sex workers

Sean Baker's 'Anora' won five Oscars, showcasing a nuanced portrayal of a sex worker in a humorous yet heartwarming narrative.

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Sean Baker's Historic Editing Win Is Rare, but Not Unprecedented for True 'Total' Auteurs

Sean Baker made Oscar history by winning four Academy Awards for 'Anora', focusing on auteur-driven filmmaking.

Social justice

International and Indie Cinema on the Rise: A Report from the 97th Academy Awards | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

This year's Oscars celebrated independent filmmaking, with Sean Baker's "Anora" winning 4 awards including Best Picture.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

'Anora,' with Brighton Beach as its setting, wins Best Picture at 97th Academy Awards

"Anora" won five Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, sparking discussions about the academy's evolving preferences.

Anora's Real-Life Fairytale: Five-Oscar Victory for Indie Film | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The 97th Academy Awards celebrated cinema with significant wins for 'Anora' and emotional tributes, showcasing the film industryâs evolution and talent.

Night of surprises at the Oscars as Anora' sweeps five awards in a long and apolitical gala

The 97th Academy Awards featured surprising wins, particularly for the film 'Anora', which took home five Oscars including Best Picture.

Women

Anora is nothing new Hollywood has always been obsessed with sex workers

Sean Baker's 'Anora' won five Oscars, showcasing a nuanced portrayal of a sex worker in a humorous yet heartwarming narrative.

fromIndieWire

Sean Baker's Historic Editing Win Is Rare, but Not Unprecedented for True 'Total' Auteurs

Sean Baker made Oscar history by winning four Academy Awards for 'Anora', focusing on auteur-driven filmmaking.

Social justice

International and Indie Cinema on the Rise: A Report from the 97th Academy Awards | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

This year's Oscars celebrated independent filmmaking, with Sean Baker's "Anora" winning 4 awards including Best Picture.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

'Anora,' with Brighton Beach as its setting, wins Best Picture at 97th Academy Awards

"Anora" won five Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, sparking discussions about the academy's evolving preferences.

Anora's Real-Life Fairytale: Five-Oscar Victory for Indie Film | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The 97th Academy Awards celebrated cinema with significant wins for 'Anora' and emotional tributes, showcasing the film industryâs evolution and talent.

Night of surprises at the Oscars as Anora' sweeps five awards in a long and apolitical gala

The 97th Academy Awards featured surprising wins, particularly for the film 'Anora', which took home five Oscars including Best Picture.

more#academy-awards

The Movies Fantasy League Crowns Its Winners

Sean Baker dominated the Oscars, winning four Academy Awards and earning the best Fantasy League points of the season.

Why Sean Baker uses the same font in every one of his movies

Filmmakers often use specific fonts as a signature style that becomes part of their identity. Sean Baker's choice is Aguafina Script.

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I just thought I'd made a crazy-ass exploitation movie': Sean Baker on his Palme d'Or-winning lapdance film

Typography

fromFast Company

Why Sean Baker uses the same font in every one of his movies

Filmmakers often use specific fonts as a signature style that becomes part of their identity. Sean Baker's choice is Aguafina Script.

Miscellaneous

I just thought I'd made a crazy-ass exploitation movie': Sean Baker on his Palme d'Or-winning lapdance film

Meet Sean Baker, the 'Anora' director who made Oscar history with his $6 million movie

Sean Baker made history at the Oscars, winning four Oscars in one night for his film 'Anora'.

Oscars 2025: Here's who will win and who should win, in a race that keeps changing

Netflix's Emilia Perez faced backlash due to controversy surrounding its star, impacting its Oscar chances and shifting focus to other nominees.

fromBusiness Insider

Meet Sean Baker, the 'Anora' director who made Oscar history with his $6 million movie

Sean Baker made history at the Oscars, winning four Oscars in one night for his film 'Anora'.

Oscars 2025: Here's who will win and who should win, in a race that keeps changing

Netflix's Emilia Perez faced backlash due to controversy surrounding its star, impacting its Oscar chances and shifting focus to other nominees.

Sean Baker's Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don't Abandon the Big Screen

The success of independent films like Anora highlights the industry's reliance on low-budget storytelling amidst the dominance of expensive franchises.

fromThe New Yorker

An Oscars Night Divided Against Itself

Independent films dominated Oscars, winning major awards and showcasing a labor of love despite underlying economic challenges.

Oscar favorite Anora' wins best film and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards

Sean Baker's film Anora won major awards at the Independent Spirit Awards, spotlighting the challenges of independent filmmaking.

Sean Baker's Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don't Abandon the Big Screen

The success of independent films like Anora highlights the industry's reliance on low-budget storytelling amidst the dominance of expensive franchises.

fromThe New Yorker

An Oscars Night Divided Against Itself

Independent films dominated Oscars, winning major awards and showcasing a labor of love despite underlying economic challenges.

Oscar favorite Anora' wins best film and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards

Sean Baker's film Anora won major awards at the Independent Spirit Awards, spotlighting the challenges of independent filmmaking.

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How to watch 2025 Oscar Best Picture winner 'Anora': Streaming, cast, more

Sean Baker's 'Anora' won Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars after sweeping multiple major awards.

Mikey Madison's win for Best Actress was a surprising highlight at the Oscars.

Photos: Highlights of the 97th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood

Sean Baker's 'Anora' won Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards, featuring standout performances amid minimal political commentary.

fromNew York Post

How to watch 2025 Oscar Best Picture winner 'Anora': Streaming, cast, more

Sean Baker's 'Anora' won Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars after sweeping multiple major awards.

Mikey Madison's win for Best Actress was a surprising highlight at the Oscars.

Photos: Highlights of the 97th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood

Sean Baker's 'Anora' won Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards, featuring standout performances amid minimal political commentary.

After Anora's 2025 Oscars success, get 30% off the 4K Blu-ray

'Anora' won multiple Oscars, including Best Picture, and will be available in a special Criterion Collection edition on April 29.

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Anora, a small-budget film about prostitution, sweeps top Oscar awards

Sean Baker emphasizes the importance of cinema amid declining attendance and urges filmmakers to continue producing for the big screen.

fromThe Atlantic

The Tiny Film That Dominated the Oscars

Anora's Oscar triumph signifies a win for indie films amidst blockbuster competition.

Sean Baker wins best original screenplay Oscar for Anora

Sean Baker wins his first Academy Award for best original screenplay with his film Anora.

Anora Was Blessed by the Independent Spirit

The 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards celebrated outstanding achievements, with Sean Baker and Mikey Madison receiving top honors for their film.

Sean Baker's Theatrical Crusade Marches On

Filmmakers are advocating fiercely for theatrical exhibition to ensure cinema's survival.

Sean Baker emphasizes the importance of cinema being experienced in theaters, not at home.

Critics Choice Awards Winners 2025: See the Full List

Anora won Best Picture at the Critics Choice Awards, highlighting the resilience of independent films amid challenges.

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6 months ago

Where to Watch This Year's Top Awards Movies in the Bay Area

Sean Baker's film, starring Mikey Madison as a New York stripper, has gained acclaim despite not winning at the Golden Globes, with nominations from major guilds echoing its artistic merit.

Independent films

6 months ago

Don't Write Anora's Oscar Obituary Just Yet

The Golden Globes highlighted the unpredictable nature of awards season, showcasing how unexpected losses can impact perceived Oscar chances.

6 months ago

I laughed, I cried, I reflected on many things': Guardian readers' best films of 2024

Dune II exemplifies a masterful adaptation of literature, enhancing cinematic experience through stunning visuals and storyline.

Sean Baker's film transcends typical narratives, delivering a poignant and humorous portrayal of complex human emotions.

The adaptation of Small Things Like These illustrates the effectiveness of subtle storytelling in filmmaking.

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fromPolygon

7 months ago

Video games

Anora actor says his terrible gaming became a happy accident

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Miscellaneous

A Guide to Sean Baker, America's Master of the Slice-Of-Life Drama

fromPolygon

7 months ago

Video games

Anora actor says his terrible gaming became a happy accident

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Miscellaneous

A Guide to Sean Baker, America's Master of the Slice-Of-Life Drama

There's a Good Reason So Many Movies Are So Long Now

Sean Baker's unexpected Oscar-nomination reflects the complexity and authenticity in his storytelling, despite mixed critical reception.

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8 months ago

Miscellaneous

Anora review Sean Baker's screwball Cinderella tale vaults him towards greatness

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Writing

Review | 'Anora' is a tough, terrific working-girl saga

fromSlate Magazine

Writing

It's the Best Picture Front-Runner. It Deserves to Be Huge.

8 months ago

Miscellaneous

Anora review Sean Baker's screwball Cinderella tale vaults him towards greatness

fromWashington Post

Writing

Review | 'Anora' is a tough, terrific working-girl saga

fromSlate Magazine

Writing

It's the Best Picture Front-Runner. It Deserves to Be Huge.

With 'Anora,' Sean Baker's moment has arrived. N.J. director on the movie eyeing Oscar gold.

"Anora" combines thrilling highs with sobering realities, showcasing the intense journey of a young Brooklyn sex worker and her unexpected marriage.

Sean Baker, the director of the dark side of the American dream: I think I show an America that you would otherwise never see on the big screen'

Sean Baker's films explore the darker side of the American dream, reflecting his own struggles with addiction and the complexity of human character.

Arts

'Anora' is the wild rom-dramedy we didn't know we wanted

Miscellaneous

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With 'Anora,' Sean Baker's moment has arrived. N.J. director on the movie eyeing Oscar gold.

"Anora" combines thrilling highs with sobering realities, showcasing the intense journey of a young Brooklyn sex worker and her unexpected marriage.

Sean Baker, the director of the dark side of the American dream: I think I show an America that you would otherwise never see on the big screen'

Sean Baker's films explore the darker side of the American dream, reflecting his own struggles with addiction and the complexity of human character.

Arts

'Anora' is the wild rom-dramedy we didn't know we wanted

more#film

fromBrooklyn Magazine

Inside the making of 'Anora,' a sex worker Cinderella story - Brooklyn Magazine

Hollywood prioritizes violence over sex, prompting filmmaker Sean Baker to advocate for more authentic sexual narratives in cinema.

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