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NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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 LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'Anora' dominates Oscars 2025, wins best picture DW 03/03/2025

'Anora' wins five Academy Awards, including best picture and best director, with a focus on the sex worker community.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

'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.
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

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.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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 LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'Anora' dominates Oscars 2025, wins best picture DW 03/03/2025

'Anora' wins five Academy Awards, including best picture and best director, with a focus on the sex worker community.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

'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.
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

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#anora
#filmmaking
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

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.
Typography
fromFast Company
1 month ago

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.
fromBrooklyn Magazine
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Typography

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

Directors can enhance their films' themes through consistent typographic choices, as demonstrated by Sean Baker's use of Aguafina Script.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Sean Baker's immersive research leads to authentic storytelling in unconventional narratives that elicit mixed audience reactions.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

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.
Typography
fromFast Company
1 month ago

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.
fromBrooklyn Magazine
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Typography

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

Directors can enhance their films' themes through consistent typographic choices, as demonstrated by Sean Baker's use of Aguafina Script.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Sean Baker's immersive research leads to authentic storytelling in unconventional narratives that elicit mixed audience reactions.
more#filmmaking
#mikey-madison
Los Angeles
fromVulture
1 month ago

Who Won Oscar Night?

Mikey Madison and Sean Baker emerged as the standout winners from Oscar night, marking significant moments in their respective careers.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
Arts

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

Anora explores the complexities of a swift romance between a sex worker and a wealthy man amid the pressures of powerful in-laws.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Anora presents a complex character study that combines humor and drama, breaking away from traditional Hollywood narratives to shed light on transactional relationships.
Los Angeles
fromVulture
1 month ago

Who Won Oscar Night?

Mikey Madison and Sean Baker emerged as the standout winners from Oscar night, marking significant moments in their respective careers.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
Arts

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

Anora explores the complexities of a swift romance between a sex worker and a wealthy man amid the pressures of powerful in-laws.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Anora presents a complex character study that combines humor and drama, breaking away from traditional Hollywood narratives to shed light on transactional relationships.
more#mikey-madison
#academy-awards
Independent films
fromVulture
1 month ago

Why the Oscars Put a Ring on Anora

Anora's journey demonstrates the evolving preferences of the Academy and challenges traditional notions of Best Picture contenders.
Film
fromwww.nydailynews.com
1 month ago

List of winners so far at the 97th Academy Awards

Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor for 'A Real Pain' at the Oscars.
Sean Baker's screenplay for 'A Real Pain' won best original screenplay.
Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design.
Social justice
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

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.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

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.
fromVulture
1 month ago
Independent films

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.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 month ago

Why the Oscars Put a Ring on Anora

Anora's journey demonstrates the evolving preferences of the Academy and challenges traditional notions of Best Picture contenders.
Film
fromwww.nydailynews.com
1 month ago

List of winners so far at the 97th Academy Awards

Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor for 'A Real Pain' at the Oscars.
Sean Baker's screenplay for 'A Real Pain' won best original screenplay.
Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design.
Social justice
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

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.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

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.
fromVulture
1 month ago
Independent films

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.
more#academy-awards
#independent-film
more#independent-film
#oscars
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
more#oscars
Independent films
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

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.
#film-industry
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

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.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

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.
more#film-industry
#film
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Anora' Is More Than a Brooklyn Cinderella Story

Location is vital in romantic comedies, echoing its importance in real estate, and defines the thematic essence of Sean Baker's 'Anora'.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

On my radar: Peter Biskind's cultural highlights

Peter Biskind explores key cultural narratives in film and literature, highlighting storytelling that reflects complex human experiences and social issues.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Anora' Is More Than a Brooklyn Cinderella Story

Location is vital in romantic comedies, echoing its importance in real estate, and defines the thematic essence of Sean Baker's 'Anora'.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

On my radar: Peter Biskind's cultural highlights

Peter Biskind explores key cultural narratives in film and literature, highlighting storytelling that reflects complex human experiences and social issues.
more#film
#film-awards
fromAnOther
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Sean Baker is experiencing significant recognition in 2024 after years of dedicated work, particularly for his film centering on life on society's edges.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Independent films

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

Sean Baker's film about a New York stripper's romance is gaining recognition despite not winning at the Golden Globes, demonstrated by SAG nominations.
fromAnOther
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Sean Baker is experiencing significant recognition in 2024 after years of dedicated work, particularly for his film centering on life on society's edges.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Independent films

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

Sean Baker's film about a New York stripper's romance is gaining recognition despite not winning at the Golden Globes, demonstrated by SAG nominations.
more#film-awards
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
Video games
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Anora actor says his terrible gaming became a happy accident

Anora is a potential Oscar contender, showcasing a unique blend of comedy and sadness within New York's Russian-American community.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
#film-analysis
fromThe Ringer
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Anora' Is Pure Cinema, and the Best Picture Race Is Completely Up in the Air

Anora has created buzz in the Oscar race, spotlighting diverse stories and complex relationships across its cast of characters.
fromDefector
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Anora' Gets Lost In Its Own Excess | Defector

Anora critiques the allure and limits of transactional relationships amidst themes of wealth and class in modern society.
fromThe Ringer
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Anora' Is Pure Cinema, and the Best Picture Race Is Completely Up in the Air

Anora has created buzz in the Oscar race, spotlighting diverse stories and complex relationships across its cast of characters.
fromDefector
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Anora' Gets Lost In Its Own Excess | Defector

Anora critiques the allure and limits of transactional relationships amidst themes of wealth and class in modern society.
more#film-analysis
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
11 months ago

All the Films in Competition at Cannes, Ranked from Best to Worst

The unexpected win of the Palme d'Or by 'Anora' highlights Sean Baker's success in showcasing the lives of marginalized individuals and advocating for theatrical cinema.
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