Commentary: 'Anora's' Oscars triumph is a much-needed win for workers, in Hollywood and beyond
Sean Baker got his fairy-tale ending, investing his speeches with meaningful shout-outs on an Oscar night that celebrated unseen laborers as well as glamour.
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Russian state propagandists overjoyed at Anora’s Oscar triumph
The film’s five Academy Awards seen as act of normalisation by commentators in country still persecuting critics of its war on Ukraine. • Anora dominates the Oscars as Mikey Madison named best ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘I want to see that movie’: Brighton Beach residents on Anora’s Oscar triumph
Mikey Madison called out the Brooklyn seaside setting on Oscar night. How did locals feel the morning after?. Anora’s Mikey Madison may have won the Oscar for best actress, but the real star of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why Anora should win the best picture Oscar
Mikey Madison’s open-spirited performance as a lapdancer who falls for a feckless young client ignites a film brimful of heart, and we ought to return the love. When future historians look back at ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
"Anora" wins 5 Oscars at 97th Academy Awards
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'Anora' wins big at the Oscars, including best picture and best actress
Conan O'Brien hosts the Academy Awards for the first time.NBC News - 4d -
Sean Baker wins best original screenplay Oscar for Anora
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Anora sweeps Oscars with best picture, best director and best actress wins
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Sean Baker makes history with four Oscar wins for "Anora"
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'Anora' Oscar win carries Academy Awards into a new era
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An exhilarating triumph for Anora and newly-minted star Mikey Madison | Peter Bradshaw
Political metaphors were the dark undercurrent in this year’s crop of Oscars, from Anora’s toxic masculinity to the revolutionary defiance of I’m Still Here. So, as Conan O’Brien pointed out, the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Oscar favorite ‘Anora’ wins best film, director and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards
Sean Baker’s “Anora” won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday in what could be a preview of next Sunday’s Oscars.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Anora dominates the Oscars as Mikey Madison named best actress and Adrien Brody wins for The Brutalist
Sean Baker’s film picks up five awards including best picture while Israel-Palestine documentary No Other Land also gets major win. How Anora swept the Oscars – and the complete list of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Oscars 2025 winners list: 'Anora' wins five Academy Awards, including four for filmmaker Sean Baker
"Anora," Sean Baker, Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña were the big winners at the 97th Academy Awards Sunday night.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
'Anora' director Sean Baker makes Oscars history with four wins for the same movie
With wins for best picture, directing, writing and editing on 'Anora,' Baker has set a new bar for Oscars success.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
'Anora' wins best picture, and four other big moments from the 97th Oscars
Sean Baker’s acclaimed dramedy dominated the 2025 Oscars ceremony, which also included emotionally searing acceptance speeches and high-energy musical numbers.NBC News - 3d -
Countdown to the Oscars: Predictions for Hollywood's biggest night
With the Academy Awards just days away, the biggest names in film are preparing for the industry's top honors. Fandango Managing Editor Erik Davis breaks down the top contenders and which stars ...CBS News - 6d -
Oscars 2025 Takeaways: ‘Anora’ Dominates Top Awards
The movie, which cost only $6 million to make, won best picture and four other Oscars.The New York Times - 3d -
'Anora' wins at an emotionally charged Spirit Awards
Director Sean Baker's Oscar front-runner won three more prizes, with "A Real Pain" winning two. "Shōgun" and "Baby Reindeer" dominated the TV categories.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 23 -
Beyond 'Emilia Pérez': Inside 7 of the nastiest Oscar campaigns in history
Testy campaigns for the Oscars are something of a tradition and this year is no exception. With numerous controversies surfacing around multiple films and actors, this season is a particularly ...Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
How Yura Borisov of ‘Anora’ Went From the Kremlin to the Oscars
Yura Borisov, who is nominated for an Academy Award on Sunday, is pulling off a rare feat: pleasing audiences at home in Russia as well as in the West.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Where to Stream the 2025 Oscar Nominees: ‘Anora,’ ‘Conclave’ and More
Many of the top contenders can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to help you get a jump on the field.The New York Times - 6d -
I Loved ‘Anora,’ but I Still Hope It Loses at the Oscars
“Anora” is neither pro-Russian nor anti-Russian. But its Oscar nominations have been portrayed as a national victory in Russia.The New York Times - 6d -
Best Picture Oscar Nominees: Behind the Scenes of ‘Anora,’ ‘Conclave’ and More
In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal scenes from their 2025 Academy Award-nominated films.The New York Times - 5d -
Oscars Audience Size Poses a Test of Hollywood’s Cultural Relevance
Worries about the award show’s TV viewership, a barometer of the industry’s influence, are rumbling through the movie capital.The New York Times - 5d -
Following ‘Anora’ Star Mark Eydelshteyn in Lead-Up to Oscars
Hollywood newcomer Mark Eydelshteyn compared the days before the ceremony to the ocean, and “you have to be a surfer.”The New York Times - 4d -
'Anora' director Sean Baker made history at the 2025 Oscars -- here's how
"Anora" director Sean Baker made history at the 2025 Oscars Sunday night by taking home four Academy Awards.ABC News - 3d -
The dazzling underdog with amazing legs: how Anora swept the Oscars
Sean Baker’s film took five Academy Awards on Sunday evening. Here’s how it triggered the landslide • Anora dominates the Oscars – here’s the complete list of winners • Russian state ...The Guardian - 3d -
Oscars 2025: All the behind-the-scenes moments from Hollywood's biggest night
Check out some behind-the-scenes images from the 2025 Oscars.ABC News - 3d -
From wedding videos to four Oscars: Anora director speaks to the BBC
Baker is the first person to win four Oscars for one film, including Best Director.BBC News - 3d -
Mikey Madison wins Best Actress, "Anora" wins Best Picture at 97th Academy Awards
"Anora" was the big winner at Sunday night's Oscars with star Mikey Madison picking up Best Actress and the film taking home Best Picture. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier has a ...CBS News - 3d -
WATCH: Who will win at this year's Oscars?
The Academy Awards mark the end of Hollywood's awards season, featuring the final red-carpet event. Millions expected to tune in to see which film wins Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress.ABC News - 5d -
Oscars fashion through the decades: See top style moments from the 1930s and beyond
From Ingrid Bergman and Grace Kelly to Halle Berry and Lady Gaga, the Oscars red carpet has been home to some of the most iconic looks.ABC News - 6d -
‘We didn’t see who she is’: Anora missed chance to spark real change, say sex workers
Sean Baker’s film accused of lacking representation, as some say he and Mikey Madison could have used speeches to call for policy reform. As well as winning five Oscars and catapulting its lead ...The Guardian - 1d -
Conan O'Brien swipes at Trump with 'Anora' joke at Oscars: Americans 'excited to see somebody finally stand up to a powerful Russian'
Conan O'Brien is seemingly taking a knock at President Trump at the Oscars, saying audiences are happy to see fictional film characters stand up to "a powerful Russian." "You know 'Anora' is having ...The Hill - 3d -
Oscars red carpet 2025: See what stars wore for Hollywood's biggest night
See all the most standout celebrity looks from the 2025 Oscars red carpet.ABC News - 3d -
Oscars 2025 live: Anora sweeps awards with best picture, best director and best actress
At the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Adrien Brody wins best actor for The Brutalist, while Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin take prizes. Join us for full coverage • The complete list of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Anora has swept the Oscars. I can’t help feeling that shouldn’t have happened | Catherine Shoard
Sean Baker’s film is muddled, hollow at the middle and about the fifth least vital of the best picture lineup. How Anora swept the Oscars – and the complete list of winners The red carpet ...The Guardian - 3d -
"Anora" won best picture at the Oscars. Here's a look at some of the night's big winners.
Independent film "Anora" walked away Sunday night with five Academy Awards while Zoe Saldaña made history with her win for actress in a supporting role in "Emilia Pérez." Entertainment Tonight ...CBS News - 3d -
The main Oscars takeaway? Hollywood is as scared of the world right now as you and I are | Emma Brockes
Perhaps the Ozempic was making people light-headed, or the stars felt they should stay silent. Either way, there was a notable lack of politics. The Oscars ceremony on Sunday night was long and ...The Guardian - 3d
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