After the film’s big win at the Oscars, New Zealand cinemas have brought the film back with multiple screenings each day, ...

Mikey Madison stars as Ani, a stripper who marries a wealthy Russian heir named Vanya in the movie “Anora.” Critics and ...

Sex worker and author Laura LeMoon has a different take. "It's not enough to thank sex workers in your Hollywood award speech ...

Sean Baker's story of a whirlwind marriage between a sex worker and an oligarch's son ends on an ambiguous note.

"Anora" was a film festival favorite that won over critics and ultimately took home best picture at the Oscars. It was not ...

Comedy/romance movies aren’t typically my cup of tea, but two things about “Anora” struck me as unique.  And no, it wasn’t ...

Mikey Madison’s portrayal of Anora “Ani” Mikheeva in Sean Baker’s film Anora has captivated audiences and critics alike, culminating in an Academy Award for Best Actress. Her journey into this… The ...

While Anora is praised for inspiring an end to stigma, it actually reinforces the lack of empathy for what women suffer in ...

UPDATE (March 2, 2025, 10:45 p.m. ET): On Sunday night, "Anora" was named the year's best picture at the 2025 Academy Awards. The honor capped a night of wins for the acclaimed film, including best ...

"Anora" has won numerous accolades, including the Palme d'Or at Cannes, two BAFTAs, as well as Producers, Directors and ...

Baker conceived of the film as being rooted in a home invasion scene. Madison gets her screams in — and some punches — when ...

Baker wrote and directed the story of a Brooklyn sex worker, which was nominated for six Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards.