The article discusses the Oscars and the significance of the film Anora, which won four awards including Best Actress for Mikey Madison. The story addresses contemporary issues like toxic masculinity and portrays Anora as a strong character who navigates a complex relationship with the son of a Russian oligarch. Madison's performance draws comparisons to iconic figures in cinema, emphasizing themes of dignity and resilience. The article also explores the political metaphors present in the film, suggesting connections to current events and figures such as Trump and Putin, while celebrating the success of indie filmmaker Sean Baker.
Mikey Madison embodies Anora's complex courage: not exactly romantic, not exactly in love, but certainly believing in the wedding contract, in her own status as a legally married woman.
Anora is a thoroughly modern, 21st-century version of Marilyn Monroe who thinks that a man being rich is like a girl being pretty.
The film portrays an all-against-one contest against toxic masculinity, with Anora reclaiming the dignity of her work amid bullying and bad faith.
Teasing out who is Trump and who is Putin in this scenario isn't easy; maybe Anora is the American Maga voter betrayed by her trusting nature.
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