The world might seem shaky at times (and this year is no exception), but some things remain steady ground under our feet. Among them is the grand and somewhat self-indulgent Academy Awards ceremony that recently took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the 97th time. As usual, there were some unexpected twists and heartfelt speeches. For one, Sean Baker’s latest feature, “Anora,” completely stole the limelight, to the great joy of indie film fans. Let’s take a more thorough look at the Oscar winners 2025 and the public’s reaction that followed. A lot of reviewers and critics write that this year’s ceremony went as predicted, almost boring, save for a few surprises. However, when was the last time we’ve seen a movie nominated in stunning 13 categories, live through the biggest change of fortune, and win just two awards? (I’m talking about “Emilia Pérez,” naturally, which took home trophies for Best Leading Actress and Original Song). A more interesting question: How long ago did another low-budget indie film score all the major wins at the Oscars? Oscar winners 2025: four awards for Sean Baker Oh yes, “Anora,” the Academy’s darling of the year. A satirical story that follows a sex worker in the Russian-Armenian neighborhood in Brooklyn, with vintage lenses, chaotic vibes, and a roller-coaster of emotions. The Award’s spotlight, though, was on the man behind the movie. In just one night, Sean Baker went from a filmmaker with no Oscars to a filmmaker with four Oscars, repeating the...
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