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Movie Review Anora

Anora 

Directed by Sean Baker

Written by Sean Baker

Starring Mikey Madison

Release Date October 8th, 2024 

Published October 8th, 2024 

Watching Mikey Madison embody the character, Ani, a.k.a, Anora, is an electrifying experience. From the first moment you see Ani, you’re captivated by her. That’s easy for a straight white guy to say about a woman who is playing a stripper and is nude as the opening credits are still rolling, but I assure you, dear reader, this is more than mere prurient interest. Mikey Madison’s magnetism and vibrant life emanates from her entire presence and that becomes clear as this strange story unfolds. 

Ani is a stripper and sex worker who meets a young, naive Russian nepo-baby named Vanya (Mark Eydelshteyn) when he comes into the club where she dances seeking a woman who can speak Russian. Ani has a vague handle on the language and is given the task of showing Vanya a good time. It goes really well, Vanya has a lot of money and isn’t afraid to splash it around. Eventually, he starts asking about seeing her outside the club, coded language telling us he’s talking about paying for sex. She gives him her phone number and the hook up is planned.

Find my full length review at Geeks.Media, linked here. 



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