Quotes
I did a lot of work to bring her to life, I knew everything about her, and I was able to just very easily slip into that character and feel all the things she was feeling."
Playing Ani, a young sex worker who falls for the son of a Russian oligarch, she said
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In a time in which the world can feel very divided, this is more important than ever,
Baker said
If you’re trying to make independent films, please keep doing it. We need more. This is proof,
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We made this film as Palestinians and Israelis because, together, our voices are stronger,
said Israeli journalist and filmmaker Yuval Abraham, who used his acceptance speech to call out his country’s government for what he called “the atrocious destruction of Gaza and its people”.About two months ago, I became a father, and my hope to my daughter [is] that she will not have to live the same life I am living now, always fearing settlers, violence, home demolitions and forcible displacements that my community is living and tasting every day under Israeli occupation,
he said, calling on the world toI want to thank the Academy for recognizing a truly independent film,
Baker said in accepting the night's top prize
He said I looked like his 18-year-old daughter and then he bought five dances from me,
complains one stripper
All of the incredible people, the women, that I've had the privilege of meeting from that community has been one of the highlights of this... entire incredible experience."
Madison echoed the sentimentI'm trying to capture a truth, and usually show as close to reality as I can get. And that almost always needs humor,
Baker later explained to AFPWell, at least he bought the dances,
replies Ani (Oscar winner Mikey Madison), the protagonistLong live independent film!”
shouted Baker from the Dolby Theatre stage
I’m here once again to represent the lingering traumas and the repercussions of war and systematic oppression and of antisemitism and racism and othering,
said BrodyI’m the first black man to receive the costume design award,
said costume designer Paul Tazewell, who couldn’t finish that sentence before the crowd began to rise in a standing ovationThank you to my cats and dogs,
director Gints Zilbalodis accepting the awardI am a proud child of immigrant parents with dreams and dignity and hard-working hands,
said Saldaña
I have no idea how I got here, ... I’ve just been acting my whole life.”
said CulkinWhere did we fall in love with the movies? At the movie theater,
Baker said Sunday
I cannot find any comedy in this film. I perhaps chuckled once or twice but people are calling this a full on comedy, and to me it's like categorizing The Bear as a comedy. There are funny moments, but if this is meant to be a comedy, it's lost on me."
One person noted
Of the 10 films in contention, RaMell Ross' epic and intimate Nickel Boys would be the worthiest victor in my eyes, but sadly it has absolutely no chance of winning. This race is now primarily between Conclave, which scooped the top honors at the BAFTAs and SAGs, and feels like a centrist, consensus pick, and Anora."
Vogue magazine also tips the movie, with expert Radhika Seth commentingI love it because it pulls emotions of happiness, suspense, sadness all in one movie. It made me laugh a lot and it made me tear up at the end. Very few movies have that capability with me. I find Bakers transitions to be very well done causing the film to be very immersive and smooth."
And a third person expressed what they loved about the production, writing