Film awards: Sensational Anora 2025 Oscars triumph proves there is still hope for pure cinema
The cinematic sensation Anora stunned the world with multiple Academy Award triumphs.
With talks circulating more and more over the last decade or so on the over-reliance of tech and visual effects to make a good movie, last night’s 97th Academy Awards proved why Anora’s marvelous victory may mean more for cinema than you may think.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo reviews the delightful Oscars successes of Anora and whether their triumphs could turn the tide back to what true filmmaking is supposed to be.
Film awards: Everyone wants to be like Mike-y
Last Sunday was not just a night of Prada, smiles, and good vibes for Mikey Madison, it was one topped off with a surprise BAFTA win for Best Leading Actress in the incredible Anora.
Madison thwarted the likely candidate Demi Moore, whose awards path has been littered with wins as a result of her scene-stealing turn in The Substance.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo celebrates Madison’s award win and whether she and the Anora crew could make a run for top honours at this year’s Oscars.
Film awards: A magic weekend as Anora gathers pace ahead of the Oscars
Director Sean Baker’s Anora received warm praise this past weekend.
A Best Picture win at the Critics’ Choice Awards plus top prizes at the Director and Producers’ Guild of America awards ceremonies marked a magic weekend for the Palme d'Or winner.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason writes why Anora is now poised for Oscars glory.