S9 • E5 Feb 3, 2025
Forrest, Conan Neutron, Kristina Oakes, and Kt Baldassaro talk to Eileen Jones of Jacobin and Filmsuck about Sean Baker's Anora. Starring Mikey Madison as Ani, a dancer and sex worker from Brighton Beach, who gets married to a Russian Oligarch's son Vanya she meets at the club. When Vanya's parents find out about the marriage, they send their security to force Ani and Vanya to annul the marriage. It's a look at class, position, and wealth across international lines. Also starring Yura Borisov, Mark Eidelstein, and Karren Karagulian this is the first episode of coverage of 2024 Oscar nominees.
