ANORA

MARCH 7 - 11

Oscar Nominated Films 2025

Sean Baker's Palme d'Or and Best Picture Academy Award winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison (ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD) captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. However, when Vanya's parents catch wind of the union, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage, setting off a wild chase through the streets of New York.

Winner of an emphatic 5 Oscars at this past Sunday's ceremony: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Original Screenplay (all Sean Baker), and Best Actress (Madison)- we're thrilled to finally play this expertly outrageous romance/thriller at the JPT. The sumptuous story, visuals, and action are best enjoyed large and loud on the big screen within a busy cinema.

Remember the incredible and imperative words of director Sean Baker during his Best Director acceptance speech:

“Where did we fall in love with the movies? At the movie theater watching a film. Watching a film in a theater with an audience is an experience. We can laugh together, cry together, scream and fight together, perhaps sit in devastated silence together. And in a time in which the world can feel very divided, this is more important than ever. It’s a communal experience you simply don’t get at home"...

"Parents, introduce your children to feature films in movie theaters, and you’ll be molding the next generation of movie lovers and filmmakers,” Baker continued. “And for all of us, when we can please watch movies in the theater and let’s keep the great tradition of the movie-going experience alive and well.” Thank you Sean!