ANORA: 2024 (Available for streaming on Prime Video or Apple +) Anora was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actress.  Anora (Ani) is the name of a sex worker and a tough girl from Brooklyn played by lead actress, Mikey Madison. She meets Vanya, the son of a Russian billionaire, and in a whirlwind of madness marries him. But her Cinderella fairytale quickly turns into a nightmare when the news reaches Russia. His parents catch wind of the union and send their henchmen to annul the marriage, setting off a wild chase through the streets of New York. The movie is rated R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use, and strong language. It was written and directed by Sean Baker, an award-winning American filmmaker who has worked as a director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. His independent films often focus on the lives of marginalized people, particularly immigrants and sex workers. Barbara and I liked the film but not as much as we hoped. We just didn’t think it was an “A” movie. GRADE B