On this week's A24 vibe discussion, we bring on Russian filmmaker Alexey Kotolevskiy to review 2024's Best Picture winner Anora. Starring Best Actress Mikey Madison, Anora is about a Brooklyn exotic dancer who meets a Russian Oligarch named Vanya who becomes enamored with her. Written and directed by Florida Project director Sean Baker, the A24 Rocks crew and Alexey discuss the three acts of the film, the realism of the seedier side of Brooklyn, and if it deserved to win Best Picture. Caution: movie spoilers.

We also discuss Alexey's award winning short film "One Night in Body Shop," and ask him what it's like to create a Russian dark fairytale in the U.S. Find Alexey's short film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDPNbXMH1g4&ab_channel=AlexeyKotolevskiy

Also, see Eric's YouTube channel for his docuseries Tales of the Great Lakes: https://www.youtube.com/@FirelakeMedia

Intro- 0:00 to 4:37.

Anora Film Discussion and Ratings- 4:37 to 1:02:15.

One Night in Body Shop Discussion- 1:02:15 to End.

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