Oscar night belonged to “Anora.”
In a stunning turn of events, the indie movie garnered five Golden Statue awards. Among these prestigious accolades were the recognition for Best Picture, Best Director (Sean Baker), and Best Actress (Mikey Madison).
As a movie enthusiast, I’d rephrase it like this: In a heartfelt blend of comedy and drama, I find myself stepping into the shoes of Madison, a woman who ties the knot with a frequent client, Mark Eydelshteyn. However, this union seems to stir up quite a tempest among his affluent family.
The movie contains extensive sexual content and nudity, rendering it inappropriate for all audiences. However, this doesn’t necessarily disqualify it from contention during award seasons or limit its effectiveness in storytelling overall.
Numerous compelling movies delve into the lives of antiheroes or individuals who resort to prostitution for income. For instance, consider “Midnight Cowboy.
What jumped out about “Anora” was Madison’s Best Actress acceptance speech.
The starlet singled out prostitutes, AKA “sex workers,” during her limited podium time.
Let me reiterate my appreciation for the sex worker community once more. I am committed to standing by them and being an advocate. The remarkable individuals I’ve encountered from this community have truly enriched my journey, making it even more unforgettable.
That rubbed Adam Carolla the wrong way.
The former stand-up comedian, now podcaster, excels at cutting through the layers of media bias. He accomplishes this primarily through his self-titled podcast and also “The Adam and Dr. Drew Show.
On this occasion, he employed a solitary social media post to convey a potent message connecting it with Madison’s speech and the overall movie. This post expressed criticism towards the term “woke sex worker,” viewing it as a semantic shift carrying an alternate connotation.
Carolla added his own two cents.
If you wouldn’t want your kid doing it you shouldn’t celebrate it. https://t.co/V2gpZ0GRlh
— Adam Carolla (@adamcarolla) March 4, 2025
“If you wouldn’t want your kid doing it you shouldn’t celebrate it.”
Madison and her “Anora” colleagues have every reason to show understanding towards individuals who resort to prostitution as their means of earning a living. It’s an arduous occupation, one that carries the risk of being degrading at best. Prostitution places women in precarious situations, exposing them not only to sexual exploitation but also to sexually transmitted infections.
It’s quite another thing to regard it with the same pride a parent might feel about their grown-up child choosing a career they admire.
It’s not. Let’s not pretend it is.
Sadly, it took a comedian to bring that truth to the Oscar conversation. At least somebody did.
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2025-03-05 05:03