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'Anora', Written, Directed By NJ Native Wins Best Picture At Academy Awards 'Anora', Written, Directed By NJ Native Wins Best Picture At Academy Awards
'Anora', Written, Directed By NJ Native Wins Best Picture At Academy Awards "Anora" was the little movie that could. The movie, written and directed by Sean Baker, who was born in Summit and raised in Short Hills, was named Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2.  "Anora" is about a Russian stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. "Anora" also won for Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Film Editing. A love story like no other. New trailer for Sean Baker's ANORA. Opens in NYC & LA 10.18. Posted by NEON on Wednesday, Octo…

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Sean Baker, NJ Native, Wins Best Director At Academy Awards Sean Baker, NJ Native, Wins Best Director At Academy Awards
Sean Baker, NJ Native, Wins Best Director At Academy Awards Sean Baker, a North Jersey native, keeps winning Academy Awards.  Baker, who was born in Summit and grew up in Short Hills won Best Director for his movie "Anora" at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2. "Anora" is about a Russian stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. The movie stars Mikey Madison.  For "Anora" Baker also received a nomination for Best Picture. He previously won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. Baker attended Gill St. Bernard's School in…

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2 For 2! NJ's Sean Baker Wins Another Oscar For 'Anora' 2 For 2! NJ's Sean Baker Wins Another Oscar For 'Anora'
2 For 2! NJ's Sean Baker Wins Another Oscar For 'Anora' The Academy Awards are becoming the Sean Baker show. The man who was born in Summit and grew up in Short Hills won the Oscar for Best Film Editing for "Anora," at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2. Baker previously won for Best Adapted Screenplay. "Anora" is about a Russian stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. For "Anora" Baker also received nominations for  Best Director and Best Picture. Baker attended Gill St. Bernard's School in Somerset County. Baker's films primarily focused on mar…

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Sean Baker, NJ Native, Wins First Oscar For 'Anora' Sean Baker, NJ Native, Wins First Oscar For 'Anora'
Sean Baker, NJ Native, Wins First Oscar For 'Anora' Sean Baker's Oscar night is off to a great start. Baker, who was born in Summit and grew up in Short Hills, won Best Original Screenplay for his movie "Anora" at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2.  "Anora" is about a Russian stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. For "Anora" Baker also received nominations for Best Film Editing, Best Director and Best Picture. Baker attended Gill St. Bernard's School in Somerset County. Baker's films primarily focused on marginalized people living on the fringe…

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Movie Directed By NJ Native Considered Best Picture Frontrunner After Awards Show Wins Movie Directed By NJ Native Considered Best Picture Frontrunner After Awards Show Wins
Movie Directed By NJ Native Considered Best Picture Frontrunner After Awards Show Wins Everything is coming up "Anora." The movie, directed by Sean Baker, who was born in Summit and grew up in Short Hills, swept awards shows last weekend, winning the top prize at the Directors Guild of America Awards, the Producers Guild of America Awards and the Critics Choice Awards, making it the frontrunner for Best Picture at the Oscars. "Anora" is about a Russian stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. Baker, who was nominated for four Oscars for "Anora," including Best Director and Best Original Screenp…

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New Jersey Director, Actors Receive Oscar Nominations New Jersey Director, Actors Receive Oscar Nominations
New Jersey Director, Actors Receive Oscar Nominations The Garden State will be well represented at the 97th annual Academy Awards with natives Sean Baker, Zoe Saldaña, Sebastian Stan and Jesse Eisenberg all receiving nominations on Thursday, Jan. 23. Sean Baker, who was born in Summit, was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing and Best Original Screenplay for "Anora," about a Russian stripper who  impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. Growing up in Short Hills, Baker later attended Gill St. Bernard's School in Somerset County. Baker's films prima…

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NJ Director's Acclaimed Movie Was Filmed At Lavish Brooklyn Mansion (LOOK INSIDE) NJ Director's Acclaimed Movie Was Filmed At Lavish Brooklyn Mansion (LOOK INSIDE)
NJ Director's Acclaimed Movie Was Filmed At Lavish Brooklyn Mansion (Look Inside) "Anora," the acclaimed film from New Jersey native Sean Baker is cleaning up at various awards as the Oscar race heats up. The movie is about a Brooklyn stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. "Anora" won the prestigious Palme d'or at the Cannes Film Festival in the spring, and was named one of the 10 Best Films of the Year by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and Vulture all predict "Anora" will receive Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Actre…

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Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From North Jersey Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From North Jersey
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From North Jersey When it comes to celebrities, New Jersey boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state.  Some of the most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Garden State, or once called it home.  Here are the famous people you probably didn't realize were from North Jersey: BERGEN: Katrina Bowden was born and raised in Wyckoff. The actress attended the now-defunct Saint Thomas More School in Midland Park, and later Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township. The actress is known for her roles in "One Life to Live" and "30 Rock." Miles Austin was born i…

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