Sean Baker Archives – The Cinematropolis

‘Anora’ Re-Writes the Fantasy of an American Cinderella Story – The Cinematic Schematic

Daniel Bokemper and Jo Light join hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman on The Cinematic Schematic to review 2024's Palme d'Or winner, Anora, from

November 13, 2024

Simon Rex and Suzanna Son as they appear in Red Rocket from Sean Baker.

Essays

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Charismatic Sleeze in ‘Red Rocket’

Daniel Bokemper concludes the Sean Baker retrospective with a look at the writer/director's most recent film about a down-on-his-luck adult film star 'Red Rocket.'

October 29, 2024

Brooklynn Kimberly Price as Moonee and Bria Vinaite as Halley share a tender moment in The Florida Project from Sean Baker.

Essays

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Dauntless Whimsy in ‘The Florida Project’

Daniel Bokemper continues the four-part Sean Baker series with a critique of the director's most acclaimed film, The Florida Project.

October 21, 2024

Mya Taylor as Alexandra and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez as Sin-Dee

Essays

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Dreams, Desire and Donuts in ‘Tangerine’

Daniel Bokemper continues his Sean Baker analysis series with a deep dive into of the director's second California-set film, Tangerine.

October 10, 2024

Prince Adu as Lucky and Aiden Noesi as Prince in Prince of Broadway from Sean Baker.

Essays

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Unflinching Realism in ‘Prince of Broadway’

Daniel Bokemper kicks off a four-part essay series covering key works from director Sean Baker. In the first piece, Bokemper looks at Baker's third

October 3, 2024

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‘Conclave’ Is a Deceptively Pulpy Costume Drama

‘Heretic’ Asks Big Questions About Religion Through Chilling Thrills – The Cinematic Schematic

‘Speak No Evil’ is No Ordinary American Remake

‘A Real Pain’ Is a Rumination on Grief With a Lighter Touch – The Cinematic Schematic

‘Anora’ Re-Writes the Fantasy of an American Cinderella Story – The Cinematic Schematic

‘Moonlit Massacre’ and the 2024 Halloween Special – The Cinematic Schematic

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Charismatic Sleeze in ‘Red Rocket’

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Dauntless Whimsy in ‘The Florida Project’

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Holds Its Audience in Contempt – The Cinematic Schematic

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Dreams, Desire and Donuts in ‘Tangerine’

Sean Baker

‘Anora’ Re-Writes the Fantasy of an American Cinderella Story – The Cinematic Schematic

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Charismatic Sleeze in ‘Red Rocket’

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Dauntless Whimsy in ‘The Florida Project’

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Dreams, Desire and Donuts in ‘Tangerine’

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Unflinching Realism in ‘Prince of Broadway’