Thomas Edison's premake of Anora cleverly juxtaposes the stripping young woman with the rich fucks applauding her from a safe distance. They can go home and electrocute all the elephants they want, she's stuck here with no way to get down. Harrowing social commentary.
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(Cue up "Common People")
"You're an adult, Vanya." That word keeps coming up. What does an adult do? Take responsibility. What does money buy you? ...I mean a LOT of money. Not just you and me money. Ridiculous money. Love? Well, obviously.
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