
‘Anora’ Oscars sweep puts ‘iconic’ Brooklyn neighborhoods Coney Island, Brighton Beach in the spotlight: ‘Recognition it deserves’
Brighton Beach is the latest star of the silver screen.
The Oscar-winning independent film “Anora” is bringing new visitors out to the local Brooklyn establishments that served as the backdrop for the flick — which created movie magic with moves such as replacing a boardwalk candy store’s display with breakaway “sugar glass” and using handheld cameras to capture the daily life of locals at restaurants and the beach.
One local shop owner even helped the crew find an extra who was paid $1,20...
The Oscar-winning independent film “Anora” is bringing new visitors out to the local Brooklyn establishments that served as the backdrop for the flick — which created movie magic with moves such as replacing a boardwalk candy store’s display with breakaway “sugar glass” and using handheld cameras to capture the daily life of locals at restaurants and the beach.
One local shop owner even helped the crew find an extra who was paid $1,20...