The ‘Emilia Pérez’ backlash, explained
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” is an Oscar contender unlike any other. It’s a musical, a trans parable, and a Mexico-set melodrama.
'Emilia Pérez' and its lead star is facing a backlash. Here's the controversy explained.
"Emilia Perez," starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña, has been criticized for its quality, authenticity, and trans representation.
This French film about Mexico has 13 Oscar nominations. Why 'Emilia Pérez' is tanking in Mexico
Although it's set in Mexico City, French film 'Emilia Pérez' ran into a frost reception on its opening there. Critics cited stereotypes and the lack of a clear message about the narcos it portrays.
“Emilia Pérez”: Why This Year's Most-Nominated Film Is Also the Most Controversial Oscar Contender
Lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón has come under fire for old social media posts, the latest of several controversies facing Jacques Audiard’s movie
Explaining the curious case of 'Emilia Pérez' the controversy-hit Oscar frontrunner
Explaining the curious case of 'Emilia Pérez' the controversy-hit Oscar frontrunner - Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” is an Oscar contender unlike any other
The disturbing tweets blowing up Emilia Pérez’s Oscars campaign
S ince its arrival on Netflix in December, the Spanish-language French film Emilia Pérez has been a nesting doll of controversies. The musical, directed by Jacques Audiard, has b
Oscars: Has Netflix Finally Found Its Best Picture Winner? Could Fernanda Torres Pull Off an Upset? And What About ‘Wicked’?
The directing lineup encompasses all first-timers — Sean Baker (“Anora”), Brady Corbet (“The Brutalist”), James Mangold (“A ...
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'You're playing with one of our biggest wars': Why some Mexican people are upset about Oscars frontrunner Emilia Pérez
Netflix Jacques Audiard has apologised "if there are things that seem shocking" in his film (Credit: Netflix) "There are two sensitive issues really in this film, transgender identity and the ...
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‘Emilia Pérez’ leads the 2025 Oscar race with 13 nominations
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” the Netflix narco-musical about transgender identity, dominated the nominations with ...
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Netflix leads Oscars 2025 with 18 Nominations, fans divided over record-breaking 'Emilia Pérez'
Netflix dominates the Oscars 2025 with 18 nominations across six titles, led by Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez. The daring Spanish-language musical crime drama earned a record-breaking 13 nominations, ...
Oscar Nomination Scorecard: Netflix Leads Among Studios With 16, A24 Close Behind With 14
Netflix scored a leading 16 Oscar nominations on Thursday, most of which were awarded to “Emilia Pérez,” a genre-spanning ...
The Latest: Academy Award nominees announced
Actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang announced the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards. Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” ...
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Final Oscar Predictions: Could ‘Emilia Pérez’ Make History and Will the Directors Branch Snub Women?
Jacques Audiard’s crime musical “Emilia Pérez” is poised to dominate, and if it can tack on a tech nom or two, the Netflix film could become the most nominated non-English-language film in ...
Oscars 2025: Shaming Emilia Pérez Fans Won’t Stop It From Winning Awards
Emilia Pérez is the most controversial Oscars frontrunner since Green Book. That might want to give its critics pause.