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Explaining the curious case of 'Emilia Pérez,' the woebegone Oscar frontrunner
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” is an Oscar contender unlike any other. It’s a musical, a trans parable, and a Mexico-set melodrama, all combined into one unique amalgamation by an international filmmaking team.
“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 movieEmilia Pérez leads this year’s Oscar nominations, with star Karla Sofía Gascón making history as the first openly transgender Best Actress nomineeBut public figures and audiences alike have criticized the Jacques Audiard movie’s depiction of trans issues and MexicoGascón has recently apologized after coming under fire for old social media posts,
Why Is ‘Emilia Perez’ Controversial? The Biggest Criticisms of the Oscar-Nominated Film
Emilia Pérez is set in Mexico and tackles sensitive topics like drug trafficking, gang violence and missing persons. Critics note that someone who hasn’t lived in Mexico under such threats might not be the best person to tell such a story, and some even accused the movie of perpetuating stereotypes.
'Emilia Pérez' is a divisive Oscars frontrunner. It's also the subject of a new parody film.
Camila Aurora uploaded her parody of Emilia Pérez, called Johanne Sacreblu on YouTube. The 28-minute short is a spoof of the significant problems critics have with the Oscars frontrunner, directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard,
‘Emilia Pérez’ tops Oscar nominations with 13, ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Brutalist’ land 10 apiece
An embattled movie industry has lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about transgender identity “Emilia Pérez” in Oscar nominations Thursday
Where to watch Oscar-nominated movies at home, from 'Emilia Pérez' to 'Wicked'
Ready to catch up on the 2025 Oscar movies? You can stream these 10 nominees right now on Netflix, Max, Peacock and Hulu (or buy or rent them).
‘Emilia Pérez’ leads the 2025 Oscar race with 13 nominations
The Academy Awards season begins with the announcement of all Oscar nominees. "Emilia Pérez" leads the pack with 13 nominations, while "Wicked" and "The Brutalist" followed. Luca Guadagnino's "Challengers" was snubbed.
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.
With Emilia Pérez's implosion, I'm Still Here is an Oscars frontrunner. Things could be better
Even given the opportunity to compare with modern day the process of democratic freedoms slowly stripped away in plain view, I’m Still Here forever pulls itself back into a paint-by-numbers character study.
What does Mexico really think of 'Emilia Pérez?'
It may have been embraced by the Academy, but just a day after its debut in Mexico, the acclaimed "narco-musical" "Emilia Pérez" was already drawing sharp rebukes for superficial portrayals of sensitive subjects.

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‘Emilia Perez’ actress’ unhinged tweets are a huge blow to her movie’s Oscar chances
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Spanish star of “Emilia Perez,” was called out for offensive tweets from as recently as four years ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Under Fire Over Tweets About Muslims, George Floyd, Oscars Diversity
Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofia Gascon is under fire due to resurfaced tweets she posted about Muslims, George Floyd, Oscars ...
Oscar Nominations: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads With 13; ‘The Brutalist’ And ‘Wicked’ Score 10 Apiece In Wide-Open Race
Oscar nominations, 'Emilia Pérez' Leads with 13, while The Brutalist and Wicked' scored 10 apiece in a wide-open race.
Is There Any Way to Fix Oscar’s International Film Category?
The reigning champ in Oscar’s Best International Film category is The Zone of Interest, a film directed by an Englishman, shot in Poland, and whose dialogue is mostly German. Though filmmaker Jonathan ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ making the wrong kind of news
Will an overall fatigue with the outrages associated with 'Emilia Pérez' sink its chances of taking home the best picture ...
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‘Emilia Peréz’: Oscar Best Actress Nominee Karla Sofia Gascón Explains Deactivating Her X Account As Controverisal Old Tweet Resurface
In a statement, the 'Emilia Peréz' star surmised there is "something very dark behind" her old tweets resurfacing a month ...
Karla Sofía Gascón Breaks Down Repeatedly in Hour-Long TV Interview: "I Am Not a Racist"
Best-actress Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, whose awards campaign for Emilia Pérez was thrown into disarray last week by the revelation of years-old tweets widely seen as expressing bigoted views, ...
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Entrevista exclusiva a Karla Sofía Gascón: “No puedo renunciar a una nominación porque no he cometido ningún crimen”
Por CNN en Español Karla Sofía Gascón, protagonista de Emilia Pérez, es la primera actriz abiertamente transgénero nominada a un premio Oscar en una categoría actoral, pero ahora es noticia por cuenta ...