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,
‘Emilia Pérez’ tops Oscar nominations with 13, ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Brutalist’ land 10 apiece
In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, an embattled Hollywood lined up behind the Netflix
'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,
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.
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.
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
‘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 Clarifies Comments Involving Fernanda Torres & Calls Fellow Oscar Nominee “A Wonderful Ally”
Karla Sofía Gascón is clearing up recently made comments involving fellow Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres. The Emilia Pérez ...
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Tearful Emilia Perez Star Karla Sofia Gascon Denies 'Rich Rat' Selena Gomez Post, Questions Timing of Leaks
In a tearful interview with CNN en Espanol on Saturday night, Emilia Perez Star Karla Sofia Gascon denied a tweet attributed to her that referred to costar Selena Gomez as a "rich rat," as well as ...
Selena Gomez’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ co-star called her a ‘rich rat’ amid Hailey Bieber drama: report
The Karla Sofía Gascón controversy continues. The Oscar nominee, who is under fire for offensive tweets that have resurfaced, ...
‘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 ...
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Meet Oscar-Nominee and 'Emilia Pérez' Star Karla Sofía Gascón's Family
In Mexico, Gascón built her career in telenovelas and TV series, starring in 'Corazón salvaje,' 'Llena de amor,' 'Una familia con suerte,' 'Como dice el dicho,' and 'El señor de los cielos,' among ...
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 ...