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I watched Netflix’s controversial Oscar contender 'Emilia Pérez' — here’s why there’s backlash
"Emilia Pérez" has faced controversy and criticism for various reasons. Among the most prominent is its portrayal of Mexico. The movie’s director, Jacques Audiard, is French, and none of its three lead cast members are of Mexican descent. Only one member of the core cast, Adriana Paz, is from Mexico.
Emilia Pérez star says she will stay in Oscars race despite row
Karla Sofía Gascón sparked controversy over old social media posts about Islam, George Floyd and the Oscars.
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.
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.
Explaining the Curious Case of 'Emilia Pérez,' the Woebegone Oscar Frontrunner
Those possibilities, though, appear severely threatened after old tweets of Gascón’s led her to issue an apology Thursday — the latest setback in an Oscar campaign that’s veering close to becoming a train wreck.
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 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
‘I’m not racist’: Emilia Perez star Karla Sofía Gascón breaks down in tears in interview addressing controversy
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated star of Emilia Perez, broke down in tears during an emotional interview addressing ...
Netflix’s ‘Emilia Perez’ Would Be The Lowest Critic Scored Best Picture Winner Since ‘Crash’
There is a dust-up in the film world right now, a conflict pitting viewers and award-voters against each other regarding one ...
Embattled Over Caustic Tweets, ‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Releases Statement Of Apology
Oscar-nominated Emilia P é rez star Karla Sofía Gascón has issued an apology through Netflix for the caustic social media ...
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón deactivates her X account following backlash over past posts
The trans actor has become the center of the "Emilia Pérez" controversy following a video interview and views expressed in ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Is As Bad As Audiences Say, And Its Nominations Raise Questions
The film stars Zoe Saldana as Rita, a lawyer forcibly recruited by a crime boss, Manitas, played by Karla Sofía Gascón, who ...
‘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 ...
Netflix’s Emilia Pérez has a 30% Rotten Tomatoes score yet somehow grabbed 13 Oscar nods
Netflix's Emilia Pérez racked up 13 Oscar nods - but was the Academy even watching the same movie that viewers were? It's got ...
How ‘Emilia Pérez,’ The Most Nominated Film Of The Year, Became (One Of) The Most Hated
Between widespread criticism of the film itself and resurfaced tweets from its lead star, the Oscars front-runner has been ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old posts and deactivates X account
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated lead of the movie “Emilia Pérez,” is apologizing for her old social media posts that ...
Emilia Pérez's Zoe Saldaña Reacts To Karla Sofía Gascón’s Controversial Tweets
Following controversial tweets written by Karla Sofía Gascón resurfacing yesterday, her Emilia Pérez co-star and fellow 2025 ...
Is ‘Emilia Pérez’ Based on a True Story?
Written and directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez tells the story of a Mexican named lawyer, Rita (Zoe ...