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“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,
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.
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.
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
‘The Brutalist’ Takes Top Honor at London Critics’ Circle Film Awards, Zoe Saldaña Wins Best Supporting Actress for ‘Emilia Pérez’
Conclave,' 'A Real Pain,' 'Nickel Boys,' and 'Emilia Perez' were also among the winners, while 'The Substance' and 'A ...
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 ...
Zoe Saldaña addresses her 'Emilia Pérez' co-star's controversial tweets: 'I don't support it'
"Emilia Perez" star Zoe Saldaña is "sad" about her co-star Karla Sofía Gascón's controversial tweets, which has upended this ...
Zoe Saldana asks people to be forgiving in emotional speech after award win amid Emilia Perez controversy
Actress Zoe Saldana stars in the Netflix film Emilia Perez alongside Karla Sofia Gascon, Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz.
‘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 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 Perez Star Zoe Saldana Responds To Co-Star Karla Sofia Gascon's Controversy Over Resurfaced Racist Posts
In her first public statement addressing the controversy surrounding her 'Emilia Perez' co-star Karla Sofia Gascon, actress Zoe Saldana expressed her sadness and disappointment over the recent ...