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.
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.
What Is ‘Emilia Pérez?’ A Guide to the Awards-Contending Netflix Movie
“Emilia Pérez” first premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize. It then hit theaters on Nov. 1, before it went to streaming just a few weeks later on Nov. 13. Yes, it is. You can watch it right now on Netflix. It’s a Netflix original film.
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.
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 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,
Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old tweets, says she is ‘deeply sorry to those I have caused pain’
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated lead of the movie “Emilia Pérez,” is apologizing for her old social media posts that ...
Adriana Paz Defends ‘Emilia Pérez’ Against Criticisms the Film Dismisses Mexican Culture
Adriana Paz talks to IndieWire about 'Emilia Pérez' controversies and why she defends the film against criticisms.
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How Netflix’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ Emerged as a Top Awards Season Contender Despite Online Backlash
Sure, “Emilia Perez” had won two prizes in the south of France (the jury prize for Audiard and best actress ensemble for Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selina Gomez and Adriana Paz), but a ...
'Emilia Pérez' actress Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for past offensive social media posts
Emilia Pérez' actress Karla Sofía Gascón is apologizing for past offensive social media posts on her since-deactivated X ...