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 marred by tons of controversy.
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 Saldaña), who agrees to help a notorious drug cartel leader named Manitas (Karla Sofía Gascón) secretly transition to a new life as a woman named Emilia (also Gascón, who is a trans woman ).
‘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 wants to undergo gender-confirming surgery to become a woman. She emerges as Emilia Pérez, but will not give up a connection to her wife, Jessi, played by Selena Gomez, and her children.
'Emilia Pérez' is drawing backlash after becoming the most nominated film of 2024. Here's the controversy explained.
"Emilia Perez," starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña, has been criticized for its quality, authenticity, and trans representation.
‘Emilia Pérez’: All the buzz and backlash around the Oscars’ top nominee, explained
Jacques Audiard’s Spanish-language cartel musical has garnered a lot of buzz this Oscar season — good and bad. Here's everything to know about the 'Emilia Pérez' discourse.
Emilia Pérez Is an Original Musical. Is the Music Any Good? (No)
While Emilia Pérez has some redeeming qualities, the music doesn't exactly help its case. Emilia Pérez Is an Original Musical. Is the Music Any Good? (No)
Emilia Pérez Looks Like the Best Picture Front-runner Right Now
A lot can change between now and Oscar night, but here’s a snapshot of what the Best Picture race looks at the start of Phase Two.
Karla Sofía Gascón's Racist Tweets and the Cautionary Tale of ‘Emilia Pérez'
The title character of "Emilia Pérez" is not a good person. Her lawyer, Rita (Zoe Saldaña), thinks she can become one, ...
'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 ...
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.
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 ...
Netflix’s stereotype-filled Emilia Pérez gets a hilarious Mexican parody: Johanne Sacreblu
Netflix's Emilia Pérez sparked outrage for its Mexican stereotypes. A Mexican creator clapped back with "Johanne Sacreblu"—a parody film, in which Mexican actors play over-the-top French characters.
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Mexican moviegoers are asking for a refund after watching ‘Emilia Pérez’ in theaters
Mexico’s consumer protection agency is probing the movie theater Cinépolis after a rise in refund demands over the "Emilia ...
Why everyone hates Oscar favourite Emilia Perez – and why they’re wrong
Depending on who you ask, the audacious cartel musical is transphobic, an insult to Mexico, and not as good as Wicked. But is ...
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 ...