'Emilia Pérez' controversy: Why 'torturous' movie is criticized for its representation
Unconventional Spanish-language movie musical "Emilia Pérez" may be an Oscars front-runner, but some feel the film is "torturous" and "harmful."
'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" Just Earned A Bunch Of Oscar Nominations — Here's Why I'm Worried
I don't think I can handle another major upset because of a flawed voting system that prides itself on its misguided, homogenous membership.
Controversial 'Emilia Pérez' May Be Getting Review-Bombed Online—But It Just Earned 13 Oscar Nominations
The film, which led this year’s Oscar nominations, has sparked controversy for its portrayal of cartel violence in Mexico and its transgender lead character.
‘Emilia Pérez’ tops Oscar nominations with 13, ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Brutalist’ land 10 apiece
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” leads the nominations with 13, including best picture and a best actress nod for Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly trans actor ever nominated. See the full list.
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’ topped the Oscar nominations. Not everyone is happy about that.
With a baker’s dozen nominations, including the first for an openly transgender actress, “Emilia Pérez” has emerged as the Oscar front-runner.
'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.
How Emilia Pérez Became a Divisive Oscar Frontrunner
The French musical scored the most nominations of any movie this year, but it also faces criticism on multiple fronts.
‘Emilia Pérez,' ‘Wicked' & All the Musicals That Landed 10 or More Oscar Nods: Full List
The only other time that two musicals have each received double-digit Oscar nods in the same year was at the 1965 ceremony, where Mary Poppins had 13 nods, while My Fair Lady had
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What the ‘Emilia Pérez’ cast is saying as the year’s queerest romp takes over Oscar season
Emilia Pérez—the controversial French lesbian trans crime musical (in Spanish) about a Mexican drug cartel leader who transitions in order to both escape and to lead a fuller life—has emerged as a ...
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Emilia Perez and Cancel Culture
Emilia Perez, a genre-defying film directed by Frenchman Jacques Audiard, has been generating a lot of buzz especially after ...
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 ...
Gregg Araki’s ‘The Doom Generation’ Returns to Theaters for ‘Emilia Pérez’ Producer Retrospective
Pascal Caucheteux and Grégoire Sorlat of Why Not Productions have produced films by Claire Denis, Lynne Ramsay, and Gregg ...
What does Mexico really think of ‘Emilia Pérez?'
It may have been embraced by the Academy, but just a day after its debut in Mexico, the acclaimed “narco-musical” Emilia ...
The Internet Loves To Hate ‘Emilia Pérez’
The Oscar Nominations are here, and 'Emilia Pérez' is up for 13 different awards. Unfortunately though, the internet didn't ...
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"Nah, its just that Emilia Perez is horrible": Internet reacts to viral post suggesting The Weeknd could be why Selena Gomez has no Oscar nominations
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd's previous relationship still makes an appearance in pop culture drama, but this time it takes ...
'Emilia Perez' may be Oscars favorite, but 'narco-musical' sparks mixed feelings in Mexico
Emilia Perez' may be an Oscars favourite, but a day after its debut in Mexico, the acclaimed narco-musical was already ...