'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 winning awards. Why is it causing controversy, too?
“Emilia Pérez” won four Golden Globes on Jan. 5, including two best picture awards in the musical/comedy and non-English language categories, which sparked controversy online.
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.
'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.
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.
Where to watch Oscar-nominated movies at home, from 'Emilia Pérez' to 'Wicked'
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‘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.
Netflix Movie Musical 'Emilia Perez' Leads This Year's Oscar Nominees
Netflix's Spanish language musical Emilia Perez topped the list of movies nominated on Thursday for Academy Awards, followed by "The Brutalist" and "Wicked." Your trusted source for the latest news delivered weekdays from the team at U.
Oscar nominations 2025: 'Emilia Pérez' leads field with 13 nominations
In an awards season without an obvious front-runner, "Emilia Pérez" broke from the pack on Thursday and earned 13 Oscar nominations. The Netflix musical crime thriller is up for best picture as well as best actress and best supporting actress at the 97th Academy Awards on March 2 (airing live on ABC and streaming on Hulu at 7 p.
Oscar noms snubs and surprises: ‘Emilia Pérez’ scores a lucky 13 nods, ‘Wicked’ proves popular with 10
But I’ll save most of my kvetching for my Oscar predictions next month. For now, I’ll stick to the details. Controversial musical “Emilia Pérez” led the pack with 13 nominations, including best picture,
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 ...
2025 Oscar Nominations: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads the Way With 13
The Brutalist” and “Wicked” secured 10 nominations apiece in a year with a wide-open best picture race. Acting nominees ...
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 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.
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"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, ...
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón is 1st out trans actor nominated for an Oscar
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2025 Oscar Nominees, from ‘Emilia Pérez’ to ‘Wicked’
Emilia Pérez” and “The Brutalist” are expected to contend for best picture.