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.
Explaining the curious case of 'Emilia Pérez,' the woebegone Oscar frontrunner
NEW YORK — Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” is an Oscar contender unlike any other. It’s a musical, a trans parable, and a Mexico-set melodrama, all combined into one unique amalgamation by an international filmmaking team. And just as singularly, it’s a best picture front-runner that, it sometimes seems, no one likes.
Meet Oscar-Nominee and 'Emilia Pérez' Star Karla Sofía Gascón's Family
In Mexico, Gascón built her career in telenovelas and TV series, starring in 'Corazón salvaje,' 'Llena de amor,' 'Una familia con suerte,' 'Como dice el dicho,' and 'El señor de los cielos,' among others. However, success wasn't the only thing she found in Mexico.
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”: 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 movie
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
‘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 ...
Feinberg on Karla Sofía Gascón, ‘Emilia Pérez’ and a Very Modern Oscars Scandal
THR's executive editor of awards coverage dissects the origins and implications of a situation that has "completely upended the Oscar race." ...
Will ‘Emilia Perez’ star’s old, offensive tweets doom Oscar chances of divisive film?
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated star of the movie “Emilia Pérez,” has apologized for old, resurfaced posts on X, ...
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 ...
“Emilia Pérez” Oscar Nominee Karla Sofía Gascón Deletes Her X/Twitter Account After Apologizing for Controversial Posts
I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt," Gascón said in her apology ...
Selena Gomez’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ co-star Karla Sofía Gascón called her a ‘rich rat’ amid rumored Hailey Bieber feud: report
Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón allegedly shaded her “Emilia Pérez” co-star Selena Gomez in a since-deleted tweet. In the 2022 post, shared via X (formerly Twitter), the 52-year-old actress commented ...
“Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón stokes controversy over past social media posts, quotes about fellow Oscar nominee
Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash over resurfaced tweets about race and religion, amid new comments about ...