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.
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.
'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,
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.
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.
“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
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
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 ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old posts and deactivates X account
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated lead of the movie “Emilia Pérez,” is apologizing for her old social media posts that ...
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón deactivates her X account following backlash over past posts
The trans actor has become the center of the "Emilia Pérez" controversy following a video interview and views expressed in ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
Embattled Over Caustic Tweets, ‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Releases Statement Of Apology
Oscar-nominated Emilia P é rez star Karla Sofía Gascón has issued an apology through Netflix for the caustic social media ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Deletes X Account After Apologizing For Offensive Tweets
Karla Sofía Gascón's X/Twitter account went dark on Friday morning after the star of 'Emilia Pérez' apologized for offensive ...