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 Pérez was already drawing sharp rebukes for superficial portrayals of sensitive subjects.
‘Emilia Pérez’ Is As Bad As Audiences Say, And Its Nominations Are Baffling
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.
See one Mexican response to ‘Emilia Pérez’ — a French film actually made in Mexico
With the Academy Awards just weeks away, a “musical tribute” to the movie created by Mexican critics of the original is getting some attention. Titled “Johanne Sacreblue,” the Mexican-made French story has nearly 1.
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 include Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalamet.
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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Why “Emilia Pérez” is loved by Hollywood and hated by everyone else
The resulting film, a trans-narco-musical fever dream called “Emilia Pérez”, has earned 13 Oscar nominations. Since the ...
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Daniel Perez is entering his less friendly to Ron DeSantis era
As the Florida House gaveled in for a Legislative Session Gov. Ron DeSantis called for — and subsequently used his bully ...
Sundance Institute Names Stefan Perez, Roni Jo Draper & Rhayne Vermette 2025 Merata Mita & Graton Fellows
The Sundance Film Festival has selected this year’s recipients of the Merata Mita Fellowship and the Graton Fellowship for ...
'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." ...
Pat Perez Is Done Playing LIV Golf, but Will Take Surprising New Role
Perez won three times on the PGA Tour before defecting to LIV in 2022. In 2024, Perez finished 48th on the season-long points ...
‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘I’m Still Here’ and ‘Los Frikis’ Lead Latino Entertainment Journalists’ Film Awards Nominations
Latino Entertainment Journalists Nominations include "Emilia Pérez," "I'm Still Here," "Dune 2," "Wicked" and "The Brutalist.
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.
Oscar nominations announced: ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Wicked’ lead the nominations, see the complete list
CNN reported “The Brutalist,” “Emilia Pérez” and “Conclave” were expected to be on the list of films vying for an Oscar. The ...