'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."
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’ 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.
Oscar Nominations 2025 Announced: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads With 13 Nods, ‘The Brutalist’ And ‘Wicked’ Get 10
The Academy announced nominations for the upcoming Oscars Thursday morning, with the Spanish-language, French-produced crime musical “Emilia Pérez” leading with 13 nominations, the most ever for a non-English movie, with “The Brutalist” and “Wicked” right behind.
‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘A Complete Unknown’ Leads Oscar Nominations
Emilia Pérez' leads the 2025 Oscar Nominations with 15 nods. The event will be held on Sunday, March 2nd, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.
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).
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.
From The Apprentice to Wicked, the 2025 Oscar nominations are the most political ever
The contenders for the film industry's biggest prizes this year represent a range of genres and styles – but there's a common thread that's hard to miss.
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’ 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 ...
'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, ...
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 ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ shamelessly exploits real-world issues all in the name of campy entertainment
Emelia Pérez' is the definition of "out of touch." To make some sort of kitschy musical out of current real-world issues ...
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 ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ leads the 2025 Oscar race with 13 nominations
The Academy Awards season begins with the announcement of all Oscar nominees. Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott will host the ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Becomes First Openly Trans Actor Nominated for an Oscar
Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón has become the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Academy Award.