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 Saldaña), who agrees to help a notorious drug cartel leader named Manitas (Karla Sofía Gascón) secretly transition to a new life as a woman named Emilia (also Gascón, who is a trans woman ).
Emilia Pérez Is an Original Musical. Is the Music Any Good? (No)
While Emilia Pérez has some redeeming qualities, the music doesn't exactly help its case. Emilia Pérez Is an Original Musical. Is the Music Any Good? (No)
See one Mexican response to ‘Emilia Pérez’ — a ‘French’ musical 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.
Why ‘Emilia Pérez’ is the most controversial film of this awards season
Emilia Pérez’ is wildly divisive, facing criticism for its portrayal of Mexico and its handling of transgender issues. Our critic enjoyed it.
How ‘Emilia Pérez,’ The Most Nominated Film Of The Year, Became (One Of) The Most Hated
Between widespread criticism of the film itself and resurfaced tweets from its lead star, the Oscars front-runner has been marred by tons of controversy.
Emilia Pérez Looks Like the Best Picture Front-runner Right Now
A lot can change between now and Oscar night, but here’s a snapshot of what the Best Picture race looks at the start of Phase Two.
What does Mexico really think of ‘Emilia Pérez?’
The ambitious “Emilia Pérez” and its star-studded cast met with a fizzle at the box office and mounting criticisms that it ...
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“Emilia Pérez” is subpar slam poetry disguised as a musical
“Emilia Pérez” — a captivating, heartbreaking and oftentimes bizarre tale of the consequences of cartel violence in Mexico — ...
13 Oscar nominations later, netizens claim Emilia Pérez might just be the ‘worst movie of the century’; here's why
Despite securing 13 Oscar nominations, Emilia Pérez has become one of the most divisive nominees this year with many netizens ...
Why everyone hates Oscar sensation Emilia Pérez – and why they’re wrong
Depending on who you ask, the audacious cartel musical is transphobic, an insult to Mexico, and not as good as Wicked. But is ...
‘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" 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, ...
Trans musical ‘Emilia Pérez’ is winning awards and igniting controversy
Emilia Pérez” is quickly becoming an awards-show favorite, raking in four Golden Globe wins and 13 Oscar nominations — plus ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Sweeps France’s Lumiere Awards With Five Prizes, Including Best Film
Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Pérez' swept France's 30th Lumiere Awards, the local equivalent to the Golden Globes, with five ...
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‘Emilia Pérez’ make-up artist on transforming Karla Sofia Gascon into a drugs lord
Emilia Pérez make-up artist Julia Floch-Carbonel talks to Screen about her Bafta‑nominated work on Jacques Audiard's ode to ...