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 ...
“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 ...
Explaining the curious case of 'Emilia Perez,' the woebegone Oscar frontrunner
Gascon stars as a Mexican drug lord who, with the help of a lawyer (Zoe Saldana), undergoes gender-affirming surgery. Later, she emerges to reconnect with the children she had with her ex-wife, played ...
Best Director expert slugfest: Brady Corbet may be the Oscar ‘frontrunner,' but Jacques Audiard is ‘overdue'
The Best Director race at the 2025 Oscars has come down to five filmmakers: Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Sean Baker (Anora), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance), and James ...