By the time “Emilia Pérez” had garnered 13 Oscar nominations, including for best picture, Netflix’s Spanish-language musical about a transgender drug lord had already been mired in controversy.

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Karla was hesitant about the movie, due to it being a musical. In November 2024, she candidly shared with Vogue: “I thought, ‘Well, this can’t be possible.’ I thought it’d be one of ...

I have a roster of friends who are movie buffs and yet I'm still coming up short trying to find someone with something redeeming to say about Emilia Pérez. Why is it then that the Spanish-language ...

The Oscar-nominated film Emilia Pérez has sparked considerable controversy, both for its divisive storytelling and remarks made by its director and lead actress. Directed by Jacques Audiard, this film ...