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entertainment1 year ago

Golden Globes 2025: Emilia Pérez Leads with 10 Nods Amid Snubs and Surprises

The 2025 Golden Globe nominations are led by Jacques Audiard's film 'Emilia Pérez,' which received 10 nods, including best comedy or musical and best director. Karla Sofía Gascón, who plays a trans cartel kingpin, could become the first trans actor to win a film Golden Globe. Other notable nominees include 'The Brutalist' with seven nominations and 'Conclave' with six. Kate Winslet and Selena Gomez are among the double nominees, while Netflix leads in studio nominations. The ceremony will be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser on January 5.

entertainment1 year ago

Golden Globes 2025: Top Nominees and Live Updates

The 2025 Golden Globe Awards nominations have been announced, with Jacques Audiard's musical film 'Emilia Pérez' leading the film categories with 10 nominations, including Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and Best Director. On the television side, Hulu's 'The Bear' tops the list with five nominations, including Best Drama Series. Other notable films with multiple nominations include 'The Brutalist' and 'Conclave,' while 'Wicked' and 'The Substance' also received significant recognition.

movies1 year ago

Live Updates: European Film Awards Winners Announced

"Emilia Perez" triumphed at the 37th European Film Awards, winning best film, director, and screenplay for Jacques Audiard, while Karla Sofía Gascón made history as the first trans actress to win best actress. The film is France's submission for the Oscars' best international feature. Other notable winners included "Souleymane’s Story" for best actor and "No Other Land" for best documentary, with political statements highlighting the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Wim Wenders received a lifetime achievement award, and Isabella Rossellini was honored for her contributions to world cinema.

entertainment1 year ago

Live Updates: European Film Awards Winners Announced

At the 37th European Film Awards in Lucerne, Jacques Audiard's film 'Emilia Pérez' won Best Director and Best Screenplay. The event featured a diverse range of nominees, including films like 'The Room Next Door' by Pedro Almodovar and 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' by Mohammad Rasoulof. This year's awards also expanded the Best European Film category to include documentaries and animated features, reflecting a broader scope of recognition.

entertainment1 year ago

Netflix's 'Emilia Pérez': A Groundbreaking Oscar Contender with a Surprising Twist

The film 'Emilia Pérez,' streaming on Netflix, explores the life of a trans Mexican cartel leader, Emilia, but is criticized for its lack of depth in addressing race and class issues in Latin America. The film's ending, featuring Emilia's death and symbolic transformation into a Virgin figure, is seen as empty symbolism that fails to address the societal inequalities it portrays. Despite its acclaim for performances, the film is critiqued for focusing on Emilia's transness as a spectacle rather than providing a nuanced narrative of her life and struggles.

entertainment1 year ago

Netflix's Wild Oscar Contender 'Emilia Pérez' Sparks Viral Buzz

The Spanish-language thriller "Emilia Pérez," starring Karla Sofía Gascón as a trans cartel leader, has sparked controversy over a musical number simplifying gender-affirming surgery. The film, directed by Jacques Audiard and featuring Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña, has divided audiences and critics, with some praising Gascón's performance while others criticize its portrayal of trans experiences as reductive and trope-laden. Despite mixed reviews, the film is streaming on Netflix and is considered for Oscar nominations.