But, as the film faced a wider release, it started to receive polarizing reviews.
Criticisms have come mainly from Mexican people and the LGBTQIA+ community.
But, at the same time, detractors were also gaining momentum.
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Some criticism focused on the transgender experience being mainly on the surgical side, keeping things superficial.
Considering it a retrograde portrayal, the film wassnubbed from the GLAAD Media Awardsnominations.
But perhapsEmilia Perez along with director Audiard and crew are facing their most challenging battle with Mexico.
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I find it presposterous.
When someone tells me ‘it seems like youre angry,’ its not that Im angry.
Im glad for them, but let them win another year, when I’m not here."
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Firstly,Netflix decided to remove Gasconfrom the remainder of the Oscars campaign.
While not officially confirmed to be related to Gascons controversy,its easy to connect the dots.
What Oscar winner wants to publicly commend Gascon after all that’s been revealed?
The initially praised film seems to becrashing and burning in the final phaseof awards season.
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