Episode 35 - Emilia Pérez - 2025 Best Picture Nominee
- Author
- Alex Long and Zach Cavanagh
- Published
- Sun 23 Feb 2025
- Episode Link
- https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff725c6d
Alex and Zach get into the most controversial and most nominated 2025 Oscar contender: Netflix's Emilia Pérez. We dive into this bold swing of a French-made musical about a transgender Mexican drug lord, the discussions around the film's content and production as well as its award season drama.
TIME STAMPS:
- 0:27 - Intro
- 1:20 - General Discussion (Background, Nominations, etc.)
- 4:46 - Non-Spoiler Review
- 15:35 - Concession Stand (Sweet, Salty, Refresher) - SPOILERS AHEAD
- 30:15 - Transgender Criticism
- 34:30 - Mexico Criticism
- 37:25 - Karla Sofía Gascón Social Media Controversy
- 39:13 - Awards Chances
- 54:54 - Netflix Awards Woes
- 58:50 - Outro
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