It’s a lot to unpack andthe backlash to it has been significant and ongoing(viaToday).
One would expect to see scores in the 90th percentile, in this case, but it’s not.
The reason for that is who votes for the Oscars.
To the surprise of no one, it wasn’t.
Still, every year, there are a few head-scratching choices and snubs.
The streamer wantsEmilia Perezto be a contender, and it’s willing to pay to get it there.
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And make no mistake,Netflix has put its full weight behindEmilia Perez.
“Many are running a negative, nasty campaign against the film,” she previously stated.
Those statements were enough to get people to questionwhether Gascon had violated Academy rules with the accusations.
It’s not exactly helped the backlash againstEmilia Perezdie down.
I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt.
All my life I have fought for a better world.
I believe light will always triumph over darkness."
The 2025 Oscars will air on Sunday, March 2 at 7:00pm EST/4:00pm PST on ABC and Hulu.
