Where the Oscar Race Stands After Emilia Perez' Controversy
Briefly

The post-nomination period of the Oscars has been unusually charged, primarily due to the controversy surrounding actress Karla Sofia Gascon and her old tweets. This has kept discussions lively as the film Emilia Perez has faced scrutiny despite leading the nominations. Additionally, the film Anora, initially struggling, gained significant momentum after winning both the Critics Choice and Producers Guild awards, positioning itself as a serious contender for Best Picture, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of awards season.
The last two weeks have been some of the most tumultuous in recent memory due to the controversy involving old tweets from one of the Emilia Perez stars.
After the initial defiance, the actress kept her scandal in the headlines, affecting the film's momentum and complicating its Oscar nominations.
Anora, after a slow start, gained momentum with wins at the Critics Choice, Directors Guild, and Producers Guild awards, marking it as a front-runner.
Any movie that triumphs with the PGC and DGA awards must be considered a best-picture front-runner, despite past upsets like that of 1917.
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