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The film trivialises the problem of the missing in Mexico,
argues a petition on the Change.org website that had more than 11,000 signatures calling for the movie to be pulled before its scheduled Mexican release on Thursday
This has certainly been a difficult time for Los Angeles, where many members of our film community industry work and live. But the last several weeks have proven what we already know to be true: our film industry and Los Angeles are resilient, and for almost a century, the Oscars have brought us together to unite and celebrate our global film community,
Janet Yang, the academy's president, said before nominees were announced
It is an insensitive film, disrespectful to our culture that goes far beyond drug trafficking and the pain of thousands of families,
it added
It's so beautiful to see a movie that is cinema,
he gushed in a conversation with Audiard at the Directors Guild of America, according to a video posted by The Hollywood ReporterIt's a Spanish-language film that was shot in Paris. It's a mongrel film,
he saidIf things seem shocking in 'Emilia,' I would be ready to apologize."
In a nod to the criticism, he said at a recent presentation in MexicoI hope that we can make use of all this noise, going beyond the superficial,
she said
This recognition is a celebration of the global world we live in,
Audiard said in a statement
I’m a Los Angeles native and so there’s been so much devastation these past few weeks and my heart breaks for LA. but it’s really beautiful to see everyone coming together,
Madison said ThursdayThis film forces a subjective response. It forces someone to speak their mind,
said Ross
On a level of artistry, today, for me personally, is an incredible day and I feel very happy,
Strong added of his first Oscar nominationHe called us ‘human scum’, and I actually feel afraid talking to you about that right now. And that is an alarming feeling to be having in this country in 2025,
Strong said by phone Thursday from his home in BrooklynI wonder if it’s becoming a trend — a desire to make films with different linguistic elements, unique actors, and distinctive themes,
said Audiard
We will honor the talented filmmakers nominated today, pay tribute to our brave first responders and celebrate the enduring spirit of Los Angeles and the film industry,
Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said just before the nominations were unveiled
My heart is with my friends, family, neighbors, and community here in LA,
the actress saidI think the last thing people in the industry want to seem like is defeated by these fires,
he saidI had just dropped my daughter off at school, and I got the first text. And I looked and saw the name, and I knew it was a friend who works in film. And I’m like, ‘My God.' I just got chills,
he recounts
When I was a kid, I actually wanted to be an animator just as much as I wanted to be a composer, ... Those cartoons that have no words were conveying a lot of the emotional storytelling with the music.”
he says, referencing Disney cartoons and “Tom and Jerry.”I think we'll have a drink tonight,
he says of his celebratory plansI'm gonna eat pizza and ice cream!”
he laughs