Leading the pack with 13 Oscar nominations, Emilia Pérez is looking like the next Green Book. Plus:

• Valentine's Day: Your comprehensive dos and don'ts guide on how to approach the contested holiday, from the women of InsideHook.
• From Hoops HQ: Cameron Boozer and his twin brother Cayden, who are headed for Duke, led their team to a 2-0 record at the prestigious Hoophall Classic.

Emilia Pérez Is a Bad Movie

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for this year’s Oscars on Thursday morning, and Emilia Pérez, a Spanish-language musical from French director Jacques Audiard about a trans cartel boss who undergoes gender-affirming surgery, led the pack with 13 nods, including Best Picture. On the surface, this is cause for celebration: It’s the most-nominated Spanish-language film in Oscar history, and Karla Sofía Gascón is the first openly trans actress to ever be nominated. The only problem? Emilia Pérez is not a good movie.

The Dos and Don’ts of Valentine’s Day Planning, According to the Women of InsideHook

BY LOGAN MAHAN

There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to planning the perfect Valentine’s Day — but what parts are actually necessary to ensure both you and your partner have an enjoyable, romantic time? To find out, I consulted the most knowledgeable people I know: The women I work with.

Here, you’ll find a comprehensive guide on how to approach Valentine’s Day this year, courtesy of the women of InsideHook. You can thank us on February 15.

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