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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Flamin' Hot": Eva Longoria's Spicy Biopic Takes Hollywood by Storm.

"Flamin' Hot," directed by Eva Longoria, tells the story of Richard Montañez, the Frito-Lay janitor who turned Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a global pop culture phenomenon. The film was entirely filmed in Albuquerque and employed over 1,000 New Mexican crew members and cast. Jesse Garcia portrays Montañez, and Annie Gonzalez plays his wife, Judy. Longoria's main goal was authenticity throughout the production, and she hopes the film inspires viewers as it is an American story. "Flamin' Hot" is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

via Albuquerque Journal|

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entertainment2 years ago•10 min saved

The Spicy Success of 'Flamin' Hot': From Snacks to Stars.

Jesse Garcia discusses his role as Richard Montañez in the upcoming film "Flamin' Hot," directed by Eva Longoria. The film tells the story of Montañez's rise from a janitor at Frito-Lay to the creator of the wildly successful Flamin' Hot Cheetos brand. Garcia talks about the importance of the film for Latino representation in Hollywood and addresses the controversy surrounding Montañez's claim to have invented the snack. He also discusses his experience working with Longoria as a director and actor, and his hopes to create more opportunities for Latinos in the industry through his own directing work.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Spicy Snack 'Flamin' Hot' Gets a Loaded Origin Story in New Movie Review"

Hulu's "Flamin' Hot" tells the story of how a Mexican American janitor came up with the idea of adding spice to cornmeal, creating the popular snack Flamin' Hot Cheetos. While the accuracy of the story is questionable, the film is a tale of perseverance, family love, proud heritage, and blue-collar success, directed by Eva Longoria in her directorial debut. The film explores the insecurity of factory shift workers, the stress of integrating into white culture, and the ability to silence the voices in your head that urge you to quit. Despite allegations that the story is fabricated, the film is a fun and engrossing watch.

via The Associated Press|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Flamin' Hot Movie Trailer Drops, Featuring Jesse Garcia and Eva Longoria"

The first trailer for Eva Longoria's directorial debut, Flamin' Hot, has been released, featuring Jesse Garcia as Richard Montañez, the inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos. The trailer shows Montañez's journey from a janitor at Frito-Lay to creating the iconic snack that disrupted the food industry. The movie also stars Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, and Tony Shalhoub. Flamin' Hot will be released simultaneously on Hulu and Disney+ on June 9.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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