It's not just a film about spicy snacks. It's about really seeing Latinos instead of just stereotypes.
were Latinos born in the U.S. “Flamin’ Hot” has no time for such myths: The Latinos at the core of this story are fully American and fully Mexican, and as the characters demonstrate, this means they have an advantage that often goes overlooked.
The rest of the industry has a role to play as well. Talent agencies must recruit and sign more talent and push for their clients to appear in more stories. Casting directors should commit to casting processes that ensure Latino actors are auditioned and cast in greater numbers. Film festivals, nonprofits and philanthropists can designate funding and create initiatives to support and accelerate the work of Latino filmmakers.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Eva Longoria’s ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Knows Exactly What It’s SellingThis zesty feature is a classic take on the American Dream—for better and for worse. Does it matter that its origin story has been debunked?
Read more »
Flamin’ Hot Is Based on a Lie, but Its Emotional Core Is HonestA movie about the guy who claimed to (but didn't) invent the Flamin’ Hot Cheeto, Flamin’ Hot needs way more flavor dust to be palatable. abbyolcese's review:
Read more »
'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,' 'Flamin' Hot' top list of week's new moviesAlso landing in our screens are 'Mending the Line,' 'Brooklyn 45,' 'The Angry Black Girl...
Read more »
Flamin’ Hot review: the spicy snack gets a spicy origin storyEva Longoria’s assured movie-directing debut serves as a testament to diversity.
Read more »
'Flamin' Hot' Review: Eva Longoria Trades Honesty for HeartWhile not as good as Flamin' Hot Cheetos themselves, this is one movie that gets to the burning question about what snack is profitable for Frito-Lay.
Read more »
Eva Longoria's 'Flamin' Hot' cooks up heartwarming origin story of family, culture, dreams, CheetosThe new movie 'Flamin' Hot' is inspired by the story of Richard Montanez, an ex-con and former gang member, who became a janitor at the Frito-Lay plant in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Read more »