"Flamin' Hot," a biopic about the man who claimed to create Flamin' Hot Cheetos, sounds like a "30 Rock" joke on paper. And unfortunately, the new film from director Eva Longoria plays out like a "30 Rock" joke stretched to agonizing lengths — a broad, hokey collection of cliches that pauses every five minutes for a new speech from a new character who lays out why this unlikely story is so important.
You can feel the movie demanding your cheers.
Let's forget for a moment that the subject of the film is almost certainly a liar, as the LA Times reported in 2021 that Richard Montanez's rags-to-riches story of rising from janitor to executive at Frito-Lay as the inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos is largely bogus, and that he's taking credit for the work of an entire team of people who actually developed and brought the massively popular snack to market. Does...
You can feel the movie demanding your cheers.
Let's forget for a moment that the subject of the film is almost certainly a liar, as the LA Times reported in 2021 that Richard Montanez's rags-to-riches story of rising from janitor to executive at Frito-Lay as the inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos is largely bogus, and that he's taking credit for the work of an entire team of people who actually developed and brought the massively popular snack to market. Does...
- 3/12/2023
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
Produced and directed by parents Jimmy Edmonds and Jane Harris, this poignant documentary tells the stories of families who have lost their children suddenly and without much of a reason or explanation. It’s a heart-breaking film and there are no words to describe just how much emotion went into making this documentary.
Jimmy and Jane both lost their son Josh at the age of 22 as he was traveling through Vietnam in 2011. He was killed due to a road accident. Not only do Jimmy and Jane tell their story of Josh, but they also narrate the documentary as well as travel the Us to visit those who know and understand bereavement just as much as they do. They interview the families of those who have lost children not only to make sure their stories are heard, but to also help with their own loss.
As well as Josh Edmonds, we...
Jimmy and Jane both lost their son Josh at the age of 22 as he was traveling through Vietnam in 2011. He was killed due to a road accident. Not only do Jimmy and Jane tell their story of Josh, but they also narrate the documentary as well as travel the Us to visit those who know and understand bereavement just as much as they do. They interview the families of those who have lost children not only to make sure their stories are heard, but to also help with their own loss.
As well as Josh Edmonds, we...
- 5/3/2018
- by Alex Clement
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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