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The “Flamin’ Hot” synopsis only gets it about half right. While director Eva Longoria’s feature debut does relate the inspirational story of Richard Montañez, the Mexican American Frito-Lay janitor whose 2021 memoir recounts how he climbed the ranks at the snack food company and the part he played in the creation of its popular Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, an essential ingredient is missing from that summary. In Longoria’s estimation, it is Judy (played winningly by Annie Gonzalez), Richard’s wife, who is “the heartbeat” of the…