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Large Audience Helps “How To Be A Latin Lover” Reach Number 2 On Opening Weekend, Surprises Everyone But Latinos

By May 1, 2017 at 3:54 pm

The film “How To Be A Latin Lover,” whose title and trailer originally made some people cringe a little, did exceptionally well at the box office this weekend. The film features Mexican comedy star Eugenio Derbez and actress Salma Hayek as siblings reunited. The film was second at the box office only to “F8: The Fate Of The Furious,” which is itself an international phenomenon with millions of fans worldwide and sequels galore. What I’m saying is it did pretty well up against a giant.


Eugenio Derbez and Salma Hayek brought their comedy chops and international appeal to “How To Be A Latin Lover.”

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It really looked like they had on-screen chemistry. You don’t really slap someone unless you care. At least that’s what abuela told me.


Lots of people on Twitter reacted positively to the film.


Some people were in tears.


Others highlighted that it appealed to them for being bilingual.

It’s rare to find a film that appeals to a bilingual audience.


This person liked it so much, it made her forget how percentages work.

But her math checks out if you do long division. How, you say? Um, because trust me.


And apparently in some places, the film’s draw was so huge they could barely fit people in the theater.

I guess don’t all go at 8, guys?


Not everyone who saw “Latin Lover” loved it, though.


Some went in with high hopes and were disappointed.

I guess if you’re expecting a high-brow film, from a trailer with poop jokes, you might be disappointed, too.

Some really didn’t like it.

Comedian Cristela Alonzo had a pretty good response for anyone surprised that “Latin Lover” beat out Tom Hanks and Emma Watson’s new film.

89%


Alonzo made another great point about Derbez.

Basically, Derbez, as we all know, is so popular in the Latino and more specifically, the Mexican community, there’s no way a film with him in it would flop with as many Latinos as there are in the U.S.


At its very worst, a film like “How To Be A Latin Lover” is re-enforcing stereotypes for laughs.

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Many feel, and rightly so, that using these tired tropes of the hyper sexualized, machismo Latino, alpha-male, is way outdated in 2017.


At its very best, however, it can be seen as a film where Latinos are making fun of themselves, which we’re really good at.

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And encouraging diversity in film, while showing that Latino actors have drawing power at a time when movie attendance is at a record low, could be seen as great goals to achieve from one goofy film.


Also let’s not forget, Eugenio Derbez can use a “hoverboard” better than you.


What did you think of the film? Sound off in the comment section below!


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READ: Salma Hayek And Eugenio Derbez React To Most Absurd Questions People Ask About Them On Google


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A Round-Up of the Best 2021 Golden Globes Fashion Moments

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A Round-Up of the Best 2021 Golden Globes Fashion Moments

By March 1, 2021 at 3:50 pm
BY  | March 1, 2021 AT 3:50 pm
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The 78th annual Golden Globes Awards aired last night, and because of the pandemic, the ceremony was like nothing we’ve ever seen before. The awards show was a “hybrid ceremony”, with some attendees joining the festivities in person and some joining virtually from their homes.

Because of that, the fashion situation was varied. While many people went full Hollywood glam, others went work-from-home casual (we’re looking at you Jason Sudeikis).

Yes, there was an actual physical red carpet in both New York City and Los Angeles (the awards were being broadcast from two cities), but many celebs opted to bring the red carpet into their homes.

Here is a round-up of our favorite fashion moments from the 2021 Golden Globes.

Anya Taylor-Joy

The Argentine beauty stunned in a beautiful emerald custom Dior gown and matching cape. Apparently, the ensemble took over 300 hours to make. Taylor-Joy was one of the many stars that decided to attend the awards show from home.

Yalitza Aparicio

The beautiful and super-talented Yalitza Aparicio wore head-to-toe Mexican designers. Her bold color-block dress was made by Mexican designer Kris Goyri and her jewelry was designed by Daniela Villegas.

Salma Hayek

The queen of red carpets didn’t disappoint this year. The Mexican-born actress wore a striking cherry-red one-shoulder Alexander McQueen gown. She paired the look with Harry Winston jewelry.

Sofia Carson

This former Disney Channel star wore a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown on the red carpet. The Colombian triple-threat dazzled in a pale pink gown and a wine-colored cape with a large shoulder bow.

Eiza Gonzalez

Mexican-born actress Eiza Gonzalez wore a figure-flattering Versace dress to her virtual awards ceremony. She paired the look with slicked-back hair and a bold pink lip.

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox didn’t let a home-based ceremony cramp her style. The “Orange is the New Black” star wore a plunging ruby-red embroidered Thai Nguyen gown with caped sleeves.

Dan Levy

We can’t forget about the men! 2020’s breakout star wore a mustard yellow Valentino Men’s Haute Couture suit. He was one of the many stars that opted to attend the ceremony virtually.

Viola Davis

Viola Davis channeled her roots and wore an incredible custom African-print gown made by Black-owned LA-based brand, Lavie by CK.

Lana Condor

The “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” star also presented at this year’s Golden Globes. She wore a sheer, flowing cerulean blue Monique Lhuillier gown that was embroidered with pink flowers.

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie looked beautiful as always in a floral print ready-to-wear Chanel Spring 2021 gown.

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Salma Hayek Speaks Out About Filming The Sex Scene In ‘Desperado’ Calls It Traumatic

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Salma Hayek Speaks Out About Filming The Sex Scene In ‘Desperado’ Calls It Traumatic

By February 16, 2021 at 7:51 pm
BY  | February 16, 2021 AT 7:51 pm

Salma Hayek is not putting her efforts of the #MeToo movement behind her. In fact, her most recent disclosure about her experience filming the 1995 movie Desperado proves she has yet to lose momentum. While the graphic film grossed $25.4 million in the United States box office and received rave reviews, Hayek says it wasn’t all great.

During a recent appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast, Hayek opened up about her breakout role.


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Speaking about her experience Hayek explained that she had not known at the time that she did not know she had been signedup to film a sex scene with costar Antonio Banderas.

“So, when we were going to start shooting, I started to sob, ‘I don’t know that I can do it. I’m afraid,'” Hayek said in the interview with Shepard. “One of the things I was afraid of was Antonio — he was an absolute gentleman and so nice, and we’re still super close friends — but he was very free. It scared me that for him, it was like nothing. I started crying, and he was like, ‘Oh my God. You’re making me feel terrible.’ And I was so embarrassed that I was crying.”

Speaking more about the experience, Hayek underlined that Banderas and director Robert Rodriguez tried their best to make her feel comfortable on set. She also added that she felt as if Rodriguez “never put pressure” on her.

Still, Hayek says that the experience was traumatic.

“I was not letting go of the towel,” Hayek explained. “They would try to make me laugh. I would take it off for two seconds and start crying again. But we got through it. We did the best with what we could do at the time.”

“When you’re not you, then you can do it. But I keep thinking of my father and my brother,” she went onto explain. “And are they going to see it? And are they going to get teased? Guys don’t have that. Your father will be, ‘Yeah! That’s my son!'”

Hayek and Banderas have remained friends since filming and they have gone on to star in five other projects.


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In fact, just last year, Hayek presented Banderas with an award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Banderas was honored for his role in Pain & Glory with the International Star Award.

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