The Mendez Movie Report Podcast

Cannes 2026 Kicks Off | MMR Podcast #4

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 05.18.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez gives a dissenting review of Obsession, the 2026 Cannes Film Festival is half-way done and already making headlines, the Academy wants Conan back, influential film critic Rex Reed passes away, LA restaurants have a rat problem, and Luis looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 02:42 Obsession Review 17:22 Cannes 2026 Kicks Off 29:57 Conan Hosting Oscars For Third Straight Year 31:37 Alfie Williams Hints At 28 Years Later Trilogy Finale 33:18 Bong’s Frank Comments About Mickey 17 35:58 Film Critic Rex Reed Passes Away 38:22 Los Angeles Restaurants Have A Rat Problem 47:08 This Past Weekend At The Box Office 50:32 The Next Weekend At The Box Office 53:29 What Else Is On My Mind 57:31 Finale Where To Find More From Luis [https://linktr.ee/MendezMovieRPT] Weekly Digest For The Week Of 05.18.2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/05182026] The Ankler Article On Los Angeles Rodent Issue [https://theankler.com/l-a-s-rat-attack-panic-hits-hollywoods-hot-tables/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mendezmoviereport.com [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Mortal Kombat II Hits Screens With Cannes Around The Corner | MMR Podcast #3

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 05.11.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez reviews Mortal Kombat II as the 2026 Cannes Film Festival lurks around the corner, talks the new Oscars rules, gives tribute to Ted Turner’s contributions to film, calls out an embarrassing moment for Melissa Barrera, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 04:55 Review Of Mortal Kombat II 10:04 Cannes 2026 Begins 16:29 New Oscars Rules 20:31 Ted Turner Passes Away 22:53 Melissa Barrera Embarrasses Herself 27:19 A Lot Of New Planned Movies Announced 28:38 New Regal Cinemas Rollercoaster Intro 30:16 This Past Weekend At The Box Office 33:58 The Next Weekend At The Box Office 36:12 What Else Is On My Mind 39:52 Finale Where To Find More From Luis [https://linktr.ee/MendezMovieRPT] Weekly Digest For The Week Of 05.11.2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/05112026] Film Review: Mortal Kombat II [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/mortalkombat2] Media Appearances: Talking The State Of Movie Theatres On The Watchdog Morning Show [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/watchdog01] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mendezmoviereport.com [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Devil Wears Prada Sequel Out In Time For Mother's Day | MMR Podcast #2

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 05.04.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez talks about The Devil Wears Prada 2 coming out just in time for Mother’s Day, Netflix waving the white flag on a proper theatrical window for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia, rumors of a Tom Cruise and Christopher McGuire split, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 02:42 Happy Mother’s Day Week 03:59 Review Of The Devil Wears Prada 2 19:30 Netflix Blinks On A Theatrical Window For Greta Gerwig’s Narnia 25:39 Rumors Of A Tom Cruise And Christopher McGuire Split 29:57 Neon Picks Up Bong’s Next Film 32:55 Nintendo’s Plans For Future Film Adaptations 35:08 This Past Weekend At The Box Office 39:32 The Next Weekend At The Box Office 42:12 What Else Is On My Mind 46:11 Finale Where To Find More From Luis [https://linktr.ee/MendezMovieRPT] Weekly Digest For The Week Of 05.04.2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/05042026] Film Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/devilwearsprada2] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mendezmoviereport.com [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Cinemacon 2026 & 'Michael' Moonwalks Into Discourse | MMR Podcast #1 Part 2

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the second part of the week of 04.27.2026, Film critic Luis A. Mendez breaks down CinemaCon 2026 and why it offered some short-term hope for the theatrical experience, Sony’s Exec telling theatre owners to “get off the ad crack”, Stephen Spielberg getting a major honor, reviews the new Michael Jackson biopic Michael while addressing the discourse around the divide between critics and audiences on it, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Cinemacon 2026 Highlights 09:14 Sony Exec Tells Theatre Owners To Get Off “The Ad Crack” 13:51 Spielberg Given America 250 Honor 16:34 Letterboxd Might Be Up For Sale 19:31 Talking Phantom Thread with Matthew Anderson 22:17 Michael Moonwalks Into Discourse 42:07 This Past Weekend At The Box Office 46:34 The Next Weekend At The Box Office 49:45 What Else Is On My Mind 54:01 Finale Where To Find More From Luis [https://linktr.ee/MendezMovieRPT] Weekly Digest For The Week Of 04.27.2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/04272026] Film Impressions: April 2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/april2026] Talking Phantom Thread On The After Hours Podcast [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/afterhours01] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mendezmoviereport.com [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Intro To The Podcast & 2026 In Film So Far | MMR Podcast #1 Part 1

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the first part of the week of 04.27.2026, Film critic Luis A. Mendez introduces listeners to his new podcast venture, reflects on the journey that brought him to where he is today as a critic, opens up about life as a new dad, and takes a look back at 2026 in film after the first third of the year. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Welcome To The Mendez Movie Report Podcast 05:46 Journey In Film Criticism 17:41 Life As A New Dad 27:48 2026 In Film So Far 30:13 January 2026 Films 35:37 February 2026 Films 44:09 March 2026 Films 55:20 April 2026 Films 1:05:48 Finale Where To Find More From Luis [https://linktr.ee/MendezMovieRPT] Weekly Digest For The Week Of 04.27.2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/04272026] Film Impressions: January 2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/january2026] Film Impressions: February 2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/february2026] Film Impressions: March 2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/march2026] Film Impressions: April 2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/april2026] Back To Work Article [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/spring2026update] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mendezmoviereport.com [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]