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

Masters Of The Universe And Scary Movie Come To The Box Office | MMR Podcast #7

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 06.08.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez reviews Masters Of The Universe and Scary Movie, has thoughts on the reported retirement of Clint Eastwood, is shocked by Martin Scorsese’s AI betrayal, talks Sean Penn’s deranged selfies take and Netflix talking out of both sides of its mouth, reacts to a series of recent passings in the industry including a shocking murder, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:54 Masters Of The Universe Review 11:23 Scary Movie Review 20:25 Reports Clint Eastwood Is Retired 23:29 Martin Scorsese’s AI Betrayal 25:25 Sean Penn’s Deranged Selfies Take 28:01 Netflix Talks Out Of Both Sides Of Its Mouth 30:15 Peabo Bryson’s Passing 32:44 Marjane Satrapi’s Passing 34:46 The Shocking Murder Of James Handy 39:50 This Past Weekend At The Box Office 46:43 The Next Weekend At The Box Office 49:37 What Else Is On My Mind 50:53 Finale Where To Find More From Luis [https://linktr.ee/MendezMovieRPT] Weekly Digest For The Week Of 06.08.2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/06082026] Film Review: Masters Of The Universe [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/mastersoftheuniverse] Film Review: Scary Movie [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/scarymovie] Variety Article On James Handy’s Murder [https://variety.com/2026/film/news/james-handy-dead-top-gun-maverick-1236767486/] 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]

My Initial 99th Oscars Projections | MMR Podcast #6

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 06.01.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez unveils his initial Best Picture outlook for the 99th Academy Awards, reacts to Cynthia Erivo’s recent Variety “Power Of Women” interview, notices Paddington 4’s surprising hire for one of its writers, has thoughts on Star Wars episodes 10-12 potentially being in development, reflects on Marcia Lucas’ legacy, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 02:56 Initial, Post-Cannes 99th Oscars Projections Update 46:39 Cynthia Erivo Variety Interview 1:06:50 Paddington 4 Picks Up Interesting Writers 1:09:22 Star Wars Episodes IX, X, and XI Upcoming? 1:12:35 Marcia Lucas Passes Away 1:15:10 This Past Weekend At The Box Office 1:21:18 The Next Weekend At The Box Office 1:24:21 What Else Is On My Mind 1:27:34 Finale Where To Find More From Luis [https://linktr.ee/MendezMovieRPT] Weekly Digest For The Week Of 06.01.2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/06012026] Film Impressions: May 2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/may2026] 99th Oscars Projections: Initial, Post-Cannes Update [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/99oscars01] Cynthia Erivo Variety “Power Of Women” Interview [https://variety.com/2026/legit/features/cynthia-erivo-surviving-wicked-texting-ariana-grande-1236757557/] 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]

Star Wars Is Back On The Big Screen & Cannes Wraps Up | MMR Podcast #5

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 05.25.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez reviews Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu, recaps the fallout coming out of this year’s Cannes’ film festival, Netflix has big plans for The Adventures Of Cliff Booth, the Daniels might have their lead for their next film, Park Chan-Wook’s western is looking stacked, the wild news that a fourth Godfather movie is in the works, Paul Schrader even creeps on fake women, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 02:40 Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Review 10:30 Cannes 2026 Wraps Up 24:02 The Hilariously Bad Faith Attacks On The Odyssey 30:04 Netflix’s Big Plans For The Adventures Of Cliff Booth 31:37 The Daniels Might Have Their Lead For Their Next Film 32:55 Park Chan-Wook’s Western Is Looking Stacked 35:59 Godfather 4 In The Works? 37:16 Paul Schrader Even Creeps On Fake Women 39:56 This Past Weekend At The Box Office 45:13 The Next Weekend At The Box Office 46:46 What Else Is On My Mind 50:30 Finale Where To Find More From Luis [https://linktr.ee/MendezMovieRPT] Weekly Digest For The Week Of 05.25.2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/05252026] Review: Star Wars - The Mandalorian And Grogu [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/mandalorianandgrogu] Media Appearances: Talking The 2026 Summer Blockbuster Season On The Watchdog Morning Show [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/watchdog02] 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]

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]