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

Toy Story 5 Hits Screens In Time For Father's Day Weekend | MMR Podcast #9

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 06.22.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez reviews Toy Story 5, takes a look at the exodus of L.A productions, reacts to the Academy expanding their board of Governors, can’t believe that a The Grinch 2 is in the works, pays tribute to Daveigh Chase and James Burrow, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Film Review: Toy Story 5 13:27 This Past Weekend In New Movies 19:23 The Next Weekend In New Movies 25:52 The Exodus Of L.A Productions 37:03 Expansion Of Academy’s Board Of Governors 42:17 Ryan Gosling To Receive 2026 American Cinematheque Award 44:09 The Grinch 2 In The Works?! 48:21 Sean Penn’s January 6th Movie 49:51 Daveigh Chase’s Passing 52:27 James Burrows’ Passing 53:42 What Else Is On My Mind 55:26 Finale Where To Find More From Luis [https://linktr.ee/MendezMovieRPT] Weekly Digest For The Week Of 06.22.2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/06222026] Film Review: Toy Story 5 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/toystory5] Variety Article On The Exodus Of L.A Productions [https://variety.com/2026/tv/features/hollywoods-exodus-film-tv-production-los-angeles-1236780390/] Variety Article On The Expansion of The Academy’s Board Of Governors [https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/oscars-academy-board-governors-2026-2027-guillermo-del-toro-1236781704/] 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]

Spielberg Returns To The Big Screen, And Leaves Audiences Mixed | MMR Podcast #8

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 06.15.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez gives his thoughts on Steven Spileberg’s latest film Disclosure Day which is getting very mixed responses from audiences, pays tribute to legendary film critic Gene Shalit, reacts to the Oscars giving honorary statues to Glenn Close and Ridley Scott, talks the ADG firing back at Martin Scorsese, looks at “The Rock” Dwayne Johnson’s candid interview, responds to two attacks on two favorite films of his, takes Jane Campion to task for yet another embarrassing gaffe, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:27 Film Review: Disclosure Day 18:30 This Past Weekend In New Movies 23:45 The Next Weekend In New Movies 27:27 R.I.P Gene Shalit 29:42 Oscars Governors Awards To Honor Glenn Close And Ridley Scott 32:51 The Art Directors Guild Fires Back At Martin Scorsese 40:08 The Rock Opens Up About Cancer Scare And Oscars Snub 46:51 Jennifer Lopez Takes A Shot At Nomadland 51:20 Luca Guadagnino Takes A Shot At Top Gun: Maverick 55:38 Jane Campion Puts Her Foot In Her Mouth…Again 1:07:35 What Else Is On My Mind 1:13:57 Finale Where To Find More From Luis [https://linktr.ee/MendezMovieRPT] Weekly Digest For The Week Of 06.15.2026 [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/06152026] Film Review: Disclosure Day [https://www.mendezmoviereport.com/p/disclosureday] 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]

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]