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

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]

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]