The Mendez Movie Report Podcast

Luis A. Mendez

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'The Mendez Movie Report Podcast', where a Latino film critic addicted to the storytelling power of cinema offers weekly film news, reviews of major new releases, reflections on favorite classics, and insights into the awards race. www.mendezmoviereport.com

2d ago

Summer 2026 Blockbuster Season Oscars Projections | MMR Podcast #14

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 07.28.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez talks about where he sees the Best Picture Oscar race at during the middle of the 2026 Summer Blockbuster season, takes a look at what the fall festival lineups are telling us, reacts to the Paramount and Warner Brothers' merger being delayed until next Summer, looks at the few big items to come out of San Diego Comic Con, talks the Cinerama Dome’s re-opening, comments on the passing of Director Chuck Russell and the tragic passing of Kaylee Hottle, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 06:21 2026 Summer Blockbuster Season Oscars Projections 33:26 This Past Weekend In New Movies 42:59 The Next Weekend In New Movies 47:56 Paramount And Warner Brothers’ Merger Delayed Until Next Summer 50:51 A Few Major San Diego Comic Con Items 59:28 Cinerama Dome’s Re-Opening 1:02:01 Chuck Russell’s Passing 1:03:05 Kaylee Hottle’s Passing 1:05:54 What Else Is On My Mind 1:07:42 Finale Where To Find More From Luis Weekly Digest For The Week Of 07.28.2026 99th Oscars Projections: Summer Blockbuster Season Update gofundme for Kaylee Hottle’s family 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
Jul 21

The Odyssey Cements Itself As The Oscar Frontrunner | MMR Podcast #13

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 07.20.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez reviews The Odyssey and its explosion both at the box office and in cementing itself as the clear Oscar frontrunner at this stage of the race; plus the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, the Paramount and Warner Brothers merger bumps into a major legal hurdle; NYFF and Venice announce their opening films as well as some announcements from TIFF, we lose Brenda Fricker, and the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:06 Quick Thoughts On Avengers: Doomsday Trailer 12:29 Film Review: The Odyssey 34:32 This Past Weekend In New Movies 37:58 The Next Weekend In New Movies 39:54 Paramount And Warner Brothers Merger Bump Into Major Legal Hurdle 43:37 NYFF Picks Paper Tiger To Open The Festival 45:00 Ink Opens Venice And Gets Picked Up By Netflix 45:58 TIFF Announces A Slate Of Films 49:55 Likely Telluride Screenings 51:56 The Passing Of Brenda Fricker 53:00 What Else Is On My Mind 54:15 Finale Where To Find More From Luis Weekly Digest For The Week Of 07.20.2026 Film Review: The Odyssey 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
Jul 14

Moana And Evil Dead Burn Woes Cause Nostalgia-Fatigue Concerns In Hollywood | MMR Podcast #12

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 07.13.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez reviews the latest wide releases of Moana, Evil Dead Burn, and The Invite; he also talks some major awards season machinations as TIFF begins to reveal their slate and Focus and Neon make big moves, reacts to Sam Neil’s sudden passing, and he looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:58 Film Review: Moana 13:46 Film Review: Evil Dead Burn 21:47 Film Review: The Invite 34:45 This Past Weekend In New Movies 39:37 The Next Weekend In New Movies 41:30 TIFF Starts To Announce Their Lineup 43:29 Warner Brothers Makes Dune & Digger Trailer Reveals An Event 44:53 Major Focus Acquisition With Elsinore 48:43 Neon Makes A Bold Move With Artificial50:02 Sam Neil’s Sudden Passing 53:20 What Else Is On My Mind 55:26 Finale Where To Find More From Luis Weekly Digest For The Week Of 07.13.2026 Film Review: Moana Film Review: Evil Dead Burn Film Review: The Invite 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
Jul 7

Mid-Year Oscars Projections And The Minions Make Cinema | MMR Podcast #11

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 07.06.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez reveals his mid-year outlook on the Best Picture Oscar race, reviews Minions & Monsters, reacts to the Astras’ mid-season awards, talks the ongoing drama with the film adaptation of Children Of Blood And Bone and the finger pointing on Supergirl’s failure, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 02:45 Mid-Year Oscars Projections 24:00 Film Review: Minions & Monsters 32:41 This Past Weekend In New Movies 37:39 The Next Weekend In New Movies 40:08 Oscar Prediction Markets Open Up 41:42 The 2026 Astra Midseason Awards 43:23 Children Of Blood And Bone Drama 44:40 Supergirl Finger Pointing Begins 46:27 Warner Brothers Pushes Back On The Cutoff Reports 47:25 Danny Glover’s Tragic Medical Diagnosis 48:15 Follow-up On Daveigh Chase Passing 49:17 What Else Is On My Mind 52:33 Finale Where To Find More From Luis Weekly Digest For The Week Of 07.06.2026 Film Review: Minions & Monsters 99th Oscars Projections: Mid-Year Update Hollywood Reporter Article On Supergirl Drama 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
Jun 30

We're Halfway Through 2026 As Supergirl Struggles To Fly | MMR Podcast #10

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 06.29.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez reviews the critically and commercial disappointer that is Supergirl, talks 2026 in film’s outlook half-way through the year, covers the HCA’s mid-season awards for the year, pays tribute to Ann Blyth, reacts to some awards season related news, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 02:22 Film Review: Supergirl 14:14 This Past Weekend In New Movies 23:20 The Next Weekend In New Movies 26:22 2026 Mid-Point In Film Report Card 33:03 2026 Mid-Point HCA Astra Awards 39:05 The Passing Of Ann Blyth 40:35 Tragedy At The Annecy Animation Festival 43:14 New Oscars Members 45:09 2026 Venice Film Festival Jury Announced 48:21 Jonah Hill’s Next Movie Deemed “Un-releasable” 50:32 What Else Is On My Mind 53:16 Finale Where To Find More From Luis Weekly Digest For The Week Of 06.29.2026 Film Review: Supergirl Variety Article On New Oscar Membership 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
Jun 23

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 Weekly Digest For The Week Of 06.22.2026 Film Review: Toy Story 5 Variety Article On The Exodus Of L.A Productions Variety Article On The Expansion of The Academy’s Board Of Governors 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
Jun 16

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 Weekly Digest For The Week Of 06.15.2026 Film Review: Disclosure Day 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
Jun 9

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 Weekly Digest For The Week Of 06.08.2026 Film Review: Masters Of The Universe Film Review: Scary Movie Variety Article On James Handy’s Murder 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

'The Mendez Movie Report Podcast', where a Latino film critic addicted to the storytelling power of cinema offers weekly film news, reviews of major new releases, reflections on favorite classics, and insights into the awards race. www.mendezmoviereport.com

Creator

Luis A. Mendez
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

15
Rating

Explicit
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© Luis A. Mendez
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The Mendez Movie Report Podcast