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

Sep 1

Fall Fests Preview & Looney Tunes Beats Ridley Scott | MMR Podcast #19

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 09.01.2026, film critic and namesake Luis A. Mendez comments on Coyote VS Acme beating out a brand new Ridley Scott film both critically and at the box office, previews the upcoming fall film festivals right before a post-Labor Day weekend break for the podcast, pays tribute to Tim Curry, Dolly Parton, and Peter Cullen, plus a Days Of Thunder sequel is coming and some non-film thoughts on recent sports news. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 03:36 This Past Weekend In New Movies 21:54 The Next Weekend In New Movies 24:34 2026 Fall Fests Preview, Venice 36:47 2026 Fall Fests Preview, Telluride 41:08 2026 Fall Fests Preview, Toronto 49:29 2026 Fall Fests Preview, New York 55:29 Days Of Thunder Sequel Gets The Green Light 58:00 Tim Curry’s Passing 1:02:38 Dolly Parton’s Passing 1:09:05 Peter Cullen’s Passing 1:10:50 What Else Is On My Mind 1:14:24 Finale Where To Find More From Luis Weekly Digest For The Week Of 09.01.2026 Film Review: Coyote VS Acme 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
Aug 25

Locking In My Best Picture Projections Heading Into The Fall Festivals | MMR Podcast #18

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 08.25.2026, film critic and namesake Luis A. Mendez comments on where he sees the Best Picture race at as we head into the fall film festivals, the latest major update in the ongoing Paramount and WB merger saga as the state attorneys have their own demands of Ellison, and he reminds everyone about TCM’s “Summer Under The Stars”. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Best Picture Projections Heading Into The Fall Film Festivals 31:25 This Past Weekend In New Movies 40:38 The Next Weekend In New Movies 45:36 Rob Bonta VS David Ellison 50:52 What Else Is On My Mind 52:59 Finale Where To Find More From Luis Weekly Digest For The Week Of 08.25.2026 99th Oscars Projections: Pre Fall Festivals Update 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
Aug 18

Dinosaurs Stalk The Box Office As D23 Announces The Same Old Sh*t | MMR Podcast #17

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 08.18.2026, film critic and namesake Luis A. Mendez comments on a weekend of new movies that brought Dinosaurs back to the box office as Black Bear releases a film that was originally thought to be a contender for last year’s Oscars, Disney uses D23 to announce the same old sh*t, NYFF’s Spotlight films lineup being revealed, TIFF making some last minute additions on schedule day, David Ellison threatening California as the DGA and IATSE want to make a deal, Barbie 2 is in trouble of getting shelved, more clarity on the Children Of Blood And Bone drama, and Hayden Panettiere’s shocking passing. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:17 This Past Weekend In New Movies 18:11 The Next Weekend In New Movies 22:06 Disney Gives Us The Same Old Sh*t At D23 32:34 NYFF Spotlight Lineup Announced 37:01 TIFF Lineup Additions Announced 40:07 David Ellison’s Threats As The DGA And IATSE Want To Make A Deal 43:54 Barbie 2 On The Verge Of Getting Shelved 46:03 Children Of Blood And Bone Drama Clarity 50:38 Hayden Panettiere’s Shocking Passing 57:01 Finale Where To Find More From Luis Weekly Digest For The Week Of 08.18.2026 Film Review: The End Of Oak Street NBP Coverage Of NYFF Spotlight Lineup NBP Coverage Of TIFF Lineup Additions 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
Aug 11

A Busy Weekend For New Movies That Doesn't Make Much Noise | MMR Podcast #16

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 08.11.2026, film critic and namesake Luis A. Mendez comments on One Night Only leading a busy weekend for new movies that didn’t make all that much noise, the Paramount and Warner Brothers merger’s latest legal troubles, NYFF announcing they will host the world premiere of Godzilla Minus Zero as well as announcing their main slate, Netflix expanding the theatrical window for La Bola Negra, and more. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:15 This Past Weekend In New Movies 22:54 The Next Weekend In New Movies 30:38 Paramount & Warner Brothers Merger Legal Troubles Continue 35:39 Godzilla Minus Zero Heading To NYFF 42:00 NYFF Announces Its Main Slate 47:41 La Bola Negra Gets A Theatrical Window Extension 49:37 What Else Is On My Mind 51:23 Finale Where To Find More From Luis Weekly Digest For The Week Of 08.11.2026 Film Review: One Night Only Film Review: The Samurai And The Prisoner NBP Coverage Of NYFF’s Main Slate 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
Aug 4

The Public Has Spidey Fever | MMR Podcast #15

Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 08.04.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez reviews Spider-Man: Brand New Day which has dropped a historic nuke at the box office, plus commentary on more Children Of Blood And Bone drama, a stunning Golden Globes related lawsuit, serious allegations against Jared Leto, Mike Leigh’s retirement plans, Glen Hansard’s tragic passing, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming. Timeline: 00:00 A Personal Note On Male Post-Partum Depression 10:42 Intro 11:36 Film Review: Spider-Man - Brand New Day 22:16 This Past Weekend In New Movies 28:54 The Next Weekend In New Movies 34:56 More Children Of Blood And Bone Drama 38:23 HFPA Golden Globes Lawsuit 49:17 Jared Leto Allegations 52:57 Mike Leigh’s Retirement Plans 55:02 Glen Hansard’s Tragic Passing 01:00:33 Finale Where To Find More From Luis Weekly Digest For The Week Of 08.04.2026 Film Review: Spider-Man - Brand New 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
Jul 28

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

'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

20
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Luis A. Mendez
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The Mendez Movie Report Podcast