Mortal Kombat II Hits Screens With Cannes Around The Corner | MMR Podcast #3

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Episode Notes

• 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

• Weekly Digest For The Week Of 05.11.2026

• Film Review: Mortal Kombat II

• Media Appearances: Talking The State Of Movie Theatres On The Watchdog Morning Show

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