Episode Notes
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
