Episode Notes
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
