Episode Notes
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
Variety Article On The Expansion of The Academy’s Board Of Governors
