For Episode 488, I am joined by Aaron Isenstein, Daniel Howat, and Giovanni Lago as Howat recaps his experience at this year’s CinemaCon and the films showcased. We also discuss the Cannes sidebar announcements, including Critics’ Week, Acid, and Directors’ Fortnight. For this week’s poll question, we’re asking everyone: “Which Upcoming Movies From CinemaCon 2026 Are You Most Excited To See?“ and reveal the winner of last week’s poll asking, “Which Films From The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Are You Most Looking Forward To?“ We also share our reactions to the trailers for “Focker-In-Law,” “The Dog Stars,” “Street Fighter,“ and “Passenger,” answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for listening, subscribing, and supporting us. We hope you enjoy!
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