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Summer Movies on the Big Screen

(Left) Spider-Man: Brand New Day Movie Poster, distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. (Right) The End of Oak Street Movie Poster, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures

Summer blockbusters continue to draw audiences back to the big screen, offering moviegoers the chance to experience larger-than-life stories the way they were meant to be seen. From superhero spectacles to independent filmmaking, the theater experience remains an important part of how audiences connect with cinema.

On this edition of On Film, co-host Carlos de la Torre is joined by guest Oscar Garza to discuss two summer releases, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The End of Oak Street. Together, they share what made both films memorable, reflect on the joy of seeing movies in theaters, and explain why Spider-Man: Brand New Day is best experienced on the big screen.

This program originally aired on August 15, 2026.

Carlos M. De La Torre is a Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Co-Founder, and Chairman of Tower Productions, formed in 2016. He graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2018 with a Double Bachelor's Degree in Digital Media Production and History. Some of the films he's Written and Directed include the award-winning short films, “So, Who Was It This Time?”, "You Know What's Funny" , “The Tram”, and feature film, "Depth of Field".
Jose is a Senior at the University of Texas at El Paso, where he is pursuing a degree in Digital Media Production. A transfer from Houston, he previously interned on short films and creative writing projects, building his experience in storytelling across mediums.
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