WAMC — Summer 2026 Movie Preview

LCJ Q&A - Starring Lights Camera Jackson by Jackson Murphy

May 20, 20263:48TV & Film

It's my preview of the most anticipated movies of Summer 2026 on WAMC-FM. For the text of this commentary, visit the Jackson Murphy page on WAMC.org. (Aired May 19, 2026)

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