Summer Movie Preview 2026 and ’40s Madness Champion | #1062

In this episode of Filmspotting, hosts Josh Larson and Adam Kempinar dive into their highly anticipated 10-pick summer movie preview draft, spotlighting the most compelling releases of 2026. The draft features a mix of major blockbusters and indie gems, with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day leading the pack as top picks. The hosts also highlight emerging talent like Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, David Robert Mitchell’s The End of Oak Street, and the quirky animated film Decorado. The episode also celebrates the conclusion of the 40s Madness Champion contest, where Casablanca narrowly defeated Citizen Kane by a 3.04% margin, marking the closest finals in the series' history. Looking ahead, the hosts tease ambitious future plans for Film Spotting Madness, including a 2027 super-bracket combining elite films from all decades, a 2028 Oscar losers tournament, and a 2030 25th-anniversary celebration. The episode closes with a lively discussion of the Chicago Critics Film Festival and a call to action for listeners to join the FilmSpotting family.