JAN 611: Poltergeist (1982) Review – Remembering Drew Struzan (10/22/25)

This week, the gang remembers the legendary artist Drew Struzan, whose iconic movie posters defined decades of pop culture. We break down news of Jim Carrey starring in a live-action Jetsons movie, reactions to HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms teaser, and new footage from Predator: Badlands. Then, we summon some supernatural nostalgia with a full review of Poltergeist (1982)! Plus, Gen V Season 2 Episode 7 reactions, Rugboy’s Frankenstein frustrations, and quick takes on Roofman, It Was Just An Accident, and more.

⏱️ Timestamps:

  • This week on the show! (0:00)
  • Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:09)
  • Remembering Drew Struzan (2:53)
  • Director Colin Trevorrow (12:27)
  • HBO Max (20:18)
  • Predator: Badlands Clip and Rating (25:42)
  • Promos (29:33)
  • Join The Patreon Fan Club! (30:44)
  • Poltergeist (1982) Review (31:49)
  • Gen V S2 E7 Reaction – SPOILERS! (1:20:24)
  • Roofman (2025) (1:25:01)
  • It Was Just An Accident (2025) – Chicago International Film Festival (1:27:06)
  • Frankenstein Release Frustrates Rugboy (1:31:58)
  • Bride of Frankenstein (1935) (1:33:54)
  • Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) (1:37:50)
  • Task on HBO Max (1:39:21)

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