1982: Movies and Music: E.T., Poltergeist, Tron, Thriller and so much more.

1982 wasn’t just another year at the movies—it was a turning point. Audiences were transported to fantastical worlds, terrified by creatures from the deep, and inspired by visions of the future. From the emotional magic of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to the neon-drenched dystopia of Blade Runner, from Tron’s groundbreaking digital landscapes to the terror of Poltergeist—this was the year Hollywood redefined what blockbusters could be.

So grab your popcorn, rewind the VHS, and join Shawn, Susie and Craig as we journey back to 1982—a year that shaped the way we watch movies forever.

Chapters

• 0:52 My “trip” to New York in 1982
• 2:49 Thriller album helped Craig with the ladies
• 5:07 Why we changed the name of the podcast
• 7:05 Shawn punking Craig
• 10:28 Main course: 1982
• 13:48 The birth of E.T.
• 19:14 Poltergeist
• 26:48 “The Thing”
• 27:56 Fast Times at Ridgemont High
• 30:45 Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
• 33:05 Tootsie
• 34:30 First Blood
• 36:22 Rocky III
• 38:05 48 Hours
• 40:50 Night Shift
• 43:06 THX
• 44:17 An Officer and a Gentleman
• 45:30 Das Boot
• 51:03 Craig’s small critique of E.T.
• 53:47 Outro