Rowan and the Wasteland

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Come one, come all; the good, the bad and the ugly! Rowan Wood and Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer, examine films that may not have gotten their due, while paying respect to said film in relation to its genre, year of release, and other criteria that will become increasingly harder to define.

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Rowan and the Wasteland

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The Wicker Man (1973) 24.02.2023 30:14

Shane visits on Summerisle in search of Rowan...and to discuss the unexpectedly musical The Wicker Man , starring the coolest man no longer alive: Christopher Lee. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter....

Incendies (2010) 17.02.2023 29:17

Rowan and Shane examine Incendies , a French-Canadian offering from a pre-Hollywood Denis Villeneuve. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https://letterboxd.com/wastelandsh...

Slither (2006) 10.02.2023 24:05

Shane and Rowan fend off an alien invasion to discuss James Gunn’s cult classic creature film Slither . The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https://letterboxd.com/wasteland...

Memories of Murder (2003) 03.02.2023 29:59

Rowan and Shane travel across the pond for nail-biting mystery thriller Memories of Murder , an early highlight of the career of Parasite filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.co...

Vampyr (1932) 27.01.2023 24:05

Shane and Rowan may have bitten off more than they could chew with one of the most influential early vampire stories, directed by accomplished filmmaker Carl Theodor Dreyer. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https:...

School of Rock (2003) with Foster Harlfinger 20.01.2023 46:57

Shane and Rowan stick it to the man and welcome Foster Harlfinger to the show to discuss his all-time favorite, School of Rock ! The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https:/...

Valhalla Rising (2009) 13.01.2023 33:10

Rowan and Shane are split on Valhalla Rising , a Viking-adjacent tale of murder and spirituality in 1000 AD. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https://letterboxd.com/wast...

Bullet Train Down (2022) 06.01.2023 34:11

Shane and Rowan wrap up 2022 with a look at the Asylum mockbuster named for one film, but ripping off another: Bullet Train Down ! The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https...

Lady Macbeth (2016) 30.12.2022 32:50

Rowan and Shane examine a Leskovian story about domesticity and relationships. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https://letterboxd.com/wastelandshane/ INSTAGRAM - https:...

The Assistants (2009) 23.12.2022 28:10

Shane and Rowan go to the back alleys of Hollywood for a story about the assistants who make the magic happen. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https://letterboxd.com/wa...

The One (2001) 16.12.2022 29:49

Rowan and Shane are excited to travel through the multiverse, but disappointed that said trip involves a poorly-made martial arts action movie from the early 2000s. At least a young Jason Statham and a young(er) Jet Li are there to make things feel a little more familiar. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Was...

Miracle (2004) 09.12.2022 25:48

Shane and Rowan believe in miracles! Plus, their old friend Kurt Russell stops by for another episode, and this time he gets a spotlight! The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD...

Faust (1926) 02.12.2022 29:54

Rowan and Shane examine Faust , a revolutionary silent film that depicts a classic story of good and evil. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https://letterboxd.com/wastel...

Speed Racer (2008) 25.11.2022 32:54

Shane and Rowan revisit the height of mid-2000s CGI-fueled action cinema with the spectacularly controversial Speed Racer . The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https://lett...

The Battle of Algiers (1966) 18.11.2022 32:16

Rowan and Shane take a look at revolution and objective anarchy as they break down an underseen and undervalued 60s historical drama. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - ht...

About Time (2013) with Robert Bouffard 11.11.2022 49:55

For their twentieth episode, Shane and Rowan are joined by SiftPop editor Robert Bouffard to discuss the seminal fantasy rom-com About Time . The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERB...

The Hateful Eight (2015) 04.11.2022 39:44

Rowan and Shane get despicable, smash some antique guitars and break down Tarantino’s 2015 western masterpiece. From that description alone, you can infer how we feel about the film! The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER...

This Sporting Life (1963) 28.10.2022 36:11

Shane and Rowan discuss an oft-overlooked kitchen sink drama from the mid-20th century, This Sporting Life , which put Richard Harris on the map (among other under-recognized achievements). The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ...

Kajillionaire (2020) 21.10.2022 40:39

Rowan and Shane dive into a recent offbeat comedy that has gone under the radars of many, starring Evan Rachel Wood, Gina Rodriguez and Richard Jenkins. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contosh...

In the Name of the Father (1993) 14.10.2022 38:01

Shane and Rowan share an important piece of recent history with In the Name of the Father , the true story of a wrongful imprisonment during the Troubles. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/conto...

Harakiri (1962) 07.10.2022 38:49

Rowan and Shane travel to 17th century Japan for an in-depth discussion one of the most acclaimed films of all time, Harakiri . The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https://...

Rubber (2010) 30.09.2022 31:29

What...is...this...movie?! Shane and Rowan contemplate life and reason with Rubber , a story about voyeurism, exhibitionism and a killer telekinetic tire named Robert. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twit...

Viva Las Vegas (1964) 23.09.2022 36:02

Rowan and Shane hit the town for a completely frivolous racing jaunt with the King! The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https://letterboxd.com/wastelandshane/ INSTAGRAM - h...

The Man Who Would Be King (1975) 16.09.2022 35:19

Shane and Rowan travel back to the 1880s with Sirs Sean Connery and Michael Caine for a Kipling-based adventure to distant lands! The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https:...

The Impossible (2012) 09.09.2022 33:18

Rowan and Shane pay their respects to a real-life event and discuss a film that portrayed it with terrifying accuracy. The Lenient Critic WEBSITE - https://www.thelenientcritic.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lenientcritic Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/contoshane LETTERBOXD - https://letterbox...