Wasteland Watchlist

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by filmmaker and writer Carl Kelsch to dive deep into East of Eden (1955) , Elia Kazan’s sweeping adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel and the film that made James Dean a star. 🎬 Film Discussed: East of Eden (1955) : directed by Elia Kazan Starring James Dean (in his first major film role), Julie Harris , R...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by podcaster Bubbawheat to dig into Playtime (1967) , the satirical comedy directed and co-written by Jacques Tati . It’s a dialogue-light, visually dazzling look at modern Paris , glass-and-steel architecture , and the chaos of the modern age , starring Tati as the beloved Monsieur Hulot . 🎬 Film Discussed...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by podcaster Rod Liptrot to explore the critically acclaimed interracial romance drama Mississippi Masala (1991) — A deeply moving story about love, identity, and displacement set in the American South! 🎬 Film Discussed: Mississippi Masala (1991) — directed by Mira Nair Starring Denzel Washington & Sari...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by Griff Montferrante of The Movie Club to revisit one of the greatest sports films ever made — Hoosiers (1986) , the legendary basketball movie directed by David Anspaugh and starring Gene Hackman & Dennis Hopper — the ultimate underdog story in cinema history! 🎬 Film Discussed: Hoosiers (1986) — direc...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by film blogger and SPDM Crew podcaster Luke Burian to discuss the grand, ambitious Best Picture nominated fantasy musical Doctor Dolittle (1967) — starring Rex Harrison in the iconic role of the doctor who talks to animals, based on Hugh Lofting's beloved book series! 🎬 Film Discussed: Doctor Dolittle (196...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew creator Mike Hilty to revisit the beloved classic Disney animated short Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947) — the charming Disney adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck & Goofy that has delighted generations of fans! 🎬 Film Discussed: Mickey and the Beanstalk (...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by actor and filmmaker Anna Campbell to revisit the beloved 80s fantasy classic Willow (1988) — produced by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard , starring Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer & Joanne Whalley — one of the most cherished fantasy adventure films of the decade! 🎬 Film Discussed: Willow (1988) — d...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by podcaster and Movie Smash Podcast host Chris Roberts to revisit one of the most beloved 80s comedies ever made — Crocodile Dundee (1986) , the iconic Australian fish-out-of-water comedy starring Paul Hogan that became one of the highest-grossing films of 1986 and launched a global phenomenon! 🎬 Film Disc...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by actor and writer Susan-Kate Heaney to discuss one of the greatest crime dramas of the 1970s — Serpico (1973) , directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Al Pacino in his iconic portrayal of real-life NYPD whistleblower Frank Serpico ! If you're a fan of Al Pacino , Sidney Lumet , 70s crime films , police corr...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by film blogger and SPDM Crew podcaster Luke Burian to revisit the beloved 80s sci-fi classic Cocoon (1985) — Ron Howard's heartwarming and surprisingly moving alien encounter film starring Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Hume Cronyn & Jessica Tandy ! 🎬 Film Discussed: Cocoon (1985) — directed by Ron Howar...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew podcaster Adam Ritchie (KerbRider) to explore one of the most influential French crime films ever made — Le Samouraï (1967) , director Jean-Pierre Melville's masterpiece of neo-noir cinema starring Alain Delon ! 🎬 Film Discussed: Le Samouraï (1967) — directed by Jean-Pierre Melville Starring Al...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew creator Mike Hilty to discuss the stunning French cinema classic Manon of the Spring (1986) — the powerful sequel to Jean de Florette and one of the greatest revenge dramas in film history, directed by Claude Berri and starring Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil & Emmanuelle Béart ! 🎬 Film Discus...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by poet and actor Larissa Benfey to celebrate one of the most beloved 80s comedies ever made — Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) , the feature film debut of director Tim Burton and Paul Reubens' iconic Pee-wee Herman character! 🎬 Film Discussed: Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) — directed by Tim Burton (feature...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by cinephile and close friend Haley Johnston to discuss François Truffaut's landmark film adaptation of Ray Bradbury's iconic dystopian novel — Fahrenheit 451 (1966) 🎬 Film Discussed: Fahrenheit 451 (1966) — directed by François Truffaut Based on Ray Bradbury's classic dystopian novel Starring Oskar Werner...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by filmmaker and writer Carl Kelsch to dive deep into one of the most iconic rock films ever made — Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) , the legendary concept album film directed by Alan Parker with animation by Gerald Scarfe ! 🎬 Film Discussed: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) — Starring Bob Geldof Based on Pink Floyd...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew creator Mike Hilty to make the case for Showgirls (1995) as a biting satire of American excess and the warped American Dream 🎬 Film Discussed: Showgirls (1995) — starring Elizabeth Berkley & Kyle MacLachlan Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Insta...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by podcaster Bubbawheat to dig into one of the greatest horror anthologies ever made — Creepshow (1982) , the beloved collaboration between legendary filmmaker George A. Romero and Stephen King ! 🎬 Film Discussed: Creepshow (1982) — directed by George A. Romero , written by Stephen King Starring Hal Holbroo...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by Griff Montferrante of The Movie Club for a deep dive into one of the greatest classic Hollywood westerns ever made — Red River (1948) , directed by Howard Hawks and starring John Wayne and Montgomery Clift ! If you're a fan of classic westerns , John Wayne films , Howard Hawks , Golden Age Hollywood , or...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by film blogger and SPDM Crew podcaster Luke Burian to dive deep into the classic Disney live-action adventure 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) — based on Jules Verne's legendary novel and starring Kirk Douglas and James Mason ! 🎬 Film Discussed: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) — directed by Richard...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by podcaster Rod Liptrot to explore the breathtaking Akira Kurosawa passion project — Dreams (1990) , a fantastical anthology of surreal visions from one of cinema's greatest directors! 🎬 Film Discussed: Dreams (1990) — directed by Akira Kurosawa; A deeply personal and visually stunning late-career masterwo...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by actor and filmmaker Anna Campbell to discuss the beloved British black comedy classic — The Ladykillers (1955) , starring Alec Guinness ! 🎬 Film Discussed: The Ladykillers (1955) — directed by Alexander Mackendrick Starring Alec Guinness , Peter Sellers , and Cecil Parker Genre: British Black Comedy / Cl...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by podcaster and Movie Smash Podcast host Chris Roberts to discuss the landmark animated adaptation of George Orwell's classic political allegory — Animal Farm (1954) ! The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion Shane...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by actor and writer Susan-Kate Heaney for a deep dive into the classic French New Wave musical romance The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) , directed by Jacques Demy . If you love foreign language cinema , French film , or classic musical romance movies — this one's for you! 🎬 Film Discussed: The Umbrellas of...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by film blogger and SPDM Crew podcaster Luke Burian to dive deep into one of the most visceral and influential works of Japanese body horror cinema — Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) , directed by Shin'ya Tsukamoto . 🎬 Film Discussed: Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) — directed by Shin'ya Tsukamoto Genre: Body horror...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist, the movie podcast where Shane Conto, a seasoned film critic, writer, and YouTuber, randomly picks a film from his ever-growing watchlist and dives deep into thoughtful, passionate discussions. In this episode, Shane is joined by Mike Hilty, fellow SPDM Crew creator and podcaster, as they revisit the wild, satirical sequel to the beloved 80s horror-comedy classic...