Wasteland Watchlist

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...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by podcaster and physical media collector, Adam Ritchie, for this episode as he discusses Jean Renoir's classic French satire, Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932). Shane Conto is a decorated movie cr...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever-growing watchlist and take a dive into a discussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by podcaster Bubbawheat for this episode, as they discuss the Lionel Barrymore-directed classic romantic drama, Ten Cents a Dance (1931). Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and YouT...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever-growing watchlist and take a dive into a discussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by actor and filmmaker Anna Campbell for this episode as he discusses the Hal Roach/Harold Lloyd action comedy,  From Hand to Mouth  (1919). Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and Y...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto and a guest will randomly select a film from his ever-growing watchlist and take a dive into a discussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by podcaster, Chris Roberts, for this episode as he discusses the Las Vegas-set rom-com full of celebrities and musical performances, Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956). Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, write...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever-growing watchlist and take a dive into a discussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by SPDM Crew Podcaster, Luke Burian, for this episode as he discusses the Academy Award-nominated short film about an African American folk hero, John Henry and Inky-Poo (1946). Shane Conto is a...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever-growing watchlist and take a dive into a discussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by SPDM Crew creator and podcaster, Mike Hilty, for this episode as he discusses the award-winning Norman Jewison made-for-TV HBO drama, Dinner with Friends (2001). Shane Conto is a decorated mov...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by actor and writer, Susan-Kate Heaney, for this episode as he discusses the avant-garde essay film that is Jean-Luc Godard's final film, The Image Book (2018). Shane Conto is a decorated movie cr...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by SPDM Crew Podcaster, Luke Burian, for this episode as he discusses Cecil B. DeMille's raunchy and bold screwball comedy, Madam Satan (1930). Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by SPDM Crew creator and podcaster, Mike Hilty, for this episode as he discusses the award winning Japanese samurai film honored by the Academy Awards and Cannes Film Festival, Gate of Hell (1953)...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by managing editor of Siftpop.com , Aaron Schweitzer, for this episode as he discusses the Hal Roach/Harold Llyod western parody, Billy Blazes, Esq. (1919). Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by filmmaker and writer, Carl Kelsch, for this episode as he discusses the Roman Polanski Euro-thriller starring Harrison Ford, Frantic (1988). Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by podcaster, Bubbawheat, for this episode as the Oscar-winning documentary short film about breaking a speed record over water,  Crashing the Water Barrier  (1956) Shane Conto is a decorated movi...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by SPDM Crew Podcaster, Luke Burian, for this episode as he discusses the early 00s horror/mystery, Gothika (2003). Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and Youtuber! Check out his ⁠ ⁠...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto and a guest will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by podcaster, Chris Roberts, for this episode as he discusses the Raymond Chandler adaptation by Robert Altman with Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe, The Long Goodbye (1973). Shane Conto is a decorated movie cri...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by actor and filmmaker, Anna Campbell, for this episode as he discusses the fictionalized account of Paul Gauguin's twisted life, The Moon and Sixpence (1942). Shane Conto is a decorated movie cri...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by SPDM Crew creator and podcaster, Mike Hilty, for this episode as he discusses the WWII propaganda documentary directed by Alfred Hitchcock, The Fighting Generation (1944). Shane Conto is a deco...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by actor and writer, Susan-Kate Heaney, for this episode as he discusses the 40s musical, romantic comedy, Slightly French (1949). Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and Youtuber! Ch...