Wasteland Watchlist

Wasteland Watchlist

por Shane Conto, SPDM

Criticas de Cine

Episode 111 - Hoosiers (1986) with Griff Monteferrante

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) — directed by David Anspaugh Starring Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper & Barbara Hershey Dennis Hopper received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor Based on the true story of the 1954 Milan High School basketball team — one of sport’s greatest upsets Genre: Sports Drama / Underdog Story / 80s Classic Widely considered the greatest basketball movie ever made and one of the best sports films in cinema history The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning classic sports cinema, cult drama, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking. Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, and Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew network. Griff Montferrante — member of The Movie Club: 📸 Instagram Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 110 - Doctor Dolittle (1967) with Luke Burian

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 (1967) — directed by Richard Fleischer Starring Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar & Anthony Newley Based on Hugh Lofting's classic Doctor Dolittle book series Academy Award Best Picture nominee — won 2 Oscars including Best Original Song Genre: Fantasy Musical / Family Film / Classic Hollywood / Literary Adaptation One of the most ambitious and troubled Hollywood productions of the 1960s The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning classic musicals, literary adaptations, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking. Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, and Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew network. Luke Burian — film writer, blogger & podcaster: 🌐 Lost in Movies | ✍️ SiftPop | 🎙️ Flix and Chill | 🎙️ The Cinematic Wasteland | 🎙️ SiftPop Writers' Room Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 109 - Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947) with Mike Hilty

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 (1947) — produced by Walt Disney Featuring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck & Goofy Originally released as part of Fun and Fancy Free (1947) Based on the classic fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk Genre: Classic Disney Animation / Family Film / Golden Age Hollywood One of the most beloved Disney animated shorts of the Golden Age of Animation The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning classic animation, Disney history, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking. Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, and Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew network. Mike Hilty — SPDM Crew creator, TV & film enthusiast: 📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 108 - Willow (1988) with Anne Campbell

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) — directed by Ron Howard, produced by George Lucas Starring Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer & Joanne Whalley Genre: Fantasy / Adventure / 80s Classic One of the most beloved fantasy films of the 1980s and a cult classic that inspired the Willow Disney+ series The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning cult classics, fantasy cinema, and hidden gems across every era. Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew network. Anna Campbell — actor & filmmaker: 📸 Instagram 🎬 Nora — her latest film Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 107 - Crocodile Dundee (1986) with Chris Roberts

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 Discussed: Crocodile Dundee (1986) — directed by Peter Faiman Starring Paul Hogan & Linda Kozlowski Genre: Comedy / Adventure / 80s Classic / Australian Cinema One of the highest-grossing films of 1986 and the most successful Australian film ever made at the time of its release Home of one of cinema's most quoted lines — "That's not a knife... THAT'S a knife!" The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning cult classics, 80s comedy, and world cinema across every era. Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew network. Chris Roberts — podcaster, host & founder of Off Panel Creations: 🎙️ Movie Smash Podcast 🌐 Off Panel Creations 📘 Facebook | 📸 Instagram Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 106 - Serpico (1973) with Susan-Kate Heaney

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 corruption dramas, true crime cinema, or classic New Hollywood films — this is essential listening! 🎬 Film Discussed: Serpico (1973) — directed by Sidney Lumet Starring Al Pacino as Frank Serpico Based on the true story of NYPD officer Frank Serpico who exposed police corruption in the New York City Police Department Genre: Crime Drama / True Story / Police Thriller / 70s Cinema One of Al Pacino's most celebrated performances and a landmark of New Hollywood filmmaking The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning true crime cinema, classic drama, and world film across every era. Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Vintage Roadshow on the SPDM Crew network. Susan-Kate Heaney — actor & writer: 📸 Instagram | 🎬 IMDb Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 105 - Cocoon (1985) with Luke Burian

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 Howard Starring Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy & Steve Guttenberg Academy Award winner — Don Ameche won Best Supporting Actor Genre: Sci-Fi / Drama / Feel-Good / 80s Classic One of the most underrated and beloved science fiction films of the 1980s The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning cult classics, feel-good cinema, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking. Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, and Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew network. Luke Burian — film writer, blogger & podcaster: 🌐 Lost in Movies | ✍️ SiftPop | 🎙️ Flix and Chill | 🎙️ The Cinematic Wasteland | 🎙️ SiftPop Writers' Room Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 104 - Le Samouraï (1967) with Adam Ritchie

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 Alain Delon Genre: French Neo-Noir / Crime Thriller / Classic World Cinema One of the most influential crime films in cinema history — a direct inspiration for The Driver, Ghost Dog, John Wick and countless others Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🎥 Letterboxd Adam Ritchie (KerbRider) — host of Screen Time with KerbRider, co-host of The Cinematic Wasteland: 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd | 📸 KerbSide Collections Instagram Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 103 - Manon of the Spring (1986) with Mike Hilty

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 Discussed: Manon of the Spring (1986) — directed by Claude Berri Sequel to Jean de Florette (1986) Genre: French Drama / Revenge / Classic European Cinema Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, and Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew network. Mike Hilty — SPDM Crew creator, TV & film enthusiast: 📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 102 - Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) with Larissa Benfey

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 film directorial debut) Starring Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman Music by Danny Elfman — his first collaboration with Tim Burton Genre: 80s Comedy / Cult Classic / Adventure Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Vintage Roadshow on the SPDM Crew network. Larissa Benfey — poet, actor & creative: 🌐 Website | 🎬 IMDb | 📸 Instagram Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

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