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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 & Julie Christie Genre: Sci-Fi / Dystopian / French New Wave / Literary Adaptation One of the most important book-to-film adaptations 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 literary adaptations, dystopian cinema, and world film across every era. Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew network. 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!
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's legendary 1979 double album The Wall Genre: Rock Film / Music Cinema / Psychedelic / Cult Classic Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Streaming Wasteland, Cinematic Wasteland, Wasteland Vintage Roadshow, and Ruthless Obsession on the SPDM Crew network. Carl Kelsch — filmmaker & writer: 🌐 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!
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 | 📸 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!
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 Holbrook, Leslie Nielsen, Ted Danson and Stephen King himself Genre: Horror Anthology / 80s Horror / Cult Classic The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning cult horror, classic cinema, and world film across every era. Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew network. Bubbawheat — podcaster & horror film enthusiast: 🌿 All podcasts & socials — Linktree 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!
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 1940s cinema — this is essential listening! 🎬 Film Discussed: Red River (1948) — directed by Howard Hawks Starring John Wayne & Montgomery Clift Genre: Classic Western / Golden Age Hollywood / Epic Adventure Widely considered one of the greatest western films ever made The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning classic Hollywood, cult westerns, and world cinema across every era. Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Streaming Wasteland, Cinematic Wasteland, Wasteland Vintage Roadshow, and Ruthless Obsession on the SPDM Crew network. 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!
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 Fleischer Starring Kirk Douglas, James Mason, and Peter Lorre Genre: Classic Disney / Adventure / Sci-Fi / Jules Verne Adaptation 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 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
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 masterwork from the legendary filmmaker 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, world cinema, and arthouse film across every era. Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew network. Rod Liptrot — podcaster & film lover: 🎙️ The Infinity Film Podcast | 🎥 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!
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 / Classic Cinema / Ealing Studios Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, and Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew network. Anna Campbell — actor & filmmaker: 🎬 Nora — her latest film 🎭 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!
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 Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 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 🌐 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
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 Cherbourg (1964) — directed by Jacques Demy Genre: French New Wave / Musical / Romance / Classic World Cinema Starring Catherine Deneuve in one of her most iconic early roles The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto randomly selects from his ever-growing watchlist and dives into discussion — solo or with a guest — spanning cult classics, arthouse cinema, and world film across every era. Shane Conto — film critic, writer, and YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, The Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Vintage Roadshow on the SPDM Crew network. Susan-Kate Heaney — actor and 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 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!