Night on Earth (1991) and Permanent Vacation (1980) with Luke Burian
Episode notes
This week on The Wasteland Retrospective, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by film blogger and SPDM Crew podcaster Luke Burian for a deep dive into two early works from indie cinema legend Jim Jarmusch:
🎬 Films Discussed:
- Night on Earth (1991)
- Permanent Vacation (1980)
From Jarmusch's lo-fi debut to his acclaimed anthology road film, this episode is essential listening for fans of independent cinema, arthouse film, and 1980s and 1990s American indie movies.
The Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest each pick a related film to discuss together — spanning classic cinema, cult favorites, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking.
Shane Conto is a film critic, writer, and YouTuber. Follow his work here:
Shane also hosts Wasteland Watchlist, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight — all part of the SPDM Crew podcast network.
Luke Burian is a film writer, blogger, and podcaster. Find his work here:
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