The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986) with Jess Conto

This week on The Wasteland Retrospective, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by Jess Conto for a double dose of beloved Jim Henson Company fantasy classics:

🎬 Films Discussed:

• The Dark Crystal (1982) — Jim Henson & Frank Oz's groundbreaking dark fantasy puppet film
• Labyrinth (1986) — the iconic David Bowie fantasy adventure produced by Jim Henson

If you love 80s fantasy films, Jim Henson, practical effects, David Bowie, or classic cult movies — this is essential listening!

The Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest each pick a related film to discuss together — spanning cult classics, fantasy cinema, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking.

Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber:

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Also hosts Wasteland Watchlist, Wasteland Spotlight, and The Cinematic Wasteland — all part of the SPDM Crew podcast network.

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