Wasteland Watchlist

Episode 97 - Red River (1948) with Griff Monteferrante

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 [https://thewastelandreviewer.blog/] | ▶️ YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ] | 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thewastelandreviewer/] | 🎵 TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thewastelandreviewer?lang=en] | 🎥 Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/WastelandShane/] 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 [spdmcrew@gmail.com] 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com [http://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 96 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) 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 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 [https://thewastelandreviewer.blog/] | ▶️ YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ] | 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thewastelandreviewer/] | 🎥 Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/WastelandShane/] Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, and Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew network. Luke Burian — film writer, blogger & podcaster: 🌐 Lost in Movies [https://lostinmovies.co.uk/] | ✍️ SiftPop [https://www.siftpop.com/?s=luke+burian] | 🎙️ 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 [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 95 - Dreams (1990) with Rod Liptrot

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 [https://thewastelandreviewer.blog/] | ▶️ YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ] | 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thewastelandreviewer/] | 🎥 Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/WastelandShane/] Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew network. Rod Liptrot — podcaster & film lover: 🎙️ The Infinity Film Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/4w4qc8XFayHFkwvodoOJqb?si=NeUjUCtWTUWdEgDJnJcXbA&nd=1&dlsi=085a34319280440d] | 🎥 Letterboxd [https://boxd.it/1R1F1] Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com [spdmcrew@gmail.com] 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com [http://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 94 - The Ladykillers (1955) with Anna Campbell

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 [https://thewastelandreviewer.blog/] | ▶️ YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ] | 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thewastelandreviewer/] | 🎥 Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/WastelandShane/] Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, and Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew network. Anna Campbell — actor & filmmaker: * 🎬 Nora — her latest film [https://norathemovie.com/] * 🎭 IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1469230/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0] * 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/annawillgram?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com [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 93 - Animal Farm (1954) 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 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 [https://thewastelandreviewer.blog/] | ▶️ YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ] | 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thewastelandreviewer/] | 🎥 Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/WastelandShane/] 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 [https://www.movie-smash.com/] * 🌐 Off Panel Creations [https://www.offpanelcreations.com/] * 📘 Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MovieSmashPod/] | 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/moviesmashpod/] Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com [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!