Wasteland Watchlist

Shane Conto, SPDM
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Welcome to the Wasteland Watchlist! Join Shane Conto as he and occasional guests as he checks movies off his insanely large watchlist.

  1. 22m ago

    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 LumetStarring Al Pacino as Frank SerpicoBased on the true story of NYPD officer Frank Serpico who exposed police corruption in the New York City Police DepartmentGenre: Crime Drama / True Story / Police Thriller / 70s CinemaOne of Al Pacino's most celebrated performances and a landmark of New Hollywood filmmakingThe 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!

  2. 6d ago

    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 HowardStarring Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy & Steve GuttenbergAcademy Award winner — Don Ameche won Best Supporting ActorGenre: Sci-Fi / Drama / Feel-Good / 80s ClassicOne of the most underrated and beloved science fiction films of the 1980sThe 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!

  3. Aug 23

    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 MelvilleStarring Alain DelonGenre: French Neo-Noir / Crime Thriller / Classic World CinemaOne of the most influential crime films in cinema history — a direct inspiration for The Driver, Ghost Dog, John Wick and countless othersShane 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!

  4. Aug 16

    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 BerriSequel to Jean de Florette (1986)Genre: French Drama / Revenge / Classic European CinemaShane 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!

  5. Aug 9

    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 HermanMusic by Danny Elfman — his first collaboration with Tim BurtonGenre: 80s Comedy / Cult Classic / AdventureShane 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!

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

  6. Aug 2

    Episode 101 - Fahrenheit 451 (1966) with Haley Johnston

    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 TruffautBased on Ray Bradbury's classic dystopian novelStarring Oskar Werner & Julie ChristieGenre: Sci-Fi / Dystopian / French New Wave / Literary AdaptationOne of the most important book-to-film adaptations in cinema historyThe 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!

  7. Jul 26

    Episode 100 - Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) with Carl Kelsch

    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 WallGenre: Rock Film / Music Cinema / Psychedelic / Cult ClassicShane 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!

  8. Jul 19

    Episode 99 - Showgirls (1995) with Mike Hilty

    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 MacLachlanShane 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!

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Welcome to the Wasteland Watchlist! Join Shane Conto as he and occasional guests as he checks movies off his insanely large watchlist.

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  • Creator
    Shane Conto, SPDM
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shane Conto, SPDM
  • Show Website
    Wasteland Watchlist