Welcome to the Wasteland Watchlist! Join Shane Conto as he and occasional guests as he checks movies off his insanely large watchlist.
Wasteland Watchlist
Claim This Podcastby 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.
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May 31, 2026
Episode 92 - The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) with Susan-Kate Heaney,
<p>This week on <strong>The Wasteland Watchlist</strong>, host <strong>Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer)</strong> is joined by actor and writer <strong>Susan-Kate Heaney</strong> for a deep dive into the classic <strong>French New Wave</strong> musical romance <strong>The Umbrellas of Cherbourg</strong> <strong>(1964)</strong>, directed by <strong>Jacques Demy</strong>. If you love <strong>foreign language cinema</strong>, <strong>French film</strong>, or classic <strong>musical romance movies</strong> — this one's for you!</p><p>🎬 <strong>Film Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Umbrellas of Cherbourg</strong> <strong>(1964)</strong> — directed by <strong>Jacques Demy</strong></li><li>Genre: <strong>French New Wave / Musical / Romance / Classic World Cinema</strong></li><li>Starring <strong>Catherine Deneuve</strong> in one of her most iconic early roles</li></ul><p><strong>The Wasteland Watchlist</strong> is a film podcast where <strong>Shane Conto</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Shane Conto</strong> — film critic, writer, and YouTuber:</p><ul><li>🌐 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://thewastelandreviewer.blog/">Website</a> | ▶️ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ">YouTube</a> | 📸 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.instagram.com/thewastelandreviewer/">Instagram</a> | 🎥 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://letterboxd.com/WastelandShane/">Letterboxd</a></li></ul><p>Also hosts <strong>Wasteland Retrospective</strong>, <strong>Wasteland Spotlight</strong>, <strong>The Cinematic Wasteland</strong>, and <strong>Wasteland Vintage Roadshow</strong> on the SPDM Crew network.</p><p><strong>Susan-Kate Heaney</strong> — actor and writer:</p><ul><li>📸 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.instagram.com/susan_kate?igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D&utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet">Instagram</a> | 🎬 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2355503/">IMDb</a></li></ul><p>Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:spdmcrew@gmail.com"><strong>spdmcrew@gmail.com</strong></a></p><p>📲 <strong>Follow SPDM Crew:</strong> Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky</p><p>🎵 Theme music by <strong>Kristofer Twadell</strong> | Logo by <strong>Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative</strong></p><p>Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!</p>
May 24, 2026
Episode 91 - Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) with Luke Burian
<p>This week on <strong>The Wasteland Watchlist</strong>, host <strong>Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer)</strong> is joined by film blogger and SPDM Crew podcaster <strong>Luke Burian</strong> to dive deep into one of the most visceral and influential works of <strong>Japanese body horror</strong> cinema — <strong>Tetsuo: The Iron Man</strong> <strong>(1989)</strong>, directed by <strong>Shin'ya Tsukamoto</strong>.</p><p>🎬 <strong>Film Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Tetsuo: The Iron Man</strong> <strong>(1989)</strong> — directed by Shin'ya Tsukamoto<ul><li>Genre: <strong>Body horror / Japanese experimental cinema / cult film</strong></li><li>A twisted, kinetic nightmare of flesh and metal that redefined Japanese indie filmmaking</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>The Wasteland Watchlist</strong> is a film podcast where <strong>Shane Conto</strong> randomly selects a film from his ever-growing watchlist and dives into a discussion — solo or with a guest — covering everything from cult classics to hidden gems across all eras and genres of cinema.</p><p><strong>Shane Conto</strong> is a decorated film critic, writer, and YouTuber. Follow his work here:</p><ul><li>🌐 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://thewastelandreviewer.blog/">Website</a></li><li>▶️ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ">YouTube – The Wasteland Reviewer</a></li><li>📸 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.instagram.com/thewastelandreviewer/">Instagram</a></li><li>🎥 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://letterboxd.com/WastelandShane/">Letterboxd</a></li></ul><p>Shane also hosts <strong>Wasteland Retrospective</strong>, <strong>Wasteland Spotlight</strong>, and <strong>The Cinematic Wasteland</strong> — all part of the <strong>SPDM Crew</strong> podcast network.</p><p><strong>Luke Burian</strong> is a film writer, blogger, and podcaster. Find his work here:</p><ul><li>🌐 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://lostinmovies.co.uk">Lost in Movies</a></li><li>🎥 Letterboxd</li><li>🎙️ Podcasts: <strong>Flix and Chill</strong>, <strong>The Cinematic Wasteland</strong>, and <strong>SiftPop Writers' Room</strong></li></ul><p>🎙️ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3QEZwKAnzMTv5CH2IU8Bzm">Subscribe to The Wasteland Watchlist podcast feed</a></p><p>Want to help Shane work through his watchlist, or interested in joining the SPDM Crew? Email us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:spdmcrew@gmail.com"><strong>spdmcrew@gmail.com</strong></a></p><p>📲 <strong>Follow SPDM Crew:</strong> Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky</p><p>🎵 Theme music by <strong>Kristofer Twadell</strong> | Logo by <strong>Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative</strong></p><p>Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!</p>
May 17, 2026
Episode - Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) with Mike Hilty
<p>Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist, the movie podcast where Shane Conto, a seasoned film critic, writer, and YouTuber, randomly picks a film from his ever-growing watchlist and dives deep into thoughtful, passionate discussions.</p><p>In this episode, Shane is joined by Mike Hilty, fellow SPDM Crew creator and podcaster, as they revisit the wild, satirical sequel to the beloved 80s horror-comedy classic — Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990). They break down how this cult favorite redefines parody, chaos, and creature comedy in its own brilliant way.</p><p><strong>About Shane Conto</strong></p><p>Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, entertainment writer, and creator of The Wasteland Reviewer. Explore more of his work on his [Website], [YouTube Channel], and follow him on [Instagram], [TikTok], and [Letterboxd].</p><p>Don’t miss his other shows on the SPDM Crew Podcast Network — Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, and The Cinematic Wasteland.</p><p><strong>About Mike Hilty</strong></p><p>Mike Hilty is a passionate TV and movie fan, podcaster, and fellow member of the SPDM Crew. Follow him on [Instagram], [Serializd], and [Letterboxd]. You can also catch his work on Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds and read his articles on SiftPop.</p><p>Check out other SPDM podcasts he’s involved in: Family Movie Night, Sportsball, Mix CD, and SPDM TV.</p><p>Stay Connected</p><p>Subscribe to The Wasteland Watchlist podcast feed for new episodes, reviews, and film discussions every week.</p><p>Want to help Shane clear out his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? 📩 Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:spdmcrew@gmail.com">spdmcrew@gmail.com</a></p><p>Follow SPDM Crew on [Instagram], [X (Twitter)], [Facebook], [YouTube], [LinkedIn], and [Blue Sky]. 🌐 Visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://spdmcrew.com">spdmcrew.com</a></p><p>🎵 Music by Kristofer Twadell 🎨 Logo by Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative</p><p>⭐ Leave a review and rate The Wasteland Watchlist 5 stars on your favorite podcast app — it helps other film lovers discover the show!</p>
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