Wasteland Watchlist

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by film blogger and SPDM Crew podcaster Luke Burian to discuss the grand, ambitious Best Picture nominated fantasy musical Doctor Dolittle (1967) — starring Rex Harrison in the iconic role of the doctor who talks to animals, based on Hugh Lofting's beloved book series!🎬 Film Discussed:Doctor Dolittle (1967) — directed by Richard FleischerStarring Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar & Anthony NewleyBased on Hugh Lofting's classic Doctor Dolittle book seriesAcademy Award Best Picture nominee — won 2 Oscars including Best Original SongGenre: Fantasy Musical / Family Film / Classic Hollywood / Literary AdaptationOne of the most ambitious and troubled Hollywood productions of the 1960sThe Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning classic musicals, literary adaptations, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking.Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso 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' RoomWant to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email [email protected]📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew creator Mike Hilty to revisit the beloved classic Disney animated short Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947) — the charming Disney adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck & Goofy that has delighted generations of fans!🎬 Film Discussed:Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947) — produced by Walt DisneyFeaturing Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck & GoofyOriginally released as part of Fun and Fancy Free (1947)Based on the classic fairy tale Jack and the BeanstalkGenre: Classic Disney Animation / Family Film / Golden Age HollywoodOne of the most beloved Disney animated shorts of the Golden Age of AnimationThe Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning classic animation, Disney history, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking.Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, and Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew network.Mike Hilty — SPDM Crew creator, TV & film enthusiast: 📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 LetterboxdWant to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email [email protected]📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by actor and filmmaker Anna Campbell to revisit the beloved 80s fantasy classic Willow (1988) — produced by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard, starring Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer & Joanne Whalley — one of the most cherished fantasy adventure films of the decade!🎬 Film Discussed:Willow (1988) — directed by Ron Howard, produced by George LucasStarring Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer & Joanne WhalleyGenre: Fantasy / Adventure / 80s ClassicOne of the most beloved fantasy films of the 1980s and a cult classic that inspired the Willow Disney+ seriesThe Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning cult classics, fantasy cinema, and hidden gems across every era.Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew network.Anna Campbell — actor & filmmaker:📸 Instagram🎬 Nora — her latest filmWant to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email [email protected]📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by podcaster and Movie Smash Podcast host Chris Roberts to revisit one of the most beloved 80s comedies ever made — Crocodile Dundee (1986), the iconic Australian fish-out-of-water comedy starring Paul Hogan that became one of the highest-grossing films of 1986 and launched a global phenomenon!🎬 Film Discussed:Crocodile Dundee (1986) — directed by Peter FaimanStarring Paul Hogan & Linda KozlowskiGenre: Comedy / Adventure / 80s Classic / Australian CinemaOne of the highest-grossing films of 1986 and the most successful Australian film ever made at the time of its releaseHome of one of cinema's most quoted lines — "That's not a knife... THAT'S a knife!"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, 80s comedy, and world cinema across every era.Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso 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🌐 Off Panel Creations📘 Facebook | 📸 InstagramWant to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email [email protected]📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

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 | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Vintage Roadshow on the SPDM Crew network.Susan-Kate Heaney — actor & writer: 📸 Instagram | 🎬 IMDbWant to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email [email protected]📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!