Luke (@lost_movies on X) sits down with Rowan Wood ( @bitsofjoel on X, https://knockonwoodfilm.com/) to talk about life and movies. He can also be found on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/kaUp

Luke is a seasoned movie lover with his own movie blog Lost In Movies. Check it out at lostinmovies.co.uk). Luke is also a frequent contributor on SiftPop (https://www.siftpop.com/?s=luke+burian) and he also appears on the SiftPop Writer's Room podcast and The Scribe Podcast. Check out his Letterboxd: ⁠https://boxd.it/3EB0F⁠

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This week on The Wasteland Retrospective, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by film blogger and SPDM Crew podcaster Luke Burian for a deep dive into two landmark Robert Aldrich psychological thrillers starring the legendary Bette Davis:

🎬 Films Discussed:

• What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) & Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964)

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

Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd

Also hosts Wasteland Watchlist, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew network.

Luke Burian — film writer, blogger & podcaster: 🌐 Lost in Movies | ✍️ SiftPop | 🎙️ Flix and Chill | 🎙️ The Cinematic Wasteland | 🎙️ SiftPop Writers' Room | 🎙️ The Scribe Podcast

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This month on The Wasteland Spotlight, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by filmmaker George Massimillo to explore the theme "Let's Play Ball" — four beloved baseball movies

🎬 Films Discussed:

• Field of Dreams (1989), Major League (1989), A League of Their Own (1992), and The Sandlot (1993)

If you love baseball movies, classic 90s sports films, or nostalgic Hollywood cinema — this is essential listening!

The Wasteland Spotlight is a monthly themed film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest pick a theme and four films that match it — covering everything from cult classics to beloved crowd-pleasers across every genre.

Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🎥 Letterboxd

Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Streaming Wasteland, Wasteland Watchlist, Cinematic Wasteland, Wasteland Vintage Roadshow, and Ruthless Obsession on the SPDM Crew network.

George Massimillo — filmmaker:

• 📸 Instagram – GMML Films
• 🎬 Watch It's Love Bro on Amazon

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