This week on The Wasteland Retrospective, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by writer, reviewer, and filmmaker Jeff Alan for a look at two historical epics released in the mid-2000s
🎬 Films Discussed:
- Troy (2005)
- Kingdom of Heaven (2004)
The Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest each pick a related film to discuss together — spanning cult classics, arthouse cinema, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking.
Shane Conto is a decorated film critic, writer, and YouTuber. Follow his work here:
Shane also hosts Wasteland Watchlist, Wasteland Spotlight, The Cinematic Wasteland, The Wasteland Vintage Roadshow, and Ruthless Obsession — all part of the SPDM Crew podcast network.
Jeff Alan is a photographer, filmmaker, video creator, and film and TV reviewer. Find his work here:
Need photography or videography? Jeff is available for hire — check out his portfolio above!
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