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 | | 🎥 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!