Why Does the Wilhelm Scream?

Brock Kingsley and Jason Wiseman discuss and review movies worth watching in a way that nerd-ish types do when they sit down to chat. Passionate opinions, (bad) inside jokes, obscure references, and rants; there will be rants. Often irreverent, sometimes insightful. Plus, occasional special guests and special topics.
Brock Kingsley and Jason Wiseman discuss and review movies worth watching in a way that nerd-ish types do when they sit down to chat. Passionate opinions, (bad) inside jokes, obscure references, and rants; there will be rants. Often irreverent, sometimes insightful. Plus, occasional special guests and special topics.
Episodes
Episodes



Jul 4, 2026
Jul 4, 2026
2hr 4 min
We watched 'Citizen Vigilante' so you don't have to. But on a happier not, we also watched and discuss Boots Riley's 'I Love Boosters,' and the next installment in the Early Alts, 'Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson.'
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
1hr 29 min
Our first PhD in the studio! Dr. Colin Tait joins Brock and Jason to talk about the latest Spielberg film, Disclosure Day, as well as Robert Altman's Nashville. Stick around to hear Colin link Nashville with Taxi Driver so he can wax poetic about Robert De Niro.
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Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Jun 6, 2026
Jun 6, 2026
1hr 47 min
It's a jam-packed show, Screamers. We look at the new horror films Backrooms, and Hokum, as well as discussing horror, in general, and this new crop of directors. We discuss the A.I. controversy at this year's Tribeca Film Festival, and Martin Scorsese's place in A.I. history. We wrap up by talking about Robert Altman's 1974 under-seen gem, Thieves Like Us. Enjoy the show.
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Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
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Artwork by @_mosla_


May 16, 2026
American Astronaut
May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026
34 min
A special Driving While Screaming: Cory McAbee's American Astronaut on 35mm.
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Artwork by @_mosla_



May 2, 2026
May 2, 2026
27 min
Jason sat down with writer/director Jay Pendarvis Jr. to discuss his short film, See You, Soon. See You, Soon is "an intimate, character-driven drama about grief, memory, and the weight of unfinished conversations." It's powerful, moving, and looks beautiful. Pendarvis manages to pack a whole lot into 10 minutes. We cannot wait to see what he does next. He's definitely one to watch.
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Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
Find out more about upcoming Fort Worth Film Club and Reel House screenings and events at reelhousefoundation.org and @fortworthfilm
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Artwork by @_mosla_



May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
38 min
It's our last day at DIFF and we try something different: Driving While Screaming...in Separate Cars. While the audio might not always be great, the conversation is. Films discussed: As We Breathe; If I Go Will They Miss Me; and Poetic License. We're already looking forward to DIFF 2027.
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Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
Find out more about upcoming Fort Worth Film Club and Reel House screenings and events at reelhousefoundation.org and @fortworthfilm
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
29 min
It's a solo rendition of Driving While Screaming. Brock had things he could not get out of; things that could not be avoided; Brock is not happy about that. But Jason is here to tell you all about day five of DIFF '26 (and some interesting non-DIFF films as well).
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Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
Find out more about upcoming Fort Worth Film Club and Reel House screenings and events at reelhousefoundation.org and @fortworthfilm
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Apr 28, 2026
DIFF 2026: Ellen Rodnianski on American Baby
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
31 min
We were honored to sit down with Ellen Rodnianski to talk about her film, American Baby. A powerful, and beautiful movie about a pregnant 15 year old confronting isolation, double standards, and adult choices. Keep an eye out for this one.
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Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
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