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.
Episodes
Episodes



Saturday Apr 26, 2025
DIFF 2025 Day 1: Salamander King, Omaha, and Daniela Forever
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
The Dallas International Film Festival is back! And that means we're back with daily festival recaps--Driving and Screaming. The first day: Salamander King, Omaha, and Daniela Forever.
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Find out more about upcoming Fort Worth Film Club screenings and events at fortworthfilmclub.com and @fortworthfilm
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Saturday Apr 12, 2025
'Borderline,' 'The Monkey,' and Amanda Kramer's 'Paris Window'
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
On today's episode, we start our look at the filmography of Amanda Kramer with her, technically, first film: Paris Window. We also discuss the new films Borderline, and The Monkey, as well as remembering Val Kilmer and ranting about theaters (again).
Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
Find out more about upcoming Fort Worth Film Club screenings and events at fortworthfilmclub.com and @fortworthfilm
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Welcome back screamers to another episode where we discuss one of the great actors of our time—Gene Hackman. Gene hackman passed away in February, and we are here to look at a handful of his films: Scarecrow, Night Moves, The Package, and Loose Cannons.
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Find out more about upcoming Fort Worth Film Club screenings and events at fortworthfilmclub.com and @fortworthfilm
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Saturday Mar 08, 2025
The Second Annual Screamies!
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
“The Screamy is given in recognition of achievements (or lack thereof) in direction, performance, and “should have’s” that represents Wilhelm’s iconoclasm and overall opinionated views during “the previous year.”
Tonight, we invite you to Scream, sit back, and enjoy.
Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
Find out more about upcoming Fort Worth Film Club screenings and events at fortworthfilmclub.com and @fortworthfilm
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Saturday Feb 22, 2025
'The Brutalist,' 'Oh, Canada,' and 'Companion'
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
We are back, Screamers! And today we're looking at three brand new(ish) films: the Oscar contender 'The Brutalist,' Paul Schrader's look at a dying artist, and the robot love story 'Companion.' Sit back and scream.
Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
Find out more about upcoming Fort Worth Film Club screenings and events at fortworthfilmclub.com and @fortworthfilm
Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation
Artwork by @_mosla_



Saturday Feb 01, 2025
'Emilia Perez,' 'Conclave,' and Kelly Reichardt's 'Showing Up'
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
On today's show we look at the Oscar contenders "Emilia Perez," and "Conclave." We also finish our look at the filmography of Kelly Reichardt with a beautiful and funny take on the creative process (and more) in "Showing Up." Brock loses his Silly Putty, so stay tuned to future episodes to see if he finds it.
Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
Find out more about upcoming Fort Worth Film Club screenings and events at fortworthfilmclub.com and @fortworthfilm
Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation
Artwork by @_mosla_



Saturday Jan 18, 2025
'Nosferatu,' 'Anora,' and Kelly Reichardt's 'First Cow'
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
We're back, Screamers, with another banger of an episode. A couple new films with Robert Eggers' take on Nosferatu, and Sean Baker's retconning of Pretty Woman with 'Anora.' We also dip back into Kelly Reichardt's filmography with 'First Cow' a platonic love story/anti-manifest destiny/capitalist allegory.
Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
Find out more about upcoming Fort Worth Film Club screenings and events at fortworthfilmclub.com and @fortworthfilm
Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation
Artwork by @_mosla_



Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
This episode is a doozy. It's our Christmas gift exchange episode! Jason gifted three movies to Brock: The Apple, Drop Dead Gorgeous, and Three O'Clock High; and Brock gifted Jason three movies: Viva La Muerte, Space Raiders, and About Endlessness. Six films that you never expected to be grouped together. Happy Christmas, Screamers.
Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
Find out more about upcoming Fort Worth Film Club screenings and events at fortworthfilmclub.com and @fortworthfilm
Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation
Artwork by @_mosla_