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.
Podcast Description
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



Apr 26, 2026
DIFF 2026: Misper; Obsession; and American Baby
Apr 26, 2026
Apr 26, 2026
43 min
Coming to you from a corner of an Alamo Drafthouse, it's a midday recap: Misper, Obsession, and American Baby.
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Apr 26, 2026
Apr 26, 2026
40 min
We are back at DIFF, recording in any space and time we can find between trying to catch as many movies as possible. We recap day one by looking at the films Last Shot, Gaslit, and non-fest films The Drama, and Mother Mary--all from the crowded press lounge at Cineopolis.
Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream
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
Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation
Artwork by @_mosla_



Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
54 min
DIFF 2026 is upon us, and first up, a real treat: the documentary Gaslit, and two separate interviews with the director, Katie Comosy, and activist Sharon Wilson. Gaslit is urgent and essential viewing. It plays at DIFF on Saturday, April 25th 3:45PM and Sunday, April 26th 1:45PM.
Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream
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
Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation
Artwork by @_mosla_



Apr 11, 2026
3 Women with Joey LePage and Lindsey Robertson
Apr 11, 2026
Apr 11, 2026
1hr 48 min
A very special episode! Brock and Jason are joined by the dynamic duo of Joey LePage and Lindsey Robertson--the pair behind the funny, touching, and brilliant film Party People--to talk Robert Altman's 3 Women. A dreamy conversation for a dreamy film.
Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream
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
Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation
Artwork by @_mosla_



Mar 28, 2026
Mar 28, 2026
1hr 33 min
We're finally back with the second part of gift exchange. On this episode we're talking the Soviet film Kin-dza-dza!, the puppet thriller Abruptio, and the 1997 film Sunday. Also, prediction markets suck. Enjoy the show.
Support Why Does the Wilhelm 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_



Feb 28, 2026
The Long Goodbye
Feb 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2026
1hr 33 min
Welcome back, screamers. On today's show: more of the early-Alts with Altman's take on the private eye (and we mean the private eye: Marlowe) The Long Goodbye. It's a shaggy, laconic tale of friendship, deception, and a man out of time and place. We also wonder what it would be like to be drug lords...but, you know, altruistic drug lords.
Support Why Does the Wilhelm 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_



Feb 21, 2026
Feb 21, 2026
29 min
We're back with our interviews from DIFF. On this episode, we chat with the director and cast of 'The Confession.' This film is nuanced, and layered--a movie that only gets better the more you watch it.
More DIFF interviews coming soon.
Support Why Does the Wilhelm 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_



Jan 31, 2026
California Split with special guest Will Canon
Jan 31, 2026
Jan 31, 2026
1hr 28 min
What a treat! A special entry into the Early Alts...We are joined by Will Canon, director, most recently, of The Confession, to talk about Robert Altman's gambling/buddy movie California Split. Will is welcome back any time.
The Confession is streaming everywhere you might stream a movie. Check out the trailer here.
Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream
Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod
Find out more about upcoming Reel House screenings, and support the next generation of film lovers, at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook/Instagram reelhousefoundation
Artwork by @_mosla_










