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



Jan 3, 2026
Jan 3, 2026
2hr 27 min
It's a belated Holiday Special episode...although still within the 12 days of Christmas. We've got a loaded episode full of some, well, interesting films. Some you may even want to add to your own Holiday playlist: Jingle Bell Heist; Regalo di Natale; Christmas, Again; Mon Oncle Antoine; The World of Kanako; and Santa Claus (Santa Claus vs. the Devil).
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Dec 13, 2025
The Smashing Machine, Bugonia, and Images
Dec 13, 2025
Dec 13, 2025
1hr 58 min
Another episode, another Altman film. This time, the forgotten/under seen, Images from 1972, starring Susannah York and Renee Auberjonois. We also talk two new films: The Smashing Machine (the first solo-Safdie), and the latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia. And we touch on the QT vs. Paul Dano affair and which billionaire controls the future of movies.
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Dec 6, 2025
Dec 6, 2025
1hr 26 min
We're back with a double feature of Good Boys: Good Boy (2022) and Good Boy (2025). And we also continue our journey into the early-Alts with Robert Altman's McCabe and Mrs. Miller. Brock's dog, Marcy, asks the question: what about good girls? And was Ed Burns too good looking?
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Nov 1, 2025
Nov 1, 2025
1hr 53 min
Hey, Screamers, we have a special guest on today's episode! It's 'Rugby' Ryan Morris, and he's here to help us talk about three films: Lurker, Relay, and another one from Robert Altman, Brewster McCloud. We also chat about sumo, disposable income, movies we're looking forward to, and so much more. Enjoy!
Check in with Ryan and keep tabs on what he's doing with the Aggie Arthouse
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Oct 18, 2025
Him, Highest 2 Lowest, and Mash
Oct 18, 2025
Oct 18, 2025
2hr 41 sec
On today's episode: three films that ask the question: yes, but at what cost? Albeit in very different ways. We're talking "Him," Spike Lee's Kurosawa re-imagining, "Highest 2 Lowest," and our first trip to the early Alts with Robert Altman's "Mash." At least one of these films was fun to watch.
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Sep 20, 2025
Sep 20, 2025
1hr 41 min
We're a little late to the party, but, hey, we were busy--we finally talk 'Together', and 'Weapons' Two buzzy horror films. We also look back at 1994s 'The Crow.' And also, Brock apologizes to Chloe Zhao. He hopes she forgives him.
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Artwork by @_mosla_



Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
1hr 40 min
What a special episode we have for you today. First, we discuss the charming, riotous, bawdy new Spanish film "The Fantastic Golem Affairs," and then we have a conversation with the filmmakers: Burnin' Percebes (Juan González and Fernando Martínez). Listen to the whole episode! Or skip to the conversation with Burnin Percebes (that's the really important part)! Keep an eye out for a screening of "The Fantastic Golem Affairs" near you. And keep a close watch on these brilliant, funny filmmakers.
The Fantastic Golem Affairs trailer
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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_



Aug 16, 2025
Aug 16, 2025
2hr 6 min
Another episode, another three films you don't necessarily expect to be in conversation with one another...Eddington, Sorry, Baby, and Give Me Pity!
This will be last Amanda Kramer film for a while until So Unreal and By Design are released. But rest assured, when that happens, we'll be on it.
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_










