Why Does the Wilhelm Scream?

DIFF #1: Dallas International Film Festival recap

We're driving and screaming, or screaming while driving...During the Dallas International Film Festival, we recap each day while driving between Dallas and Fort Worth. (No traffic laws were violated during this taping)
 
 
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Artwork by @_mosla_

Knox Goes Away; More Bakshi; and Iron Eagle

Hey, Screamers, we're back with another episode in which we take a look at the new Michael Keaton film Knox Goes Away, and we continue our look at the films of Ralph Bakshi with his version of Lord of the Rings, and American Pop. We add another installment of Dangerous Bangers with a trip back to Reagan-era teen heroics with Iron Eagle.
 
 
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Artwork by @_mosla_
 

'Love Lies Bleeding, 'Drive Away Dolls,' and More Bakshi

We're back with another episode full of insight. This time we talk 'Love Lies Bleeding,' and 'Drive Away Dolls'--two lesbian love stories with one way better than the other. We also dive further into Ralph Bakshi's animated worldview with the films 'Coonskin,' and 'Wizards.' 
 
 
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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_
 
 

The Conversation Show: 'Spaceman'; The world of Ralph Bakshi; and Dangerous Bangers, etc

On this wild episode* we start a new series on the films of Ralph Bakshi with "Fritz the Cat" and "Heavy Traffic." We take a look at the new Adam Sandler-being-sad-movie: "Spaceman." We finish up with our inaugural approach to Dangerous Bangers, "Swingers."
 
*Disclaimer: this episode was recorded before Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis. 
 
 
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Artwork by @_mosla_
 
 

The Iron Claw, and The Book of Clarence. Plus: the end of Hal

This one's a doozy. Two new-ish films: 'The Iron Claw,' and 'The Book of Clarence.' Plus we wrap up our look at the films of Hal Hartley with three of his shorter films and the Sarah Polley vehicle 'No Such Thing.' Lots of side tangents in this one, screamers. 
 
 
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Artwork by @_mosla_
 
 

'Watermelon Man' Live Conversation with Marcellis Perkins and Dr. Frederick Gooding Jr.

It's a very special episode, screamers! Recently, the Fort Worth Film Club screened Melvin Van Peebles’ scathing look at white privilege, 1970s Watermelon Man. At our post-screening discussion we were lucky enough to be joined by Mr. Marcellis Perkins, and Dr. Frederick Gooding Jr. It was a candid, lively, enriching conversation, and we are pleased to present that live recording here. 
 
Next episode we’ll be back to wrap up discussion on Hal Hartley and discuss the new(ish) films 'The Book of Clarence,' and 'The Iron Claw.' Until then, enjoy the live conversation with Marcellis and Dr.G.
 
 
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Artwork by @_mosla_

The Henry Fool Trilogy! and Jonathan Glazer's new film 'The Zone of Interest.'

We're going a little bit out of order in our dive into the films of Hal Hartley. On this episode, we look at The Henry Fool Trilogy: Henry Fool, Fay Grim, and Ned Rifle. The first two films, especially, constitute Hartley's apotheosis. We also discuss Jonathan Glazer's new film 'The Zone of Interest,' a haunting, important film (despite what Manohla Dargis might say).
 
 
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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_

The First Annual Screamie Awards!

It's the first annual Screamies show! On this episode we're doling out Screamies for categories like: best performance in a film we didn't like; most underrated film, and more. With the Screamies, we invite you to "check your scream-lege."
 
Plus, we discuss the new film 'American Fiction' through the lens of the films 'Hollywood Shuffle,' and 'Bamboozled.' 
 
 
Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram @whydoesthewilhelmpod and twitter @whywilhelm
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_