Why Does the Wilhelm Scream?

Feb 01 2025 82 ep. 110 mins 1
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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.

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'Emilia Perez,' 'Conclave,' and Kelly Reichardt's 'Showing Up'

Feb 01 2025 112 mins  
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 instagr

'Nosferatu,' 'Anora,' and Kelly Reichardt's 'First Cow'

Jan 18 2025 116 mins  
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

Xmas Gift Exchange: The Apple, Viva La Muerte, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Space Raiders, Three O'Clock High, and About Endlessness

Dec 21 2024 182 mins  
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 whydoesthewilh

'Our Little Secret,' 'Hot Frosty,' and 'Carnage for Christmas'

Dec 14 2024 132 mins  
Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas, Screamers! This is the start of the run of our Holiday episodes. And we're kicking it off with some doozies: "Our Little Secret," "Hot Frosty," and "Carnage for Christmas." Maybe next Christmas we can get a LiLo/Lacy Chaberty buddy-cop Christmas movie... Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoest

Kelly Reichardt's 'Certain Women,' 'MadS,' and 'Primal Fear'

Nov 23 2024 98 mins  
On this episode: the one-take wonder 'MadS;' a Dangerous Banger, 'Primal Fear;' and an absolute perfect movie, Kelly Reichardt's 'Certain Women.' You're welcome. 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 @fortworth

'Heretic,' Kelly Reichardt's 'Night Moves,' and 'Azrael'

Nov 16 2024 113 mins  
On this episode...Brock's dog, Sam, doesn't enjoy hunting; things get political before turning to movies, which, well, things still stay kind of political. The films discussed are 'Heretic,' 'Azrael,' and Kelly Reichardt's 'Night Moves.' Tangential discussions of the Bob Dylan biopic and the Robbie Williams 'biopic' also occur. Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelms

Kelly Reichardt's 'Meek's Cutoff,' 'Humanist Vampire Seeks Consenting Suicidal Person,' and 'It's What's Inside'

Nov 09 2024 119 mins  
On today's episode, a couple of new films that question the very nature of our existence: 'Humanist Vampire Seeks Consenting Suicidal Person,' and 'It's What's Inside.' We also continue on with our look at the films of Kelly Reichardt with 'Meek's Cutoff...' an adaptation of the video game 'The Oregon Trail'? Maybe? Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on

'Joker: Folie à Deux,' and Kelly Reichardt's 'Wendy and Lucy'

Oct 25 2024 87 mins  
A couple of "scary" movies on this episode--albeit for different reasons. We dig into the Joker sequel and continue on our path down Kelly Reichardt's filmography with 'Wendy and Lucy.' We also have a sponsorship pitch for Chappell Roan. Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod Find out more about upcoming Fort Wo

'Red Rooms,' 'Nothing in Common,' and Kelly Reichardt's 'Old Joy'

Oct 18 2024 117 mins  
This week on Why Does the Wilhelm Scream?, we discuss the new French-Canadian thriller Red Rooms, the "dangerous banger" Nothing in Common, and more Kelly Reichardt with Old Joy. 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

'Megalopolis,' Kelly Reichardt's 'River of Grass,' and 'Ode'

Oct 12 2024 85 mins  
On this episode: Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis,' and the beginning of our look at the films of Kelly Reichardt with 'River of Grass,' and the mini-feature 'Ode.' 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 @for