Why Does the Wilhelm Scream?

Café Chairel is a beautiful, subtle film about two people looking to heal and eventually move forward with their lives. We spoke to the director and one of the film's stars. Do yourself a favor and watch this film when it hits screens. More about Café Chairel Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpo...

Recorded before our DIFF adventures, this episode delves into two new A24 releases: Opus, and Death of A Unicorn. A24 having its own kind of flavor provided an interesting way to look at these two films. We also continue with our look at Amanda Kramer's filmography with the outstanding, and undersign, Ladyworld. More DIFF interviews coming May 12.  Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream Keep in touch...

Due West is a gut punch (in a good way) of a film. It's timely, relevant, and forces viewers to confront preconceived notions. We sat down with director Evan Miller as well as stars Adrianne Palicki and Henry Thomas. Enjoy the conversation.  Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream More about Due West Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelm...

Hey there screamers, as part of our coverage of this years Dallas International Film Festival, we sat down with filmmakers and cast members from a number of films. We'll be bringing those interviews to you every couple of days over the coming weeks. First up is Austin Nichols and Adrianne Palicki director and star of The Salamander King, a charming comedy about big ideas and a community of weirdos...

It's the last day of DIFF 2025, which means the last bit of Driving While Screaming (at least until the Oak Cliff Film Festival). On tonight's drive back, we talk Motherland, and Barron's Cove. DIFF 2025 was truly fantastic. We'll have extended coverage and interviews coming soon.   Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod   Find out...

Day 5, a day of interviewing the wonderful filmmakers behind the following films: DIY: The Rise and Fall of Punk, Party People, and Eastern Western. Stay tuned, those interviews are coming soon.    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.c...

Driving and Screaming: DIFF Recap Day 4 features the films Andre is an Idiot, All That We Love, and Toxic. We also swear at motorists.    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 l...

Day 3 was another busy day of yapping and watching films. Today: Cafe Chairel, Friendship, Happy as Larry, and Black Spines. Come for the movie talk, stay for the bad Jimmy Stewart impressions and near car crashes.   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...

Day 2 of DIFF 25. And Day 2 of nightly recaps. We talk about the films Due West, and The Other. Two films that already feel like standouts at this year's festival.    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 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.   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 @fo...

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...

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.   Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod   Find out more about upcoming Fort Wo...

“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...

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...

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 @...

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 @why...

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...

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 @whydoesthewilhelmpod   F...

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 @fortworthfilm Support t...

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 whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on ins...

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 instagram and th...

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 Worth Film Club s...

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  and @fortwort...

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 @fortworthfilm Sup...

We've got three new films for you today, Screamers. We also talk a lot of other enjoyable nonsense. Did you know Jason doesn't really like theaters? And Brock tries to tell you he shoots film without telling you he shoots film. We also get around to talking about 'The Substance,' 'Booger,' and 'Strange Darling.'      Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threa...