Why Does the Wilhelm Scream?

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.'      Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod   Find out mo...

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.      Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream...

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.      Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com  on instagram @whydoesthewilhelmpod  and twitter @whywilhelm Find out more...

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 epis...

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).     Keep in touch and read mo...

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 whyd...

It's a jam-packed episode, Screamers. We're talking three new films of the conversation starter persuasion: 'Saltburn,' 'Leave the World Behind,' and 'Poor Things.' Plus we dig into more Hal Hartley with the films 'Flirt,' and 'Amateur.' We also include plenty of other side tangents.      Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com  on instagram @whydoesthewilhelmpod  and twitter @w...

Welcome back, Screamers to part two of our look at the films of Hal Hartley. Today we're digging into the made-for-PBS film 'Surviving Desire,' and the finale of the Long Island Trilogy (Long Island is a terminal moraine), 'Simple Men.' We also discuss Hirokazu Kore-eda's latest film--and his first Japanese-language film since 2018--'Monster.' As a bonus, Jason imagines a world where James Van Der...

We're back with part two! And we have given each other the gift of fine cinema. Jason has gifted the films 'The Butcher Boy' and 'The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra' to Brock. Brock has given Jason the films 'A Woman Kills,' and 'Morvern Callar.' Fa la la la and a partridge in a pear tree. We also discuss Kristofer Borgli's new film 'Dream Scenario.' Merry Happy Christmidays, Screamers.     Keep in touc...

Ho ho ho and mistletoe. Merry Christmas and happy holidays, Screamers. Have we got some presents for you! On today's show, we're talking Holiday favorites: 'The Christmas that Almost Wasn't,' 'The Silent Partner,' 'Rare Exports,' and 'Reindeer Games.' We also touch on the latest Fort Worth Film Club screening, 'Smoke Signals.' Don't forget to check under the tree for Part 2 of our Christmas episod...

On this episode we start our discussion on the under-seen, under-recognized, under-sung, under-appreciated independent filmmaker, Hal Hartley. We’re looking at Hartley’s first two films “The Unbelievable Truth,” and “Trust.” We also talk about David Fincher’s new Netflix job “The Killer.” Hang around for some recommendations and brief chat about Whilt Stedman, or Wyatt Steelman…     Keep in touch...

Trigger warning! On this episode: we don't like 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' and we tell you why. We also discuss Justine Triet's new film, the courtroom drama 'Anatomy of a Fall' and the Brazilian film 'Dry Ground Burning.' This episode is full of unpopular opinions--we have them so that you don't have to.      Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on Instagram and Threads @...

This episode kicks ass. Today we discuss the latest Fort Worth Film Club screening, 'You Won't Be Alone.' along with Goran Stolevski's follow-up film, 'Of an Age.' We also take a look at 'Passages' the new Ira Sachs' film starring Franz Rogowski, Ben Wishaw, and Adele Exarchopolous. Among other things, Jason expresses his affinity for novelty rap made for movies and performed by Oscar winners. Thi...

It's a sad day around the Wilhelm headquarters as we finish up our dive into the films of John Cassavetes. We wrap up with a look at "Gloria," and "Love Streams." Cassavetes was interested in exploring love, and the complicated, weird things we are as humans--and we love all of you for joining us on this journey. There's other stuff in this episode, too, but, really, it's all about Cassavetes. Rem...

Remember when studio audiences were a thing? Anyway, in this episode, we're discussing the latest screening from The Fort Worth Film Club: "Real Women Have Curves." And there's more Cassavetes: "The Killing of A Chinese Bookie," and "Opening Night." Something we've found out during this Cassavetes journey: these movies are good, but, man, they're emotionally draining.     Keep in touch and read mo...

Brock and Jason are back to dig into more Cassavetes: the feel-good romp that is "Minnie and Moskowtiz," and the story of a marriage in "A Woman Under the Influence." This man really never got the credit he deserved...   Also, on the pod, the Wilhelm Boys discuss the new film "Bottoms," directed by Emma Seligman, and starring Rachel Sennott, and Ayo Edeberi. It's brilliant. Just brilliant.      Ke...

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. Today, we discuss four films that share a sense of anxiety, paranoia...the feeling that something is just a little bit off. We're talking 'Sorry to Bother You,' 'How to Get Ahead in Advertising,' 'Border,' and 'Beau is Afraid.' We also chat about the tyranny of vanity license plates, the commodification of art, and what constitu...

We're back with part two of John Cassavetes. On this episode, we're discussing Cassavetes' films "Faces," and "Husbands." We also dig into the new films (both A24 ventures) "Talk to Me," and "Medusa Deluxe." This episode is full of uplifting messages.      Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com  on instagram @whydoesthewilhelmpod  and twitter @whywilhelm Find out more about upc...

It's another jam-packed episode, Screamers. We're talking the Trash Trilogy of John Waters (Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, and Desperate Living) along with the new films 'They Cloned Tyrone,' and 'The Blackening.' We also pay respect to the late, great Paul Reubens. Stick around for some recommendations.      Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com  on instagram @whydoesthewilh...

On this episode Brock and Jason talk about two of the summer's biggest films: "Barbie," and "Oppenheimer." Then, it's the start of a new series on the writer, actor, director John Cassavetes with the films "Shadows," and "Too Late Blues."      Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com  on instagram @whydoesthewilhelmpod  and twitter @whywilhelm Find out more about upcoming Fort Wo...

In this episode Brock and Jason dig into the narrative features of Japanese filmmaker/artist/genius Toshio Matsumoto. Matsumoto directed only four narrative films: 'Funeral Parade of Roses,' 'Shura,' 'The War of the Sixteen Year Olds,' and 'Dogura Magura.' There is no way to do Matsumoto justice, but we try anyway. We're all just doing our best.     Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelm...

It's the end of our series on David Gordon Green, screamers. This series didn't turn out quite like we expected. We skip the stoner comedies and jump straight to Green's "return to form" with the films 'Joe' and 'Prince Avalanche.' We also discuss Celine Song's debut 'Past Lives' (which is a perfect film). And Jason works on his Italian accent. Stick around for some recommendations.     Keep in to...

In this episode, we have a long chat about several disparate films. The Fort Worth Film Club recently screened Akira Kurosawa's "The Hidden Fortress" as part of the "Lucas Before Luke" series. We also talk about Paul Schrader's latest Bressonian film "Master Gardener," and Mark Jenkin's erroneously categorized "Enys Men." Stick around for recommendations.        Keep in touch and read more at whyd...

We're back on the path towards David Gordon Green enlightenment. We take a look at 'Undertow,' and 'Snow Angels' and discuss how they differ from the director's first two films. Before that we talk about what it would take to be a better person, and the new Norwegian satire 'Sick of Myself.' Stick around for movie recommendations.     Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com  on...

On this special episode, we welcome back Dev'n Goodman ("Dev'n about town") to talk the original Star Wars trilogy. As a Star Wars newbie (this was her first time watching!!!), Dev'n has some questions, and we try our best to answer them.      Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com  on instagram @whydoesthewilhelmpod  and twitter @whywilhelm Find out more about upcoming Fort Wo...