Why Does the Wilhelm Scream?

It's more than just movies today, screamers. This episode is full of hot takes, and...well, observations. Brock and Jason dig into the films of the late Japanese film director, animator, screenwriter, manga artist, Satoshi Kon. There's a lot to unpack. Stick around for recommendations: if you like the films of Satoshi Kon, you might like some of these suggestions.      Keep in touch and read more...

We start our series on the films of David Gordon Green by looking at his first two films: 'George Washington,' and 'All the Real Girls.' We also discuss the new Florence Pugh (we are card-carrying members of The Pughletariat) vehicle 'A Good Person,' directed by Zach Braff. Stick around for recommendations.      Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com  on instagram @whydoesthewi...

We're talking crime films: heist movies, con men, bank robberies, lovable losers, antiheroes, thieving professors...We've got them all! We're looking at 'Danger: Diabolik,' 'Victoria,' 'Welcome to Collinwood,' 'Grand Slam,' 'Nine Queens,' and 'Fast Five.' Are you ready to do the crime?     Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com  on instagram @whydoesthewilhelmpod  and twitter @...

It's double feature day! We've paired 'Infinity Pool' with 'Triangle of Sadness' and 'Women Talking' with the 80s classic '9 to 5.' We also dive into topics like feminism and its waves, as well as unfortunate trends by some comedians and what Jason wishes they would do instead.      Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com  on instagram @whydoesthewilhelmpod  and twitter @whywilh...

We wrap up our series on Elaine May by taking a look at her performances in 'Enter Laughing,' 'Luv,' 'California Suite,' 'In the Spirit, 'Small Time Crooks,' and the Amazon series 'Crisis in Six Scenes.' Some of these films are better than others, but Elaine May is always excellent, always Elaine May. We will always cherish this time together.     Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmsc...

It's more May Madness, Screamers. In this episode we take a look at May's screenplays for 'Such Good Friends,' 'Heaven Can Wait,' and two Micke Nichols' films: 'The Birdcage,' and 'Primary Colors.' A severe thunderstorm knocks out power, and we digress into a discussion surrounding bands of the 70s. Stick around for movie recommendations based on the discussed films.      Keep in touch and read mo...

It's a packed episode, Screamers. We look at both 'Lost in Translation' and 'Her' as a kind of double feature. And we interrogate the false construct of cross-influence between their creators. We get lost in the murk and digital noise of lo-fi horror hit (?) 'Skinamarink.' There's also a melancholy-tinged, but impassioned, discussion of De La Soul, the influential hip hop group, after the passing...

Welcome to May Madness Part Two, Screamers. In this episode we're talking "Mikey (not Mickey) and Nicky" and the much derided, but not as bad as you remember, "Ishtar." We also talk about the films screened at the recently held Reel House Foundation Mini Movie Marathon Six. Other unanswerable questions: does altruism exist? what would a remake of "Mikey and Nicky" look like? who really should've s...

It's May Madness! Our two-part series on the films of the underrated, under appreciated Elaine May. We discuss her creative partnership with Mike Nichols, and her influence on comedy. And we dig into her first two films: 'A New Leaf,' and 'The Heartbreak Kid.' We also discuss the new Brendan Fraser vehicle, 'The Whale.' Stick around for recommendations if you like Elaine May's first two films.   ...

It's imagination time, kids! In this episode we're talking 'Brazil' and Terry Gilliam's Trilogy of Imagination ('Time Bandits', and The 'Adventures of Baron Muchausen'). We also take a brief look at the late, great Pele's contribution to the John Huston film 'Victory.' And we review Beth de Araujo's one-take indie thriller about racist white women. Stick around for recommendations if you like 'Bra...

Do we have some gifts for you, dear listener. In this, our end of the year episode, we discuss our five favorite films of 2022--giving you a list of ten movies we think you should seek out and watch. We also discuss the films we recommended (or gifted) to each other: Jason watched Athena, and Brock watched Funeral Parade of Roses. First things first is our review of the new movie Mindcage starring...

In which we wrap up our Schrader Series by talking about three of Paul Schrader's screenplays--films that he wrote but did not direct. We look at Taxi Driver, The Mosquito Coast, and Bringing Out the Dead. The Mosquito Coast was directed by Peter Weir, the other two films are Scorsese pictures. We also tell other stories about other things.   Recommended if you like the films we talk about... Ms....

In which we are back with a grab bag--this time it's Christmas movies. We discuss and engage in analysis of Falling for Christmas, Holiday in Handcuffs, Die Hard, Deadly Games, and the feminist holiday slasher flic Black Christmas. We also give some time to the recently released Sight and Sound list   and the banal nature of lists in general. Also...Julianna Hatfield...Courtney Love....   Keep in...

In which we take a closer look at the Coen brothers' first film Blood Simple and some of the Texas (Fort Worth) lore that inspired the movie. We also have a conversation in which we express our feelings about the new releases The Wonder, Tár, and Aftersun.  If you like Blood Simple, you might like these films: The Postman Always Rings Twice, 1946, Tay Garnett A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop, 2009...

The Schrader Series Pt.2: The Later Years. In which we discuss three of Paul Schrader's later films: Affliction, First Reformed, and The Card Counter. We also discuss Bresson, Bergman, thoughts on religion, the importance of art, and Brock gets sad sometimes.  Films Recommended if you like these Schrader selections: The Wolf of Snow Hollow 2020, dir Jim Cummings A Simple Plan, 1998, dir Sam Raimi...

The first episode in our "Schrader Series." In which we have a conversation about Paul Schrader's first three films: Blue Collar, Hardcore, and American Gigolo. We also discuss the film Pickpocket and Bresson's influence on Schrader. Other things that get a mention: Coast to Coast with Art Bell, Big Daddy Kane, Schrader's t-shirt game, and more random bits of nonsense.  Recommended If You Like Pau...

In which we welcome special guest, Dev'n Goodman, or "Dev'n About Town," to talk about Gina Prince-Bythewood's epic The Woman King, a film about powerful women fighting on multiple fronts. Other things that get discussed include Omar Epps' jump shot, Jason loves the Muppets, Brock loves Digital Underground, and Dev'n found out something new about Jedis. Also, Burt Reynolds is the epitome of sexine...

In which we discuss Halloween Ends, finish our spooky season grab bag films, and we dig deeper into Tomas Alfredson's 2008 Swedish vampire film, Let the Right One In. We finish up with a few movie recommendations if listeners are fans of Let the Right One In. Along the way we mention Tenacious  D, Judith Butler, how "genre" films often do a better job at addressing important issues, and make other...

In which we discuss "the elephant in the theater" that is Don't Worry Darling and its reliance on second-wave feminism tropes, and failure to plumb the depths of the banality of evil. We also recognize the arrival of October with a discussion of scary movies. We gave each other a list of five movies to watch, and we dig into the first five here. Spooky movies discussed in this episode: 1. House of...

In which we discuss Jean-Luc Godard and dig a little deeper into Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master, which is 10 years old. We also discuss movies that in some way engage in conversation with PTA and/or The Master. Other topics covered include: trips to Italy, Caravaggio, "Truth," Jason's utter contempt for James Gray films and swooning feelings for David Mamet.  To tell us all the stuff we got wro...

In which we have a conversation about what we're watching, what we're looking forward to; a mutual disdain for the movie Belfast; Heat 2; Paul Thomas Anderson; Aimee Mann and Michael Penn are married; also: The Departed is fine.  The Fort Worth Film Club will be screening PTA’s The Master on Sep. 21 @fortworthfilm Go support the @reelhousefoundation to fulfill all your philanthropic urges. Follow...