Podcast
Why Does the Wilhelm Scream?
Hosted by Brock Kingsley & Jason Wiseman · EN
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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The Long Goodbye
Feb 2801:33:10Tap to summarizeWelcome back, screamers. On today's show: more of the early-Alts with Altman's take on the private eye (and we mean the private eye: Marlowe) The Long Goodbye. It's a shaggy, laconic tale of friendship, deception, and a man out of time and place. We also wonder what it would be like to be drug lords...but, you know, altruistic drug lords. Support Why Does the Wilhelm 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 at fortworthfilmclub.com and @fortworthfilm Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
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'The Confession' Interview: Will Canon, Italia Ricci, Scott Mechlowicz, and Zachary Golinger,
Feb 2100:29:45Tap to summarizeWe're back with our interviews from DIFF. On this episode, we chat with the director and cast of 'The Confession.' This film is nuanced, and layered--a movie that only gets better the more you watch it. More DIFF interviews coming soon. Support Why Does the Wilhelm 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 at fortworthfilmclub.com and @fortworthfilm Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
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California Split with special guest Will Canon
Jan 3101:28:25Tap to summarizeWhat a treat! A special entry into the Early Alts...We are joined by Will Canon, director, most recently, of The Confession, to talk about Robert Altman's gambling/buddy movie California Split. Will is welcome back any time. The Confession is streaming everywhere you might stream a movie. Check out the trailer here. Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod Find out more about upcoming Reel House screenings, and support the next generation of film lovers, at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook/Instagram reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
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Mami Wata, Only the River Flows, and Suzhou River: Holiday Gift Exchange Episode Part 1
Jan 1001:49:55Tap to summarizeIt's part one of our holiday gift exchange! The gifts that Brock gave Jason were the films: Mami Wata, Only the River Flows, and Suzhou River. Also discussions about the Letterboxd rental program, MoviePass, and Police Academy 5: Mission to Moscow. They all connect...somehow. Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod Find out more about upcoming Reel House screenings, and support the next generation of film lovers, at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook/Instagram reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
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Special Holiday Episode: ingle Bell Heist; Regalo di Natale; Christmas, Again; Mon Oncle Antoine; The World of Kanako; and Santa Claus (Santa Claus vs. the Devil).
Jan 302:27:59Tap to summarizeIt's a belated Holiday Special episode...although still within the 12 days of Christmas. We've got a loaded episode full of some, well, interesting films. Some you may even want to add to your own Holiday playlist: Jingle Bell Heist; Regalo di Natale; Christmas, Again; Mon Oncle Antoine; The World of Kanako; and Santa Claus (Santa Claus vs. the Devil). Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod Find out more about upcoming Reel House screenings, and support the next generation of film lovers, at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook/Instagram reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
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The Smashing Machine, Bugonia, and Images
Dec 1301:58:04Tap to summarizeAnother episode, another Altman film. This time, the forgotten/under seen, Images from 1972, starring Susannah York and Renee Auberjonois. We also talk two new films: The Smashing Machine (the first solo-Safdie), and the latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia. And we touch on the QT vs. Paul Dano affair and which billionaire controls the future of movies. Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod Find out more about upcoming Reel House screenings, and support the next generation of film lovers, at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook/Instagram reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
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Good Boy (2022), Good Boy (2025), and McCabe and Mrs. Miller
Dec 601:26:18Tap to summarizeWe're back with a double feature of Good Boys: Good Boy (2022) and Good Boy (2025). And we also continue our journey into the early-Alts with Robert Altman's McCabe and Mrs. Miller. Brock's dog, Marcy, asks the question: what about good girls? And was Ed Burns too good looking? Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod Find out more about upcoming Reel House screenings, and support the next generation of film lovers, at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook/Instagram reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
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Lurker, Relay, and Brewster McCloud with Rugby Ryan Morris
Nov 101:53:56Tap to summarizeHey, Screamers, we have a special guest on today's episode! It's 'Rugby' Ryan Morris, and he's here to help us talk about three films: Lurker, Relay, and another one from Robert Altman, Brewster McCloud. We also chat about sumo, disposable income, movies we're looking forward to, and so much more. Enjoy! Check in with Ryan and keep tabs on what he's doing with the Aggie Arthouse Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod Find out more about upcoming Reel House screenings, and support the next generation of film lovers, at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook/Instagram reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
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Oct 1802:00:41Tap to summarizeOn today's episode: three films that ask the question: yes, but at what cost? Albeit in very different ways. We're talking "Him," Spike Lee's Kurosawa re-imagining, "Highest 2 Lowest," and our first trip to the early Alts with Robert Altman's "Mash." At least one of these films was fun to watch. Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod Find out more about upcoming Reel House screenings, and support the next generation of film lovers, at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook/Instagram reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
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Together, Weapons, The Crow (1994), and an apology to Chloe Zhao
Sep 2001:41:05Tap to summarizeWe're a little late to the party, but, hey, we were busy--we finally talk 'Together', and 'Weapons' Two buzzy horror films. We also look back at 1994s 'The Crow.' And also, Brock apologizes to Chloe Zhao. He hopes she forgives him. Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod Find out more about upcoming Reel House screenings, and support the next generation of film lovers, at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook/Instagram reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
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