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by Brock Kingsley & Jason Wiseman
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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- 1 weeks ago39 min
Driving While Screaming: Club Kid
Brock and Jason discuss the new film Club Kid while driving home from a press/preview screening. 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 and Reel House screenings and events at reelhousefoundation.org and @fortworthfilm Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
- 2 weeks ago1h 42m
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York; Fatherland; and Robert Altman's Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
Two new films on the podcast today: The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, and Fatherland. And we wrap up our Early Alts Robert Altman series with Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. @liquiddeath : hit us up; we're big fans. 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 and Reel House screenings and events at reelhousefoundation.org and @fortworthfilm Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
- 4 weeks ago1h 43m
Resident Evil; I Want Your Sed; and Robert Altman's A Perfect Couple
A little bit of everything on this episode, Screamers. The new films Resident Evil and I Want Your Sex. And we near the end of our journey through the Early Alts with 1979's A Perfect Couple starring Paul Dooley and Marta Helfin. Wow. 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 and Reel House screenings and events at reelhousefoundation.org and @fortworthfilm Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
- Oct 7, 202623 min
Misty Green
It's a solo driving while screaming. Jason attended a press screening of Chris Rock's new film, Misty Green, and he has some thoughts so that you can be informed consumers... 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 and Reel House screenings and events at reelhousefoundation.org and @fortworthfilm Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
- Sep 26, 20261h 44m
Buffet Infinity, Hurlyburly, and Robert Altman's Quintet
We are back, screamers! And we have three wildly different films to talk about. First up is the narrative-in-commericals film "Buffet Infinity," followed by a conversation about hideous men, "Hurlyburly." We wrap up with another entry into the early Alts with the frozen dystopian "Quintet." We also talk about the nascent fascism of Spider-man, and the surveillance nature of superhero 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 Fort Worth Film Club and Reel House screenings and events at reelhousefoundation.org and @fortworthfilm Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
- Sep 12, 20261h 37m
Kafka, Schizopolis, and Sex, Lies, and Videotape. Three by Steven Soderbergh
While Brock is away, Dr. Colin Tait is gracious enough to sit in and talk about three (well...two) films by Steven Soderbergh. It helps that Dr. Tait helped write the book on Soderbergh. 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 and Reel House screenings and events at reelhousefoundation.org and @fortworthfilm Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
- Jul 31, 202630 min
OCFF 26 Day One
Oak Cliff Film Festival is back, and that means there's more Driving Wile Screaming. This time, a very special guest to talk about Joe Swanberg's "The Sun Never Sets." 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 and Reel House screenings and events at reelhousefoundation.org and @fortworthfilm Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
- Jul 28, 202642 min
Asian Film Festival of Dallas (AFFD) Day 4
It's the last (solo) Driving While Screaming of the 2026 AFFD. Oh, and also the Wilhelm Boys say the new concept by NWR. 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 and Reel House screenings and events at reelhousefoundation.org and @fortworthfilm Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
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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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