Why Does the Wilhelm Scream?

Why Does the Wilhelm Scream?

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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September 1, 2025 100 mins

What a special episode we have for you today. First, we discuss the charming, riotous, bawdy new Spanish film "The Fantastic Golem Affairs," and then we have a conversation with the filmmakers: Burnin' Percebes (Juan González and Fernando Martínez). Listen to the whole episode! Or skip to the conversation with Burnin Percebes (that's the really important part)! Keep an eye out for a screening of "The Fantastic Golem Affairs" near y...

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Another episode, another three films you don't necessarily expect to be in conversation with one another...Eddington, Sorry, Baby, and Give Me Pity! 

This will be last Amanda Kramer film for a while until So Unreal and By Design are released. But rest assured, when that happens, we'll be on it.

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We're back with a new "regular" episode after a string of interviews and festival recaps (which we hope you enjoyed). Today, we dig into all kinds of stuff and it takes us all kinds of places. On the docket: I Know What You Did Last Summer (lega(c)sequel); 28 Years Later; Good Will Hunting (dangerous banger); and Please Baby Please (the Amanda Kramer Experience). Have fun!

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July 19, 2025 42 mins

The last in our DIFF Interview series: we sit down with 'Motherland' director Evan Matthews. Such a rewarding, vulnerable discussion. This film is one that raises so many issues and forces the viewer to ask themselves important questions. Watch this one over and over once it becomes available.

Motherland trailer.

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This was such a wonderful conversation with the filmmakers Biliana and Marina Grozdanova. 'Eastern Western' is a beautiful immigrant story--and so much more. It really was our honor to talk to these wonderful artists and people. 'Eastern Western' premiered at DIFF, so keep your eyes open for your chance to catch this at a theater or screener near you.

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It's our final Driving While Screaming for the 2025 Oak Cliff Film Festival. It was a good festival (it always is), good slate of films. Some real standouts that we can't wait to watch again. If you were in attendance, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the festival, and any films you were impressed with. Talk to you soon...

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June 30, 2025 33 mins

It's the last day of the Oak Cliff Film Festival 2025. We decided to finally talk 'Sinners' (and other things) on our drive to the Texas Theatre. Make sure to check out part 2 for the final OCFF films.

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Day three of the Oak Cliff Film Festival. We just spent twelve hours watching movies. We're tired; Brock's cranky. It's a tough job. Someone has to do it. You're welcome.

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On our drive to day three of the Oak Cliff Film Festival, we have a chat about the latest Nic Cage vehicle, 'The Surfer' (and toxic masculinity, gentrification ,NIMBYism, feminism, the man-o-sphere...)

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Part Two, Day Two. On the after portion of today's Driving While Screaming, we get into 'The Maya Deren Project,' a series of Deren's short films accompanied by a 10,000 Lakes live score. We also saw the scrappy, charming comedy, 'Lockjaw' directed by Sabrina Greco. Stay tuned for Day Three.

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On today's Driving While Screaming, a two-parter. On our drive to the festival (part 1: before), we discuss Celine Song's new film, 'Materialists.' More OCFF in part two...

 

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June 27, 2025 71 mins

We are back with another rendition of Driving While Screaming! This time, it's the Oak Cliff Film Festival version. We'll be bringing you nightly recaps over the next four days. This episode is a meandering one that covers so many things, but most importantly Albert Birney's new film 'Obex.' 

 

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Another entry in our DIFF interview series. This time, a documentary: DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk Rock. It's a doc that's true to its name, and ethos--as are the filmmakers Joel Herrera and Rolo Cantu. 

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There is no way to accurately describe to you how much fun we had talking to Lindsey and Joey--the duo responsible for the brilliant, funny, touching, insightful, crazy-smart film 'Party People.' We can't wait for you all to see this movie when it hits screens. Good Lord, these two are the absolute best. 

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Winner of the International Feature Audience Award at DIFF 2025, Happy as Larry is moving, funny story of a unsatisfied man out for one last adventure. It's a buddy movie, an existential exploration, and a deeply human film. What a great conversation with these guys. Watch out for this one...and watch out for every one involved. 

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Wow, wow, wow, a very special episode, Screamers. We talk to Carrie Courogen, author of Miss May Does Not Exist...that's right, Carrie Courogen literally wrote the book on Elaine May. Enjoy the conversation.

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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.

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We'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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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