Boy, Jason really dislikes 'Hit Man' (more people should). But we talk about some films that he does like, namely 'The Last Stop in Yuma County,' and the prequel (?) to Gregg Araki's Teen Apocalypse Trilogy, 'The Living End.' Come for the Glenn Howard discussion, stay for the talk about how important Araki is and how he doesn't get his due. Keep in…

We interrupt our regular posting schedule to bring you an emergency solo pod, Screamers. While Brock is in Indianapolis seeing movies, Jason has some thoughts on the reopening of the DFW Alamo Drafthouses. It's an episode that's honest, emotional, uncensored...uses interesting metaphors that Jason swears never happened to him. The Wilhelm boys will…

O'Despair like Bucket O'Chicken. We're back to discuss another early (early) Gregg Araki film, "The Long Weekend (O'Despair)." It's a lot of people talking a lot about how depressed they are--and it's brilliant. We also talk about "Gasoline Rainbow," the lates "documentary"(?) from the Ross brothers. Hang in there, Screamers. Keep in touch and read…

Let's all keep our heads, Screamers. It's a new episode with talk about the new film 'The Coffee Table,' and the new trailer for 'Twisters.' We're also starting a new series on the films of Gregg Araki by looking at his first film (made for $5k!) 'Three Bewildered People in the Night.' Shorter episodes more often=same Screaming Wilhelm. Keep in tou…

We interrupt your Tuesday with a special episode discussing the recent closure of 5 Alamo Drafthouse locations around DFW. We also lost the Angelika Plano location. 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 fort…

We're live, Screamers! For our official 50th episode, we're coming to you in front of a live studio audience. We talk Larry Cohen's The Alive Trilogy and take questions from the audience. Thank you so much to everyone who came out on a dark and stormy night. Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoe…

We wrap up our dive into the world of Ralph Bakshi with the Kim Basinger bad-girl vehicle, "Cool World." We also tackle the new films "Humane," the decidedly not horny "Challengers," and Bertrand Bonello's "The Beast." Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod Find out more about upcom…

It's a real doozy of an episode, Screamers. We talk two (well, three) new films: 'The First Omen' (and Immaculate), and Alex Garland's 'Civil War.' We also have a conversation with Tony Nguyen of Spacy Micro Cinema And we tackle two more from Ralph Bakshi with our thoughts on 'Fire and Ice,' and 'Hey Good Lookin.' On May 22nd, 7:00pm we're holding …

DIFF Drive Home Recap #6: the final night. We end our DIFF recaps from the road with 'Desire Lines,' and 'Cuckoo.' 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 n…

DIFF Drive Home Recap #5: 'Electra' (we liked this one), and 'And On the Eighth Day' (we didn't like this one so much) 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 t…

DIFF Recap #4: Exhibition Panel, 'Harsh Treatment,' and Todd Jenkins 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 reelhousefoun…

DIFF Recap #3. We saw one film: 'Solo.' But it's the best one we've seen so far. 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 r…

On today's driving while screaming from DIFF: Copa '71, The Dead Don't Hurt, The Idea of You, and I Saw the TV Glow. 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…

We're driving and screaming, or screaming while driving...During the Dallas International Film Festival, we recap each day while driving between Dallas and Fort Worth. (No traffic laws were violated during this taping) Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod Find out more about upcom…

Hey, Screamers, we're back with another episode in which we take a look at the new Michael Keaton film Knox Goes Away, and we continue our look at the films of Ralph Bakshi with his version of Lord of the Rings, and American Pop. We add another installment of Dangerous Bangers with a trip back to Reagan-era teen heroics with Iron Eagle. Keep in tou…

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 an…

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 tou…

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 @whydoesthewilhel…

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…

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 Manohl…

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 'Bambo…

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 ins…

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…

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.' Mer…

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…

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 Wh…

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 whydoesth…

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 m…

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…

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 e…

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 …

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 pla…

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 …

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 whydoesthewi…

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 @whyw…

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. Ke…

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. Sti…

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 recommend…

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…

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 @whyw…

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 th…

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 whydoesthe…

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 i…

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…

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…

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 t…

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,…

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 "…

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 recommendat…

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.…