Why Does the Wilhelm Scream?

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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Hey there screamers, as part of our coverage of this years Dallas International Film Festival, we sat down with filmmakers and cast members from a number of films. We'll be bringing those interviews to you every couple of days over the coming weeks. First up is Austin Nichols and Adrianne Palicki director and star of The Salamander King, a charming comedy about big ideas and a community of weirdos. enjoy the conversation.

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It's the last day of DIFF 2025, which means the last bit of Driving While Screaming (at least until the Oak Cliff Film Festival). On tonight's drive back, we talk Motherland, and Barron's Cove. DIFF 2025 was truly fantastic. We'll have extended coverage and interviews coming soon.

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Day 5, a day of interviewing the wonderful filmmakers behind the following films: DIY: The Rise and Fall of Punk, Party People, and Eastern Western. Stay tuned, those interviews are coming soon. 

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Driving and Screaming: DIFF Recap Day 4 features the films Andre is an Idiot, All That We Love, and Toxic. We also swear at motorists. 

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Day 3 was another busy day of yapping and watching films. Today: Cafe Chairel, Friendship, Happy as Larry, and Black Spines. Come for the movie talk, stay for the bad Jimmy Stewart impressions and near car crashes.

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