Podcasts by Rye Smile Films

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023) from 2023-12-03T07:55:05

This week we wrap up our time in prequel town with a trip to Panem for the origins of President Snow and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Journey with us as we discuss the u...

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) from 2023-11-26T04:00

Our prequel cask continues with a trek to a galaxy far, far away and the mission to bring down the Death Star with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Journey with us as we discuss the crucial plan to...

X-Men: First Class (2011) from 2023-11-12T07:39:10

This week we are start a brand new cask built all around the idea of the prequel and up first we start the origins of one of Marvel's premiere teams with X-Men: First Class. Journey with us as w...

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) from 2023-10-29T04:00

This week we wrap up our Slasher Fives with a trek to Haddonfield as we ward off a delusional doctor, mysterious strangers, and the boogeyman with our review of Halloween 5: The Revenge of Micha...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989) from 2023-10-22T07:50:57

Our Slasher Fives continue this week with another trek to Elm Street to do battle with Freddy Krueger with our review/breakdown of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. Journey with us a...

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) from 2023-10-15T04:00

On this episode we return to Camp Crystal Lake or Forest Green as it's called now as we start our Slasher Fives with a look at Friday the 13th: A New Beginning. Journey with us as we discuss the...

The Lair of the White Worm (1988) from 2023-10-08T07:33:31

This week we venture to the filmography of Ken Russell and explore an English countryside myth with The Lair of the White Worm. Journey with us as we discuss all the surreal dream imagery along ...

The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) from 2023-10-01T07:51:43

On this episode we take on demonic possession in the form of a high profile court case with our review/breakdown of The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Journey with us as we discuss the effectiveness of...

Event Horizon (1997) from 2023-09-24T07:40:50

This week we step on board a space ship that has been to some strange places and we review the cult favorite, Event Horizon. Journey with us as we discuss all the horror elements along with the ...

Infinity Pool (2023) from 2023-09-17T07:49:03

This week we wrap up our Cronenberg cask with a look at Brandon's latest entry with our review/breakdown of Infinity Pool. Journey with us as we discuss the unique concept and all the debauchery...

Videodrome (1983) from 2023-09-03T08:09:11

Tap into some alternative programming as we turn on Videodrome for this week's Cronenberg episode. Journey with us as we discuss the timeliness of the concept and relish in all those gooey effec...

The Brood (1979) from 2023-08-27T07:37:43

This week we venture back to the films of David Cronenberg and some creepy kids in the form of The Brood. Journey with us as we discuss this Canadian funded horror film and the concept the film ...

The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) from 2023-08-20T06:50:53

This week we serve up some small batch film review with the latest Dracula film that covers his journey from Transylvania to London with The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Journey with us as we tal...

Inception (2010) from 2023-08-13T08:29:52

Get ready for a dream within a dream as we wrap up our Christopher Nolan cask with our review/breakdown of Inception. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the unique script to those jaw...

Oppenheimer (2023) from 2023-07-30T08:01:29

This week we cover Christopher Nolan's new film that covers the making of the first atomic bomb and the man behind it, Oppenheimer. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the incredible c...

Memento (2000) from 2023-07-23T04:00

Cheers! So pour a double rye, grab your Polaroid camera, and get ready to build some memories. Our Nightcap this week is naming films that could work with a fragmented structure and we wrap with...

The Hangover Part II (2011) from 2023-07-16T04:00

This week we wrap up our "Summer Box Office Hall of What?" cask with a look at the sequel that could've been so much more, The Hangover Part II. Journey with us as we take a trip to Bangkok and ...

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) from 2023-07-09T07:30:05

This week we say goodbye to an iconic film character and his final outing with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Journey with us as we talk about the de-aging effects to the artifact being ...

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) from 2023-07-02T07:22:42

This week we return to the world of adventure with our "Summer Box Office Hall of What?" cask and a look at the much maligned Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Journey with us ...

The Flash (2023) from 2023-06-25T05:00

The Summer movie season churns along as we return to the DC Universe, exploring the multiverse yet again with The Flash. Journey with us as we discuss all those fun cameos and the questionable V...

Prometheus (2012) from 2023-06-25T01:00

This week we return to the world of Alien with our new cask, "The Summer Box Office Hall of What?" and our review/breakdown of Prometheus. Journey with us as we discuss all the philosophy and my...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) from 2023-06-17T04:00

We jump head first into the summer movie season by crossing dimensions with our favorite web-slinger in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Journey with us as we tackle this ambitious sequel th...

Air (2023) from 2023-06-04T04:00

This week we serve up some small batch film review with the story on how the Air Jordan came to be with the new release, Air. Journey with us as we talk all things basketball and Michael Jordan ...

Rye Smile Rewind: Batman (1989) from 2023-05-28T04:00

Get in the way back machine and revisit Michael Keaton's debut performance as the Caped Crusader with our classic episode on Batman from 1989. Get reacquainted with the Gotham City established b...

Superman II (1980) from 2023-05-21T04:00

This week we return to the world of the Man of Steel as we discuss the first major superhero sequel, Superman II. Journey with us as we discuss the troubled production and all the differences be...

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) from 2023-05-14T04:00

It's time for one last ride with the MCU's favorite group of outcast heroes with our new episode on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Journey with us as we discuss this last mission along with all...

Superman (1978) from 2023-05-07T04:00

This week we return to the world of comic books with the film that kickstarted an entire sub-genre with Superman from 1978. Journey with us as we discuss the crazy road to get this film and its ...

Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) from 2023-04-30T04:00

It's time to put the final stake in this Renfield cask with a look at the epic and romanticized, Bram Stoker's Dracula. Journey with us as we discuss this robust cast and the grandiose scale Cop...

Renfield (2023) from 2023-04-22T15:42:14

This week we sink our teeth into the modern retelling of the classic sidekick with our review/breakdown of Renfield. Journey with us as we discuss this unique take on the classic characters alon...

Dracula (1931) from 2023-04-16T07:53:51

This week we dive into one of the most important pieces of horror fiction with the first sound adaptation of Dracula. Journey with us as we discuss this legendary Univer...

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) from 2023-04-09T04:00

This week we return to one of our favorite action franchises and favorite actors with the new release, John Wick: Chapter 4. Journey with us as we continue our battle with the High Table as John...

Creed III (2023) from 2023-04-02T04:00

This week we wrap up our time in the Creed universe with a look at the next film in the saga, Creed III. Journey with us as we step into the ring one more time with first time director, Michael ...

Creed II (2018) from 2023-03-19T04:00

It's time for round two with the Creed trilogy as we tackle the Drago family with Creed II. Journey with us and guest Brett as we tackle the unique sequel territory of this film and the legacy o...

Creed (2015) from 2023-03-12T03:00

Step back into the boxing ring as we return to the Rocky Balboa universe with the spin-off film, Creed. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the franchise call backs to all those emotio...

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) from 2023-03-05T04:00

Get ready as we dive head first into the Quantum Realm....again with a discussion on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Journey with us as we breakdown this phase five starter and the introducti...

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) from 2023-02-26T04:00

This week we tackle our final Best Picture nominee with the based on a Stephen King short story epic, The Shawshank Redemption. Journey with us as we discuss the road to this film along with all...

Forrest Gump (1994) from 2023-02-19T04:00

This week we continue our Best Picture cask with a journey to 1994 and that year's winner, Forrest Gump. Journey with us as we discuss the journey though history along with the other films that ...

Raging Bull (1980) from 2023-02-05T04:00

This week we get into the ring to do battle with another 1980 Best Picture nominee, Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull. Journey with us as we discuss the world of boxing and the transformative perfor...

Ordinary People (1980) from 2023-01-29T04:00

This week we travel to 1980 to discuss that year's Best Picture winner, Ordinary People. Journey with us as we try to dissect this discombobulated family and discuss all the amazing performances...

Sunset Boulevard (1950) from 2023-01-22T04:00

This week we stay in 1950 with another Best Picture nominee and make our case for Sunset Boulevard taking the top prize. Journey with us as we travel to Hollywood and meet the desperate Norma De...

All About Eve (1950) from 2023-01-15T04:00

We start 2023 with a new cask covering the Best Picture Oscar and we dive into 1950 with that year's winner, All About Eve. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the Oscars to the classi...

Home Alone (1990) from 2022-12-25T04:00

This week we wrap up 2022 with the Christmas classic from John Hughes, Home Alone. Journey with us as we discuss Kevin's chaotic family and the crazy box office run this film had. Does this dese...

The Hustler (1961) from 2022-12-18T04:00

This week we get ready to close out 2022 and we're heading to 1961 to discuss Paul Newman and Billiards with The Hustler. Journey with us as we discuss the sport itself and all the troubled char...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) from 2022-12-04T04:00

This week we wrap up our time in the MCU with a review/breakdown of the highly anticipated, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Journey with us as we discuss the "new" Black Panther and the villaino...

Captain America: Civil War (2016) from 2022-11-20T04:00

This week we dive into the fracturing of the Avengers through some exhilarating scenes in the form of Captain America: Civil War. Journey with us as we discuss the comic book source material and...

Black Panther (2018) from 2022-11-06T05:00

This week we start a new cask back in the MCU featuring the King of Wakanda and up first is the cultural sensation, Black Panther. Journey with us as we discuss the spectacular world building an...

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) from 2022-10-30T04:00

This week we wrap up our cask of the "Fearsome Four" with a return to Haddonfield and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Journey with us as we discuss the road to make this film and the i...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) from 2022-10-23T04:00

The fearsome four of the big slasher franchises continues this week with a trip to Elm Street and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. Journey with us as we discuss all those awesome s...

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) from 2022-10-16T04:00

This week we return to big three slasher movie franchises and dive into the fourth entry and up first is Jason's unlucky day, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. Journey with us as we discuss ev...

It Follows (2014) from 2022-10-09T04:00

This week we dive into one of the more unique horror films of the 21st Century with It Follows. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the musical score to that amazing opening...

An American Werewolf in London (1981) from 2022-10-02T04:00

This week we head to London and with a breakdown of our first werewolf film, An American Werewolf in London. Journey with us as we discuss those groundbreaking make-up effects and the super effi...

House (1977) from 2022-09-25T04:00

This week we make our final stop on the "Passport to Horror" with a journey to Japan and the psychedelic cult classic, House. Journey with us as we discuss this unique haunted house film filled ...

Zombie (1979) from 2022-09-18T04:00

This week we journey to Italy and continue our "Passport to Horror" with a dive into the zombie sub-genre with, Zombie. Journey with us as we discuss the zombie's place in horror along with the ...

Let the Right One In (2008) from 2022-09-11T04:00

This week our "passport" to horror continues with a trek to Sweden and the vampire film, Let the Right one In. Journey with us and special guest Dan as we discuss all the characters and the uniq...

Eyes Without a Face (1960) from 2022-09-04T04:00

This week we start our "Passport to Horror" journey with a stop in France and the classic horror film, Eyes Without a Face. Journey with us as we discuss everything from evil doctors to Billy Id...

The Godfather Part III (1990) from 2022-08-28T04:00

This week we wrap up our time with the Corleone Family with the critically divided third film, The Godfather Part III or Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. Journey with us as we discuss these ...

The Godfather Part II (1974) from 2022-08-21T04:00

This week we dive into what is often considered to be the greatest sequel ever made, The Godfather Part II. Journey with us as we discuss the parallel timelines and all those strong acting perfo...

The Godfather (1972) from 2022-08-14T04:00

This week we start a new film review cask built around one of the most critically acclaimed trilogies of all time, The Godfather. Journey with us as we tackle the classic first film and it's wid...

Point Break (1991) from 2022-08-07T04:00

We close our 90s action movie cask and head surfing with Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze in Point Break. Journey with us as we discuss everything from heists to the career of Kathryn Bigelow. Is...

Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) from 2022-07-31T04:00

It's time for some small batch film review set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Thor: Love and Thunder. Journey with us as we tackle this latest entry in the Thor Series and the recent anno...

The Last Boy Scout (1991) from 2022-07-17T04:00

This week the 90s action train churns along and makes a stop with Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans and The Last Boy Scout. Journey with us as we discuss everything from Tony Scott to that Shane Bla...

Rye Smile Rewind: Die Hard (1988) from 2022-07-10T04:00

Inspired by our Speed episode, take a trip back to Nakatomi Plaza for the seminal action classic, Die Hard. Journey with us as we discuss the role that made Bruce Willis a household name and the...

Speed (1994) from 2022-06-26T04:00

We take it back to the 90s to dive into some classic action films and up first is the "Die Hard on a Bus," with Speed. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the screenplay to characteriz...

Jurassic World: Dominion (2022) from 2022-06-19T04:00

This week, it's time for some more small batch film review as we head to the world of dinosaurs with the latest big summer release, Jurassic World: Dominion. Journey with us as we try to dissect...

Top Gun: Maverick (2022) from 2022-06-05T04:00

This week we take to the skies for some small batch film review as we switch from guns to missiles once again with Top Gun: Maverick. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the callbacks ...

Mandy (2018) from 2022-05-29T04:00

This week we wrap up our wild Nicolas Cage cask with the surreal, revenge epic, Mandy. Journey with us as we discuss the artistic styles and all the crazy turns this film takes. Is this the Cage...

Leaving Las Vegas (1995) from 2022-05-22T04:00

This week we continue our Nicolas Cage cask with a look at his Best Actor winning performance in Leaving Las Vegas. Journey with us as we discuss the use of music to who we think the main charac...

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) from 2022-05-15T04:00

This week we take a deep dive into a new actor cask built all around the man, the myth, the legend: Nicolas Cage and up first is his new release, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Journey...

Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness (2022) from 2022-05-08T04:00

It's time to start the summer movie season with a trip to the multiverse and Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness. Journey with us as we discuss this new MCU film and all the crazy turns...

Hell or High Water (2016) from 2022-05-01T04:00

It's the last stop on our "Western Four Ways" cask with a look at the modern western by way of Taylor Sheridan and Hell or High Water. Journey with us as we discuss the new west and the careers ...

Midnight Cowboy (1969) from 2022-04-24T08:07:24

This week we take the cowboy out of the west, place him in NYC and give him an interesting companion with Midnight Cowboy. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the controversial nature ...

Throne of Blood (1957) from 2022-04-17T07:13:47

On this week's episode we tackle the next phase of our Western cask with a look at a samurai film from acclaimed director, Akira Kurosawa, with Throne of Blood. Journey with us as we dissect his...

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) from 2022-04-10T04:00

This week we head out west to start a new review cask called "The Western Four Ways" and up first we tackle the traditional with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance with special guest Mark. Journey...

Morbius (2022) from 2022-04-03T05:00

This week we are doing some small batch film review with a look at the brand new venture into the Sony Spider-Man Universe, with Morbius. Journey with us as we discuss the origins of the charact...

Zodiac (2007) from 2022-03-27T08:09:40

This week we make a trip to San Francisco with David Fincher, in his true crime epic covering one of the most notorious unsolved cases in Zodiac. Journey with us as we discuss the brilliant cast...

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) from 2022-03-20T08:22:05

This week we make a stop to the Baltimore State Hospital for a visit with Hannibal Lecter, in The Silence of the Lambs. Journey with us as we discuss one of horror's great villains and dissect a...

Se7en (1995) from 2022-03-13T07:25:13

This week we dive into a new film review cask, this one all about serial killers on the big screen and up first is one of David Fincher's best, Se7en. Journey with us as we discuss the screenpla...

The Batman (2022) from 2022-03-06T13:13:05

Gear up for a trip to Gotham City as we tackle one of 2022s most anticipated films, The Batman. Journey with us as we dissect this new iteration of the caped crusader and his detective roots. Is...

Rye Smile Rewind: Rebecca (1940) from 2022-02-27T04:00

Take a trip in the Rye Smile time machine as we give you some more Alfred Hitchcock this week with another look at Rebecca. Journey with us as we discuss Hitchcock's first foray into Hollywood a...

The Birds (1963) from 2022-02-13T04:00

This week we make a stop to Bodega Bay but some pesky animals almost ruin the fun, in the form of Hitchcock's The Birds. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the unique costuming to the...

Psycho (1960) from 2022-02-06T04:00

It's time to cover a heavy hitter on the podcast with one of the most important and influential films of all time, Psycho. Journey with us as we dissect Norman Bates and that infamous shower sce...

Rear Window (1954) from 2022-01-30T04:00

It's time to return to the master of suspense with a new cask all about Alfred Hitchcock and up first is a voyeur thriller in Rear Window. Journey with us as we talk about all the themes and the...

Ocean’s Eleven (2001) from 2022-01-23T04:00

It's time to close our heist cask with one final job, courtesy of Steven Soderbergh and Ocean's Eleven. Journey with us as we discuss the scheming for the heist along with that amazing ensemble ...

Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007) from 2022-01-16T04:00

It's a new week and time to settle in for a new heist, this time with a film that few people talk about, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the twi...

Dog Day Afternoon (1975) from 2022-01-09T04:00

It's a new year and time to start with a new film review cask. Get ready as we prepare for a slew of heists and up first is a trip to Brooklyn with Al Pacino in the form of Dog Day Afternoon. Jo...

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) from 2021-12-19T04:00

It's time to wrap up the year with arguably the biggest film release of the year in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Journey with us as we discuss all the surprises, secrets, and crazy reveals. Is this ...

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) from 2021-12-05T05:00

This week it's time to give thanks for another film we are happy exists, and that film is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Journey with us as we breakdown this well told story and get into all ...

Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) from 2021-11-28T05:00

This week we take a deep dive into our first Kevin Smith film with a breakdown of the Seth Rogen/Elizabeth Banks flick, Zack and Miri Make a Porno. Journey with us as we discuss the unique scree...

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) from 2021-11-21T05:00

It's time to bust some ghosts this week with some new and familiar faces in the form of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the new characters to the old refer...

Eternals (2021) from 2021-11-14T04:00

It's time to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and this time we're gonna meet a new team known as the Eternals. Journey with us as we discuss all the characters and those interesting post ...

Dune (2021) from 2021-11-07T05:00

It's time to catch with all the new 2021 releases, and up first we are heading to the Planet Arrakis for a look at Dune. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the world to the characters...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) and Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) from 2021-10-31T04:00

This week we have a double feature for you as we tackle the third entry in the Freddy Krueger and Halloween franchises. Journey with us as we join the Dream Warriors in their fight with Freddy a...

Friday the 13th Part III (1982) from 2021-10-24T04:00

It's time to return to our slasher film franchises with our "Three's Company: Slasher Edition" cask and up first, we have Friday the 13th Part III. Journey with us as we head back to Camp Crysta...

No Time to Die (2021) from 2021-10-17T03:00

It's time to say goodbye to Daniel Craig's James Bond and wrap up our mini Bond cask with our review of, No Time to Die. Journey with Jesse as he is joined by guests Blake and Brett, and their m...

Casino Royale (2006) from 2021-10-03T04:00

It's time to meet Bond, James Bond in the form of Daniel Craig as we take a deep dive into Casino Royale. Journey with us as we discuss this Bond origin tale while also discussing the other stap...

Fright Night (1985) from 2021-09-26T05:00

It's time to put a nail in the vampire coffin as we talk about our last vampire flick, Fright Night. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the well crafted story...

The Lost Boys (1987) from 2021-09-19T03:00

This week, Rye Smile Films pays a visit to Santa Carla, California to visit a group of vampires known as The Lost Boys. Journey with us as we break down the vampire hierarchy and also discussing...

The Hunger (1983) from 2021-09-12T03:00

It's time to open up the coffins and caskets and unleash some vampires on our Rye Smile audience and up first is a look at Tony Scott's cult classic, The Hunger. Journey with us as we discuss ev...

Rye Watchalong: Prom Night (Patreon Preview) from 2021-09-08T04:00

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) from 2021-09-05T03:00

Time to suit up once again with another Marvel Studios property in the form of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Journey with us as we discuss this new character and the future of the M...

Reminiscence (2021) from 2021-08-29T03:00

This week we continue with another 2021 film release and venture down the path of film noir again with Reminiscence. Journey with us as we try to make heads or tails of the plot while having a g...

Jungle Cruise (2021) from 2021-08-22T03:00

Climb aboard as Rye Smile Films takes a trip down river with the Jungle Cruise. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the ride to the mid-point twist. Is this another slam dunk ride adap...

The Suicide Squad (2021) from 2021-08-15T04:00

It's time to get back on track with 2021 film releases and up next in the new DC Films release, The Suicide Squad. Journey with us as we discuss the new characters and the tone of this new team....

The Sixth Sense (1999) from 2021-08-08T03:00

It's time to close the door on our "Summer Box Office Hall of Fame" cask with another film from Mr. M. Night Shyamalan, The Sixth Sense. Journey with us as we discuss the success/failures of the...

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) from 2021-08-01T03:00

It's time to continue with the Summer Box Office Hall of Fame and the next stop on the trip is with a familiar franchise, in the form of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Journey with us as we discuss...

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) from 2021-07-25T03:00

Next stop on the "Summer Box Office Hall of Fame: Part Three" cask is a journey to a familiar franchise with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Join us and our special guest, Mark, as we take...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) from 2021-07-18T03:00

It's time to revisit some of the box office champions of yesteryear with a cask called, "The Summer Box Office Hall of Fame Part 3," and up first is the heroes in a half-shell themselves, the Te...

Black Widow (2021) from 2021-07-11T03:00

Join us this week as we close our MCU cask with a look at the new release, Black Widow. Journey with us as we dissect the new film featuring the classic Avenger. Is this the solo outing we've be...

Doctor Strange (2016) from 2021-07-04T03:00

This week we continue our MCU cask with a visit to the Sanctum Santorum and look at Doctor Strange. Journey with us as we discuss the long journey to the screen along with the brilliant casting ...

Iron Man (2008) from 2021-06-27T03:00

It's time to start a new film review cask, and we're setting this one in the MCU. What better way to start than with the film that started it all, Iron Man. Journey with us as we discuss everyth...

A Quiet Place Part II (2021) from 2021-06-20T10:57:59

Get ready as we tackle the film that has been on the release schedule for a year and a half. This week we dive into A Quiet Place Part II. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the alien...

Cruella (2021) from 2021-06-13T03:00

This week, Rye Smile Films sticks with some newly released 2021 films as we take a deep dive into, Cruella. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the origin tale to "jaws"??? Is this a w...

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) from 2021-06-06T03:00

It's time to close another film review cask and this time we're wrapping up with the new release, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the true s...

The Conjuring 2 (2016) from 2021-05-30T03:00

It's time to continue with our Conjuring universe cask and a look at the titular sequel, The Conjuring 2. Join us as we take a deep dive into the sequel and discuss all the things that work and ...

Annabelle: Creation (2017) from 2021-05-23T03:00

This week we line up our second film set within the Conjuring universe, Annabelle: Creation. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the singular location to the evil doll itself. Is this ...

The Conjuring (2013) from 2021-05-16T05:00

Join Rye Smile Films as they start a new film review cask set within the universe of The Conjuring. Journey with us as we discuss the film that started it all including a look at the real Ed and...

Punch-Drunk Love (2002) from 2021-05-09T08:40:19

This week we wrap up our Paul Thomas Anderson cask with a look at his 2002 effort, Punch-Drunk Love. Journey with us as we discuss this chaotic film and it's star, Adam Sandler. Is this another ...

Rye Watchalong: Deep Blue Sea (Patreon Preview) from 2021-05-05T14:52:52

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There Will Be Blood (2007) from 2021-05-02T08:06:43

This week we take a trip to a deadly oil excursion courtesy of Paul Thomas Anderson with the film, There Will Be Blood. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the amazing acting to that c...

Boogie Nights (1997) from 2021-04-25T08:47:42

It's time to start a new film review cask and this time we are building one all around the films of Paul Thomas Anderson. Up first, is his second feature film featuring an amazing ensemble cast,...

The Neat: First Blood (Patreon Preview) from 2021-04-21T02:00

To hear the full bonus episode, go to https://www.patreon.com/ryesmilefilms and sign up in our Single Barrel or Top Shelf tier!

This we...

Godzilla Vs. Destoroyah (1995) from 2021-04-18T08:47:42

This week we wrap up our discussion on the king of the monsters with a deep dive into the final film of the Heisei era, Godzilla Vs. Destoroyah. Journey with us we discuss the new big bad antago...

Godzilla (1954) from 2021-04-11T08:33:10

This week we take things back to the beginning and look at the film that started it all, the original Japanese masterpiece, Godzilla. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the special ef...

Godzilla Vs. Kong (2021) from 2021-04-04T08:32:30

It's the biggest fight the world of cinema has ever seen! Get ready as Rye Smile Films steps into the ring to start a new cask and cover, Godzilla Vs. Kong. Journey with us as we discuss two of ...

The Shot: DC Movie Madness from 2021-03-31T08:05:16

March Madness is upon us and Rye Smile Films is bringing it in the form of a DC Movie Bracket face off. Join us as we matchup some of the best that DC has to offer. Who's going to be the ultimat...

Zack Snyder's Justice League: Part Two (2021) from 2021-03-28T08:44:16

This week we wrap up parts 4-6 and that wild epilogue of Zack Snyder's Justice League. Journey with us as we discuss some of the things we liked and some things that still make us scratch our he...

The Neat: Fight Club (Patreon Preview) from 2021-03-24T08:17:36

To hear the full bonus episode, go to https://www.patreon.com/ryesmilefilms and sign up in our Single Barrel or Top Shelf tier!

The fir...

Zack Snyder's Justice League: Part One (2021) from 2021-03-21T08:40:46

Get ready as we take a deep dive into chapters 1-3 of the highly anticipated release of Zack Snyder's Justice League. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the new changes to the charact...

Justice League (2017) from 2021-03-14T07:25:17

As if last week wasn't bad enough, this week we need a very stiff drink as we take a dive into 2017s, Justice League. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the production history to all ...

Suicide Squad (2016) from 2021-03-07T08:22:12

This week we return to the land of DC Rotgut and dive into a film that has tested the patience of many, Suicide Squad. Join us as we attempt to figure out what the hell happened to this film. Is...

Possessor (2020) from 2021-02-28T08:02:18

Welcome back to Rye Smile Films as we close out another film review cask with a look at Brandon Cronenberg's, Possessor. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the story to the extravagan...

The Fly (1986) from 2021-02-21T07:41:51

It's time to step into the teleportation pod with Rye Smile Films and dive right in to David Cronenberg's, THE FLY. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the script to the jaw dropping s...

Rabid (1977) from 2021-02-14T08:23:49

Join Rye Smile Films as we start a new cask built all around Cronenberg and up first is Rabid from 1977. Journey with us as we discuss the themes of the film and what the director is best known ...

Soul (2020) from 2021-02-07T07:59:27

This week we wrap up our first Pixar review cask with a look at the 2020 release, SOUL. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the afterlife to the use of New York City. Is this another s...

Coco (2017) from 2021-01-31T08:24:48

Join us this week as we dive into another Pixar film, this time heading for Dia de Los Muertos in the form of Coco. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the music to the unique look of ...

Onward (2020) from 2021-01-23T09:29:08

A first for Rye Smile Films this week as we start a new film review cask based all around Pixar Animation Studios and up first is the 2020 release, Onward. Journey with us as we discuss everythi...

Mank (2020) from 2021-01-16T13:24:02

We wrap up our 2020 revisit cask by talking about another prolific filmmaker for the first time, David Fincher, and his Netflix release, MANK. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the p...

Tenet (2020) from 2021-01-09T13:59:31

Tenet, EXPLAINED! Join us as we take a deep dive into the another Christopher Nolan time bender with special guest Nate. This time we will create a literal timeline of the events that unfold. Is...

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) from 2021-01-02T13:34:43

It's time to start the new year with new films, but films that have come out in 2020. Up first is a look at Wonder Woman 1984. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the wishing rock to t...

The Shot: The Theaters VS HBO Max from 2020-12-29T19:58:42

Join us for a mid-week SHOT as we break down the current state of movie theaters and the decision to move major releases to a streaming platform. Pour a drink, sit back, and enjoy as we make the...

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) from 2020-12-26T13:41:17

Come celebrate Christmas with Rye Smile Films as we dive into the seminal holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the characters to director Frank C...

Black Christmas (1974) from 2020-12-19T13:49:44

It's time for some holiday cheer and no Christmas would be complete without Black Christmas. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the mysterious "Billy" to some of the tropes that would...

The Shot: Rye Retrospective, The First 100 from 2020-12-15T19:47:29

First and foremost, thank you! Join us as we take a look back at some of the best rants, bottles, films, and moments of the first 100 episodes of Rye Smile Films. It's a wonderful trip down memo...

Whiplash (2014) from 2020-12-12T13:12:38

Join us as Rye Smile Films celebrates 100 episodes and discusses the jazz opus that is, Whiplash. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the script to Jesse's own Jazz experiences. Is thi...

Almost Famous (2000) from 2020-12-05T13:24:10

It's time to get on the bus with Stillwater and hit the road with the next film in our "Back Beats" cask, Almost Famous. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the director to the excitin...

A Star is Born (2018) from 2020-11-28T12:47:43

This week we start our "Back Beats" cask with films centered around the music world. Up first is A Star is Born from 2018. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the songs to how this sto...

Goodfellas (1990) from 2020-11-21T12:58:54

It's time to wrap up another film review cask and were closing up "Turf War" with a look at Goodfellas. Journey with us as we discuss Martin Scorsese for the first time and arguably his best fil...

Miller's Crossing (1990) from 2020-11-14T08:18:09

This week we continue with our "Turf War" cask and a look at our first Coen Brothers film, Miller's Crossing. Journey with us as we try to dissect the plot and discuss what we enjoy about the Co...

Carlito's Way (1993) from 2020-11-07T13:22:44

Get ready for a new film review cask all settled around the mob genre and we're calling this, "TURF WAR," and up first is Carlito's Way. Journey with us as we discuss the casting to the directin...

Halloween II (1981) from 2020-10-31T12:45:20

It's time to wrap up this spooky season by heading to Haddonfield, Illinois with a viewing of Halloween II. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the amplified violence to the questionab...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) from 2020-10-24T08:05:54

It's time to enter dream land and an in-depth look at, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Journey with us as we discuss everything from sleep paralysis to that crazy pool party seque...

Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) from 2020-10-17T12:50:11

It's time for Rye Smile Films to journey back to Camp Crystal Lake but this time we come face to face with Jason in the form of Friday the 13th Part 2. Journey with us as we discuss everything f...

Suspiria (1977) from 2020-10-10T08:34:30

It's time to wrap up our "Horror Plus One" cask and up next is a trip with our guest Rachel and Suspiria. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the soundtrack to the vibrant lighting sch...

Ghost Story (1981) from 2020-10-03T13:26:22

Ready for some spooky tales? This week we unleash, Ghost Story, from 1981 with our special guest, Nate. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the legendary cast to the ghastly special ef...

The Shot: The Mount Rushmore of Horror from 2020-09-29T19:27:30

Rye Smile Films is serving up a SHOT this week and we try to narrow down our list of "The Mount Rushmore of Horror." Journey with us as we discuss actors/actresses, directors, writers, and even ...

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) from 2020-09-26T13:19:16

It's time to step into the heart of Texas as we continue our "Horror Plus One" cask with a look at the horror classic, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Journey with us, and special guest Mark, as w...

The Omen (1976) from 2020-09-19T13:29:29

It's time to get spooky! Rye Smile Films is entering the realm of horror for a new cask called, "Horror Plus One." Up first is a look at The Omen with our special guest, Rob. Journey with us as ...

Rocky Balboa (2006) from 2020-09-12T12:42:25

The Rocky journey comes to an end this week as we tackle the "final" entry in the series, Rocky Balboa. Journey with us as we take this emotional journey to send our protagonist into the sunset ...

Rocky V (1990) from 2020-09-05T12:49:21

This week on Rye Smile Films, listen to Matt and Jesse get TKO'd as they take on Rocky V. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the obscene plot to the climactic street fight, in what wa...

Rocky IV (1985) from 2020-08-29T08:07:55

Ring the bell for round number four as we continue our Rocky franchise cask review with a look at Rocky IV from 1985. Journey with us as we take on the most fast paced film thus far and our most...

Rocky III (1982) from 2020-08-22T12:35:56

It's time to jump back in the ring as we continue our Rocky franchise cask with a look at, Rocky III. Journey with us as we discuss the rise and fall from grace that our lead character goes thro...

Rocky II (1979) from 2020-08-15T13:28:01

This week we continue with our Rocky franchise cask review and a look at the first sequel, Rocky II. Journey with us as we discuss everything from Apollo Creed to the brilliant training montages...

Rocky (1976) from 2020-08-08T13:14:45

This week we are starting a massive new film review cask that's all about the Rocky franchise starring Sylvester Stallone. Up first is the original that started it all, Rocky, from 1976. Journey...

Die Hard (1988) from 2020-08-01T13:46:04

This week we wrap up our single location cask with a look at the seminal action film of all time, Die Hard. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the tight story to the wide assortment o...

Reservoir Dogs (1992) from 2020-07-25T12:56:50

This week we pay a visit to Quentin Tarantino again as we stay in a mostly singular location with a look at, Reservoir Dogs. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the format of the story...

Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) from 2020-07-18T12:29:47

Today we start a brand new film review cask built all around mostly single location films and up first in the John Carpenter cult classic, Assault on Precinct 13. Journey with us as we discuss e...

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) from 2020-07-12T13:01:23

It's time to wrap up the "Summer Movie Hall of Shame" with a movie, that on paper is a good idea, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the wide as...

The Happening (2008) from 2020-07-03T22:50

It's gonna be another rough week for Matt and Jesse as they take a dive at M. Night Shyamalan's, The Happening. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the "antagonist" to all the question...

Battlefield Earth (2000) from 2020-06-27T13:07:43

Oh this is going to get rough! This week we are starting the "Summer Movie Hall of Shame" and up first is the John Travolta opus, Battlefield Earth. Journey with us as we try to figure out the p...

Total Recall (1990) from 2020-06-20T13:45:14

It's time to say "Hasta La Vista" for this film review cask as we wrap up with a look at the 1990 sci-fi film, Total Recall. Journey with us as we discuss this film's origins and break down yet ...

Predator (1987) from 2020-06-13T12:52:25

It's time to get to the "Choppa" as we continue our Schwarzenegger cask with a look at the sci-fi classic, Predator. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the early Predator designs to t...

The Running Man (1987) from 2020-06-06T13:48:22

Hasta La Vista! Or rather, the name of our new review cask built all around Arnold Schwarzenegger. Up first is a look at, The Running Man, based on the novel by Richard Bachman. Journey with us ...

Top Gun (1986) from 2020-05-29T20:37:19

This week Rye Smile Films feels the need for speed with the final film in our "Summer Box Office Hall of Fame: Part Two" cask with a look at, Top Gun. Journey with us as we discuss everything fr...

Back to the Future (1985) from 2020-05-23T13:17:35

Jump in the time machine and join Rye Smile Films as we discuss the 1985 summer box office champ, Back to the Future. Journey with us as we break down this smart screenplay and discuss everythin...

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) from 2020-05-16T13:31:32

This week we continue with our "Summer Box Office Hall of Fame: Part Two" cask and a look at the mega hit from 1982, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the...

Batman (1989) from 2020-05-09T13:35:07

Rye Smile Films is making a return to an old cask with, "The Summer Box Office Hall of Fame: Part Two." Up first is the film that gave us our first iteration of The Dark Knight on the big screen...

I Love You, Man (2009) from 2020-05-02T13:15:34

This week we wrap up our, "We Could All Use a Laugh," cask with a look at our fan picked film, the 2009 comedy, I Love You, Man. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the high-concept st...

The Shot: The Mount Rushmore of Comedy from 2020-04-28T19:29:26

Join Rye Smile Films for a SHOT this week as Matt and Jesse create their own Mount Rushmore of Comedy Actors. Who is going to end up as the best of the best to make us laugh. Journey with us as ...

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) from 2020-04-25T12:54:46

Rye Smile Films is looking for some Fast Time at Ridgemont High this week as we continue with our comedy review cask. Journey with us as we discuss everything from Cameron Crowe's script to the ...

The Hangover (2009) from 2020-04-18T13:58:46

I think we can all agree that we could all use a little laugh so we're building this new film cask around the genre of Comedy and what better way to start than with The Hangover. Journey with us...

Sorcerer (1977) from 2020-04-11T13:26:15

This week we wrap up our William Friedkin cask with his underrated 1977 effort, Sorcerer. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the production woes to the tight, suspense filled pace. Is...

The Exorcist (1973) from 2020-04-04T13:22:10

This week is gonna be rough as Rye Smile Films tackles what many consider to be the scariest film ever made, The Exorcist. Journey with us as we continue our William Friedkin cask and dive into ...

The French Connection (1971) from 2020-03-28T12:49:28

Buckle up Rye Nation because we are diving head first into a cask we're calling,"The Films of William Friedkin," and up first is his Academy Award winning, The French Connection. Journey with us...

The Shot: MCU Madness! from 2020-03-24T20:16:55

We got a surprise for you this week in the form of THE SHOT. Journey with us as we rank the MCU's best entires via tournament style smackdown. Which film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is go...

A Quiet Place (2018) from 2020-03-21T12:34:22

We wrap up another film review cask this week by taking a trip back to 2018 and a look at the surprise horror hit, A Quiet Place. Journey with us as we try to stay absolutely quiet and dissect a...

The Shot: Movie Character Fantasy Baseball from 2020-03-17T19:27

Rye Smile Films has a mid-week surprise for you! In response to the delay of the MLB season, we're going to bring the ballpark to you but we're going to fill it with some of your all time favori...

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) from 2020-03-14T13:15:12

This week we continue with our "The Future Doesn't Look So Bright" cask and a look at Mad Max: Fury Road. Journey with us as we tackle this fourth film in the Mad Max franchise and go on a crazy...

Escape from New York (1981) from 2020-03-07T12:41:34

This week we start a brand new film review cask called, "The Future Doesn't Look So Bright," looking at films with a post-apocalyptic setting. Up first is the cult classic, Escape from New York,...

The Invisible Man (2020) from 2020-02-29T13:56:01

We wrap up another film review cask this week, with a look at the new release of, The Invisible Man. Journey with us as we dissect this reimagining of the the classic HG Wells story by way of Bl...

Hollow Man (2000) from 2020-02-22T13:24:15

We continue with our "Now You See Me" cask and up next is, Hollow Man, which means a return to Paul Verhoeven. Journey with us as we try to decipher the plot to the very questionable CGI. Is thi...

The Invisible Man (1933) from 2020-02-15T13:00:04

Rye Smile Films is starting a brand new film review cask this week titled, "Now You See Me," centered around films about The Invisible Man. First up is the original classic from 1933 which was p...

Birds of Prey (2020) from 2020-02-08T13:01:31

Only one more week of Rotgut or is it? This week we look at, Birds of Prey, the latest offering from DC Films. Journey with us as we watch Harley Quinn and her band of misfits take on the dreade...

The Shot: The Best Movies Never Made, Part Two from 2020-02-04T19:19:43

We continue our SHOT discussion with another look at some of the Best Movies Never Made. This week we tell the behind the scenes stories of the magician film, Smoke and Mirrors and the road to m...

Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) from 2020-02-01T13:43:01

This week we continue on this horrible journey lookin at "DC Rotgut" films and on tap is, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Journey with us as we dissect this bloated film that features two ti...

The Shot: The Best Movies Never Made, Part One from 2020-01-28T21:08:42

This week Rye Smile Films is serving up a Shot discussing the best movies never made! Journey with us as we discuss the history and failure to get hot film concepts off the ground. Ever want to ...

Batman and Robin (1997) from 2020-01-25T13:11:14

This week, we start a brand new film review cask and it's gonna suck because we're looking at, "DC Rotgut," and starting off with the film that almost killed the Dark Knight, Batman and Robin. J...

Rebecca (1940) from 2020-01-18T13:30:28

Today we close our, "Master of Suspense: Part One," cask with a look at Alfred Hitchcock's first American film, Rebecca. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the characterization to the...

Rope (1948) from 2020-01-11T13:16:41

This week we continue with our, "Master of Suspense: Part One," cask with a look at Alfred Hitchcock's, Rope. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the philosophical themes to the use of...

The Shot: Top 10 Films of the Decade from 2020-01-07T20:56:38

Join us for a midweek Shot as we rank our top 10 films of the decade. Also up for discussion is 3 of the worst films from 2010-2019 and a ranking of the top 3 television shows of the last 10 yea...

Vertigo (1958) from 2020-01-04T14:49:21

It's a new year and Rye Smile Films is back with a film review cask all about Alfred Hitchcock called, "The Master of Suspense: Part One." Journey with us as we start with Vertigo and discuss ev...

Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) from 2019-12-28T09:36:44

It's time to say goodbye to the Skywalker Saga with the final film in our, "Galaxy Far, Far Away," cask with a look at, The Rise of Skywalker. Journey with us as we are joined by Shane and Nate ...

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) from 2019-12-21T14:33:48

Rye Smile Films is staying in the galaxy and up next is a look at film three in the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the Sarlacc to E...

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) from 2019-12-14T13:33:34

Rye Smile Films strikes back with our second film in our, "Galaxy, Far Far Away," cask with a look at The Empire Strikes Back. On this episode we are joined by special guest, Blake, and discuss ...

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) from 2019-12-07T14:26:04

May the Force be with Rye Smile Films as we delve into a new film review cask. This one is called, "A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away" and this week we cover the film that started it all...

Knives Out (2019) from 2019-11-30T13:51:55

Today we close another film review cask with a look at the new release, Knives Out. Journey with us as we try to weave our way though this intricate plot while dissecting all the interesting cha...

Prisoners (2013) from 2019-11-23T13:35:30

This week we continue on our "Whodunnit, We Talk About It" cask with an in-depth look at the underrated, Prisoners. Journey with us as we talk about everything from the story to the brilliant ci...

Blow Out (1981) from 2019-11-16T13:25:22

Rye Smile Films is back on the case as we continue our cask of Whodunnit films with a look at Brian de Palma's, Blow Out. Journey with us as we dissect this film from its use of sound to Hitchco...

Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) from 2019-11-09T13:39:51

Today we serve up some Small Batch film review with a look at the 6th film in the Terminator franchise, Terminator: Dark Fate. Journey with us as we walk down old roads while introduced to new c...

A Shot in the Dark (1964) from 2019-11-01T10:07:21

Rye Smile Films is back with a new film review cask, looking at some of the best mystery films out there. This one is called, "Whodunnit, We Talk About It." Up first is the comedy classic that r...

Halloween (1978) from 2019-10-26T13:52:10

The night WE come home! Rye Smile Films is back with our final film in the, "Slasher Film Starter Pack," cask, with a look at the one, the only, the classic, Halloween. Journey with us as we dis...

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) from 2019-10-19T13:35:01

1, 2, Rye Smile is coming for you! This week we continue our, "Slasher Film Starter Pack," with a look at the Wes Craven classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street. Journey with us as we meet Freddy Kru...

The Shot: The Top 10 Horror Films Of All Time from 2019-10-15T19:50:39

Rye Smile Films is back with a mid-week Shot to create a list of The Top 10 Horror Films of All Time! Journey with us as we go from 10-1, alternating picks to assemble the ultimate list. What is...

Friday the 13th (1980) from 2019-10-12T15:36:41

Today we start a brand new film review cask called "The Slasher Film Starter Pack," and up first is the original, Friday the 13th. Journey with us as the film from its casting to all the tropes ...

Joker (2019) from 2019-10-05T14:18:45

Rye Smile Films is serving up some "Small Batch" film review this week with a look at the new release, Joker. Journey with us as we breakdown Arthur Fleck's journey from unhinged individual to t...

Paranormal Activity (2007) from 2019-09-27T20:21:31

Buckle up for the final film in the "Just Press Record" cask, Paranormal Activity. Journey with us as we discuss the movie that became the most profitable film of all time, along with our person...

The Blair Witch Project (1999) from 2019-09-20T21:21:37

Are you ready to go into the Burkittsville woods? On today's episode of Rye Smile Films, we continue our, "Just Press Record," cask with a review/breakdown of The Blair Witch Project. Journey wi...

REC (2007) from 2019-09-14T12:05:26

Rye Smile Films is ready to scare the hell out of you! Get ready for our new cask, "Just Press Record," as we dabble into the found footage genre with our review/breakdown of REC. Journey with u...

IT: Chapter 2 (2019) from 2019-09-07T13:33:32

On this episode, we wrap up the "King's Landing: Part Two" cask with a look at the new release, IT: Chapter 2. Journey with us as we explore everything from the new cast to the story of taking d...

The Shot: How Horror Found Us from 2019-09-04T19:28:01

This week on The Shot, we discuss our road to the best genre of film, HORROR. Find out what we like about the genre, and what keeps us coming back for more. We wrap up this minisode with the top...

IT (2017) from 2019-08-31T14:14:33

This week we dive right into our second film in this cask, IT, from 2017. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the ensemble character piece to the villain that is Pennywise. Is this fil...

The Shot: NFL 2019 Predictions from 2019-08-27T20:01:47

Drumroll please.......Rye Smile Films would like to present, The Shot. Our minisode format will feature detailed expansions on film, sports, and music, beyond the scope of our weekly episode. Ou...

The Shining (1980) from 2019-08-24T13:17:41

This week, we return to the land of Stephen King with a new cask called, King's Landing: Part 2. On tap first is Stanley Kubrick's, The Shining. Journey with us as we talk about everything from ...

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) from 2019-08-17T13:45:05

This week we wrap up our Baba Yaga cask with our final review in this franchise, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. Journey with us as we breakdown the latest installment in this series with a l...

John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) from 2019-08-10T14:03:56

This week, we continue on this journey with John Wick as we embark on his second outing, John Wick: Chapter 2. This week we expand on our discussion of our titular hero while diving deeper into ...

John Wick (2014) from 2019-08-03T14:23:26

This week we open up a new bourbon and a new film cask by diving into the universe of John Wick. Journey with us as we breakdown the first film in this trilogy from the performance of Keanu Reev...

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) from 2019-07-27T08:54:39

Buckle up because the finale of this cask is a doozy. This week we review our final film in our Tarantino cask, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. This was the film Jesse was most looking forward to...

Inglourious Basterds (2009) from 2019-07-20T09:09:10

On today's episode, the analysis of Quentin Tarantino's films continues with a look at his 2009 take on World War 2, Inglourious Basterds. Journey with us as we discuss the performances, the scr...

Jackie Brown (1997) from 2019-07-13T12:42:45

Today, we open up a brand new film cask, "The Films of Tarantino: Part One," and we're starting with one of his most underrated films, Jackie Brown. Journey with us as we dive into all the eleme...

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) from 2019-07-06T13:36:51

This week we have a Small Batch film review for you as we head back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with, Spider-Man: Far From Home. Journey with us as we swing into Europe as Spidey takes on M...

The Karate Kid (1984) from 2019-06-29T14:01:31

Today on Rye Smile Films, Matt and Jesse close the "Summer Tentpole Hall of Fame" cask with one final entry from 1984, The Karate Kid. Journey with us as we breakdown everything from the unique ...

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) from 2019-06-21T23:00:34

This week on Rye Smile Films, Matt and Jesse are joined by special guest, Mark, as they review Steven Spielberg's 1981 classic, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Travel with us as we go across the globe ...

Ghostbusters (1984) from 2019-06-15T10:01:07

This week, we continue on our journey to look at, "The Summer Tentpole Hall of Fame." On the docket for this episode is a detailed look at the comedy classic, Ghostbusters by way of it's amazing...

Jaws (1975) from 2019-06-07T20:53:16

Oh it's such a perfect day to open a new film review cask. This one is titled, "The Summer Tentpole Hall of Fame." We will be looking at some of the films that have shaped the landscape of the s...

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) from 2019-06-01T13:38:57

Today on Rye Smile Films, we do something a little different and offer up a Small Batch review of, Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Journey with Matt and Jesse as they discuss the history of the ...

High Fidelity (2000) from 2019-05-25T14:18:19

Today we close yet another cask by diving into yet another protagonist who just can't figure out love with, High Fidelity. Journey with us as we discuss all the top 5s and more brilliant use of ...

The Graduate (1967) from 2019-05-18T16:10:08

On tap this week is a seminal classic of film, and one that everyone should see, The Graduate. As everyone celebrates the event of graduation this month, journey back to the film that introduced...

500 Days of Summer (2009) from 2019-05-11T07:26:09

On today's episode of Rye Smile Films, Matt and Jesse open up a new film cask titled, "Love is Spelled with an Ex!" The first film on the docket is 500 Days of Summer, directed by the same guy w...

Avengers: Endgame (2019) from 2019-05-03T21:53:33

Welcome back to Rye Smile Films as we close yet another themed cask with our review/breakdown of the monumental release, Avengers: Endgame. We dive head first into the Quantum Realm as we travel...

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) from 2019-04-26T20:27:47

This week we stay in the spider-verse with the fan picked film, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, directed by Marc Webb. We continue this superhero cask with this failed attempt to turn Spider-Man into ...

Spider-Man (2002) from 2019-04-20T13:54:52

Take the ultimate spin with the second entry in our "With Great Power....Part One" cask as we review, Spider-Man. Journey back to 2002 and experience the first big screen iteration of the web-he...

Shazam! (2019) from 2019-04-13T13:46

Rye Smile Films is back with a new cask titled, "With Great Power....Part One." This cask will be all about superhero films in lead up to the April 26th release of Avengers: Endgame. This week w...

Pet Sematary (2019) from 2019-04-06T13:37

Today we cover the final film in our "King's Landing Part One" cask, the remake of Pet Sematary. We discuss everything from the reasoning to having two burial plots to the drastic plot twist thi...

The Mist (2007) from 2019-03-30T10:57:40

Today on Rye Smile Films, we unveil the second film in our "King's Landing Part One" cask with a journey to 2007 and Frank Darabont's, The Mist. This little underrated film is based on a novella...

Carrie (1976) from 2019-03-23T14:51:57

This week we unveil a new cask and this one is all about Stephen King. "King's Landing Part One" will look at some of the horror adaptations of his work in lead up to the April 5th release of Pe...

RoboCop (1987) from 2019-03-16T11:24:38

This week, we wrap up our final film in "The Corporation from Hell!" cask which is another film directed by Paul Verhoeven, RoboCop. This insane sci-fi/action film is not only one of those most ...

The Terminator (1984) from 2019-03-09T13:52:10

Get ready for the 2nd film in "The Corporation from Hell!" cask as we go back to 1984 for a battle with The Terminator. Travel with us as we look at all the elements of this film from the castin...

Alien (1979) from 2019-03-03T14:48:38

Rye Smile Films is back with a new cask, this one titled "The Corporation from Hell!" This week we take a detailed look at Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece, Alien. This film is loaded with themes...

Double Indemnity (1944) from 2019-02-16T15:16:42

Today we close yet another cask but conclude with a truly great entry in the Film Noir genre, Double Indemnity. Billy Wilder's classic film is the benchmark to which all other film noirs look up...

Basic Instinct (1992) from 2019-02-09T14:43:26

Welcome back as we unveil the next film in our "Gun and the Girl" cask which is Basic Instinct. This taut thriller, directed by Paul Verhoeven, spawned a slew of imitators but none could ever ma...

Serenity (2019) from 2019-02-02T13:00

WTF! The only way to describe this week's film. Journey with us as we unveil the next cask in our series titled "The Gun and the Girl." This is going to be a dark, strange trip into the genre kn...

Glass (2019) from 2019-01-26T14:25:16

Today, we disembark on the final stop of Eastrail 177 with the highly anticipated release of Glass. A sequel, 19 years in the making, is something fans have been clamoring for since the that fat...

Split (2017) from 2019-01-19T15:02:44

Welcome back to Rye Smile Films! This week we continue our trek on Eastrail 177 with a trip to the world of Split starring James McAvoy. This film serves as the delicious appetizer to this week'...

Unbreakable (2000) from 2019-01-19T14:57:13

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Rye Smile Films, the new film review podcast that highlights new/old and strange films. In anticipation of the release of the film, Glass, we look at the film...