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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 heads. What do we think of this entire finished versions? Our Flight this week asks us to choose a different JL comic story to be adapted into film. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing what DC does next for...

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 character moments. Is this an improvement over the theatrical release or is it still a poor product? Our Flight this week asks, "Which unrealized film would you make if you had the money to do so?" We wrap up with...

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 the missed opportunities. Is this an unfairly maligned film or have people be rightly harsh to it? Our Flight this week is, "Create your own Justice League with any 5 movie characters." We wrap up with a Ni...

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 this a misunderstood cult film or are there things drastically wrong with it? Our Flight this week asks, "Name a movie trailer that completely cat-fished you into think it would be great." We wrap up with...

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 extravagant use of color. Is Brandon following in his father's footsteps or is he carving out his own unique path? Our Flight this week is an announcement of some big news for Rye Smile Films. We wrap up with a Night...

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 special make-up effects. Does this film hold up as one of the better remakes ever made or has it aged poorly? Our Flight this week is a conversation on the best acting performances by monsters and creatures...

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 for. Is this an early classic from the prominent director or has he not hit his stride yet? Our Flight this week asks, "Name your favorite body horror film not directed by Cronenberg." We wrap up with a Nig...

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 slam dunk for Pixar or does it completely miss the mark? Our Flight this week asks, "Name your top 3 favorite Pixar films." We wrap up with a Nightcap pitching our story ideas for the next Pixar film. So pou...

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 this film? Is this Pixar's best looking film or do other entries have a more vibrant look? Our Flight this week asks, "What are the top 3 most unique Pixar worlds?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the...

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 everything from the voice acting to the tropes of Pixar films. Is this another worthy entry or is it pretty forgettable? Our Flight this week asks, "What are the top 3 adult themes explored in Pixar films?" We wrap...

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 plot to what the plot should be. Is this a return to form for Fincher or would we rather see him do something else? Our Flight this week asks, "Name your top 3 favorite golden age Hollywood films based solel...

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 this another cerebral Nolan film or does this one miss the mark? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 Nolan films?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite, and least-favorite Cerebra...

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 the love story. Is this a worthy sequel to the surprise original or does it suffer from all the sequel cliches? Our Flight this week asks, "Name the top 3 worst superhero rogues galleries." We wrap up with a...

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 case for why we need theaters. Cheers!

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 Capra. Is this the holiday classic that everyone should watch or are their better ones covering the holiday? Our Flight this week asks, "Name the top 3 movie towns you would've liked to have grown up in." We...

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 become common in the slasher genre. Is this a scary movie that still packs a punch or has it shown its age? Our Flight this week asks, "What is your go-to holiday movie?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discuss...

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 memory lane so pour a glass, sit back, and get for a good time. Cheers! Here's to hundreds more!

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 this a worthy film for episode 100 or could we have picked something better? Our Flight this week asks, "Name your top 3 favorite supporting performances in film." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the top...

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 exciting music journey the film takes. Is this a fun rock story or have other films done it way better? Our Flight this week asks, "Name your top 3 rock performances in film." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing...

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 story differs from the other versions. Is this a worthy entry into this story or is this five times too many? Our Flight asks, "Name your top 3 performances from actors in singing roles." We wrap up with a Nig...

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 film. Is this the best mob movie ever made or are there a few others that are better? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 films based on true stories?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the bes...

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 Coen's style of filmmaking. Is this one of their forgotten classics or does it present too many problems? Our Flight this week is a ranking of our top 3 Coen Brothers films. We wrap up with a Nightcap discuss...

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 directing style of Brian de Palma. Is this a great in the pantheon of the genre or does it miss the mark? Our Flight this week asks, "Cast your top 3 actors/actresses who haven't appeared in the genre." We wrap up...

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 questionable story decisions. Is this a good continuation of the night HE came home or could this have been done better? Our Flight this week is a conversation about our top 3 sequels that took surprising paths. We w...

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 sequence. Is this a Freddy classic or a bump along the journey? Our Flight is a discussion regarding which slasher franchise started out the best and which one is in the worst shape by the end. We wrap up with a...