Rye Smile Films

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 story aspects to the totem quest! Is this a worthy entry into the series or is this another failed attempt? Our Flight this weeks is a conversation about the positive and negative things about the Conjuring...

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 keep this from being another worthy entry. Is this series in trouble or should we wait for part 3? Our Flight this week is creating trilogies out of one-off horror films. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussi...

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 a worth spin-off of the original film or are we completely lost at this point? Our Flight is a discussion of the best/worst movie spin-offs. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing horror prequels we'd actual...

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 Lorraine Warren. Is this film a great starting point for a new horror franchise or could it have been done more efficiently? Our Flight this week is a conversation about film genres and which decades best...

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 hit for PTA or is this a forgotten entry in his filmography. Our Flight this week asks, "Name your top 3 actors who had careers before they were famous." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing films we haven...

To hear the full watchalong, go to https://www.patreon.com/ryesmilefilms  and sign up in our Single Barrel or Top Shelf tier! This week on Patreon, Rye Smile Films takes a swim with Deep Blue Sea and in the form of our Rye Watchalong commentary. Get your drinks, your movie snacks, cue up our audio track and get ready for a rip roaring good time. Cheers!

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 crazy ending. Is this film one of the best of the 21 century or is it really hard to get through? Our Flight this week is a list of our top 3 favorite Oscar nominated performances. We wrap up with a Nightcap...

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, Boogie Nights. Is this a worthy film to show off his craft as both a writer/director or has he had better efforts? Our Flight this week is a breakdown of our top 3 favorite Mark Wahlberg roles. We wrap wit...

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 week on Patreon, Rye Smile Films draws First Blood and takes a deep dive into the film that introduced the world to John Rambo. Make sure you have a full glass for this episode and have your trusty hunting knife nearby incase you need to stitch up your arm. Cheers!

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 antagonist as well as the final goodbye to our titular hero. Is this a worthy exit for Godzilla or could this have been done a whole lot better. Our Flight this week asks, "Pick any film weapon to use against God...

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 effects to the humans that are way more interesting than last week. Is this a worthy classic for the titan monster or did the series get off to a rocky start? Our Flight this week is our top 3 Japanese films...

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 cinema's favorite monsters as they duke it out for titan supremacy. Is this the fight we've always waited for or is this just another missed opportunity? Our Flight this week is to pick a disaster/sci-fi fi...

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 ultimate champion? Sit back, relax, and pour your favorite drink. Cheers! For exclusive bonus content, become a Patreon at:  https://www.patreon.com/ryesmilefilms    Click Here  for Rye Smile Films Merchandise. Pl...

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...