Rye Smile Films

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 Blumhouse. Is this a worthy successor to the films that have come before or should this story just disappear from the cinemas. Our Flight question asks, "What horror film pre 1940 do you want to see done toda...

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 this a worthy imagining of the HG Wells classic or should this film vanish from film history? Our Flight this week asks, "What are top 3 favorite Kevin Bacon Films?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which...

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 part of the slate of Universal Monster films. Does this film still hold up as classic horror or should it just disappear? Our Flight this week is an interview with Antonia Carlotta, the Niece of Carl Laemmle...

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 dreaded, Black Mask. Is this film worse than some of DC's other films or is this just the perfect cleanser for what we've been putting ourselves through? Our Flight for the week asks, "What is your favorite team...

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 make Halo into a feature film. So pour yourself a shot and get ready for some more fun stories by way of Rye Smile Films. Cheers!

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 titans of comics squaring off. Is this the lynchpin to a new cinematic universe or is it dead on arrival before it even starts? Our Flight for the week asks, "Rank the Batman actors from worst to first?" We w...

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 know the history of Total Recall 2 or what about Steven Spielberg's horror-based alien film? Pour a drink, kick your feet up, and get ready for some fun story time. Cheers!

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. Journey with us as we try to diagnosis what happened while avoiding so many ice puns. Is this a bad Batman movie or a really really bad movie in general. Our Flight asks, "What is the best Batmobile?" We wra...

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 changes in story. Is this the most deserving film of Best Picture for Hitchcock or is there a more deserving entry? Our Flight for the week asks, "What is the best male and female Hitchcock characters?" We...

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 long takes. Is this a classic Hitchcock film or should we bury this in the chest with David? Our Flight for the week asks, "What is the greatest technical achievement of Hitchcock's career?" We wrap up wit...

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 years. So pour a shot and dive right in! Cheers!

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 everything from the cast to the vibrant use of color. Is this a lesser effort from Hitchcock or is this his Magnum Opus? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite scenes in Hitchcock's films...

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 to discuss everything from Rey's lineage to the return of the bad man himself, Palpatine. Is this a fitting ending to nine films or could they have done way better? Our Flight for the week asks, "Now that t...

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 Ewoks on this road to defeat the Empire. Is this a satisfying trilogy closer or are we left wanting much more? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are your favorite good and bad Star Wars vehicles?" We wrap...

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 all things Empire from the story to the monumental revelation. Is this film a worthy successor to the prior entry or is it lacking in some areas? The Flight for this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite...

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, A New Hope. Journey with us and our guests, Jonathan and Brett, as we dive into the story and all the aspects that make Star Wars what it is. Does this film still hold up or is this the classic that has s...

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 characters. Is this a mystery worth solving or is it best left unsolved? Our Flight for the week asks, "What is your favorite ensemble cast in a film?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing films...

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 cinematography of this film. Should this film be a "Prisoner" of film history or should more people seek out this gem? Our Flight this week asks, "What is your favorite film that you wanted no part of that to...

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 Hitchcock comparisons. Is this one of de Palma's better efforts or are we hoping to hit the mute button? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite Brian de Palma films?" We wrap up this episode with...

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 characters. Is this the jump start the series needs or should we finally terminate the franchise? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite sci-fi films since 2010?" We wrap up with a Night...

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 re-introduced the world to Inspector Clouseau, A Shot in the Dark. Journey with us as we look at our first comedy and showcase the genius that is Peter Sellers. Is this mystery worth it or are we left stumbl...

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 discuss the film's low budget production to the character that is Michael Myers. Is this film a treat for Matt and Jesse, or is this just a nasty piece of candy corn. Our Flight for the week asks, "What are th...

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 Krueger and the film that launched one of the greatest horror film franchises and one of its greatest characters. Is this film still a sweet dream or an absolute nightmare? Our Flight for the week asks, "What...

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 going to be number 1? So pour yourself a stiff drink, grab the holy water, and get ready to rank some of the greatest horror films of all time. Cheers!

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 that can be found in the slasher sub genre. Is this film still the classic that everyone remembers or did this franchise start off on the wrong foot? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite...