Rye Smile Films

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 the new character additions. Is this a worthy sendoff or is this another Marvel disappointment? Our Flight this week is picking our top 5 highest grossing films of the Summer and we wrap with a Nightcap di...

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 inspired casting. Is this a classic of the superhero genre or has it shown its age? Our Flight this week is casting this film in the golden age of Hollywood and we wrap with our Nightcap discussing our top...

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 Coppola makes this film on. Is this the definitive version of the character or could things be done a lot better? Our Flight this week is naming our top 3 Gary Oldman performances and the Nightcap is picking a...

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 along with the casting of Nicolas Cage as Dracula. Is this a worthy installment in the Dracula-Verse or should we finally give up on these characters? Our Flight this week is picking other film sidekicks that d...

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 Universal Monster and the iconic Bela Lugosi. Is this a classic piece of vampire lore or have other films had more impact on the genre? Our Flight and Nightcap are conversations on the most important horror films and film in general, of...

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 Wick goes all out to gain his freedom. Is this a perfect sendoff for the character or is this a weak link in the series? Our Flight and Nightcap this week are to pitch a potential fifth film in the series...

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 B. Jordan. Is this another worthy entry to this boxing series or is it time to retire for good? Pour some rye, grab your boxing gloves, and get ready for one last fight. Cheers! Click Here  for Rye Smile Fi...

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 of Rocky IV. Is this another worthy installment or should this franchise reach its final round? Our Flight this week is picking a fantasy boxing matchup and we wrap with a Nightcap picking our favorite train...

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 emotional story moments. Is this a winner in the tradition of Rocky or does it get a TKO. Our Flight this week is choosing another film franchise that could have a successful spin-off and our Nightcap is giving v...

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 introduction of the villainous Kang. Is this a return to form for Marvel or is this another bland entry for the series? Our Flight and Nightcap are to name our top underutilized heroes and villains of the MCU. So pou...

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 the many memorable moments. Is this a worthy Best Picture winner or did they Academy get it right with Gump? Our Flight and Nightcap are pitching which Stephen King films need a do-over and which filmmaker...

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 were nominated that year. Is this the worthy winner or should it have gone to another legendary film? Our Flight this week is a conversation on our favorite framing devices in film and we wrap with a Nightc...

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 performance of Mr. Robert De Niro. Is this the film that should have won the big prize or did the Academy get it right by snubbing this film? Our Flight this week is a conversation on the best performances in spo...

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 from the film. Is this the worthy Best Picture winner of 1980 or should it have gone to another film? Our Flight this week is a picking our favorite films from actors turned directors and we wrap with a Ni...

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 Desmond and her road back to the spotlight. Is this a classic of the film noir genre that should've won the top prize or did the Academy pick the right film? Our Flight this week is a conversation on which co...

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 classic cast of this winning film. Does this film deserve the year's top prize or should it have gone to another film? Our Flight this week is a conversation on some of the most legendary actors of all time and w...

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 deserve to be watched every year or should we watch other Christmas classics? Our Flight this week is to ask movie Santa for something in 2023 and we wrap with a Nightcap revisiting our summer box office predic...

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 character relationships. Is this a classic that deserves more attention amongst the great films? Our Flight and Nightcap this week are all about the worst and best girlfriends in film. So pour some rye, grab yo...

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 villainous Namor. Is this a solid end to Phase 4 or was the whole thing a disappointment? Our Flight this week is a look at our most anticipated Phase 5 films and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our rankings of...

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 all the morality questions this film poses. Is this the best team up film in the MCU? Is Cap or Tony right? Our Flight this week is a conversation on the best final performances by actors and we wrap with...

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 and the rise of our hero and villain. Is this the best the MCU has to offer or have other superhero films done it better? Our Flight this week is picking the best casting decisions in the MCU and we wrap up w...

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 introduction of some franchise favorite characters. Is this a return to form or should Michael have stayed dormant forever? Our Flight this week is a conversation on the new 101 scariest movie moments and we...

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 special effects and that dog peeing fire? Is this another solid sequel in this franchise or is it getting tired real quick? Our Flight this week is a conversation on the Universal Monsters and Jason, Freddy,...

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 everything from those grisly Tom Savini effects to that crazy Crispin Dance. Is this the best the series has to offer or have other entries killed Jason off better? Our Flight and Nightcap are discussions on...

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 scene. Is this a new horror classic or a largely forgotten film? Our Flight is a discussion on sequels that will never happen and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our favorite spec horror ideas of the 21st Century....