Rye Smile Films

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 all the characters arcs as we try to catch Buffalo Bill. Is this the prestige horror film that deserves all the accolades or have other genre staples done it better? Our Flight this week is to pick a killer...

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 screenplay origins to that infamous ending. Is this a masterpiece of the 90s or have other films in the genre eclipsed it? Our Flight this week is to cast the next cop duo on screen with contemporary or classic acto...

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 this a good start for the Pattison era or are there one too many villains in the way? Our Flight this week is to give Batman a superpower that would actually be useful to his mythos. Our Nightcap involves...

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 and his only film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Pour some Rye, grab your Criterion copy of the film, and we will be back with you next week for an episode on one of 2022s most anticipated films....

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 reason the birds attack. Is this another suspense classic or is it a lesser Hitchcock effort? Our Flight this week is to name an animal attack film we wouldn't want to be a part of. We wrap with a Nightcap...

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 scene. Is this the suspense classic we all remember or are other films more important to the genre? Our Flight this week is a discussing on our least desirable vacations from films. We wrap with a Nightcap dis...

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 layout of trying to catch a murderer. Is this Hitchcock's best films or is there something better in his filmography? Our Flight is a listing of our favorite Hitchcock film couples. We wrap with a Nightcap...

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 cast. Is this a well thought out job or is it innately flawed? Our Flight this week is choosing film characters to steal the Lombardi Trophy. We wrap with a Nightcap choosing our favorite Soderbergh films....

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 twist and turn story to the phenomenal acting performances. Is this a hidden film gem or should it stay undiscovered? Our Flight and Nightcap are film recommendations that are off the beaten path. So pour a st...

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. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the true life inspiration to the breakdown of the acting. Is this a classic 70s heist film or have other films done the bank robbery better? Pour some bourbon, gr...

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 return to form for Marvel Studios and Spider-Man? Our Flight this week is a conversation on which villains/castings we'd like to see in a future Spider-Man film. We wrap with a Nightcap discussing our t...

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 those great performances. Is this one of the great films of all time? Our Flight this week is picking our favorite film from the Huston clan. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite actors from t...

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 screenplay and that stand out soundtrack. Is this an underrated comedy classic? Our Flight this week is to pick a superhero property for Kevin Smith to direct. We wrap with a Nightcap discussing some of favorite...

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 references to past films in this franchise. Is this a worthy continuation or should this film remain in the ghost trap? Our Flight is to pick a franchise that could have a nostalgic reboot made. We wrap up with...

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 credit sequences. Is this another successful Marvel team or is it lukewarm at best? Our Flight this week is to pitch a new ride for Avengers Campus based on a film from the MCU. We wrap up with a Nightcap d...

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. Is this the adaptation we've been waiting for or is this still unfilmable? Our Flight this week is to take another crack at a failed epic film property. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which book se...

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 and then shift gears as we try to learn the secrets of the Silver Shamrock company. Are these entries standouts in their respective series or are we left wanting a whole lot more? Pour some Rye, grab your Fr...

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 Crystal Lake and another showdown with Jason. Is this a pivotal entry in the series or does it fail in comparison to what we've seen before? Our Flight this week is to pick a film in the 80s that could've benefit...

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 mission to breakdown the latest and most shocking Bond adventure yet. Is this a worthy conclusion to Craig's tenure as Bond or could it have ended better? Our Flight this week is to choose another film chara...

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 staples of the franchise. Is this a worthy reboot or has the character seen better days? Our Flight this week is a discussion on our favorite James Bond songs. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite...

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 to those gruesome practical effects. Is this another vampire classic or did the remake do this one better? Our Flight this week is to name our top 3 favorite vampires on film. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing 80s horror films...

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 that rockin' soundtrack. Is this a modern day vampire classic or has it aged poorly? The Flight this week is to name your top 3 favorite characters from vampire films that aren't vampires. We wrap up with...

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 everything from the themes to the casting of the film. Is this a sleepy vampire film or rightly forgotten film? Our Flight this week is a casting another rock star as a monster in a film. We wrap up with a Ni...

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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 MCU. Is this another fresh origin story or does it limp across the finish line? Our Flight this week is a discussion on our favorite Martial Arts films. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing rumors for the u...