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This week we continue with another 2021 film release and venture down the path of film noir again with Reminiscence. Journey with us as we try to make heads or tails of the plot while having a good drink along the way. Is this the film to bring back Film Noir or is it still a dormant genre? Our Flight this week is a discussion of our top 3 favorite Hugh Jackman films. We wrap up with a Nightcap ta...

Climb aboard as Rye Smile Films takes a trip down river with the Jungle Cruise. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the ride to the mid-point twist. Is this another slam dunk ride adaptation from Disney or does this not even dock? Our Flight this week is a listing of our top 3 favorite live action Disney adaptations. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which Disney ride would make for...

It's time to get back on track with 2021 film releases and up next in the new DC Films release, The Suicide Squad. Journey with us as we discuss the new characters and the tone of this new team. Is this a step up from the last version or have they still not figured out the formula? Our Flight this week is picking James Gunn's next DC property to tackle. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing three...

It's time to close the door on our "Summer Box Office Hall of Fame" cask with another film from Mr. M. Night Shyamalan, The Sixth Sense. Journey with us as we discuss the success/failures of the filmmaker while touching upon that pivotal twist ending. Is this a landmark film for the director or has his career been grossly exaggerated? Our Flight this week is listing our top 3 worst follow up films...

It's time to continue with the Summer Box Office Hall of Fame and the next stop on the trip is with a familiar franchise, in the form of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Journey with us as we discuss how this film builds on the original as we also breakdown those landmark effects. Does this film surpass the original or does it fail that test? Our Flight this week is a discussion about film villains who...

Next stop on the "Summer Box Office Hall of Fame: Part Three" cask is a journey to a familiar franchise with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Join us and our special guest, Mark, as we take a deep dive into the story to the creation of the PG-13 rating. Is this a solid follow-up to Raiders or does it fall short? Our Flight this week is a discussion about our favorite Harrison Ford anecdotes....

It's time to revisit some of the box office champions of yesteryear with a cask called, "The Summer Box Office Hall of Fame Part 3," and up first is the heroes in a half-shell themselves, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Journey with us as we trace the film journey from the comics to the cartoon series. Is this a dark horse entry in comic book films or has it aged poorly? Our Flight this week is...

Join us this week as we close our MCU cask with a look at the new release, Black Widow. Journey with us as we dissect the new film featuring the classic Avenger. Is this the solo outing we've been waiting for or does it leave us wanting more? Our Flight this week is to pick a Marvel family that you'd like to see on film. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which future MCU film we're looking for...

This week we continue our MCU cask with a visit to the Sanctum Santorum and look at Doctor Strange. Journey with us as we discuss the long journey to the screen along with the brilliant casting of the titular hero. Does this film offer a unique or worn out origin story? Our Flight this week is to create a new MCU film/tv show from a B-list property. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best v...

It's time to start a new film review cask, and we're setting this one in the MCU. What better way to start than with the film that started it all, Iron Man. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the all important casting to laying the ground work for a cinematic universe. Does this film still hold up, or is it another tedious origin story? Our Flight this week is a discussion about our fav...

Get ready as we tackle the film that has been on the release schedule for a year and a half. This week we dive into A Quiet Place Part II. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the aliens to Cillian Murphy. Is this another worthy entry or does the sequel fall short. Our Flight this week asks, "What will be the biggest film of the summer?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing what 3 items...

This week, Rye Smile Films sticks with some newly released 2021 films as we take a deep dive into, Cruella. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the origin tale to "jaws"??? Is this a worth story for a worthy villain or has Disney lost its step with these live action films? Our Flight and Nightcap this week are picking and casting the next live action Disney villain origin tale. So pour a...

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...