The film review podcast that highlights new/old films accompanied with fine spirits. Starring Matt and Jesse, each week will feature The Flight, Happy Hour, and The Nightcap.
Episodes
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
It's time to wrap up this spooky season by heading to Haddonfield, Illinois with a viewing of Halloween II. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the amplified violence to the questionable story decisions. Is this a good continuation of the night HE came home or could this have been done better? Our Flight this week is a conversation about our top 3 sequels that took surprising paths. We wrap up with a Nightcap pitching our version of Halloween II in an apartment building. So pour some rye, grab your candy, and beware of Samhain. Cheers!
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
It's time to enter dream land and an in-depth look at, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Journey with us as we discuss everything from sleep paralysis to that crazy pool party sequence. Is this a Freddy classic or a bump along the journey? Our Flight is a discussion regarding which slasher franchise started out the best and which one is in the worst shape by the end. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing Halloween viewing recommendations. So pour some Rye, buy some cheap bird seed, and whatever you do, don't fall asleep! Cheers!
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
It's time for Rye Smile Films to journey back to Camp Crystal Lake but this time we come face to face with Jason in the form of Friday the 13th Part 2. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the final girl to the wild ending. Is this one of the stronger entries in the franchise or are we left wanting more? The Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 masks in slasher films?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which horror films we'd like to set in different time periods. So pour a nice drink, grab your burlap sack mask, and get ready to take on Jason for the first time. Cheers!
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
It's time to wrap up our "Horror Plus One" cask and up next is a trip with our guest Rachel and Suspiria. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the soundtrack to the vibrant lighting schemes. Does this film still spook us or are we more perplexed by the plot? Our Flight questions asks, "Would you Rather: Have the horror films of the 70s or the films they inspired?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite uses of color in film. So pour some more Rye, grab your ballet shoes, and get ready to showdown with Helena Markos. Cheers!
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Ready for some spooky tales? This week we unleash, Ghost Story, from 1981 with our special guest, Nate. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the legendary cast to the ghastly special effects. Is this a horror hidden gem or should it stay very well hidden? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 special effects in horror movies?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our own "ghost stories." So pour some sour mash, grab a cozy blanket, and get ready for spooks and specters. Cheers!
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Rye Smile Films is serving up a SHOT this week and we try to narrow down our list of "The Mount Rushmore of Horror." Journey with us as we discuss actors/actresses, directors, writers, and even genres. Who deserves to be chiseled in marble to represent the greatest genre of all? Listen to find out! Cheers!
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
It's time to step into the heart of Texas as we continue our "Horror Plus One" cask with a look at the horror classic, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Journey with us, and special guest Mark, as we dive into all the themes and relive all the shocking moments. Is this still a landmark horror film or is it just a provocative title? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your personal scariest movies from the 70s, 80s, and 90s?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our other favorite films set in Texas. So pour a very stiff drink, grab some headcheese, and get ready to meet Leatherface. Cheers!
Saturday Sep 19, 2020
Saturday Sep 19, 2020
It's time to get spooky! Rye Smile Films is entering the realm of horror for a new cask called, "Horror Plus One." Up first is a look at The Omen with our special guest, Rob. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the iconic sequences to the casting of Gregory Peck. Is this film still scary or has it become watered down? Our Flight this week asks us to cast a narrator for the film. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing demon/possession films. So pour a stiff drink, grab your favorite blanket, and get ready for a scary good time. Cheers!
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
The Rocky journey comes to an end this week as we tackle the "final" entry in the series, Rocky Balboa. Journey with us as we take this emotional journey to send our protagonist into the sunset properly. Is this maybe the best entry in the series or has the formula become stale by now? Our Flight this week is a creative one to come up with sequels to some beloved sports movies. We wrap up with a Nightcap ranking the Rocky series. So pour some rye, lace up those gloves, and get ready to step into the ring one last time. Cheers!
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
This week on Rye Smile Films, listen to Matt and Jesse get TKO'd as they take on Rocky V. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the obscene plot to the climactic street fight, in what was supposed to be the swan song for the franchise. Is this a worthy conclusion or is this a losing effort? Our Flight this week asks, "What is the worst 5th film in a franchise?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our own versions of Rocky V. So pour one or two Ryes, lace up the boxing gloves, and head to the street. Cheers!
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Ring the bell for round number four as we continue our Rocky franchise cask review with a look at Rocky IV from 1985. Journey with us as we take on the most fast paced film thus far and our most formidable opponent, Ivan Drago. Is this franchise showing signs of fatigue or is this the best entry yet? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite non-Rocky Stallone roles?" We wrap up with a Nightcap recasting the Rocky films with contemporary actors. So pour some more Rye, grab your birthday robot, and get ready for a boxing war. Cheers!
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
It's time to jump back in the ring as we continue our Rocky franchise cask with a look at, Rocky III. Journey with us as we discuss the rise and fall from grace that our lead character goes through. Is this another successful entry into the series or is it already showing signs of fatigue? Our Flight this week is a guest entry which asks, "What is the worst 2nd film in a trilogy?" We wrap up with a Nightcap, also a guest entry, all about which franchises should have stopped after film one. So pour some Rye, grab your boxing gloves, and get ready to reclaim the Eye of the Tiger. Cheers!
Saturday Aug 15, 2020
Saturday Aug 15, 2020
This week we continue with our Rocky franchise cask review and a look at the first sequel, Rocky II. Journey with us as we discuss everything from Apollo Creed to the brilliant training montages. Is this a worthy sequel to the original or does it lose the fight? Our Flight this week asks, "What is your favorite sequel that takes place right after the original?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite films from some of the other Rocky cast members. So pour some more rye, grab your gloves, and get ready for round two. Cheers!
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
This week we are starting a massive new film review cask that's all about the Rocky franchise starring Sylvester Stallone. Up first is the original that started it all, Rocky, from 1976. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the origins of this film to all the colorful characters shown on the screen. Is this the quintessential boxing film or is there a better one to show the sport. Our Flight this week is a discussion on why we call the show Rye Smile Films. Our Nightcap asks, "What is your favorite film where the hero doesn't win?" So pour some bourbon, grab your boxing gloves, and get ready to head to meet the Italian Stallion. Cheers!
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
This week we wrap up our single location cask with a look at the seminal action film of all time, Die Hard. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the tight story to the wide assortment of characters. Is this truly the best action film of all time or have others done it better? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite Bruce Willis roles?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best Die Hard knockoffs. So pour some Rye, come out to the coast, and get ready for some yippie-ki-yay action. Cheers!
Saturday Jul 25, 2020
Saturday Jul 25, 2020
This week we pay a visit to Quentin Tarantino again as we stay in a mostly singular location with a look at, Reservoir Dogs. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the format of the story to the use of music to cover the violence. Is this a worthy debut for the director or is this a lesser effort? Our Flight this week asks, "What is your favorite dialogue sequence from a Tarantino film?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best first film in a director's filmography. So pour some Rye, leave a tip, and get ready for the heist. Cheers!
Saturday Jul 18, 2020
Saturday Jul 18, 2020
Today we start a brand new film review cask built all around mostly single location films and up first in the John Carpenter cult classic, Assault on Precinct 13. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the low budget ingenuity of Carpenter to that killer soundtrack. Is this still an enjoyable B-Movie or does the lack of money show? Our Flight this week is a discussion of our favorite Carpenter soundtracks. We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing villains from Carpenter films. So pour some Rye, grab a scope of vanilla twist, and get ready to hold off Street Thunder. Cheers!
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
It's time to wrap up the "Summer Movie Hall of Shame" with a movie, that on paper is a good idea, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the wide assortment of literary characters to the "plot" of the film. Is this the saving grace for this cask or is this another bomb we have to diffuse? Our Flight this week is a conversation about Sean Connery and some of his legendary roles. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing who we'd like to see as the villain in a LXG sequel. So pour another stiff drink, grab your sword or lab beakers, and get ready to "assemble" kind of. Cheers!
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
It's gonna be another rough week for Matt and Jesse as they take a dive at M. Night Shyamalan's, The Happening. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the "antagonist" to all the questionable decisions made in the making of this film. Is this Shyamalan's worst movie or are we being too hard on it? Our Flight this week is a discussion about Shyamalan's filmmaking style. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing what we've recently seen. So pour another stiff drink, grab your plastic plants, and get ready to take on, The Happening. Cheers!
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
Oh this is going to get rough! This week we are starting the "Summer Movie Hall of Shame" and up first is the John Travolta opus, Battlefield Earth. Journey with us as we try to figure out the plot of this thing while talking about how it even got made. Does this film live up to its reputation or is it better than we'd expect? Our Flight this week is a conversation about some interesting movie news regarding Michael Keaton. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing some recently seen films. So pour a stiff drink, grab your gold, and get ready to take on the Psychlos. Cheers!