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 Nov 28, 2020
Saturday Nov 28, 2020
This week we start our "Back Beats" cask with films centered around the music world. Up first is A Star is Born from 2018. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the songs to how this story differs from the other versions. Is this a worthy entry into this story or is this five times too many? Our Flight asks, "Name your top 3 performances from actors in singing roles." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best performances from musicians in acting roles. So pour a drink, grab your guitar, and get ready to rock! Cheers!
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
It's time to wrap up another film review cask and were closing up "Turf War" with a look at Goodfellas. Journey with us as we discuss Martin Scorsese for the first time and arguably his best film. Is this the best mob movie ever made or are there a few others that are better? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 films based on true stories?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best, Best Picture losers. So pour a double this week, dance the drink over to couch, and get ready to join the family. Cheers!
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
This week we continue with our "Turf War" cask and a look at our first Coen Brothers film, Miller's Crossing. Journey with us as we try to dissect the plot and discuss what we enjoy about the Coen's style of filmmaking. Is this one of their forgotten classics or does it present too many problems? Our Flight this week is a ranking of our top 3 Coen Brothers films. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing out bottom 3 Coen Brothers films. So pour a stiff drink, grab your hat before it blows away, and take a journey to Miller's Crossing. Cheers!
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Get ready for a new film review cask all settled around the mob genre and we're calling this, "TURF WAR," and up first is Carlito's Way. Journey with us as we discuss the casting to the directing style of Brian de Palma. Is this a great in the pantheon of the genre or does it miss the mark? Our Flight this week asks, "Cast your top 3 actors/actresses who haven't appeared in the genre." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite films set within the black market. So pour a double, turn up the disco, and get ready for some Pacino. Cheers!
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!