Rye Smile Films

Halloween (1978)

The night WE come home! Rye Smile Films is back with our final film in the, "Slasher Film Starter Pack," cask, with a look at the one, the only, the classic, Halloween. Journey with us as we discuss the film's low budget production to the character that is Michael Myers. Is this film a treat for Matt and Jesse, or is this just a nasty piece of candy corn. Our Flight for the week asks, "What are the top 3 horror film posters?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing who would be the ultimate final girl in a modern slasher. So pour yourself some Rye, grab your William Shatner mask, and get ready to visit Haddonfield by way of Rye Smile. Cheers!

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

1, 2, Rye Smile is coming for you! This week we continue our, "Slasher Film Starter Pack," with a look at the Wes Craven classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street. Journey with us as we meet Freddy Krueger and the film that launched one of the greatest horror film franchises and one of its greatest characters. Is this film still a sweet dream or an absolute nightmare? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are the top 3 deaths in horror films that have stuck with you the most?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which film characters are the hardest to recast. So pour yourself a drink, grab your crucifix, and get ready to head down Elm Street.

The Shot: The Top 10 Horror Films Of All Time

Rye Smile Films is back with a mid-week Shot to create a list of The Top 10 Horror Films of All Time! Journey with us as we go from 10-1, alternating picks to assemble the ultimate list. What is going to be number 1? So pour yourself a stiff drink, grab the holy water, and get ready to rank some of the greatest horror films of all time. Cheers!

Friday the 13th (1980)

Today we start a brand new film review cask called "The Slasher Film Starter Pack," and up first is the original, Friday the 13th. Journey with us as the film from its casting to all the tropes that can be found in the slasher sub genre. Is this film still the classic that everyone remembers or did this franchise start off on the wrong foot? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite horror films from the 80s?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing the worst on-screen mothers. So pour yourself a drink, grab your sleeping bag, and get ready to visit Camp Crystal Lake. Cheers!

Joker (2019)

Rye Smile Films is serving up some "Small Batch" film review this week with a look at the new release, Joker. Journey with us as we breakdown Arthur Fleck's journey from unhinged individual to the Clown Prince of Crime. Is this film a worthy origin story for the legendary villain or is this best left untold? Our Flight for the week asks, "What supporting characters deserve their own film?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best villain origin stories. So pour yourselves a stiff drink, put on a smile, and get ready to meet, Joker. Cheers! 

Paranormal Activity (2007)

Buckle up for the final film in the "Just Press Record" cask, Paranormal Activity. Journey with us as we discuss the movie that became the most profitable film of all time, along with our personal experiences watching it. Does the film still hold up at home or was this something that was only meant for the big screen? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite horror films from the 2000s?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our other favorite found footage films. So pour yourself some Rye, grab the best Ouija board you've ever seen, and get ready to press record. Cheers!

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Are you ready to go into the Burkittsville woods? On today's episode of Rye Smile Films, we continue our, "Just Press Record," cask with a review/breakdown of The Blair Witch Project. Journey with us as we discuss this landmark film that jump started a new sub genre of horror, Found Footage. Is this film "scary as hell" or are we left wanting a whole lot more. Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite horror films of the 90s?" We end this episode with a Nightcap discussing some of the best marketed films of all time. So pour yourself a Jack and Coke, GRAB THE MAP, and get ready to meet the Blair Witch....Maybe. Cheers!

REC (2007)

Rye Smile Films is ready to scare the hell out of you! Get ready for our new cask, "Just Press Record," as we dabble into the found footage genre with our review/breakdown of REC. Journey with us as Matt watches for the first time, for a raw reaction to this tense little horror film. Does found footage suit this film well, or is it just another gimmick of the horror genre? Our Flight this week asks, "What is your personal favorite zombie film?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing which horror locations we like best. So get your camera, run like hell, and get ready to see what lies in the penthouse of the apartment. Cheers!

IT: Chapter 2 (2019)

On this episode, we wrap up the "King's Landing: Part Two" cask with a look at the new release, IT: Chapter 2. Journey with us as we explore everything from the new cast to the story of taking down Pennywise for good. Is this film able to float or is it dead in the water? The Flight for this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite horror films since 2010?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing which Stephen King work would be best suited for television. So pour yourself a double, grab your token, and get ready to perform the ritual of CHUD. Cheers!

The Shot: How Horror Found Us

This week on The Shot, we discuss our road to the best genre of film, HORROR. Find out what we like about the genre, and what keeps us coming back for more. We wrap up this minisode with the top 3 horror films that have impacted our lives. So pour yourself a glass, bolt your doors, lock your windows, and turn out the lights! Cheers!

IT (2017)

This week we dive right into our second film in this cask, IT, from 2017. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the ensemble character piece to the villain that is Pennywise. Is this film a worthy Stephen King adaptation or are we left floating around the Derry sewers? The Flight for this week asks, "What is the best performance by a child actor?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which film remake could do with a decade change. So pour some bourbon, grab your paper sail boat, and get ready to meet Pennywise, the Dancing Clown! Cheers!

The Shot: NFL 2019 Predictions

Drumroll please.......Rye Smile Films would like to present, The Shot. Our minisode format will feature detailed expansions on film, sports, and music, beyond the scope of our weekly episode. Our first Shot consists of Matt and Jesse's predictions for the 2019 NFL season. Pour a glass, break out the jersey, and get ready for some football! Cheers!

The Shining (1980)

This week, we return to the land of Stephen King with a new cask called, King's Landing: Part 2. On tap first is Stanley Kubrick's, The Shining. Journey with us as we talk about everything from the production, the theories, and even the differences between film and novel. Does this film still scare us or are we left wandering, aimlessly through the hedge maze. Our Flight for this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite horror film endings?" We wrap up by discussing our new minisodes that we will be rolling out next week. So pour yourself a drink, type a nonsensical novel, and get ready to book a room at the Overlook Hotel. Redrum!

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)

This week we wrap up our Baba Yaga cask with our final review in this franchise, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. Journey with us as we breakdown the latest installment in this series with a look at everything from the fight sequences to the ever expanding world of assassins. Does this third installment provide new thrills or is this just a re-heated version of what we've already seen? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are the top 3 action films of the 2000s?" We wrap up with a Nightcap that reveals the winner of our Summer Box Office 2019 predictions. So pour yourself some bourbon, get yourself a horse, and get ready to meet the Baba Yaga....one last time. Cheers!

John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

This week, we continue on this journey with John Wick as we embark on his second outing, John Wick: Chapter 2. This week we expand on our discussion of our titular hero while diving deeper into this world of assassins. Does this film do the first entry justice or is this another sequel just trying to cash in? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are the Top 3 action films of the 90s?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing the top World Building films. So grab a drink at the Continental, be sure to pay in special assassin currency, and get ready to meet the Baba Yaga.....again. Cheers!

John Wick (2014)

This week we open up a new bourbon and a new film cask by diving into the universe of John Wick. Journey with us as we breakdown the first film in this trilogy from the performance of Keanu Reeves to the unique world this film sets up. Is this a unique action vehicle or is this just another run of the mill action film? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are the Top 3 films of the 80s?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing which actor could surprise us with their own action film. So pour yourself a drink, grab your assassin's coins, and get ready to see the world of John Wick. Cheers!

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

Buckle up because the finale of this cask is a doozy. This week we review our final film in our Tarantino cask, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. This was the film Jesse was most looking forward to in 2019, so does it deliver? Journey with us as we discuss everything from the dare we say "plot" to the visual aesthetic of Los Angeles from a bygone era. Listen to find out if this is a home run for Tarantino or another missed opportunity. The Flight for the week asks, "Who's an Actor/Actress you'd like to see in a Tarantino film?" We wrap up with a Nightcap with a definitive ranking of Tarantino's entire filmography. So pour yourself a drink, drive/walk around for endless minutes, and get ready to see 1969 through the eyes of Quentin Tarantino. Cheers!

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

On today's episode, the analysis of Quentin Tarantino's films continues with a look at his 2009 take on World War 2, Inglourious Basterds. Journey with us as we discuss the performances, the screenplay, and his aesthetic filmmaking choices. In what might be our most divisive episode, Matt and Jesse find themselves on opposite ends of the Tarantino spectrum. Our Flight for the week asks, "What are the top 3 performances in a Tarantino film?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing what we would like to see Tarantino ADAPT for his 10th and final film. So pour yourself "three" glasses, eat some strudel, and get ready to meet the Basterds. Arrivederci!

Jackie Brown (1997)

Today, we open up a brand new film cask, "The Films of Tarantino: Part One," and we're starting with one of his most underrated films, Jackie Brown. Journey with us as we dive into all the elements that make a Tarantino film what it is while getting in deep with the heist element of this film. Is this an underrated classic or a forgotten film that remains one of his lesser entries. The Flight for this week asks, "What are you top 3 favorite Quentin Tarantino characters?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite Tarantino soundtracks. So pour yourself some Bourbon, turn up the Delfonics, and get ready to make away with over $500,000 dollars. Cheers!

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

This week we have a Small Batch film review for you as we head back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with, Spider-Man: Far From Home. Journey with us as we swing into Europe as Spidey takes on Mysterio. This film caps off phase 3 of the MCU but does it steer us in the direction of the next phase or are we left with more questions than answers? The Flight for the week asks, "What are the top 3 rouges galleries for superheroes?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing our picks for the Sinister Six lineup. So grab your spider-suit, pack your bag, and get ready for an international Spidey adventure. Cheers!