Rye Smile Films

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!

The Karate Kid (1984)

Today on Rye Smile Films, Matt and Jesse close the "Summer Tentpole Hall of Fame" cask with one final entry from 1984, The Karate Kid. Journey with us as we breakdown everything from the unique training sequence to the film's iconic antagonist. Does this film still hold up or should we just sweep the leg on this one? Our Flight for the week is ranking of the summer box office champs from the 80s. We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap that discusses which films would be best suited for a television show. So pour yourself some Rye, clip your bonsai tree, and get ready to wax on and wax off. Cheers!

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

This week on Rye Smile Films, Matt and Jesse are joined by special guest, Mark, as they review Steven Spielberg's 1981 classic, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Travel with us as we go across the globe to find the Lost Ark of the Covenant and right into some of the greatest action sequences ever committed to film. Does this film hold up to the action films of today or should this have stay buried in the Well of the Souls. The Flight for this week asks, "What are your top 3 John Williams scores?" We wrap up this adventure with a Nightcap discussing which artifact Indy should go after for his next outing. So pour yourself some bourbon and grab your Staff of Ra headpiece because the Man with the Hat is back! Cheers!

Ghostbusters (1984)

This week, we continue on our journey to look at, "The Summer Tentpole Hall of Fame." On the docket for this episode is a detailed look at the comedy classic, Ghostbusters by way of it's amazing screenplay. Does this film check all the boxes for a satisfying story or should it be exterminated along with the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. The Flight for the week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite ghost films?" As always, we finish with a Nightcap and discuss our favorite movie vehicles. So pour yourself some Ecto Cooler, grab your PKE meter, and get ready to bust some ghosts! Cheers!

Jaws (1975)

Oh it's such a perfect day to open a new film review cask. This one is titled, "The Summer Tentpole Hall of Fame." We will be looking at some of the films that have shaped the landscape of the summer box office and we're starting with the film that opened the door, Jaws. Does Steven Spielberg's seminal classic still hold weight in the water or has this film sunk just like the Orca. Our Flight for the week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite Steven Spielberg films?" We wrap up this great episode with a Nightcap, and discussing some of the best opening scenes in film history. So pour yourself some Rye, ditch the life jacket, and jump in the shark cage because were heading into the deep end with, Jaws. Cheers!

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)

Today on Rye Smile Films, we do something a little different and offer up a Small Batch review of, Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Journey with Matt and Jesse as they discuss the history of the legendary monster along with a detailed breakdown of the new film. Is Godzilla really King in this film or has he seen better days battling the Smog Monster and Gigan. Our Flight for the week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite monsters in film?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing which cinematic universes we would actually like to see. So pour yourself a drink on the rocks, find Godzooky, and get ready to meet the King of Monsters! Cheers!

High Fidelity (2000)

Today we close yet another cask by diving into yet another protagonist who just can't figure out love with, High Fidelity. Journey with us as we discuss all the top 5s and more brilliant use of the fourth wall mechanism while listening to an absolutely amazing soundtrack. Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 5 favorite bands of all time?" We wrap this week's episode with our Nightcap, discussing which film sets we would've liked to have been on. So pour yourself some Bib and Tucker, make a compilation tape and get ready to return to a world inhabited with music snobs and bad break-ups. Cheers!

The Graduate (1967)

On tap this week is a seminal classic of film, and one that everyone should see, The Graduate. As everyone celebrates the event of graduation this month, journey back to the film that introduced the world to Mrs. Robinson accompanied with some incredible tunes by way of Simon and Garfunkel. The Flight for the week engages Matt and Jesse into a little contest, by making their predictions for the Top 5 Highest Grossing films of the summer. We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap, discussing the best soundtracks in film. So pour yourself a bourbon or a scotch, or whatever Mr. Robinson gives you, drive down the highway in your little red convertible, and enter the era where films changed forever. Cheers!