Rye Smile Films

Videodrome (1983)

Tap into some alternative programming as we turn on Videodrome for this week's Cronenberg episode. Journey with us as we discuss the timeliness of the concept and relish in all those gooey effects. Is this another classic film from the master of body horror or is everything a jumbled UHF mess? Our Flight this week is listing our favorite James Woods' performances and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our favorite VHS movies growing up. So pour some rye, open your stomach slit, and long live the new flesh! Cheers!

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The Brood (1979)

This week we venture back to the films of David Cronenberg and some creepy kids in the form of The Brood. Journey with us as we discuss this Canadian funded horror film and the concept the film introduces, Psychoplasmics. Is this an effective body horror film or is it stale compared to other films of the era? Our Flight is picking our favorite creepy kids in horror films and we wrap with a Nightcap picking our favorite types of domestic horror films. So pour some rye, grab your copy of Intro to Psychoplasmics, and get ready for The Brood. Cheers!

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The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023)

This week we serve up some small batch film review with the latest Dracula film that covers his journey from Transylvania to London with The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Journey with us as we talk about this single location horror film and all the unique ways it builds suspense. Is this film worth checking out or is it another generic Dracula movie? Our Flight this week is picking our favorite classic and monstrous vampire looks and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing which side stories are deserving of their own film. So pour some rye, grab your shipping manifest, and get ready to take a boat ride with the Count. Cheers!

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Inception (2010)

Get ready for a dream within a dream as we wrap up our Christopher Nolan cask with our review/breakdown of Inception. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the unique script to those jaw dropping moments. Is this a modern classic or does it belong in the overrated category? Our Flight this week is picking our 3 favorite spec screenplays and we wrap up with a Nightcap ranking our top 3 Nolan films. So pour some rye, grab your spinning top totem, and get ready for a mind heist. Cheers!

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Oppenheimer (2023)

This week we cover Christopher Nolan's new film that covers the making of the first atomic bomb and the man behind it, Oppenheimer. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the incredible casting to the crucial Trinity Test sequence. Is this a modern biopic masterpiece or is this film too long for it's own good. Our Flight this week is picking a Universal Monster we'd like to see Nolan tackle and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing which historical event we'd like to see get the Nolan treatment. So pour some rye, do some theoretical equations, and get ready to see arguably the most important moment of the 20th Century. Cheers!

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Memento (2000)

Cheers! So pour a double rye, grab your Polaroid camera, and get ready to build some memories. Our Nightcap this week is naming films that could work with a fragmented structure and we wrap with a Flight question discussing our favorite noir films of the 2000s. Is this a wholly unique arrival from one of our most prominent filmmakers or is this an overrated gimmick film? Journey with us as we discuss the insane plot while diving into the elements that make Nolan films so special. This week we finally take a dive into the world of Christopher Nolan with the film that launched him into the eyes of independent film fans with, Memento.

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The Hangover Part II (2011)

This week we wrap up our "Summer Box Office Hall of What?" cask with a look at the sequel that could've been so much more, The Hangover Part II. Journey with us as we take a trip to Bangkok and pitch ideas for a sequel that might be a little better. Is this still a decent film with the Wolfpack or are we asking for our money back? Our Flight this week is listing our favorite comedy films since 2010 and wrapping with a Nightcap recasting The Hangover if it were made in the 80s. So pour some rye, grab your pet monkey, and get ready for another wild night. Cheers!

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

This week we say goodbye to an iconic film character and his final outing with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Journey with us as we talk about the de-aging effects to the artifact being sought after. Is this a worthy conclusion to the series or is it just as bad as the last film? Our Flight this week is ranking iconic characters of 80s action stars and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing which franchises should be done and over with. So pour some rye, grab your fedora, and get ready for one last adventure. Cheers!

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

This week we return to the world of adventure with our "Summer Box Office Hall of What?" cask and a look at the much maligned Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Journey with us as we discuss everything from nuked fridges to swinging with monkeys. Is this as bad as everyone says it is or is this a diamond in the rough? Our Flight and Nightcap this week are picking anticipated sequels that disappointed and sequels we loved that weren't on our radar. So pour some rye, grab your ant repellent, and get ready to meet some aliens...sorry, inter-dimensional beings. Cheers!

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The Flash (2023)

The Summer movie season churns along as we return to the DC Universe, exploring the multiverse yet again with The Flash. Journey with us as we discuss all those fun cameos and the questionable VFX found throughout. Is this the winning combination DC has been waiting for or should we erase this from existence? Our Flight this week is to pick the Justice League lineup going forward and our Nightcap is choosing a cameo we would've like to have seen. So pour some rye, grab a Batsuit, and get ready to reset the timeline. Cheers!

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Prometheus (2012)

This week we return to the world of Alien with our new cask, "The Summer Box Office Hall of What?" and our review/breakdown of Prometheus. Journey with us as we discuss all the philosophy and mythology of this film and trying to make it fit into the world of Ridley Scott's original 1979 classic. Is this a misunderstood sci-fi epic or should it remain extinct with the engineers? Our Flight and Nightcap this week list the best and worst films in Ridley Scott's filmography. So pour some rye, grab some black goo, and get ready to meet your creator. Cheers!

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

We jump head first into the summer movie season by crossing dimensions with our favorite web-slinger in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Journey with us as we tackle this ambitious sequel that pushes the limits of what animation is capable of. Is this a new superhero classic or is this the same old Spider-Man story? Our Flight and Nightcap discuss the Marvel properties in the best and worst shape going forward. So pour some rye, grab your dimension hopping watch, and get ready to meet a lot of spider-people! Cheers!

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Air (2023)

This week we serve up some small batch film review with the story on how the Air Jordan came to be with the new release, Air. Journey with us as we talk all things basketball and Michael Jordan and the perplexing film career of Ben Affleck. Is this a sports story worth diving into or should this remain on the bench? Pour some rye, grab a basketball, and lace up those sick kicks. Cheers!

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Rye Smile Rewind: Batman (1989)

Get in the way back machine and revisit Michael Keaton's debut performance as the Caped Crusader with our classic episode on Batman from 1989. Get reacquainted with the Gotham City established by Tim Burton before this summer's highly anticipated release, The Flash. Pour some rye, grab your Smylex products, and let's get nuts! Cheers!

Original Airdate: 5/9/2020

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Superman II (1980)

This week we return to the world of the Man of Steel as we discuss the first major superhero sequel, Superman II. Journey with us as we discuss the troubled production and all the differences between the two versions. Is this still a classic sequel or is the behind the scenes story more interesting? Our Flight this week is picking another alternate cut we'd like to see from a film and we wrap with a Nightcap picking Superman powers we'd like to have. So pour some rye, grab your green crystal, and get ready to unleash the Phantom Zone. Cheers!

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

It's time for one last ride with the MCU's favorite group of outcast heroes with our new episode on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Journey with us as we discuss this last mission along with all the new character additions. Is this a worthy sendoff or is this another Marvel disappointment? Our Flight this week is picking our top 5 highest grossing films of the Summer and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing an MCU moment we'd like to change. So pour some rye, grab your awesome mix, and get ready to see the Guardians one last time. Cheers!

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Superman (1978)

This week we return to the world of comic books with the film that kickstarted an entire sub-genre with Superman from 1978. Journey with us as we discuss the crazy road to get this film and its inspired casting. Is this a classic of the superhero genre or has it shown its age? Our Flight this week is casting this film in the golden age of Hollywood and we wrap with our Nightcap discussing our top Richard Donner films. So pour some rye, grab your cape, and get ready to believe a man can fly. Cheers!

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Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

It's time to put the final stake in this Renfield cask with a look at the epic and romanticized, Bram Stoker's Dracula. Journey with us as we discuss this robust cast and the grandiose scale Coppola makes this film on. Is this the definitive version of the character or could things be done a lot better? Our Flight this week is naming our top 3 Gary Oldman performances and the Nightcap is picking a project that Coppola would be perfect for. So pour some red wine cask whiskey, grab your vampire hunting gear, and get ready to meet the Count. Cheers!

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Renfield (2023)

This week we sink our teeth into the modern retelling of the classic sidekick with our review/breakdown of Renfield. Journey with us as we discuss this unique take on the classic characters along with the casting of Nicolas Cage as Dracula. Is this a worthy installment in the Dracula-Verse or should we finally give up on these characters? Our Flight this week is picking other film sidekicks that deserve their own films and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing what Universal Monster projects we want to see next. So pour some red wine, grab your box of bugs, and get ready to battle the Prince of Darkness. Cheers!

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Dracula (1931)

This week we dive into one of the most important pieces of horror fiction with the first sound adaptation of Dracula. Journey with us as we discuss this legendary Universal Monster and the iconic Bela Lugosi. Is this a classic piece of vampire lore or have other films had more impact on the genre? Our Flight and Nightcap are conversations on the most important horror films and film in general, of all time. So pour some whiskey made in red wine barrels, grab your cape and widow's peak wig, and get ready to enter the world of the supernatural. Cheers!

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