Rye Smile Films

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!

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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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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

This week we return to one of our favorite action franchises and favorite actors with the new release, John Wick: Chapter 4. Journey with us as we continue our battle with the High Table as John Wick goes all out to gain his freedom. Is this a perfect sendoff for the character or is this a weak link in the series? Our Flight and Nightcap this week are to pitch a potential fifth film in the series and cast the main villain. So pour some rye, suit up with your kevlar three piece suit, and get ready for a duel. Cheers!

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Creed III (2023)

This week we wrap up our time in the Creed universe with a look at the next film in the saga, Creed III. Journey with us as we step into the ring one more time with first time director, Michael B. Jordan. Is this another worthy entry to this boxing series or is it time to retire for good? Pour some rye, grab your boxing gloves, and get ready for one last fight. Cheers!

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Creed II (2018)

It's time for round two with the Creed trilogy as we tackle the Drago family with Creed II. Journey with us and guest Brett as we tackle the unique sequel territory of this film and the legacy of Rocky IV. Is this another worthy installment or should this franchise reach its final round? Our Flight this week is picking a fantasy boxing matchup and we wrap with a Nightcap picking our favorite training sequences in the Rocky series. So pour some rye, lace up those boxing gloves, and get ready for the ultimate match up. Cheers!

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Creed (2015)

Step back into the boxing ring as we return to the Rocky Balboa universe with the spin-off film, Creed. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the franchise call backs to all those emotional story moments. Is this a winner in the tradition of Rocky or does it get a TKO. Our Flight this week is choosing another film franchise that could have a successful spin-off and our Nightcap is giving villains the time to shine as the hero in their own film or series. So pour some rye, grab your boxing gloves, and get ready to rewrite the Creed legacy. Cheers!

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)

Get ready as we dive head first into the Quantum Realm....again with a discussion on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Journey with us as we breakdown this phase five starter and the introduction of the villainous Kang. Is this a return to form for Marvel or is this another bland entry for the series? Our Flight and Nightcap are to name our top underutilized heroes and villains of the MCU. So pour some rye, grab your ant army, and get ready for a strange trip. Cheers!

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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

This week we tackle our final Best Picture nominee with the based on a Stephen King short story epic, The Shawshank Redemption. Journey with us as we discuss the road to this film along with all the many memorable moments. Is this a worthy Best Picture winner or did they Academy get it right with Gump? Our Flight and Nightcap are pitching which Stephen King films need a do-over and which filmmaker should tackle them. So pour some bourbon, grab your Rita Hayworth poster, and get ready to believe in hope. Cheers!

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Forrest Gump (1994)

This week we continue our Best Picture cask with a journey to 1994 and that year's winner, Forrest Gump. Journey with us as we discuss the journey though history along with the other films that were nominated that year. Is this the worthy winner or should it have gone to another legendary film? Our Flight this week is a conversation on our favorite framing devices in film and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our favorite Tom Hanks performances. So pour some rye, grab your Bubba Gump Shrimp Hat, and get ready to run! Cheers!

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