Rye Smile Films

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

This week we head to London and with a breakdown of our first werewolf film, An American Werewolf in London. Journey with us as we discuss those groundbreaking make-up effects and the super efficient screenplay. Is this the best werewolf film or is there a better one out there? Our Flight this week is picking which creative forces we'd like to see make a werewolf film and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing Michael Jackson's Thriller. So pour some rye, grab your favorite "moon" song, and see you next Wednesday! Cheers!

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House (1977)

This week we make our final stop on the "Passport to Horror" with a journey to Japan and the psychedelic cult classic, House. Journey with us as we discuss this unique haunted house film filled with killer pianos, evil cats, and deadly mattresses. Is this a fun horror ride or is it too ridiculous for its own good. So pour some rye, grab your chilled watermelon, and get ready for an absurd trip to House.

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Zombie (1979)

This week we journey to Italy and continue our "Passport to Horror" with a dive into the zombie sub-genre with, Zombie. Journey with us as we discuss the zombie's place in horror along with the Italian horror scene. How does this fare amongst the pantheon of zombie films? Our Flight this week is a discussion on our favorite zombie films and we wrap with a Nightcap pitching the next monster TV show. So pour some rye, grab your voodoo manual, and get ready for the undead, Italian style. Cheers!

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Let the Right One In (2008)

This week our "passport" to horror continues with a trek to Sweden and the vampire film, Let the Right one In. Journey with us and special guest Dan as we discuss all the characters and the unique vampire aspects presented in the film. Is this a foreign classic or do other vampire films put it to shame? Our Flight this week is picking out the genre for the film and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing some horror films we don't care for. So pour a rye, grab your rubik's cube, and get ready for a unique vampire tale. Cheers!

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Eyes Without a Face (1960)

This week we start our "Passport to Horror" journey with a stop in France and the classic horror film, Eyes Without a Face. Journey with us as we discuss everything from evil doctors to Billy Idol. Is this an intense film that is ahead of its time or is it obscure for a reason? Our Flight this week is a conversation on our favorite body horror films and we wrap with a Nightcap re-casting this film with a modern take. So pour some rye, get your mask, and get ready for a journey into frights. Cheers!

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The Godfather Part III (1990)

This week we wrap up our time with the Corleone Family with the critically divided third film, The Godfather Part III or Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. Journey with us as we discuss these older characters and another wild plot. Is this the bad entry everyone says it is or is there a silver lining for this film? Our Flight this week is discussing which character's we'd like to see in an expanded story and we wrap with a Nightcap picking other trilogies we'd like to talk about. So pour some rye, eat a cannoli, and get ready for this trilogy's conclusion. Cheers!

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The Godfather Part II (1974)

This week we dive into what is often considered to be the greatest sequel ever made, The Godfather Part II. Journey with us as we discuss the parallel timelines and all those strong acting performances. Is this the classic sequel that the original deserves or is it too overlong and convoluted? So pour some rye, grab your Genco Oil, and get ready for the rise and fall of the Corleone Family. Cheers!

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The Godfather (1972)

This week we start a new film review cask built around one of the most critically acclaimed trilogies of all time, The Godfather. Journey with us as we tackle the classic first film and it's wide assortment of memorable characters. Is this the masterpiece everyone says or is it downright overrated? Our Flight this week is looking at AFI's Top 10 movies of all time and putting our own spin on it and we wrap with a Nightcap talking about historical events that would make for a good trilogy. So pour some rye, grab the cannoli, and get ready for the Corleone family. Cheers!

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Point Break (1991)

We close our 90s action movie cask and head surfing with Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze in Point Break. Journey with us as we discuss everything from heists to the career of Kathryn Bigelow. Is this another 90s classic or have other films done adrenaline sports better? Our Flight this week is a discussion about our favorite movie heist scenes and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing the best/worst career moves from Keanu Reeves. So pour a rye brah, grab a meatball sandwich, and Vaya Con Dios. Cheers!

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Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

It's time for some small batch film review set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Thor: Love and Thunder. Journey with us as we tackle this latest entry in the Thor Series and the recent announcements of the Multiverse Saga. Is this another step in the right direction for Thor or has this character seen better days? Pour a Rye, grab Mjolnir, and get ready for more Asgardian adventures. Cheers!

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The Last Boy Scout (1991)

This week the 90s action train churns along and makes a stop with Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans and The Last Boy Scout. Journey with us as we discuss everything from Tony Scott to that Shane Black screenplay. Is this a forgotten 90s cult classic or is it too outrageous for it's own good? Our Flight this week is to pick a sporting event to be the backdrop to an action film and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our favorite Shane Black films. So pour some rye, grab a football, because Friday Night's a Great Night for Football! Cheers!

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Rye Smile Rewind: Die Hard (1988)

Inspired by our Speed episode, take a trip back to Nakatomi Plaza for the seminal action classic, Die Hard. Journey with us as we discuss the role that made Bruce Willis a household name and the script that spawned countless imitations. Pour some Rye, get ready to say Yippie-Ki-Yay, and we will be back with you next week for our review of The Last Boy Scout. Cheers!

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Speed (1994)

We take it back to the 90s to dive into some classic action films and up first is the "Die Hard on a Bus," with Speed. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the screenplay to characterization of our hero. Is this a seminal action classic or are there better action films from the decade? Our Flight is a ranking of our favorite Keanu Reeve's roles and we wrap with a Nightcap pitching our best "Die Hard in a......" films. So pour a rye, grab on to the handrails, and get ready for rush hour! Cheers!

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Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)

This week, it's time for some more small batch film review as we head to the world of dinosaurs with the latest big summer release, Jurassic World: Dominion. Journey with us as we try to dissect this convoluted plot that brings back some franchise legacy characters. Is this a worthy conclusion to the Jurassic saga or should this franchise go extinct? So pour a double rye, grab your motorcycle to outrun some raptors, and get ready to battle some locusts??? Cheers!

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Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

This week we take to the skies for some small batch film review as we switch from guns to missiles once again with Top Gun: Maverick. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the callbacks to those spectacular flight sequences. Does this long-awaited sequel do justice to the original or should this have stayed in development hell? So pour a drink on the rocks, grab your bomber jacket, and get ready for the danger zone! Cheers!

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Mandy (2018)

This week we wrap up our wild Nicolas Cage cask with the surreal, revenge epic, Mandy. Journey with us as we discuss the artistic styles and all the crazy turns this film takes. Is this the Cage we want to see or is he better suited for other projects? Our Flight question this week is a listing of our top 3 Nicolas Cage films and we wrap with a Nightcap pitching other actor casks to cover. So pour a stiff drink, grab your Reaper and some Goblin Cheddar mac and cheese, and get ready for the Red Miller revenge tour. Cheers!

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Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

This week we continue our Nicolas Cage cask with a look at his Best Actor winning performance in Leaving Las Vegas. Journey with us as we discuss the use of music to who we think the main character actually is. Is this a worthy performance for an Oscar or should he have won for another film? Our Flight this week is a discussion on actors who are most deserving of an Oscar and we wrap with a Nightcap pairing Nick Cage with a filmmaker we'd like to see him team up with. So pour a drink, grab your chips, and get ready for a Vegas bender. Cheers!

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)

This week we take a deep dive into a new actor cask built all around the man, the myth, the legend: Nicolas Cage and up first is his new release, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Journey with us as we discuss this meta approach to the Cage persona and how the story could've added a few other elements. Is this a winner or are we left wanting more? Our Flight this week is to cast Nicolas Cage in any 3 roles in film history and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing which actor we wouldn't mind seeing play themselves in a film. So pour a double Rye, grab your gold laced pistols, and get ready for some Nick Cage action. Cheers!

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Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

It's time to start the summer movie season with a trip to the multiverse and Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness. Journey with us as we discuss this new MCU film and all the crazy turns it takes. Is this a unique adventure for our heroes or has this been done to death? Our Flight this week is listing our favorite Marvel couples and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our top 5 highest grossing films of the summer. So pour a Rye, grab your Darkhold, and get ready for some madness. Cheers!

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Hell or High Water (2016)

It's the last stop on our "Western Four Ways" cask with a look at the modern western by way of Taylor Sheridan and Hell or High Water. Journey with us as we discuss the new west and the careers of certain actors. Is this a good direction to take the western or should we return to the old way? Our Flight this week is about our favorite Jeff Bridges' films and we wrap with a Nightcap picking brothers that should make a heist film. So pour a rye, grab your t-bone steak, and get ready for a western showdown. Cheers!

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