Rye Smile Films

Midnight Cowboy (1969)

This week we take the cowboy out of the west, place him in NYC and give him an interesting companion with Midnight Cowboy. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the controversial nature of the film to its status as an important film in the New Hollywood era. Is this the modern interpretation of a western set in a sprawling metropolis? Our Flight this week is to name the 3 best films that didn't win Best Picture and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our favorite controversial films. So pour a double rye, grab your cow-skin suit case, and get ready for some Harry Nilsson. Cheers!

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Throne of Blood (1957)

On this week's episode we tackle the next phase of our Western cask with a look at a samurai film from acclaimed director, Akira Kurosawa, with Throne of Blood. Journey with us as we dissect his style of filmmaking and this adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Would this film be better in color? And how impressive is Spider Web Castle as a set? Our Flight is a conversation on which westerns would make good samurai films and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our favorite Shakespeare film adaptations. So pour some Suntory, grab your witch prophecy, and get ready for the forest to move. Cheers!

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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)

This week we head out west to start a new review cask called "The Western Four Ways" and up first we tackle the traditional with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance with special guest Mark. Journey with us as we discuss the themes of the west and this particular story. Is this a western classic or does it deserved to be forgotten? Our Flight this week is discussing our all time favorite Westerns. We wrap with a Nightcap talking about our recast picks for a Liberty Valance remake. So pour some Rye, grab your steak and apple pie, and get ready for a showdown. Cheers!

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Morbius (2022)

This week we are doing some small batch film review with a look at the brand new venture into the Sony Spider-Man Universe, with Morbius. Journey with us as we discuss the origins of the character and that absolutely crazy end credit scene. Is this another great character to sink our teeth into or is this a huge miss? Our Flight and Nightcap this week are to pick a hero and villain from Marvel that is also deserving of their own theatrical film. So pour a stiff Rye, grab your artificial blood, and get ready for the living vampire. Cheers!

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Zodiac (2007)

This week we make a trip to San Francisco with David Fincher, in his true crime epic covering one of the most notorious unsolved cases in Zodiac. Journey with us as we discuss the brilliant casting to the real life elements of the case. Is this another solid turn for Fincher or is this one best forgotten? Our Flight this week is to cast Zodiac if it were made in the 70s. We wrap with a Nightcap discussing what killed the procedural investigation film. So pour a double rye, grab your ciphers, and get ready for a complex case. Cheers!

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

This week we make a stop to the Baltimore State Hospital for a visit with Hannibal Lecter, in The Silence of the Lambs. Journey with us as we discuss one of horror's great villains and dissect all the characters arcs as we try to catch Buffalo Bill. Is this the prestige horror film that deserves all the accolades or have other genre staples done it better? Our Flight this week is to pick a killer from film to help us catch John Doe. We wrap with a Nightcap discussing which films should've also won the big 5 at the Oscars. So pour some Rye, grab your moth collection, and get ready for the lambs. Cheers!

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Se7en (1995)

This week we dive into a new film review cask, this one all about serial killers on the big screen and up first is one of David Fincher's best, Se7en. Journey with us as we discuss the screenplay origins to that infamous ending. Is this a masterpiece of the 90s or have other films in the genre eclipsed it? Our Flight this week is to cast the next cop duo on screen with contemporary or classic actors. Our Nightcap is picking a superhero project for Fincher to make. So pour a double Rye, grab your copy of Paradise Lost, and get ready to see "What's in the Box?" Cheers!

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The Batman (2022)

Gear up for a trip to Gotham City as we tackle one of 2022s most anticipated films, The Batman. Journey with us as we dissect this new iteration of the caped crusader and his detective roots. Is this a good start for the Pattison era or are there one too many villains in the way? Our Flight this week is to give Batman a superpower that would actually be useful to his mythos. Our Nightcap involves casting the next wave of Batman villains. So pour a double Rye, grab your batarang, and get ready to meet vengeance. Cheers!

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Rye Smile Rewind: Rebecca (1940)

Take a trip in the Rye Smile time machine as we give you some more Alfred Hitchcock this week with another look at Rebecca. Journey with us as we discuss Hitchcock's first foray into Hollywood and his only film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Pour some Rye, grab your Criterion copy of the film, and we will be back with you next week for an episode on one of 2022s most anticipated films. Cheers!

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The Birds (1963)

This week we make a stop to Bodega Bay but some pesky animals almost ruin the fun, in the form of Hitchcock's The Birds. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the unique costuming to the reason the birds attack. Is this another suspense classic or is it a lesser Hitchcock effort? Our Flight this week is to name an animal attack film we wouldn't want to be a part of. We wrap with a Nightcap placing Hitchcock in the director's chair of other film genres. So pour some Rye, grab your birdcage, and get ready to run in fear! Cheers!

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Psycho (1960)

It's time to cover a heavy hitter on the podcast with one of the most important and influential films of all time, Psycho. Journey with us as we dissect Norman Bates and that infamous shower scene. Is this the suspense classic we all remember or are other films more important to the genre? Our Flight this week is a discussing on our least desirable vacations from films. We wrap with a Nightcap discussing the most important moments in cinema. So pour a big Rye, grab your shower cap, and get ready for a stop at the Bates Motel. Cheers!

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Rear Window (1954)

It's time to return to the master of suspense with a new cask all about Alfred Hitchcock and up first is a voyeur thriller in Rear Window. Journey with us as we talk about all the themes and the layout of trying to catch a murderer. Is this Hitchcock's best films or is there something better in his filmography? Our Flight is a listing of our favorite Hitchcock film couples. We wrap with a Nightcap discussing our favorite Hitchcock inspired films. So pour some Rye, grab your long lens camera, and get ready to solve a crime. Cheers!

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Ocean’s Eleven (2001)

It's time to close our heist cask with one final job, courtesy of Steven Soderbergh and Ocean's Eleven. Journey with us as we discuss the scheming for the heist along with that amazing ensemble cast. Is this a well thought out job or is it innately flawed? Our Flight this week is choosing film characters to steal the Lombardi Trophy. We wrap with a Nightcap choosing our favorite Soderbergh films. So pour a drink on the rocks, grab your best disguise, and get ready for a wild heist. Cheers!

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Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007)

It's a new week and time to settle in for a new heist, this time with a film that few people talk about, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the twist and turn story to the phenomenal acting performances. Is this a hidden film gem or should it stay undiscovered? Our Flight and Nightcap are film recommendations that are off the beaten path. So pour a stiff drink, grab your fake mustache, and get ready for another botched heist. Cheers!

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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

It's a new year and time to start with a new film review cask. Get ready as we prepare for a slew of heists and up first is a trip to Brooklyn with Al Pacino in the form of Dog Day Afternoon. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the true life inspiration to the breakdown of the acting. Is this a classic 70s heist film or have other films done the bank robbery better? Pour some bourbon, grab your John Cazale fan club t-shirt, and for the hold up. Attica! Attica! Attica!

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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

It's time to wrap up the year with arguably the biggest film release of the year in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Journey with us as we discuss all the surprises, secrets, and crazy reveals. Is this the return to form for Marvel Studios and Spider-Man? Our Flight this week is a conversation on which villains/castings we'd like to see in a future Spider-Man film. We wrap with a Nightcap discussing our top 3 most anticipated releases of 2022. So pour some rye, grab your Spidey suit, and get ready for the ultimate spin! Cheers!

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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

This week it's time to give thanks for another film we are happy exists, and that film is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Journey with us as we breakdown this well told story and get into all those great performances. Is this one of the great films of all time? Our Flight this week is picking our favorite film from the Huston clan. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite actors from the golden age of Hollywood. So pour some bourbon, grab your stinkin' badges, and get ready to hunt for some treasure. Cheers!

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Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)

This week we take a deep dive into our first Kevin Smith film with a breakdown of the Seth Rogen/Elizabeth Banks flick, Zack and Miri Make a Porno. Journey with us as we discuss the unique screenplay and that stand out soundtrack. Is this an underrated comedy classic? Our Flight this week is to pick a superhero property for Kevin Smith to direct. We wrap with a Nightcap discussing some of favorite song uses in movies. So pour a stiff drink, grab your video camera, and get ready for a hilarious venture. Cheers!

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Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

It's time to bust some ghosts this week with some new and familiar faces in the form of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the new characters to the old references to past films in this franchise. Is this a worthy continuation or should this film remain in the ghost trap? Our Flight is to pick a franchise that could have a nostalgic reboot made. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our sequel idea for the continuation of this series. So pour a stiff drink, grab your PKE meter, and get ready to cross the streams. Cheers!

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Eternals (2021)

It's time to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and this time we're gonna meet a new team known as the Eternals. Journey with us as we discuss all the characters and those interesting post credit sequences. Is this another successful Marvel team or is it lukewarm at best? Our Flight this week is to pitch a new ride for Avengers Campus based on a film from the MCU. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing comic teams we don't wanna see on the big screen. So pour some Rye, find your Eternals power, and get ready to save the world. Cheers!

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