The film review podcast that highlights new/old films accompanied with fine spirits. Starring Matt and Jesse, each week will feature The Flight, Happy Hour, and The Nightcap.
Episodes
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
This week we wrap up our Paul Thomas Anderson cask with a look at his 2002 effort, Punch-Drunk Love. Journey with us as we discuss this chaotic film and it's star, Adam Sandler. Is this another hit for PTA or is this a forgotten entry in his filmography. Our Flight this week asks, "Name your top 3 actors who had careers before they were famous." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing films we haven't seen from prominent directors. So pour some Rye, grab your piano and get ready for a fun episode. Cheers!
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Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
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This week on Patreon, Rye Smile Films takes a swim with Deep Blue Sea and in the form of our Rye Watchalong commentary. Get your drinks, your movie snacks, cue up our audio track and get ready for a rip roaring good time. Cheers!
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
This week we take a trip to a deadly oil excursion courtesy of Paul Thomas Anderson with the film, There Will Be Blood. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the amazing acting to that crazy ending. Is this film one of the best of the 21 century or is it really hard to get through? Our Flight this week is a list of our top 3 favorite Oscar nominated performances. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which actor has the potential to be the next great actor of our generation. So pour a milkshake, grab your oil bucket, and prepare for Daniel Plainview. Cheers!
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Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
It's time to start a new film review cask and this time we are building one all around the films of Paul Thomas Anderson. Up first, is his second feature film featuring an amazing ensemble cast, Boogie Nights. Is this a worthy film to show off his craft as both a writer/director or has he had better efforts? Our Flight this week is a breakdown of our top 3 favorite Mark Wahlberg roles. We wrap with a Nightcap discussing our favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman roles. So pour a glass of Rye, grab your copy of Night Ranger's Sister Christian, and get ready to head back to the 70s. Cheers!
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Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
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This week on Patreon, Rye Smile Films draws First Blood and takes a deep dive into the film that introduced the world to John Rambo. Make sure you have a full glass for this episode and have your trusty hunting knife nearby incase you need to stitch up your arm. Cheers!
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
This week we wrap up our discussion on the king of the monsters with a deep dive into the final film of the Heisei era, Godzilla Vs. Destoroyah. Journey with us we discuss the new big bad antagonist as well as the final goodbye to our titular hero. Is this a worthy exit for Godzilla or could this have been done a whole lot better. Our Flight this week asks, "Pick any film weapon to use against Godzilla." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the movie deaths that have stuck with us the most. So pour a nice glass, grab your oxygen destroyer again, and get ready to say goodbye. Cheers!
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Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
This week we take things back to the beginning and look at the film that started it all, the original Japanese masterpiece, Godzilla. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the special effects to the humans that are way more interesting than last week. Is this a worthy classic for the titan monster or did the series get off to a rocky start? Our Flight this week is our top 3 Japanese films that we recommend for viewing. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which potential movie franchises could make it to 33 entries. So pour a drink, grab your oxygen destroyer, and get ready to meet the big bad, Godzilla! Cheers!
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Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
It's the biggest fight the world of cinema has ever seen! Get ready as Rye Smile Films steps into the ring to start a new cask and cover, Godzilla Vs. Kong. Journey with us as we discuss two of cinema's favorite monsters as they duke it out for titan supremacy. Is this the fight we've always waited for or is this just another missed opportunity? Our Flight this week is to pick a disaster/sci-fi film that could potential create a new titan. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which animal could be created from the chosen disaster/sci-fi film. So pour a big drink, grab your Kong Axe, and get ready to fight! Cheers!
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Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
March Madness is upon us and Rye Smile Films is bringing it in the form of a DC Movie Bracket face off. Join us as we matchup some of the best that DC has to offer. Who's going to be the ultimate champion? Sit back, relax, and pour your favorite drink. Cheers!
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Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
This week we wrap up parts 4-6 and that wild epilogue of Zack Snyder's Justice League. Journey with us as we discuss some of the things we liked and some things that still make us scratch our heads. What do we think of this entire finished versions? Our Flight this week asks us to choose a different JL comic story to be adapted into film. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing what DC does next for their films. So grab a stiff drink, put on your black superman suit, and get ready to take on Steppenwolf. One last time. Cheers!
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Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
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The first rule of Rye Smile Films, you always talk about Rye Smile Films! Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of Fight Club and discuss one of our favorite directors, David Fincher. Make sure you have your favorite beverage handy and you better have some vinegar nearby incase of a chemical burn. Cheers!
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Get ready as we take a deep dive into chapters 1-3 of the highly anticipated release of Zack Snyder's Justice League. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the new changes to the character moments. Is this an improvement over the theatrical release or is it still a poor product? Our Flight this week asks, "Which unrealized film would you make if you had the money to do so?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best/worst director switches in movies. So pour a drink or two, grab your motherbox in the closet, and get ready to create the league....again. Cheers!
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Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
As if last week wasn't bad enough, this week we need a very stiff drink as we take a dive into 2017s, Justice League. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the production history to all the missed opportunities. Is this an unfairly maligned film or have people be rightly harsh to it? Our Flight this week is, "Create your own Justice League with any 5 movie characters." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the 3 major changes we'd make to Justice League. So pour a drink, grab your mother box, and get ready for the ultimate team up. Cheers!
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Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
This week we return to the land of DC Rotgut and dive into a film that has tested the patience of many, Suicide Squad. Join us as we attempt to figure out what the hell happened to this film. Is this a misunderstood cult film or are there things drastically wrong with it? Our Flight this week asks, "Name a movie trailer that completely cat-fished you into think it would be great." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing other team ups of bad characters. So pour the whole bottle, grab your pink unicorn, and get ready for the best time you'll have all week. Cheers!
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Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Welcome back to Rye Smile Films as we close out another film review cask with a look at Brandon Cronenberg's, Possessor. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the story to the extravagant use of color. Is Brandon following in his father's footsteps or is he carving out his own unique path? Our Flight this week is an announcement of some big news for Rye Smile Films. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best films made from the children of prominent directors. So pour a rye, grab your implant chip, and get ready for a wild ride. Cheers!
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Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
It's time to step into the teleportation pod with Rye Smile Films and dive right in to David Cronenberg's, THE FLY. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the script to the jaw dropping special make-up effects. Does this film hold up as one of the better remakes ever made or has it aged poorly? Our Flight this week is a conversation on the best acting performances by monsters and creatures on film. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which bad movie could've been made better by David Cronenberg. So pour a stiff drink, grab a fly swatter and get ready for another trip into the realm of body horror. Cheers!
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Join Rye Smile Films as we start a new cask built all around Cronenberg and up first is Rabid from 1977. Journey with us as we discuss the themes of the film and what the director is best known for. Is this an early classic from the prominent director or has he not hit his stride yet? Our Flight this week asks, "Name your favorite body horror film not directed by Cronenberg." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing a film from the past that Cronenberg would be perfect to direct. So pour a drink, sit back, and try not to become RABID! Cheers!
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
This week we wrap up our first Pixar review cask with a look at the 2020 release, SOUL. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the afterlife to the use of New York City. Is this another slam dunk for Pixar or does it completely miss the mark? Our Flight this week asks, "Name your top 3 favorite Pixar films." We wrap up with a Nightcap pitching our story ideas for the next Pixar film. So pour some Rye, jump on the piano, and get ready to learn all about souls. Cheers!
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Join us this week as we dive into another Pixar film, this time heading for Dia de Los Muertos in the form of Coco. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the music to the unique look of this film? Is this Pixar's best looking film or do other entries have a more vibrant look? Our Flight this week asks, "What are the top 3 most unique Pixar worlds?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best sidekicks in Disney films. So pour a glass of your favorite spirit, grab your guitar, and get ready for a unique episode! Salud!
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
A first for Rye Smile Films this week as we start a new film review cask based all around Pixar Animation Studios and up first is the 2020 release, Onward. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the voice acting to the tropes of Pixar films. Is this another worthy entry or is it pretty forgettable? Our Flight this week asks, "What are the top 3 adult themes explored in Pixar films?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which actor we'd like to see voice a Pixar character. So pour a drink, grab your phoenix gem, and get ready to go on an adventure. Cheers!