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Rye Smile Films

Rye Smile Productions

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.

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01:51:42

Air (2023)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/06/04

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! Click Here for Rye Smile Films Merchandise. Please rate, review, and subscribe on all your favorite podcast

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01:49:22

Rye Smile Rewind: Batman (1989)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/05/28

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 Click Here for Rye Smile Films Merchandise. Please rate, review, and subscribe on all your favorite podcast apps.

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02:31:51

Superman II (1980)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/05/21

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

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02:26:27

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/05/14

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

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02:39:10

Superman (1978)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/05/07

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

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02:18:46

Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/04/30

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

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01:51:05

Renfield (2023)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/04/22

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

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01:58:50

Dracula (1931)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/04/16

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

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01:51:43

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/04/09

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

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01:20:53

Creed III (2023)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/04/02

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! Click Here for Rye Smile Films Merchandise. Please rate, review, and subscribe on all your favorite podcast apps.

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02:19:47

Creed II (2018)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/03/19

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

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01:56:42

Creed (2015)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/03/12

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

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01:45:53

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/03/05

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! Click Here for Rye Smile Films

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01:55:25

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/02/26

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

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02:02:39

Forrest Gump (1994)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/02/19

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,

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02:05:49

Raging Bull (1980)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/02/05

This week we get into the ring to do battle with another 1980 Best Picture nominee, Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull. Journey with us as we discuss the world of boxing and the transformative performance of Mr. Robert De Niro. Is this the film that should have won the big prize or did the Academy get it right by snubbing this film? Our Flight this week is a conversation on the best performances in sports films and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing the best director/actor collaborations. So pour some

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01:58:11

Ordinary People (1980)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/01/29

This week we travel to 1980 to discuss that year's Best Picture winner, Ordinary People. Journey with us as we try to dissect this discombobulated family and discuss all the amazing performances from the film. Is this the worthy Best Picture winner of 1980 or should it have gone to another film? Our Flight this week is a picking our favorite films from actors turned directors and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing Oscar one hit wonders. So pour some bottled in bond bourbon, pick out something from

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01:46:34

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/01/22

This week we stay in 1950 with another Best Picture nominee and make our case for Sunset Boulevard taking the top prize. Journey with us as we travel to Hollywood and meet the desperate Norma Desmond and her road back to the spotlight. Is this a classic of the film noir genre that should've won the top prize or did the Academy pick the right film? Our Flight this week is a conversation on which color films would look good in black and white and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing the top director

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01:50:45

All About Eve (1950)

Rye Smile Films ·

2023/01/15

We start 2023 with a new cask covering the Best Picture Oscar and we dive into 1950 with that year's winner, All About Eve. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the Oscars to the classic cast of this winning film. Does this film deserve the year's top prize or should it have gone to another film? Our Flight this week is a conversation on some of the most legendary actors of all time and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing the best screenplays to miss out on the top prize. So pour some rye,

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01:57:58

Home Alone (1990)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/12/25

This week we wrap up 2022 with the Christmas classic from John Hughes, Home Alone. Journey with us as we discuss Kevin's chaotic family and the crazy box office run this film had. Does this deserve to be watched every year or should we watch other Christmas classics? Our Flight this week is to ask movie Santa for something in 2023 and we wrap with a Nightcap revisiting our summer box office predictions. So make an Old Fashioned, order a cheese pizza, and keep the change you filthy animal

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