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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.

tv & film

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02:02:14

Zack Snyder's Justice League: Part Two (2021)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/03/28

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

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13:28

The Neat: Fight Club (Patreon Preview)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/03/24

To hear the full bonus episode, go to https://www.patreon.com/ryesmilefilms and sign up in our Single Barrel or Top Shelf tier! 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!

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01:38:15

Zack Snyder's Justice League: Part One (2021)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/03/21

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

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01:53:59

Justice League (2017)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/03/14

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

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01:48:48

Suicide Squad (2016)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/03/07

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

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01:50:32

Possessor (2020)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/02/28

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

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01:47:48

The Fly (1986)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/02/21

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

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01:41:35

Rabid (1977)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/02/14

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

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01:49:15

Soul (2020)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/02/07

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!

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01:41:13

Coco (2017)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/01/31

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

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01:38:55

Onward (2020)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/01/23

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,

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01:28:37

Mank (2020)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/01/16

We wrap up our 2020 revisit cask by talking about another prolific filmmaker for the first time, David Fincher, and his Netflix release, MANK. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the plot to what the plot should be. Is this a return to form for Fincher or would we rather see him do something else? Our Flight this week asks, "Name your top 3 favorite golden age Hollywood films based solely on writing." We wrap up with a Nightcap talking about which troubled film production we'd like to see

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02:11:56

Tenet (2020)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/01/09

Tenet, EXPLAINED! Join us as we take a deep dive into the another Christopher Nolan time bender with special guest Nate. This time we will create a literal timeline of the events that unfold. Is this another cerebral Nolan film or does this one miss the mark? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 Nolan films?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite, and least-favorite Cerebral films. So pour a stiff drink, grab your oxygen pack, and get ready for inverse time. Cheers!

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01:36:23

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

Rye Smile Films ·

2021/01/02

It's time to start the new year with new films, but films that have come out in 2020. Up first is a look at Wonder Woman 1984. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the wishing rock to the love story. Is this a worthy sequel to the surprise original or does it suffer from all the sequel cliches? Our Flight this week asks, "Name the top 3 worst superhero rogues galleries." We wrap up with a Nightcap ranking all 9 DC Extended Universe films. So pour a big drink, grab your lasso, and get ready

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48:52

The Shot: The Theaters VS HBO Max

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/12/30

Join us for a mid-week SHOT as we break down the current state of movie theaters and the decision to move major releases to a streaming platform. Pour a drink, sit back, and enjoy as we make the case for why we need theaters. Cheers!

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01:47:07

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/12/26

Come celebrate Christmas with Rye Smile Films as we dive into the seminal holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the characters to director Frank Capra. Is this the holiday classic that everyone should watch or are their better ones covering the holiday? Our Flight this week asks, "Name the top 3 movie towns you would've liked to have grown up in." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing what we've been thankful for, filmwise, in 2021 and looking forward

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01:44:16

Black Christmas (1974)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/12/19

It's time for some holiday cheer and no Christmas would be complete without Black Christmas. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the mysterious "Billy" to some of the tropes that would become common in the slasher genre. Is this a scary movie that still packs a punch or has it shown its age? Our Flight this week asks, "What is your go-to holiday movie?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite genre films with a unique setting. So pour some spiked egg nog, put on your favorite

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47:55

The Shot: Rye Retrospective, The First 100

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/12/16

First and foremost, thank you! Join us as we take a look back at some of the best rants, bottles, films, and moments of the first 100 episodes of Rye Smile Films. It's a wonderful trip down memory lane so pour a glass, sit back, and get for a good time. Cheers! Here's to hundreds more!

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01:54:00

Whiplash (2014)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/12/12

Join us as Rye Smile Films celebrates 100 episodes and discusses the jazz opus that is, Whiplash. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the script to Jesse's own Jazz experiences. Is this a worthy film for episode 100 or could we have picked something better? Our Flight this week asks, "Name your top 3 favorite supporting performances in film." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the top 3 films we want to cover in the next 100 episodes. So pour a drink, grab your drum sticks, and we hope

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01:45:38

Almost Famous (2000)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/12/05

It's time to get on the bus with Stillwater and hit the road with the next film in our "Back Beats" cask, Almost Famous. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the director to the exciting music journey the film takes. Is this a fun rock story or have other films done it way better? Our Flight this week asks, "Name your top 3 rock performances in film." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the music biopics we want to see. So pour a bourbon, grab your guitar, and get ready because it's all

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