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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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01:41:47

Rocky (1976)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/08/08

This week we are starting a massive new film review cask that's all about the Rocky franchise starring Sylvester Stallone. Up first is the original that started it all, Rocky, from 1976. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the origins of this film to all the colorful characters shown on the screen. Is this the quintessential boxing film or is there a better one to show the sport. Our Flight this week is a discussion on why we call the show Rye Smile Films. Our Nightcap asks, "What is your

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01:41:34

Die Hard (1988)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/08/01

This week we wrap up our single location cask with a look at the seminal action film of all time, Die Hard. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the tight story to the wide assortment of characters. Is this truly the best action film of all time or have others done it better? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite Bruce Willis roles?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best Die Hard knockoffs. So pour some Rye, come out to the coast, and get ready for some

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01:34:44

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/07/25

This week we pay a visit to Quentin Tarantino again as we stay in a mostly singular location with a look at, Reservoir Dogs. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the format of the story to the use of music to cover the violence. Is this a worthy debut for the director or is this a lesser effort? Our Flight this week asks, "What is your favorite dialogue sequence from a Tarantino film?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best first film in a director's filmography. So pour some Rye,

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01:25:24

Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/07/18

Today we start a brand new film review cask built all around mostly single location films and up first in the John Carpenter cult classic, Assault on Precinct 13. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the low budget ingenuity of Carpenter to that killer soundtrack. Is this still an enjoyable B-Movie or does the lack of money show? Our Flight this week is a discussion of our favorite Carpenter soundtracks. We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing villains from Carpenter films. So

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01:36:35

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/07/12

It's time to wrap up the "Summer Movie Hall of Shame" with a movie, that on paper is a good idea, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the wide assortment of literary characters to the "plot" of the film. Is this the saving grace for this cask or is this another bomb we have to diffuse? Our Flight this week is a conversation about Sean Connery and some of his legendary roles. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing who we'd like to see as the villain in

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01:49:44

The Happening (2008)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/07/04

It's gonna be another rough week for Matt and Jesse as they take a dive at M. Night Shyamalan's, The Happening. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the "antagonist" to all the questionable decisions made in the making of this film. Is this Shyamalan's worst movie or are we being too hard on it? Our Flight this week is a discussion about Shyamalan's filmmaking style. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing what we've recently seen. So pour another stiff drink, grab your plastic plants, and

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01:24:56

Battlefield Earth (2000)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/06/27

Oh this is going to get rough! This week we are starting the "Summer Movie Hall of Shame" and up first is the John Travolta opus, Battlefield Earth. Journey with us as we try to figure out the plot of this thing while talking about how it even got made. Does this film live up to its reputation or is it better than we'd expect? Our Flight this week is a conversation about some interesting movie news regarding Michael Keaton. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing some recently seen films. So pour a

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01:32:30

Total Recall (1990)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/06/20

It's time to say "Hasta La Vista" for this film review cask as we wrap up with a look at the 1990 sci-fi film, Total Recall. Journey with us as we discuss this film's origins and break down yet another Paul Verhoeven film. Does this film still feel like a good memory or should it be rekalled for good? Our Flight this week asks, "What sequel to a Schwarzenegger film do you want to see?" We wrap up with a Nightcap by playing the Nintendo version of Total Recall. So pour a nice drink, pack your bags,

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01:36:03

Predator (1987)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/06/13

It's time to get to the "Choppa" as we continue our Schwarzenegger cask with a look at the sci-fi classic, Predator. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the early Predator designs to the climatic showdown between Arnold and the titular antagonist. Is this film still a trophy in the Predator's collection or has it been bleeding all these years? Our Flight this week asks, "What 3 film characters do you want to see take on The Predator?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite Stan

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01:32:04

The Running Man (1987)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/06/06

Hasta La Vista! Or rather, the name of our new review cask built all around Arnold Schwarzenegger. Up first is a look at, The Running Man, based on the novel by Richard Bachman. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the story to the intricate layout of the game. Does this film win the top prize or has it lost speed over the year. The Flight this week asks, "Pick 3 game show hosts and cast them as film villains." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite dystopian scenarios. So pour

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01:21:56

Top Gun (1986)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/05/30

This week Rye Smile Films feels the need for speed with the final film in our "Summer Box Office Hall of Fame: Part Two" cask with a look at, Top Gun. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the casting to the hit soundtrack. Does this film still hit Mach 4 or is it more inverted? Our Flight for the week asks, "Who are the top 3 actors/actresses who have never won an Oscar?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing what Tom Cruise role we'd like to see next. So pour some rye, grab your aviators,

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01:38:36

Back to the Future (1985)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/05/23

Jump in the time machine and join Rye Smile Films as we discuss the 1985 summer box office champ, Back to the Future. Journey with us as we break down this smart screenplay and discuss everything from the characters to the origins of the story. Does this film fair well in the present or is best left as a relic of the past? Our Flight this week asks, "Who is your favorite movie scientist?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing casting changes that worked out well for a film. So pour one on the rocks,

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01:37:07

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/05/16

This week we continue with our "Summer Box Office Hall of Fame: Part Two" cask and a look at the mega hit from 1982, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the origins of the story to thematic elements of the film. Is this Spielberg's masterpiece or should that honor go to another one of his films? Our Flight this week asks, "What is your most traumatic film moment as a child?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap from a special little guest. So pour some rye,

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01:49:22

Batman (1989)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/05/09

Rye Smile Films is making a return to an old cask with, "The Summer Box Office Hall of Fame: Part Two." Up first is the film that gave us our first iteration of The Dark Knight on the big screen, Batman. Journey with us as we discuss everything from casting to the Prince music. Does this film represent the character well or have other versions done it better? Our Flight this week asks, "Who would you cast for Hugo Strange, Hush, and Jason Todd?" We wrap with a Nightcap discussing our pitches for a

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01:32:23

I Love You, Man (2009)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/05/02

This week we wrap up our, "We Could All Use a Laugh," cask with a look at our fan picked film, the 2009 comedy, I Love You, Man. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the high-concept story to the brilliant casting of Paul Rudd and Jason Segel. Is this another solid comedy for this review cask or does this one fail compared to the rest? Our Flight for the week asks, "Which Comedy would translate well to episodic television?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our wedding party made up of

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35:52

The Shot: The Mount Rushmore of Comedy

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/04/29

Join Rye Smile Films for a SHOT this week as Matt and Jesse create their own Mount Rushmore of Comedy Actors. Who is going to end up as the best of the best to make us laugh. Journey with us as we discuss everything from Charlie Chaplin to Peter Sellers to Seinfeld. Pour yourself a shot and enjoy! Cheers!

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01:26:30

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/04/25

Rye Smile Films is looking for some Fast Time at Ridgemont High this week as we continue with our comedy review cask. Journey with us as we discuss everything from Cameron Crowe's script to the wide assortment of memorable characters. Is this the teen comedy to which all others should be judged or have other films handled high school better. Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite comedy films from the 80s?" We wrap up with a Nightcap by picking next week's film by way of our

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01:50:56

The Hangover (2009)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/04/18

I think we can all agree that we could all use a little laugh so we're building this new film cask around the genre of Comedy and what better way to start than with The Hangover. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the brilliant cast to our own worst hangovers. Has this film aged well or is this just another plain raunch comedy. Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite comedy films from the 2000s?" We wrap up with a Nightcap pitching our entries for the Hangover sequels. So

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01:34:59

Sorcerer (1977)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/04/11

This week we wrap up our William Friedkin cask with his underrated 1977 effort, Sorcerer. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the production woes to the tight, suspense filled pace. Is this film a masterpiece that deserves to have its day or was this the end for our director? Our Flight for the week asks, "What director had the best 3 film run in their career?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite films that no one seems to have seen. So pour some bourbon, rev up your

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01:34:31

The Exorcist (1973)

Rye Smile Films ·

2020/04/04

This week is gonna be rough as Rye Smile Films tackles what many consider to be the scariest film ever made, The Exorcist. Journey with us as we continue our William Friedkin cask and dive into the all the elements that make this film the intense ride it is. Does this film still hold up in the scare factory or have other films handled this topic better? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are your top 3 horror films from the 70s?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite make-up effects

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