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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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01:38:12

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/07/27

Buckle up because the finale of this cask is a doozy. This week we review our final film in our Tarantino cask, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. This was the film Jesse was most looking forward to in 2019, so does it deliver? Journey with us as we discuss everything from the dare we say "plot" to the visual aesthetic of Los Angeles from a bygone era. Listen to find out if this is a home run for Tarantino or another missed opportunity. The Flight for the week asks, "Who's an Actor/Actress you'd like to

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01:34:26

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/07/20

On today's episode, the analysis of Quentin Tarantino's films continues with a look at his 2009 take on World War 2, Inglourious Basterds. Journey with us as we discuss the performances, the screenplay, and his aesthetic filmmaking choices. In what might be our most divisive episode, Matt and Jesse find themselves on opposite ends of the Tarantino spectrum. Our Flight for the week asks, "What are the top 3 performances in a Tarantino film?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing what we would like to

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01:39:41

Jackie Brown (1997)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/07/13

Today, we open up a brand new film cask, "The Films of Tarantino: Part One," and we're starting with one of his most underrated films, Jackie Brown. Journey with us as we dive into all the elements that make a Tarantino film what it is while getting in deep with the heist element of this film. Is this an underrated classic or a forgotten film that remains one of his lesser entries. The Flight for this week asks, "What are you top 3 favorite Quentin Tarantino characters?" We wrap up with a Nightcap

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01:34:29

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/07/06

This week we have a Small Batch film review for you as we head back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with, Spider-Man: Far From Home. Journey with us as we swing into Europe as Spidey takes on Mysterio. This film caps off phase 3 of the MCU but does it steer us in the direction of the next phase or are we left with more questions than answers? The Flight for the week asks, "What are the top 3 rouges galleries for superheroes?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing our picks for the

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01:35:02

The Karate Kid (1984)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/06/29

Today on Rye Smile Films, Matt and Jesse close the "Summer Tentpole Hall of Fame" cask with one final entry from 1984, The Karate Kid. Journey with us as we breakdown everything from the unique training sequence to the film's iconic antagonist. Does this film still hold up or should we just sweep the leg on this one? Our Flight for the week is ranking of the summer box office champs from the 80s. We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap that discusses which films would be best suited for a television

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01:38:51

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/06/22

This week on Rye Smile Films, Matt and Jesse are joined by special guest, Mark, as they review Steven Spielberg's 1981 classic, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Travel with us as we go across the globe to find the Lost Ark of the Covenant and right into some of the greatest action sequences ever committed to film. Does this film hold up to the action films of today or should this have stay buried in the Well of the Souls. The Flight for this week asks, "What are your top 3 John Williams scores?" We wrap up

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01:34:51

Ghostbusters (1984)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/06/15

This week, we continue on our journey to look at, "The Summer Tentpole Hall of Fame." On the docket for this episode is a detailed look at the comedy classic, Ghostbusters by way of it's amazing screenplay. Does this film check all the boxes for a satisfying story or should it be exterminated along with the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. The Flight for the week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite ghost films?" As always, we finish with a Nightcap and discuss our favorite movie vehicles. So pour yourself

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01:23:07

Jaws (1975)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/06/08

Oh it's such a perfect day to open a new film review cask. This one is titled, "The Summer Tentpole Hall of Fame." We will be looking at some of the films that have shaped the landscape of the summer box office and we're starting with the film that opened the door, Jaws. Does Steven Spielberg's seminal classic still hold weight in the water or has this film sunk just like the Orca. Our Flight for the week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite Steven Spielberg films?" We wrap up this great episode with

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01:27:52

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/06/01

Today on Rye Smile Films, we do something a little different and offer up a Small Batch review of, Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Journey with Matt and Jesse as they discuss the history of the legendary monster along with a detailed breakdown of the new film. Is Godzilla really King in this film or has he seen better days battling the Smog Monster and Gigan. Our Flight for the week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite monsters in film?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing which

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01:35:36

High Fidelity (2000)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/05/25

Today we close yet another cask by diving into yet another protagonist who just can't figure out love with, High Fidelity. Journey with us as we discuss all the top 5s and more brilliant use of the fourth wall mechanism while listening to an absolutely amazing soundtrack. Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 5 favorite bands of all time?" We wrap this week's episode with our Nightcap, discussing which film sets we would've liked to have been on. So pour yourself some Bib and Tucker, make a

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01:25:15

The Graduate (1967)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/05/18

On tap this week is a seminal classic of film, and one that everyone should see, The Graduate. As everyone celebrates the event of graduation this month, journey back to the film that introduced the world to Mrs. Robinson accompanied with some incredible tunes by way of Simon and Garfunkel. The Flight for the week engages Matt and Jesse into a little contest, by making their predictions for the Top 5 Highest Grossing films of the summer. We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap, discussing the best

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01:17:55

500 Days of Summer (2009)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/05/11

On today's episode of Rye Smile Films, Matt and Jesse open up a new film cask titled, "Love is Spelled with an Ex!" The first film on the docket is 500 Days of Summer, directed by the same guy who almost ruined Spider-Man. We dive right into this one by discussing everything from the structure of the screenplay to the intricate breaking of the fourth wall. Our Flight asks, "What is the best use of a song in a film?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best break-up songs in music. So pour

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02:04:42

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/05/04

Welcome back to Rye Smile Films as we close yet another themed cask with our review/breakdown of the monumental release, Avengers: Endgame. We dive head first into the Quantum Realm as we travel with our heroes for one last adventure to reverse the effects of the mad titan himself, Thanos. Does this film offer up a satisfying conclusion to this era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or is the plot too ridiculous for its own good. We start up with a Flight, ranking our top 3 films in the MCU. We finish

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01:22:22

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/04/27

This week we stay in the spider-verse with the fan picked film, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, directed by Marc Webb. We continue this superhero cask with this failed attempt to turn Spider-Man into a cohesive cinematic universe. Watch as Spider-Man gets as bad as his emo walking days as the cast tries to juggle a script that has one too many plot lines. Our Flight for the week asks, "Which Spider-Man villain would you like to see on the big screen?" We wrap with a Nightcap discussing the worst superhero

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01:27:34

Spider-Man (2002)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/04/20

Take the ultimate spin with the second entry in our "With Great Power....Part One" cask as we review, Spider-Man. Journey back to 2002 and experience the first big screen iteration of the web-head as he takes on the Green Goblin. Is this film a causality of old age or does it hold a special place in the pantheon of superhero movies? Our Flight ponders, "What are the best casting choices in superhero films?" We conclude with a Nightcap by discussing our favorite animated superhero shows. So pour

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01:27:08

Shazam! (2019)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/04/13

Rye Smile Films is back with a new cask titled, "With Great Power....Part One." This cask will be all about superhero films in lead up to the April 26th release of Avengers: Endgame. This week we take a look at the newest DC effort, Shazam! Does this film suffer the same fate as some of DC's other adaptations or is this a step in the right direction for the cinematic universe. Journey with us as we delve into the story and the troubled legal history of the character. Our Flight for the week asks,

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01:29:24

Pet Sematary (2019)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/04/06

Today we cover the final film in our "King's Landing Part One" cask, the remake of Pet Sematary. We discuss everything from the reasoning to having two burial plots to the drastic plot twist this film makes compared to the book. Is this a worthy remake of Stephen King's classic novel or is does it fail in comparison to its 1989 counterpart. Our Flight for the week ponders, "What is a remake you would actually like to see?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap where we pick which director we'd

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01:12:53

The Mist (2007)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/03/30

Today on Rye Smile Films, we unveil the second film in our "King's Landing Part One" cask with a journey to 2007 and Frank Darabont's, The Mist. This little underrated film is based on a novella by Stephen King and features one of the most shocking twist endings in film history. Listeners beware as this one will feature quite the spoiler. Is this just another generic monster movie or does Darabont rise to the ranks of his Shawshank and Green Mile days. Our Flight for the week ponders, "What is the

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01:29:02

Carrie (1976)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/03/23

This week we unveil a new cask and this one is all about Stephen King. "King's Landing Part One" will look at some of the horror adaptations of his work in lead up to the April 5th release of Pet Sematary. First on the docket is the film and book that started it all, the 1976 release, Carrie. We venture into a film that launched the career of both the director and its stars but also one that is a staple of the horror genre. The Flight for the week is a countdown of our favorite scenes in Stephen

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01:18:26

RoboCop (1987)

Rye Smile Films ·

2019/03/16

This week, we wrap up our final film in "The Corporation from Hell!" cask which is another film directed by Paul Verhoeven, RoboCop. This insane sci-fi/action film is not only one of those most violent films of the 80s but also a smartly thought out satire that plays on many themes. Journey with us as we go back to witness the death and resurrection of Alex Murphy along with the dealings of the evil Omni Consumer Products. Our Flight is the perfect appetizer as we decide the worst film remake. We

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