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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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131:32

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/11/03

We wrap up our time with Slasher Sevens by welcoming back Jamie Lee Curtis to the Halloween franchise with Halloween H20: 20 Years Later. Journey with us as we discuss this sequel that pits Michael Myers against Laurie Strode and how it reinvents itself with a new timeline and with a post-Scream influence. Is this the sequel to finally get the series going again or is this a poor attempt to bring back legacy characters? So pour some rye, grab you CGI Michael Myers mask, and get ready to face off

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118:17

New Nightmare (1994)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/10/27

This week we return to Elm Street to do battle with Freddy Krueger once more but this time in the real world with the real actors of the film in New Nightmare. Journey with us as we discuss this wild slasher revival that brings Wes Craven back into the fold as writer/director and a story that blurs the lines with film and reality. Is this the jumpstart the franchise needs or is this meta idea too ridiculous for its own good? So pour some rye, get your T-Rex stuffed animal, and don't forget to read

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107:11

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)

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2025/10/13

On this week's episode we return to the world of the big 3 slasher franchises to discuss the "Magnificent Sevens" and up first we go to Crystal Lake to discuss Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood. Journey with us as we discuss this wild sequel that pits Jason against a telepath in the first film to feature Kane Hodder as the hockey mask killer. Does this film represent the downward spiral of the franchise or does it have some cult film appeal? So pour some rye, grab a can of Slice soda, and be

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126:35

Manhunter (1986)

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2025/10/06

This week, the 'Bowl of Horror' cask comes to a close as we look at the first film to feature the world of Hannibal Lecter with Manhunter. Journey with us as we discuss this adaptation, it's casting, and filmmaker Michael Mann for the very first time. Is this an underseen 1980s thriller or has this story been done better by other films in the series? So pour some rye, grab your tape recorder, and get ready to take down The Tooth Fairy. Cheers!

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164:57

Rye Smile Rewind: Let the Right One In (2008)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/09/29

This week we go back in time to revisit our "Passport to Horror" cask with a look back at our episode on Let the Right One In. Journey with us and special guest Dan as we dive into the world of a small but might vampire and the friendship that begins with the next door neighbor. Is this still one of the best modern vampire films? So pour some rye, get your snow shoes, and looks the doors and windows for vampires. Cheers!

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97:09

The Hills Have Eyes (1977)

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2025/09/22

The Savage Seventies strike again as "The Bowl of Horror" spits out a terrifying tale from director Wes Craven with the original The Hills Have Eyes. Journey with us as we discuss the Carter Family vacation gone awry and the pesky family of cannibals that they must deal with. It becomes a story of survival amidst the environment and the two nuclear families. Is this an underrated horror classic or is it too off putting for most audiences? So pour some rye, grab your spare tires, and watch out

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129:20

The Invitation (2015)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/09/15

"The Bowl of Horror" Month continues right along and this time we get ready for the most awkward dinner party of all time and stomach the cult pitch as we accept The Invitation. Journey with us as we discuss the single location thriller that slow burns its way to a wild little finale. Is this an under seen horror gem or is it too slow for most audiences? So pour some rye, grab a glass of expensive wine, and avoid joining the wacky cult from this film. Cheers!

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121:51

Cat People (1942)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/09/08

"The Bowl of Horror" horror month begins with a trip to 1942 to discuss one of the most psychologically charged horror films of all time with Cat People. Journey with us as we discuss the small budgeted film and how they had to use creative means to drum up some scares and to skirt around the explicit material. No episode would be complete without discussing the iconic bus jump scare either. Is this one of the better horror films of its era or is too much of a slow burn? So pour some rye, grab a

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123:02

Body Double (1984)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/09/01

On this episode we wrap up our cask on Brian De Palma by discussing his most Hitchcockian film with the tense thriller, Body Double. Journey with us as we discuss the nods to Hitchcock, the wild plot of the film, and that insane Frankie Goes to Hollywood sequence. Why did he choose to make this film immediately after Scarface? Is this the director's masterpiece or is it too much of a slow burn? So pour some rye, grab a purple telescope, and get ready to "Relax." Cheers!

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133:27

Scarface (1983)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/08/25

We return to the world of Brian De Palma and his gangster opus that is arguably his most popular movie with our review/breakdown of Scarface. Journey with us as we discuss this wild little movie and that scene chewing Al Pacino performance. Is this De Palma's masterpiece or one of the most overrated movies of all time? So pour some rye, grab your best your best clubbin' suit, and get ready to say hello to Tony Montana and his little friend. Cheers!

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02:24:35

Weapons (2025)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/08/18

This week we serve up some small batch film review by looking at the wild and critically acclaimed second film from director Zach Cregger with Weapons. Journey with us as we discuss the interesting structure of the script and the bouts of dark comedy. Is this a modern horror classic or is it a film we've seen a dozen times before? So pour some rye, grab a bowl of chicken noodle soup, and get ready to run with your arms pointed down. Cheers!

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02:07:14

The Untouchables (1987)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/08/11

This week we return to one of our favorite directors in Brian De Palma to talk about three films that are long overdue and up first is The Untouchables. Journey with us as we discuss the look and style of the film and especially the iconic train steps sequence. Is this an overlooked classic or does it have too many moments that slip up? So pour some rye because the character's cant, grab your best Armani suit, and get ready to take down Al Capone with Eliot Ness. Cheers!

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02:14:14

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/08/04

This week we take a trip with Marvel's first family and the fourth attempt to bring the titular group to the big screen with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Journey with us as we discuss the unique look of this film and how this cast stacks up against others. Have the Fantastic Four finally been done justice on the big screen or is it impossible to do at this point? So pour a drink, grab your keys for the Fantasticar, and get ready to herald Galactus. Cheers!

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01:58:26

Fantastic Four (2015)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/07/28

On this episode we return to the pages of Marvel comics for a discussion on the infamous reboot of Josh Trank's Fantastic Four. Journey with us as we discuss this unique take on Marvel's first family and all the behind the scenes drama associated with it. Is this version better than its reputation or is it the worst iteration of the titular group? So grab a drink, fix up your teleportation machine with a batch of Nintendo 64's, and get ready for a fantastic time. Cheers!

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03:09:21

Superman (2025)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/07/21

We venture back to Metropolis as we finally get to discuss the DC films revival with James Gunn's take on Superman. Journey with us as we discuss this new iteration of the Man of Steel played by David Corenswet along with all the unique side characters they decide to introduce. Is this the fresh restart fans have been hoping for or does the film try to do too much? So pour a drink, grab a copy of the Daily Planet, and get ready to see if Superman can still fly. Cheers!

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02:37:37

Man of Steel (2013)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/07/14

This week we start a new film review cask "Looking Back, Looking Forward: Superhero Edition" and up first is the divisive DC film, Man of Steel. Journey with us as we discuss this first film in the DCEU along with the casting decision in the movie. Is this a misunderstood comic adventure or is it the worst film featuring Superman? Our Flight question this week is picking our top 3 most disappointment superhero films in the theater and we wrap with a Nightcap choosing a new director for Man of Steel

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01:34:44

Rye Smile Rewind: Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/07/07

On this week's episode we revisit a classic discussion on Quentin Tarantino's first feature film as we pay homage to Michael Madsen in his role of Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs. Listen as we talk about all those Tarantino tropes in a mostly single location setting. How well does this debut film fare for us? So pour a cup of stale coffee, remember to tip, and crank that K Billy's Super Sound of the 70s. Cheers!

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01:38:36

Rye Smile Rewind: Back to the Future (1985)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/06/30

On this week's episode head back to the year 1955 as we revisit one of the great films from the 1980s with a pitch perfect screenplay in the form of Back to the Future. Get reacquainted with this time travel classic as we get into all those iconic moments and discuss why the role of Marty McFly was recast. So pour a Tab, grab your red vest and skateboard, and get ready to gun it to 88mph with this classic episode. Cheers!Original Airdate: 5/23/2020

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03:05:45

Aliens (1986)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/06/23

On this week's episode the Summer Box Office Hall of Fame continues as we cover one of the best sequels ever made with James Cameron's Aliens. Journey with us as we discuss Ellen Ripley's second encounter with the Xenomorphs along with all the world building elements that expand the world of Alien. Is this a worthy sequel to Ridley Scott's masterpiece or is this a vastly overrated film? So pour a drink, grab your M314 motion tracker, and get ready to meet the scariest mother in the galaxy

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03:07:44

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Rye Smile Films ·

2025/06/16

The Summer Box Office Hall of Fame continues with a look at one of the most massive undertakings in film history and one of our longest episodes in the form of Avengers: Infinity War. Journey with us as we discuss the Mad Titan's quest for the Infinity Stones and how the creatives forces involved managed to bring together such a large roster of characters. Is this the crowning achievement of the entire MCU or does the story try to do too much? So pour a drink, grab your Infinity Gauntlet, and get

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