Rye Smile Films
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
The film review podcast that highlights new/old films accompanied with fine spirits to cleanse the pallet. Starring Matt and Jesse, each week will feature The Flight, Happy Hour, and The Nightcap.
Episodes
- Iron Man 3 (2013)
This week we venture to Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to discuss our favorite armored avenger with Iron Man 3 . Journey with us as we discuss this third film that pits Tony Stark against his archenemy, an evil tech company, an…
- The Mummy (2017)
This week we unearth one last sarcophagus and this one features Tom Cruise and the attempt to create a Dark Universe with The Mummy from 2017. Journey with us as we discuss this wild attempt to create a cinematic universe built all around…
- The Mummy (1999)
This week we re-enter the tomb of Imhotep and take a look at the classic re-imagining of the Universal Monster classic with The Mummy from 1999. Journey with us as we discuss this wildly fun film that mixes swashbuckling adventure with act…
- Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026)
This week's episode brings us to a new iteration of a mummy story by way of James Wan and Blumhouse with Lee Cronin's The Mummy . Journey with us as we discuss this director's interesting take on a mummy film that is a mishmash of a bunch…
- The Mummy (1932)
This week we open up a new sarcophagus, but really a new film review cask set all around the world of Mummy films and up first we discuss the one that started it all with The Mummy from 1932. Journey with us as we discuss this original Uni…
- Marty Supreme (2025)
This week we wrap up our latest sports review cask by heading to the world of table tennis or ping pong and one ambitious player in Marty Supreme . Journey with us as we discuss this insane story, an interesting cast of actors, the world o…
- The Mighty Ducks (1992)
This week our unorthodox sports cask continues as we venture to the world of Walt Disney to talk about the ultimate underdog of youth sports with The Mighty Ducks . Journey with us as we discuss this rag tag group of players led by a couch…
- The Color of Money (1986)
Sports! It's time to open up a new film review cask, this one built all around three vastly different sports and this week we head to the pool hall to talk about The Color of Mone y. Journey with us as we discuss this long-gestating sequel…
- The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
This week we go all the way back to 1935 to discuss the original bride and one of the cinema's earliest sequels with The Bride of Frankenstein . Journey with us as we discuss this second part that introduces zany characters, a campy tone,…
- The Bride! (2026)
On this week's episode we venture to the 1930s to discuss the new reimagining of classic monster characters mixed with a twinge of Bonnie and Clyde with Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! Journey with us as we discuss this off the walls crime/…
- MaXXXine (2024)
This week we wrap our time with the X/Pearl trilogy with the final divisive film in that puts Maxine Minx in 1985 Hollywood with MaXXXine . Journey with us as we discuss this horror/thriller and how it pays homage to the Italian Giallo and…
- X (2022)
On this week's episode we continue our cask all around the slasher world of Maxine Minx and Pearl with the 70s era set, X . Journey with us as we discuss this film of dueling halves, the uses of music, the direction from Ti West, and momen…
- Pearl (2022)
On this week's episode we venture to the world of Ti West and Mia Goth as we dive into the prequel entry of their horror trilogy with Pearl . Journey with us as we discuss this wild origin story for a character that had already made her ap…
- Police Story (1985)
On this week's episode we wrap up our Martial Arts cask by looking at superstar Jackie Chan and one of his earlier films that best shows his unique brand of action and comedy with Police Story . Journey with us as we discuss this unique ta…
- Bloodsport (1988)
This week we step back into the fighting arena with Jean-Claude Van Damme and the film that gave him his big break with Bloodsport . Journey with us as we discuss this wild tournament filled with so many unique fighters while also talking…
- Enter the Dragon (1973)
This week we sign up for Han's Tournament and discuss one of the great legends of cinema in Bruce Lee and his seminal film, Enter the Dragon . Journey with us as we discuss the life and career of Mr. Lee and how influential this Hollywood…
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Our adventure through Middle Earth comes to a close as we make the final trek to Mount Doom with the epic Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King . Journey with us as special guest Jonathan as we go over all those extended scenes and how…
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Our quest to Mount Doom continues as we catch up with our companions and all the raised stakes with The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers . Journey with us and special guest Jonathan as we dive into this wild sequel that puts the pieces in…
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The time has come to go on a journey to destroy the Ring of Power and discuss one of the biggest film trilogies of all time and up first is the Fellowship of the Ring . Journey with us and special guest Jonathan as we discuss this dense st…
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
On this week's episode we wrap up our time with the Judd Apatow comedies and an awkward trip to Hawaii with Forgetting Sarah Marshall . Journey with us as we discuss this wild cast and the fun screenplay that comes from actor Jason Segel.…
- Superbad (2007)
This week we venture back to high school for one crazy night with the cult comedy classic, Superbad . Journey with us as we discuss this autobiographical script from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and how it fits into the mold of a Judd Apat…
- Frankenstein (2025)
This week we serve up some small batch film review with one of the year's most anticipated films and our first time talking about Guillermo del Toro with Frankenstein . Journey with us as we discuss this new adaptation of the classic Mary…
- The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
On this week's episode we start a new film review cask built all around the comedy universe of Judd Apatow and up first is his directorial debut with The 40 Year Old Virgin . Journey with us as we discuss this high concept screenplay and t…
- Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
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 r…
- New Nightmare (1994)
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…
- Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
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…
- Manhunter (1986)
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 v…
- Rye Smile Rewind: Let the Right One In (2008)
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 friendsh…
- The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
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 famil…
- The Invitation (2015)
" 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…
- Cat People (1942)
"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 creati…
- Body Double (1984)
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 G…
- Scarface (1983)
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…
- Weapons (2025)
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…
- The Untouchables (1987)
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 iconi…
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)
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 sta…
- Fantastic Four (2015)
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 as…
- Superman (2025)
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 s…
- Man of Steel (2013)
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 i…
- Rye Smile Rewind: Reservoir Dogs (1992)
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 mostl…
- Rye Smile Rewind: Back to the Future (1985)
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 tho…
- Aliens (1986)
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 al…
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
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 fo…
- The Avengers (2012)
On this week's episode we dive into another edition of the Summer Box Office Hall of Fame and we start with the first film to make 200 million dollars in its opening weekend with Marvel's The Avengers. Journey with us as we discuss the ant…
- Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025)
The mission comes to end as we accept one final mission with Ethan Hunt as he faces a final showdown with the Entity in the brand new release of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning . Journey with us as we discuss this swan song which…
- Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning (2023)
We accept the next mission to join Ethan Hunt and the IMF as they look to stop a sentient AI before it falls into the wrong hands with our review of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning . Journey with us as we discuss this setup for a two…
- Thunderbolts* (2025)
This week we return to the MCU and meet Marvel's version of The Suicide Squad with their oddball team, Thunderbolts* . Journey with us as we breakdown where all these characters came from and if they were the right fit for the film along w…
- From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
On this week's episode we stay in the vampire space with a vamp flick courtesy of Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino with From Dusk Till Dawn . Journey with us as we talk about this wild little movie with a screenplay by Mr. Tarantino…
- Sinners (2025)
This week we head to the Mississippi Delta circa 1932 with brothers Smoke and Stack as they encounter a gang of vampires with Ryan Coogler's Sinners . Journey with us as we discuss this wild take on the vampire mythos which still remains f…
- Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)
Ready for your next mission? Join us and Ethan Hunt as he takes on The Apostles and a pesky mustache with our review of Mission: Impossible - Fallout . Journey with us as we discuss the furious chase scenes of this sequel along with all th…