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Rye Smile Films
by Rye Smile Productions
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
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Phantasm (1979)
This week we dive into our final "Bowl of Horror" entry with one of the strangest films we've ever covered with 1979's Phantasm. Journey with us as we break down the nefarious Tall Man and his strange operations out of Morningside Mortuary. We discuss the grassroots origins of this film's...
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Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)
Week number four of the "Bowl of Horror" brings us into the world of found footage as we discuss the infamous, Paranormal Activity 3. Journey with us as we breakdown this third entry and discuss the trailer that practically features an entirely different movie. But is there still something here...
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The Blob (1988)
This week we dive back into the "Bowl of Horror" for a remake of a classic 1950s B-Movie with Chuck Russell's The Blob. Journey with us as we discuss how this remake stands on its own thanks to some jaw dropping special effects and a solid screenplay, coming from Stephen King favorite, Frank...
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The Witch (2015)
Week two of the "Bowl of Horror" takes us into the 1600s as we try to avoid the woods lest we encounter Robert Eggers' The Witch. Journey with us as we discuss this wild directorial debut that relies on candle light and creepy farm animals as a family tries it's best to keep things together…
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House on Haunted Hill (1959)
This week we pick from the "Bowl of Horror" and head to the 1950s for our episode on the original House on Haunted Hill. Journey with us as we discuss this classic B-movie courtesy of William Castle that offers our first chance to talk about acting legend Vincent Price. We also discuss how…
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The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
This week we put a lid on the "Summer Sunburn" cask as we head to a galaxy far, far away with our episode on The Mandalorian and Grogu. Journey with us as we discuss this attempt to take this TV show to the big screen along with a breakdown on the current state of Star Wars. Is this a valiant...
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The Death of Robin Hood (2026)
The "Sunburn Cask" continues this week as we head into the past, the 1200s to be exact, and review a wild take on a classic character with The Death of Robin Hood. Journey with us as we discuss this interpretation on the character and his ultimate demise and wonder if this was the right choice to...
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Disclosure Day (2026)
This week we start a new cask around some "Summer Movie Sunburn" and up first we try to decipher the latest from director Steven Spielberg with Disclosure Day. Journey with us as we discuss this legendary director's latest film involving aliens, and the race to let the public know the truth of...
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Ant-Man (2015)
This week we wrap up our Marvel Phase 2 cask by shrinking down to a minuscule size to talk about Ant-Man. Journey with us as we discuss this odd adventure in the MCU and how the characters and inventions set up many things going forward in this cinematic universe, while also diving into the long...
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
On this week's episode we head to NYC to discuss our favorite friendly neighborhood superhero with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Journey with us as we discuss this smash sensation and how it picks up the story threads from the last film while our hero battles a clandestine, formidable antagonist…
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Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
This week we catch up with Earth's Mightiest Heroes as they take on a dreaded form of AI with Avengers: Age of Ultron. Journey with us as we discuss this second adventure with the superhero team and how it raises the stakes while expanding the growing threat of Infinity Stones. We also breakdown...
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
It's time to load up Awesome Mix Vol. 1 as we take a trip with the Guardians of the Galaxy from 2014. Journey with us as we discuss how obscure this team was before the film and how this was a huge risk for the future of the MCU. We detail these unique characters and how this story lays the...
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
We step back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to catch up with the First Avenger as he tackles Hydra and an old friend with Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Journey with us as we discuss how the Russo Brothers shape an entirely different type of Captain America film and how it leans into…
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Rye Smile Rewind: Speed (1994)
This week we get in the way back machine and hop on board a runaway bus that can't go below 50 miles per hour with our classic episode on Speed. Journey with us as we break down the tenants that make this an action movie classic, a near perfect screenplay, and how this very well might be the best...
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Thor: The Dark World (2013)
This week we take a trip to Asgard to catch up with the God of Thunder and his second outing in Phase 2 of the MCU with Thor: The Dark World. Journey with us as we discuss this important film in the Infinity Saga story that introduces us to another Infinity Stone and returns an old villain to a...
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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, and Extremis. We discuss the production timeline of this film...
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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 Universal Monsters. We detail this troubled production...
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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 action oriented horror. We discuss the cast which includes...
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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 of different films coupled with some absolutely shocking...
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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 Universal Monster and the return of Boris Karloff. We dive…
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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 of ping pong, and the unique soundtrack from 80s tracks to...
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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 who barely wants to be there in Gordon Bombay. We discuss...
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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 Money. Journey with us as we discuss this long-gestating sequel to The Hustler and how this film fits into the Martin...
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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, and a revised look for Karloff's Monster. Is this one of…
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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/monster/romance with all the unique performances and all…
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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 the films of Brian De Palma. We discuss all the unique…
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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 moments that truly come out of nowhere. Is this the best film of...
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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 appearance and how this character study sheds lights on the...
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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 talent and his upbringing along with dissecting some of the...
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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 about Cannon Films. Is this an underrated action movie gem…
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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 produced martial arts film actually was. But is Enter the...
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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 Peter Jackson decided to adapt certain aspects of the…
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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 place for its inevitable finale. We discuss everything...
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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 story and the long road to get this trilogy made. This…
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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. Listen as we quote this film up and down and breakdown all...
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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 Apatow comedy. Is this the quintessential high school comedy or...
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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 Shelley novel along with all the design elements that…
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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 the scenes that made this film a sneaky box office hit. We...
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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 reinvents itself with a new timeline and with a post-Scream...
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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 back into the fold as writer/director and a story that…
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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 wild sequel that pits Jason against a telepath in the first...
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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 very first time. Is this an underseen 1980s thriller or has…
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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 friendship that begins with the next door neighbor. Is this still one...
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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 family of cannibals that they must deal with. It becomes a story…
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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 that slow burns its way to a wild little finale. Is this an...
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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 creative means to drum up some scares and to skirt around the...
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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 Goes to Hollywood sequence. Why did he choose to make this...
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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. Is this De Palma's masterpiece or one of the most...
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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 dark comedy. Is this a modern horror classic or is it a…
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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 iconic train steps sequence. Is this an overlooked classic or…
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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.
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