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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#363
Monday · 1 hr 13 min
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 gimmicks were used for this short 74 minute film. Does this deserve to be discussed amongst the best haunted house films or is it hampered by its low budget? So pour some rye, get your ghost on a skateboard, and avoid skeletons flying on wires. Cheers!
#362
September 7 · 2 hr 54 min
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 attempt and worthy adventure for the Mandalorian and Grogu or should they stick to the small screen? So pour some rye, grab your Beskar armor, and get ready because 'this is the way.' Cheers!
#361
August 31 · 2 hr 13 min
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 release during the summer time. Does this film do Robin Hood justice or are we wishing for an alternative version of his swan song? So pour some rye, grab your bow and arrow, and get ready to head to a very different version of Sherwood Forest. Cheers!
#360
August 24 · 2 hr 23 min
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 their existence. But is this a half baked idea that was better suited for the fall instead of the summer? Has Spielberg ran out of juice or is he still able to captivate audiences? So pour some rye, grab your alien language dictionary, and get ready to "listen." Cheers!
#359
August 17 · 2 hr 28 min
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 road to get this movie made. Does Phase 2 go out on a strong note or is Ant-Man one of the weaker Marvel properties? So pour some rye, grab a case of Pym Particles, and get ready for an ant sized adventure. Cheers!
#358
August 10 · 2 hr 28 min
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 that will matter substantially going forward. Is this the sequel we've been waiting five years for or does Peter Parker have too much on his plate? So pour some rye, grab your arachnid inhibitor, and get ready for some web swinging action with some classic Marvel characters. Cheers!
#357
August 3 · 2 hr 47 min
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 the new additions to the cast while seeing how our heroes have changed since their last team-up. Is this film really as bad as its reputation suggests or is this one of the more important films in the entire MCU? So pour some rye, grab the yellow Mind Stone, and get ready to assemble. Cheers!
#356
July 20 · 1 hr 49 min
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 groundwork for the rest of the Infinity Saga. Is this one of the more unique superhero films of all time or does the comedic banter get in the way of emotional storytelling? So pour some rye, grab your Sony Walkman, and get ready for a dance off to save the universe. Cheers!
#355
July 13 · 2 hr 20 min
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 that classic 1970s political thriller. Is this one of the better films of the MCU or are there better iterations of Captain America? So pour some rye, grab your set of Falcon wings, and get ready to go "on your left." Cheers!
#354
July 6 · 1 hr 53 min
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 "Die Hard on a Blank" film. So check out this classic summer blockbuster again and relive the excitement starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, and Dennis Hopper and directed by Jan de Bont. Cheers!
#353
June 1 · 1 hr 46 min
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 more anti-hero state, albeit while the film juggles some interesting story choices and behind the scenes director shuffling. Is this still the weakest of the Thor films or is it vastly better than we remember? So pour some rye, grab Mjolnir off the coat rack, and get ready to stop the Convergence. Cheers!
#352
May 18 · 2 hr 32 min
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 and how Shane Black leaves his impression on the trilogy. Is this the best of the Iron Man films or are there too many jump the shark moments? So pour some rye, grab your Mark 42 suit, and get ready for another Iron Man adventure. Cheers!
#351
May 11 · 2 hr 22 min
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 and all the future plans that never came to be. Is this a misunderstood film or were they just in cancelling this universe when it barely got started? So pour some rye, grab your Mr. Hyde potion, and get ready to run alongside Tom Cruise and the Mummy. Cheers!
#350
May 4 · 2 hr 7 min
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 Brendan Fraser, the VFX of the times, along with a look at this year's summer blockbusters. Is this the perfect remix of a Universal Monster or should they've made a straight-forward horror film? So pour some rye, grab the Book of the Dead, and watch out for those Scarab Beetles. Cheers!
#349
April 27 · 1 hr 40 min
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 moments. Is this the fresh interpretation of a modern monster that we've been waiting for or should the sarcophagus stay sealed on this one? So pour some rye, grab an Egyptian chocolate bar, and get ready to find out what happened to Katie. Cheers!
#348
April 20 · 1 hr 27 min
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 into the interesting cast of characters and if this is really just reheated Dracula. Is this a worthy first installment to the Mummy franchise or is it the weakest of all the monster movies? So pour some rye, grab your Scroll of Thoth, and get ready to summon Imhotep. Cheers!
#347
April 13 · 2 hr 3 min
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 Tangerine Dream inspired compositions. Is this a new modern classic or is the film just too chaotic for its own good? So pour some rye, get your orange Marty Supreme ping pong balls, and be prepared to be stressed out about a table tennis movie. Cheers!
#346
April 6 · 2 hr 37 min
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 the unique approach to the story and a cast the features many memorable faces. Is this one of the better sports offerings of the 1990s or is it too juvenile for its own good? So pour some rye, grab your ice skates, and get ready to Quack, Quack, Quack. Cheers!
#345
March 30 · 1 hr 50 min
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 Scorsese filmography. How did this cast stack up against the original and is this a career best for Paul Newman? Is this a worthy follow-up to the classic film or is it one of Scorsese's worst films? So pour some rye, get your pool cue case, slam some money on the green, and get ready for the hustle. Cheers!
#344
March 23 · 2 hr 7 min
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 the best sequels ever made or is it simply too short to tell the story? So pour some rye, grab your Frankenstein high top shoes and Bride wig, and get ready for a new era of Gods and Monsters. Cheers!

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