Rye Smile Films
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.
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!
Jul 20
1 hr 49 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!
Jul 13
2 hr 20 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!
Jul 6
1 hr 53 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!
Jun 1
1 hr 46 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!
May 18
2 hr 32 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!
May 11
2 hr 22 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!
May 4
2 hr 7 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!
Apr 27
1 hr 40 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!
Apr 20
1 hr 27 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!
Apr 13
2 hr 3 min
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