Rye Smile Films

This week we continue with our "Turf War" cask and a look at our first Coen Brothers film, Miller's Crossing. Journey with us as we try to dissect the plot and discuss what we enjoy about the Coen's style of filmmaking. Is this one of their forgotten classics or does it present too many problems? Our Flight this week is a ranking of our top 3 Coen Brothers films. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing out bottom 3 Coen Brothers films. So pour a stiff drink, grab your hat before it blows away, and take a journey to Miller's Crossing. Cheers!

Get ready for a new film review cask all settled around the mob genre and we're calling this, "TURF WAR," and up first is Carlito's Way. Journey with us as we discuss the casting to the directing style of Brian de Palma. Is this a great in the pantheon of the genre or does it miss the mark? Our Flight this week asks, "Cast your top 3 actors/actresses who haven't appeared in the genre." We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite films set within the black market. So pour a double, turn up the disco, and get ready for some Pacino. Cheers!

It's time to wrap up this spooky season by heading to Haddonfield, Illinois with a viewing of Halloween II. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the amplified violence to the questionable story decisions. Is this a good continuation of the night HE came home or could this have been done better? Our Flight this week is a conversation about our top 3 sequels that took surprising paths. We wrap up with a Nightcap pitching our version of Halloween II in an apartment building. So pour some rye, grab your candy, and beware of Samhain. Cheers!

It's time to enter dream land and an in-depth look at, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Journey with us as we discuss everything from sleep paralysis to that crazy pool party sequence. Is this a Freddy classic or a bump along the journey? Our Flight is a discussion regarding which slasher franchise started out the best and which one is in the worst shape by the end. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing Halloween viewing recommendations. So pour some Rye, buy some cheap bird seed, and whatever you do, don't fall asleep! Cheers!

It's time for Rye Smile Films to journey back to Camp Crystal Lake but this time we come face to face with Jason in the form of Friday the 13th Part 2. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the final girl to the wild ending. Is this one of the stronger entries in the franchise or are we left wanting more? The Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 masks in slasher films?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which horror films we'd like to set in different time periods. So pour a nice drink, grab your burlap sack mask, and get ready to take on Jason for the first time. Cheers!

It's time to wrap up our "Horror Plus One" cask and up next is a trip with our guest Rachel and Suspiria. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the soundtrack to the vibrant lighting schemes. Does this film still spook us or are we more perplexed by the plot? Our Flight questions asks, "Would you Rather: Have the horror films of the 70s or the films they inspired?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite uses of color in film. So pour some more Rye, grab your ballet shoes, and get ready to showdown with Helena Markos. Cheers!

Ready for some spooky tales? This week we unleash, Ghost Story, from 1981 with our special guest, Nate. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the legendary cast to the ghastly special effects. Is this a horror hidden gem or should it stay very well hidden? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 special effects in horror movies?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our own "ghost stories." So pour some sour mash, grab a cozy blanket, and get ready for spooks and specters. Cheers!

Rye Smile Films is serving up a SHOT this week and we try to narrow down our list of "The Mount Rushmore of Horror." Journey with us as we discuss actors/actresses, directors, writers, and even genres. Who deserves to be chiseled in marble to represent the greatest genre of all? Listen to find out! Cheers!

It's time to step into the heart of Texas as we continue our "Horror Plus One" cask with a look at the horror classic, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Journey with us, and special guest Mark, as we dive into all the themes and relive all the shocking moments. Is this still a landmark horror film or is it just a provocative title? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your personal scariest movies from the 70s, 80s, and 90s?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our other favorite films set in Texas. So pour a very stiff drink, grab some headcheese, and get ready to meet Leatherface. Cheers!

It's time to get spooky! Rye Smile Films is entering the realm of horror for a new cask called, "Horror Plus One." Up first is a look at The Omen with our special guest, Rob. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the iconic sequences to the casting of Gregory Peck. Is this film still scary or has it become watered down? Our Flight this week asks us to cast a narrator for the film. We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing demon/possession films. So pour a stiff drink, grab your favorite blanket, and get ready for a scary good time. Cheers!