Rye Smile Films

This week we continue with our, "Master of Suspense: Part One," cask with a look at Alfred Hitchcock's, Rope. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the philosophical themes to the use of long takes. Is this a classic Hitchcock film or should we bury this in the chest with David? Our Flight for the week asks, "What is the greatest technical achievement of Hitchcock's career?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite single location films. So pour some Brandy, grab your Rope, and get ready to attend a dinner party. Cheers!

Join us for a midweek Shot as we rank our top 10 films of the decade. Also up for discussion is 3 of the worst films from 2010-2019 and a ranking of the top 3 television shows of the last 10 years. So pour a shot and dive right in! Cheers!

It's a new year and Rye Smile Films is back with a film review cask all about Alfred Hitchcock called, "The Master of Suspense: Part One." Journey with us as we start with Vertigo and discuss everything from the cast to the vibrant use of color. Is this a lesser effort from Hitchcock or is this his Magnum Opus? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite scenes in Hitchcock's films?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing Hitchcock's greatest collaborators. So pour some Scotch, run up the bell tower, and get ready to experience some Vertigo. Cheers! 

It's time to say goodbye to the Skywalker Saga with the final film in our, "Galaxy Far, Far Away," cask with a look at, The Rise of Skywalker. Journey with us as we are joined by Shane and Nate to discuss everything from Rey's lineage to the return of the bad man himself, Palpatine. Is this a fitting ending to nine films or could they have done way better? Our Flight for the week asks, "Now that the Skywalker Saga is done, where would you like to see this series go?" We wrap up with a Nightcap ranking all eleven films in this series. So pour yourself a double, grab your Sith Wayfinder, and get ready to take on the First Or- I mean Empire, one last time! Cheers!

Rye Smile Films is staying in the galaxy and up next is a look at film three in the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the Sarlacc to Ewoks on this road to defeat the Empire. Is this a satisfying trilogy closer or are we left wanting much more? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are your favorite good and bad Star Wars vehicles?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite sci-fi TV shows. So grab some blue milk, get your speeder bike, and get ready to experience the full power of the dark side! Cheers!

Rye Smile Films strikes back with our second film in our, "Galaxy, Far Far Away," cask with a look at The Empire Strikes Back. On this episode we are joined by special guest, Blake, and discuss all things Empire from the story to the monumental revelation. Is this film a worthy successor to the prior entry or is it lacking in some areas? The Flight for this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite worlds in Star Wars?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing our favorite "full cinematic moments" in film. So pour your self one on the rocks, grab your Tauntaun before it freezes, and get ready to escape from the clutches of the Empire. Cheers!

May the Force be with Rye Smile Films as we delve into a new film review cask. This one is called, "A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away" and this week we cover the film that started it all, A New Hope. Journey with us and our guests, Jonathan and Brett, as we dive into the story and all the aspects that make Star Wars what it is. Does this film still hold up or is this the classic that has seen better days? The Flight for this week asks, "Who is a film character you'd recast and who would you recast them with?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing our top film villains in film. So pour yourself a drink or two, grab your blaster, and get ready to fight the Empire. Cheers!

Today we close another film review cask with a look at the new release, Knives Out. Journey with us as we try to weave our way though this intricate plot while dissecting all the interesting characters. Is this a mystery worth solving or is it best left unsolved? Our Flight for the week asks, "What is your favorite ensemble cast in a film?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing films we're thankful for. So pour yourself a Scotch, grab your magnifying glass, and great ready to solve a mystery with Benoit Blanc. Cheers!

This week we continue on our "Whodunnit, We Talk About It" cask with an in-depth look at the underrated, Prisoners. Journey with us as we talk about everything from the story to the brilliant cinematography of this film. Should this film be a "Prisoner" of film history or should more people seek out this gem? Our Flight this week asks, "What is your favorite film that you wanted no part of that totally blew you away?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite bleak film endings. So pour yourself some Purple Drink, grab your whistle, and get ready for Denis Villeneuve's breakthrough film. Cheers!

Rye Smile Films is back on the case as we continue our cask of Whodunnit films with a look at Brian de Palma's, Blow Out. Journey with us as we dissect this film from its use of sound to Hitchcock comparisons. Is this one of de Palma's better efforts or are we hoping to hit the mute button? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite Brian de Palma films?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing the best American remakes of foreign films. So pour yourself a drink, grab your headphones, and get ready to listen for the truth. Cheers!