Rye Smile Films

Today we serve up some Small Batch film review with a look at the 6th film in the Terminator franchise, Terminator: Dark Fate. Journey with us as we walk down old roads while introduced to new characters. Is this the jump start the series needs or should we finally terminate the franchise? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite sci-fi films since 2010?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which film should make a sequel that ignores all the other sequels. So pour yourself some bourbon, get your time machine, and get ready to be chased by the Terminator...again. Cheers!

Rye Smile Films is back with a new film review cask, looking at some of the best mystery films out there. This one is called, "Whodunnit, We Talk About It." Up first is the comedy classic that re-introduced the world to Inspector Clouseau, A Shot in the Dark. Journey with us as we look at our first comedy and showcase the genius that is Peter Sellers. Is this mystery worth it or are we left stumbling in the dark? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are the top 3 actors who will be defined by one film role?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our favorite slapstick comedy scenes. So pour yourself one on the rocks, grab your magnifying glass, and beware of Moths. Cheers!

The night WE come home! Rye Smile Films is back with our final film in the, "Slasher Film Starter Pack," cask, with a look at the one, the only, the classic, Halloween. Journey with us as we discuss the film's low budget production to the character that is Michael Myers. Is this film a treat for Matt and Jesse, or is this just a nasty piece of candy corn. Our Flight for the week asks, "What are the top 3 horror film posters?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing who would be the ultimate final girl in a modern slasher. So pour yourself some Rye, grab your William Shatner mask, and get ready to visit Haddonfield by way of Rye Smile. Cheers!

1, 2, Rye Smile is coming for you! This week we continue our, "Slasher Film Starter Pack," with a look at the Wes Craven classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street. Journey with us as we meet Freddy Krueger and the film that launched one of the greatest horror film franchises and one of its greatest characters. Is this film still a sweet dream or an absolute nightmare? Our Flight for the week asks, "What are the top 3 deaths in horror films that have stuck with you the most?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing which film characters are the hardest to recast. So pour yourself a drink, grab your crucifix, and get ready to head down Elm Street.

Rye Smile Films is back with a mid-week Shot to create a list of The Top 10 Horror Films of All Time! Journey with us as we go from 10-1, alternating picks to assemble the ultimate list. What is going to be number 1? So pour yourself a stiff drink, grab the holy water, and get ready to rank some of the greatest horror films of all time. Cheers!

Today we start a brand new film review cask called "The Slasher Film Starter Pack," and up first is the original, Friday the 13th. Journey with us as the film from its casting to all the tropes that can be found in the slasher sub genre. Is this film still the classic that everyone remembers or did this franchise start off on the wrong foot? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite horror films from the 80s?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing the worst on-screen mothers. So pour yourself a drink, grab your sleeping bag, and get ready to visit Camp Crystal Lake. Cheers!

Rye Smile Films is serving up some "Small Batch" film review this week with a look at the new release, Joker. Journey with us as we breakdown Arthur Fleck's journey from unhinged individual to the Clown Prince of Crime. Is this film a worthy origin story for the legendary villain or is this best left untold? Our Flight for the week asks, "What supporting characters deserve their own film?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing the best villain origin stories. So pour yourselves a stiff drink, put on a smile, and get ready to meet, Joker. Cheers! 

Buckle up for the final film in the "Just Press Record" cask, Paranormal Activity. Journey with us as we discuss the movie that became the most profitable film of all time, along with our personal experiences watching it. Does the film still hold up at home or was this something that was only meant for the big screen? Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite horror films from the 2000s?" We wrap up with a Nightcap discussing our other favorite found footage films. So pour yourself some Rye, grab the best Ouija board you've ever seen, and get ready to press record. Cheers!

Are you ready to go into the Burkittsville woods? On today's episode of Rye Smile Films, we continue our, "Just Press Record," cask with a review/breakdown of The Blair Witch Project. Journey with us as we discuss this landmark film that jump started a new sub genre of horror, Found Footage. Is this film "scary as hell" or are we left wanting a whole lot more. Our Flight this week asks, "What are your top 3 favorite horror films of the 90s?" We end this episode with a Nightcap discussing some of the best marketed films of all time. So pour yourself a Jack and Coke, GRAB THE MAP, and get ready to meet the Blair Witch....Maybe. Cheers!

Rye Smile Films is ready to scare the hell out of you! Get ready for our new cask, "Just Press Record," as we dabble into the found footage genre with our review/breakdown of REC. Journey with us as Matt watches for the first time, for a raw reaction to this tense little horror film. Does found footage suit this film well, or is it just another gimmick of the horror genre? Our Flight this week asks, "What is your personal favorite zombie film?" We wrap up this episode with a Nightcap discussing which horror locations we like best. So get your camera, run like hell, and get ready to see what lies in the penthouse of the apartment. Cheers!