A weekly podcast dedicated to the Disney movie canon. Each week, we deep dive into a different film to determine if the classics hold up, and if the new releases compare.
Episodes
36 minutes ago
36 minutes ago
This week we review and discuss 2003's "Shanghai Knights". How does this film compare to its predecessor? Are the sets and landscapes as impressive as the first? Was a third film in the works? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
This week we celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Shanghai Noon". Which popular film franchise is this movie piggy-backing off of? Does its "modern feel" now seem dated? Has this become a timeless classic? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
It is a foodie themed Dockside Chat this month, as we take you on a journey snacking around EPCOT for the International Flower and Garden Fesitval. We also discuss dining at Toledo and Shula's Steakhouse, and react to the news of a new Disney park in Abu Dhabi.
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
This week we review and discuss "Dinosaur". This film is celebrating its 25th anniversary, but is it a timeless classic? How does it tie in to the soon-to-be-closed attraction? How many Disney regulars are in this star studded cast? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
This week we review and discuss "Black Widow" as we get ready for “Thunderbolts*”. What controversy surrounds this film? Does it have rewatchability? Where does this fall among the post “Avengers: End Game” MCU releases? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Saturday May 03, 2025
Saturday May 03, 2025
This week, we review and discuss "Moana 2". What was the original plan for this story? How does the music compare to the first following the departure of Lin-Manuel Miranda? Do we see a future third film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "While You Were Sleeping". Is this film a product of its time? How did we feel about this ensemble cast? Is this a Christmas film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
This month, we discuss the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend. We also discuss one last trip to Mardi Gras at Universal Studios, a new dining experience for us at CityWalk, and enjoying another concert at Hard Rock Live.
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Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Jefferson In Paris". Why was this film a risk for Disney? Who surprises us in this star studded cast? How does Disney handle some tough subject matter? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Tall Tale". What is the tale of Sean’s childhood history with this movie? Is this film a hidden gem? Why did it perform so poorly at the box office? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
This week we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Touchstone Picture's "Pretty Woman". How many times did Julia Roberts have to audition for this role? Who was originally cast to play Edward Lewis? Is this the greatest rom-com of all time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
This week we review and discuss, "High Fidelity". This film is celebrating its 25th anniversary, but is it timeless? How do we feel about Rob’s character as a whole? What do we think of the soundtrack? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
This month we discuss EPCOT's International Festival of The Arts, Universal Mardi Gras, cheering on for the runDisney Princess Weekend, and finally a live report from Raglan Road on St Patrick's Day.
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Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
This week we review and discuss 1997's "Cinderella"". Is this film timeless? Does it feel like something out of the 90s? How does it compare to the other versions of this story? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
This week we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of "Man Of The House". This film has an ensemble cast, but were they all the top choices? Is this the right vehicle for JTT? Is this film a product of its time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
This week we wrap up "What The February" with a discussion of "Unidentified Flying Oddball". What book was this adapted from and why change the name? What about this film set in medieval times holds up? How does this compare to other Ron Miller era films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
This month, we got to spend some time at the resorts, and recap our dining experience at both the Polynesian and Port Orleans. We also discuss attending our first Orlando Solar Bears game, the Daytona 500 and some of the Valentine's Day snack offerings at Disney Springs.
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Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
This week we review 1999's "Can Of Worms". Is this the terrible film we’re expecting, or is it a hidden gem? Which 90s team rom-com are we surprisingly comparing it to? What do we think of the practical effects? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
This week kicks off "What The February" 2025 with a discussion of 2020's "The New Mutants". Does this feel like a genre film more than a part of the MCU? How many times was it recut and how does that change the story? Why was this film pushed back so many times? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
This week we review and discuss 2024's "Out of My Mind". Are we surprised by the inner monologue?Should this film have had a theatrical run? Is this Disney’s best release of 2024? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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