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
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
In celebration of National Puppy Day we review and discuss 1988's "Oliver and Company". Based on "Oliver Twist" and set in New York City, this film has become a forgotten classic, but does it deserve to be? Why was this film so hard to come by? Does this time capsule hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
This week, we review and discuss 2001's "The Luck Of The Irish". Does this film feel dated? Should this be a St Patrick's Day Staple? Where does it rank amongst other DCOMs? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
This week we discuss our upcoming move to Florida! We discuss where we are moving, why it was the right choice for us, and how this will effect Monoreel Radio's content moving forward.
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
This week, we wrap up our Olympics themed month with a discussion of "Ice Princess". How much of the actual skating was done by the actresses? Does the Joan character push the film backwards? Does this film feel dated? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
This week we review and discuss 2004's "Miracle". How historically accurate is this film? Is this film really about the team or is this actually a Herb Brooks biopic? Where does it rank amongst other sports films? Plus, Sean unearths an interview he did from 2005 with goalie Steve Janazsak, discussing his time on this team and their depiction in the film. All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
This week we review and discuss 1993's "Cool Runnings". What is Sean's unique history with this film? How accurate is it to the 1988 Olympic Games? Where does it rank within the sports film genre? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
This week we review and discuss 1997's "Jungle 2 Jungle". Does this film deserve its harsh reviews from 1997? Is this film a product of its time? How do you view this film as an adult? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
To hear our review of "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-118-the-santa-clause-3-the-escape-clause-9yL8sbDDdOA/
To hear our review of "Raya and the Last Dragon", click here:
https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-156-raya-and-the-last-dragon-8a0TFiDuffP/
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
This week, we are back in the jungle for a review and discuss 2021's "Jungle Cruise". How does this film compare to other films based on attractions? How is it different from other films from the same genre? Do we need a sequel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Join us as we discuss our brief stay at Walt Disney World and how it compared to our previous vacation in November 2021.
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Welcome to the Jungle! This week, we review and discuss 1994's version of "The Jungle Book". Do we consider this the OG Disney live action remake? How different is it from the other two versions? Does this film carry the same charm with Mowgli portrayed as an adult? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
To listen to our review of the original "Jungle Book", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-2-the-jungle-book-1967-bPcualYALs/
To listen to our review of Jon Favreau's remake, click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-3-the-jungle-book-2016-8qn1XwLD7a1/
To listen to our review of "Tarzan", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-150-tarzan-ADKSFENEatE/
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
This week we review some of the films and television shows that were released in 2021. We also announce a new project and a giveaway!
To hear our review of "Raya", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-156-raya-and-the-last-dragon-8a0TFiDuffP/
To hear our review of "Luca", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-157-luca-6RHFeoM7ETM/
To hear our review of "Cruella", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-158-cruella-591Unej83yQ/
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
This week, we review and discuss 1998's "I'll Be Home For Christmas". Why is this boarding school on the other side of the country? Do Jake's scams get old? Is this film a product of it’s time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
This week we review and discuss "Mickey's Christmas Carol". Why isn't Mickey the star of the show? Could it have had a longer run time? Where does it rank amongst the other versions of this timeless tale? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
This week we celebrate the 5th anniversary of 2016's "Moana". Is this the most beautifully animated Disney film of all time? Does it stay true to Polynesian culture? How does the music stack up against some of the other iconic Disney soundtracks? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
This week our friend Lisa DiNotto-Glassner from The Castle Run joins us to discuss 2017's "Beauty and The Beast". How does this version differ from the original? How do we feel about the cast? Where does this rank among the other Disney live action remakes? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
To listen to our review of the animated version of "Beauty and The Beast", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-166-beauty-and-the-beast-1991-2911gEfwSta/
To visit The Castle Run, click here: https://thecastlerun.com/
To listen to our review of "The Lion King" with Lisa, click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-74-the-lion-king-2019-223DlSIVGBi/
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
This week our friend Christina Kay joins us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Beauty and The Beast". How was this film culture changing? How does the soundtrack compare to other classic Disney songs? Where does this film rank amongst the other films from the Walt Disney Company? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Join us this week for a very special, very detailed recap of our recent trip to Walt Disney World to celebrate Disney 50.
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
This week we discuss Don Hahn's 2018 documentary "Howard". This documentary screened at the Tribeca Film Festival that year and we were lucky enough to see it. How similar is this to "Waking Sleeping Beauty"? Does this style of documentary work? How do we feel about people protecting Howard Ashman's privacy all of these years later? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
To listen to our review of "Waking Sleepy Beauty" as well as a discussion with Disney animator Randy Cartwright, click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-13-waking-sleeping-beauty-y4N9rT9O1t/
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
This week we review and discuss "Muppet Haunted Mansion". This is Disney's second attempt at a "Haunted Mansion" film, but do they get this one right? Where do we rank this among the other films based on attractions? Should we try more Muppet adaptations? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
To listen to our review of 2003's "The Haunted Mansion", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-61-the-haunted-mansion-6Mv6CRAY4SR/
To listen to our review of 2011's "The Muppets", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-5-the-muppets-4DV9pCr1QLS/
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
For Halloweek, we get spooky with a review and discussion of 1997's "Tower of Terror". This film is based loosely on the legendary Walt Disney World attraction, but is it a proper representation of the ride? How much does it incorporate "The Twilight Zone"? Where does it rank among films based on other Disney attractions? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.