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 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.
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
This week we wrap up our Descendants marathon with a discussion of 2019's "Descendants 3". Do our characters have a proper arch? Does this film properly grow up with its target audience? Are we left feeling like something is missing? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
This week, we review and discuss 2017's "Descendants 2". Has this film grown up with its fanbase? How is the music compared to that of the first film? Are we onboard yet? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
This week, we review and discuss "Descendants". Much like High School Musical, this DCOM became a global phenomenon. Is it worth the same hype? Does the concept of classic Disney Villain's kids work better in concept than in execution? Where does this film rank amongst the other DCOMS that we've reviewed? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
This week we celebrate the opening of "Remy's Ratatouille Adventure" with a review and discussion of "Ratatouille". Is Gusteau really visiting Remy or is it all in his head? Which voice actor took us by surprise? Has our viewpoint on this film changed over the years? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
This week, we review and discuss 2021's "Cruella". Does the 1970's London punk scene work for this movie? Does the film leave us with more questions than answers? Do we need a sequel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
To listen to our review of "101 Dalmatians" (1961), click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-22-101-dalmatians-1961-2pemwKaoNKW/
To listen to our review of "101 Dalmatians" (1996), click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-23-101-dalmatians-1996-6ktP8vf6GMW/
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
This week, we review and discuss 2021's "Luca". What is "The Change"? What is so scary about the surface? Why Bruno? Does this draw too much from another Disney classic? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
This week we review and discuss 2021's "Raya And The Last Dragon". Originally set for a 2020 release, this film was pushed back and eventually saw a dual release in theaters and on Disney+. How does the film look on a TV as opposed to a movie screen? How does Disney show respect for Asian culture as they incorporate it into the film? Do we need a sequel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
To hear "Raya and the Last Dragon" interview with Disney Animator Andrew Ford, click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-bonus-episode-animator-andrew-ford-discusses-raya-and-the-last-dragon-1Pn1XXBeyMR/