Monoreel Radio

Monoreel Radio Episode #155 - Artemis Fowl

This week we played Disney+ roulette and landed on "Artemis Fowl". This book to film adaptation was meant to be released in theaters but instead went straight to Disney+. Is the film true to the book? Do the special effects look like a major theatrical release? Will there be a sequel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #154 - Invincible

This week, we review and discuss 2006's "Invincible", which is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary. How true to the life of Vince Papale is this film? Is the film paced well or does it feel rushed through certain elements? Where does it rank amongst other football films? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #153 - Davy Crockett and The River Pirates

This week we review and discuss "Davy Crockett and The River Pirates". Having recently turned 65 years old, how do the sets hold up? How is the pacing different from the first film? Which film is the better character study? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #152 - Davy Crockett: King Of The Wild Frontier

This week, we review and discuss 1955's "Davy Crockett: King of The Wild Frontier". Why does the pacing feel so janky? Did Walt Disney jump to conclusions? Does it hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #151 - Flight of The Navigator

This week, after multiple tries at recording, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of "Flight of The Navigator". Where does this rank among other 80s sci-fi movies? Would the movie have looked better with CGI? Should we see more of it in the parks? All of that and we sound off about Scar Jo suing Disney, this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #150 - Tarzan

Brendan and Katherine from "Detour To Neverland" join us this week to discuss "Tarzan". Why is this film so underappreciated? Which song do we think is the best? Do we want a live action remake? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

 

To hear our other shows with Brendan and Katherine click here: 

https://detourtoneverland.libsyn.com/detour-to-neverland-episode-45-disney-studios-tour-disney-community-live-action-remakes-with-monoreel-radio

https://monoreelradio.podbean.com/e/special-episode-national-puppy-day-with-detour-to-neverland/

https://monoreelradio.podbean.com/e/monoreel-radio-episode-100-top-5-movies-youd-show-walt-disney/

 

To listen to the Detour To Neverland podcast, click here: https://detourtoneverland.com/

Monoreel Radio Episode #149 - The Great Mouse Detective

This week we review and discuss 1986's "The Great Mouse Detective". What was the original name of the film? Is there something on the cutting room floor we never got to see? Is this film a musical? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #148 - The Fox and the Hound

This week we celebrate the 40th anniversary of "The Fox and The Hound". How is the film different from the novel? How has our view changed watching as adults? How did this film pass the torch within the animation department? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #147 - Avengers: Endgame

This week, we review and discuss "Avengers: Endgame" Does this movie feel like its three hours long? Is this the greatest superhero movie of all time? How old is Captain America? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

To listen to our review of "The Avengers", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/71CZWmepBb6/

 

To listen to our review of "Age of Ultron", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/Av3PFHgN9en/

 

To listen to our review of "Infinity War", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/SIGNnooa2O/

Monoreel Radio Episode #146 - The Reluctant Dragon

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Monoreel Radio Episode #145 - The Parent Trap (1961)

This week, we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of "The Parent Trap" starring Disney Legend Haley Mills. How does she handle the dual role? Why not cast twins in the role? Why were the twins separated at birth? Did this need a remake? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #144 - Camp Rock 2

This week we review and discuss 2010's "Camp Rock 2". Is this film more motivated than the first? Which movie had the better songs? Where does this rank on our list of DCOM sequels? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #143 - Camp Rock

This week, we review and discuss 2008's "Camp Rock". How does this film compare to other DCOMs? Does Mitchie's stage fright make any sense? Was this written for the Jonas Brothers? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #142 - The Moon Spinners

This week, we played Disney Plus Roulette and landed on 1964's, "The Moon Spinners". Does Haley Mills work in an action film? Did Steven Spielberg rip this movie off? Should it get a remake? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #141 - The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

This week we review 2004's "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement". How have these characters grown since the first film? Is this sequel necessary? Do we want to see this series continued? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #140 - The Princess Diaries

This week we review and discuss 2001's "The Princess Diaries". Where was the film originally set? Is this a Disney remake of "Pretty Woman"? Does the film hold up? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #139 - Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker

May The 4th be with you.

This week we review and discuss 2019's "The Rise Of Skywalker". Does each character have a proper arch by the end of this trilogy?How did they get Carrie Fisher's scenes into this film? Do we want to see more Star Wars? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

 

To hear our review of The Force Awakens, click here: https://monoreelradio.podbean.com/e/monoreel-radio-episode-67-star-wars-episode-7-the-force-awakens/

To hear our review of The Last Jedi, click here: https://monoreelradio.podbean.com/e/monoreel-radio-episode-67-star-wars-episode-8-the-last-jedi/

Monoreel Radio Episode #138 - Meet The Deedles

We played Disney Plus Roulette and landed on 1998's "Meet The Deedles". Is it dated from the moment of release? Is it a forgotten classic? How is this film different from others in the same genre? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #137 - A Bug's Life

This week, we review and discuss 1998's "A Bug's Life". This was Pixar's sophomore film, which spawned an entire land at Disney's California Adventure, but why is this film seemingly forgotten? How do the people at Pixar feel about it falling to the wayside? Does the film seem dated? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio Episode #136 - Incredibles 2

This week, we review and discuss "Incredibles 2". Does it work picking up immediately where the first one leaves off? How does the animation change? Does Brad Bird get it perfect again? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.