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 Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
This week, our BUDDY Luke Lawson joins us as we review and discuss 1995's "Heavyweights".
Why is this movie so significant to us and our guest? What was our initial reaction to the film? Could this movie be made today? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
To listen to our discussion of the Disney Archives and Studio, click here: https://monoreelradio.podbean.com/e/monoreel-radio-episode-15-mickeys-90th-birthday-and-our-first-disneyland-trip/
To listen to our interview with Dan Lanigan, click here: https://monoreelradio.podbean.com/e/monoreel-radio-bonus-episode-dan-lanigan-conversation-and-a-prop-culture-discussion/
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
We're going back to the future... we mean back to the beach...
This week we review and discuss 2015's "Teen Beach 2". Does it have the charm of the first Teen Beach Movie? Are the songs as good? How does this affect the original story? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
This week, we ride the wave out of present day and into the world of a 1960's beach musical. 2013's "Teen Beach Movie" pays homage to a long forgotten genre of beach movies while attempting to right their wrongs. Was Disney able to pull this off? How does Teen Beach compare to other time travel movies? Where does this rank on our list of DCOMs? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
This week, Dan Lanigan, host and producer of "Prop Culture" on Disney Plus joins us to discuss his collection, a peak behind the curtain of Prop Culture, and the potential for a second season. We also review and discuss the series as a whole.
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
This week, Lou Mongello from WDW Radio joins us to discuss 1963's "Summer Magic". This Haley Mills and Burl Ives film gifted us with timeless songs such as "Ugly Bug Ball" and "Flitterin'", but has somehow become a forgotten classic. Does the film hold up? Should it be remade? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
To listen to Lou discuss "Summer Magic" as well as other films you need to watch before a trip to Walt Disney World, click here: http://www.wdwradio.com/2015/10/wdw-radio-424-movies-you-need-to-watch-before-visiting-walt-disney-world/
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
This week we played roulette on Disney Plus and landed on 2018's "Black Panther". Nominated for a "Best Picture" Oscar, this film is groundbreaking, but what makes it stand out in the MCU? Will the sequel come out on time? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Slap me thrice and hand me to my mama!
This week, we review and discuss the epic finale to the original Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, 2007's "At World's End". Does it bring the story full circle? Do all of the characters end up where we want them to? Are we pining for more, or was this more than enough? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
This week, we review and discuss 2006's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", the first of two sequels shot back to back over the course of 200 days. What kind of deadlines were the cast and crew up against? What were some of the challenges of this production? Where are the original costumes? Why is the rum always gone? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Yo ho! This week, we review and discuss 2003's "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl", a film that kicked off a new dynasty and was also a global phenomenon. Why was there a stigma doing a movie based on this theme park attraction? How involved was Johnny Depp in developing the character we know and love as "Captain Jack Sparrow"? What was it like filming on location at St. Vincent? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
This week, we played Monoreel Radio Roulette on Disney+ and landed on 1999's "Don't Look Under The Bed". This Disney Channel Original movie was criticized for being too scary for children and eventually removed from the programming slate. By today's standards, is it scary? Does the title of the movie have anything to do with it's content? How does it compare to the rest of the DCOM Halloween slate? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Oo-de-lally! This week we discuss 1973's "Robin Hood". This film has become a classic, however it was not given positive reviews upon it’s initial release. Why didn't people like Disney's take on a familiar story? Was the soundtrack too modern for it’s time? Are the characters so attractive grown adults are jealous of them? Yes, that's a thing. All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
This week, we review and discuss "Bedknobs and Broomsticks". This listener requested classic seems to have quite a few parallels to "Mary Poppins", but why is that so? How close was Julie Andrews to being cast as Ms. Price? Who is behind the rumored remake? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
His name is James, and this week we discuss his story. This week marks the 24th anniversary of "James and the Giant Peach", a film produced by Tim Burton, based on the book by Roald Dahl. Does this work as an adaptation? Does this movie hold up? Will it see a second life on Disney Plus? What does the Disney release slate look like this week? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Its about time we seize the day and discuss this cult classic. This week, Newsies celebrates it's 28th anniversary. This movie may have been a springboard for one of the biggest actors of our time, but does it showcase his talent? Why was it a box office flop? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
This week, we play Disney Plus roulette and find ourselves watching "Escape To Witch Mountain" from 1975. Have we seen it before? How does it compare to other book adaptations? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Let's get down to business. This week, we review and discuss 1998's "Mulan", despite it's live action remake being pushed back. Is the story and style of the film culturally accurate? How much CGI do they use here? All that and a list of cancellations and closures, this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
This week we review and discuss 1996's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". Initially, the film was criticized for being dark, but does that stand? Where does it rank among the other Disney renaissance films? Who are our cast picks for a live action remake? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
This week, we begin to tackle some of the later Disney renaissance films, starting with "Pocahontas". The film was a smash hit 25 years ago, but does it still hold up today? Can they do a live action remake, and if so, who is our dream cast? Can you paint with all the colors of the wind? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
This week, we played Disney Plus roulette and landed on 1994's "Iron Will", a film about a young man looking to save his family's farm by winning a dog sled race. Going in on a blind, what do we think? Does the film feel dated?How does this compare to other Disney sports films? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
This week, we released our review of "Frank and Ollie" and were very lucky to have the chance to discuss the film with it's director, Ted Thomas, who gives us a personal insight into what makes Frank and Ollie's relationship so special and how he translated that into his documentary. Ted was so generous with his time, we are releasing the interview as a bonus episode.