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 Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
This week, we review and discuss "Spider-Man Homecoming". This is Tom Holland's first solo flick as Spidey, so how does he compare to Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield? Is this the start of a solid Spider-Man franchise? Where does it rank in the MCU? We'll discuss where we have been for the last week, as well as a monster trailer drop, this week on Monoreel Radio.
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Everybody mambo!
This week, we discuss "A Goofy Movie", a summer road trip flick based off of the hit TV show "Goof Troop". Is this film a product of its time or has it become a timeless classic? Is it a forgotten favorite? Does Goofy finally get his day? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
In this, our final episode before the release of "Toy Story 4", we review and discuss "Toy Story 3". How does this compare to it's predecessors? Does Disney get the ending right? What are our predictions for the next film? All of this and more, this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
The toys are back in town and we can't wait to talk about them!
This much anticipated sequel came out in 1999, but does it feel stuck in there? How does it compare to the original? Does this answer all of the questions we had following the first film, or does this leave us asking more? Where does this one rank in terms of Disney sequels? We discuss all of that as well as the new Frozen 2 trailer this week on Monoreel Radio.
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
This week, we kick off our countdown to "Toy Story 4" with a review and discussion of the OG. This film was revolutionary and it's legacy has continued for nearly 25 years. Why does it have staying power? Where does it rank in terms of the Disney catalog? Are we excited for the next installment? All that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Dustin? Destiny? Dastan? Whatever the case may be, this week we discuss "Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time". This video game turned feature length film was intended to be the next "Pirates Of The Caribbean". What goes wrong? Is the film given unfair criticism? How closely does it parallel Aladdin? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Tuesday May 21, 2019
It's a whole new world this week Monoreel Radio. In preparation for the release of yet another live action remake, we review 1992's "Aladdin". This film has become an icon in the Disney company, but why? Does it age well, or do we still love it for the nostalgia? Are we excited about the remake? All of this and more on this week's episode.
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Vegas baby... a very big baby.
This week, we review and discuss "Honey, I Blew Up The Kid". Does this film do the first one justice? Is it even necessary? Does it fill in any plot holes? Is Sean's prediction for the star of the reboot accurate? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
This week, we cut French Class to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios (it will always be MGM), and discuss one of the biggest Disney staples from our childhood, Honey, I Shrunk The Kids. The park once housed an entire land dedicated to this film, but now, it's hardly represented in the Disney Parks at all. What is Big Russ Thompson saying? Is the film a product of it's time or is it actually bad? Should it be re-made? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
This week kicks off the first leg of the Triple Crown with the running of the Kentucky Derby, so we get in the spirit by discussing "Secretariat". Do we enjoy it? How historically accurate is it? How are the Avengers doing at the box office? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
This week, we are at the Endgame, and we are thrilled to be joined by Jimmy and Frank from The Dopey Dudes podcast to review Avengers: Infinity War. With so much information packed into this film, what are our first impressions? What details did we miss that Jimmy and Frank are able to point out? Where does it rank among the other films in the MCU? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
This week, we continue our lead in to the release of Avengers: Endgame with a review and discussion of Avengers: Age of Ultron, joined by Pat Gessner of The Shred Shack and 106.1 WBLI. How do the characters change between the first and second film? How much of the future does Marvel plant in this movie? Is this THE film you need to catch up with before seeing Endgame? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
This week, we begin our lead in to the epic conclusion of the Avengers franchise by reviewing and discussing the one that started it all. How have these characters changed over the years? Where does it rank among the rest of the MCU? Considering how far the MCU has come, does it even hold up?
We've also got a new scene drop as well as a trailer with "fake" scenes from End Game to discuss. All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
This week, we compare and contrast 2015's live action "Cinderella" to it's animated counterpart. Do we find they filled in some plot holes from the original film? Does the film still carry the same Disney magic without it's signature music? Which one has more watch-ability? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
If the shoe fits, we'll talk about it.
This week, we review and discuss 1950's "Cinderella". This film has become iconic for the Walt Disney Company as a whole, but nearly 70 years later, does the film hold up or has it turned into a pumpkin? Does "Into The Woods" have the stronger interpretation of these characters? How do we feel about the news this week that even more changes are coming to Walt Disney World? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Saturday Mar 23, 2019
Saturday Mar 23, 2019
Happy National Puppy Day!
To celebrate, we're bringing you a special crossover episode with our good friends Brendan and Katherine from Detour To Neverland, as we count down our top Disney dogs of all time!
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
In preparation of the release of Tim Burton's live action remake, this week we review the original "Dumbo", released in 1941.
This was one of Walt Disney's favorites, but is it one of ours? Does the film hold up well, or does it seem dated? Who was Mr. Jumbo? What are our predictions for the remake? All of that plus we pull the winner of our "Frozen" prize pack this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
This week, we leave our work behind and head back to the Hundred Acre Wood with Christopher Robin, Pooh, and all of their friends as we discuss 2018's "Christopher Robin". Is this, in fact, a children's movie? How do we feel about the updated look of these classic characters? What does the future hold for this lovable group?
We also discuss the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the newest bit of Disney Plus news, and the live action "Aladdin" trailer drop. All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
This week, Monoreel Radio is deep down in the Hundred Acre Woods, where Christopher Robin plays. That’s right, we’re discussing 1977’s The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Who is our favorite character? Why the obsession with Heffalumps and Woozles? Do you want to win a prize pack? You won’t want to let this go.
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
We must be Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb for having watched the sequel to Disney's worst live action remake, but we do it for you listeners, so you don't have to. How much worse is it? Has Johnny Depp's accent improved? What the futterwhacken is going on? Find out on this week's episode of Monoreel Radio.