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 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.
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Curiouser and curiouser.
Last week, we discussed Disney’s classic Alice from 1951 and concluded that we like it, even though we’re not sure why because it doesn’t make sense. This week, we examine Disney’s shot at redemption, with Tim Burton’s 2011 live action Alice in Wonderland. Is it a better adaptation? What do we think of Johnny Depp’s accent and all of the CGI? All this and more on Monoreel Radio.
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Down the rabbit hole we go.
This week, we review and discuss the 1951 Disney classic, "Alice In Wonderland". This film has been applauded for its outstanding animation, but also at times criticized for having too many cooks in the kitchen. Does this film age well, or do you have to be mad as a hatter to understand it? Plus, blue Will Smith. All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Where did all of the music go?
This week, we review and discuss the 2016 remake of "Pete's Dragon". This film goes in a completely different direction than the original, giving Pete a backstory, changing the settings, and eliminating all of the musical numbers. Do our hosts enjoy it or think it is lacking? We also discuss a few trailer drops from Sunday's Super Bowl. All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
We swear we saw a dragon!
This week, we review the 1977 Disney musical, "Pete's Dragon". This was one of Jacki's favorite films growing up, but does she thinks it holds up today? How technically significant was the film for Walt Disney Productions as a whole? Plus, some historic Oscar buzz this week has Disney flying high. All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio
Monday Jan 21, 2019
Monday Jan 21, 2019
This week, we review the 1996 live action remake of "101 Dalmatians".
This film was the first of Disney's animated classics to get a live action remake and a box office hit, but does it hold up? Was Glenn Close the right choice to play Cruella De Vil? How does it compare to the original overall? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
It's the dream: a large home shared with 101 pups!
This week, we review and discuss the 1961 Disney classic, 101 Dalmatians. This film was totally revolutionary in it's contemporary look, story, and overall feel. It's a marvel in the ways of animation and set the table for the films in the Disney catalogue that come after it. What do we think about it? Find out this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
This week, Monoreel Radio welcomes special guest John Saccheri, also known as The Big Fat Panda to the show!
We let our guest pick the film for this week and as per Panda, we review "Into The Woods", the film adaptation of the 1987 musical of the same name. We discuss the characters, music, cast and how it compares to the original musical. Do we like this movie, or is it a Milky White cow that no one can revive? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Jan 01, 2019
Tuesday Jan 01, 2019
Happy New Year!
As we look forward to 2019 and all of the Disney blockbusters around the corner, we take some time to review the Disney films of 2018. We also discuss the 2019 releases, opening of Galaxy's Edge, and launch of Disney Plus. All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Monday Dec 17, 2018
Monday Dec 17, 2018
As we count down the hours to the release of Mary Poppins Returns, we review and discuss the movie about the making of the movie.
Saving Mr. Banks tells the behind the scenes story of the making of Mary Poppins, a 20 year labor of love for Walt Disney. Why did it take so long to get the film made? Is it historically accurate to the making of Mary Poppins? Do we believe Tom Hanks as Walt Disney? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
This film is certainly not atrocious.
This week, we review and discuss the timeless classic "Mary Poppins". Though it was released in 1964, how many years did it take for Walt Disney to obtain the rights to Mary Poppins from author P.L. Travers? We delve behind the scenes to discover how this groundbreaking film was finally made. Are we excited for the sequel? All of this and more, this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
This week, we discuss "The Santa Clause", starring Tim Allen. This 1994 film has become a staple in most households during the holiday season. How does this finished version differ from the original script? Is there a additional scene that has since been cut? Does the film still hold up nearly 25 years later? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Do you wanna hear a review?
Christina Kay of WALK 97.5 joins us this week to review Frozen on the fifth anniversary of the film's release. Jacki and Christina love Idina Menzel, but do they love her in this movie? What do we hope to see in the sequel? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
We are back from our first trip to Disneyland and can't wait to tell you about it!
We discuss the parks and our tour of the Disney Studios in Burbank, but first, we celebrate the birthday boy.