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 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
This week we review and discuss "Deadpool 2". Are they trying too hard to out-shock the first film? How do we feel about the villain in this film? Are we excited for the third installment? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
This month our friends Nicole, Damian, and Mike join us for a conversation on the 2024 Flavors Of Florida offerings. We also discuss enjoying EPCOT without a festival, seeing Jodi Benson live, and going broke on nostalgia at Universal Studios Orlando.
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Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
This week we start the countdown to "Deadpool And Wolverine" with a discussion of Deadpool's origin film. How does this film break the mold? Why is it polarizing? Is it a good MCU intro to the X-men? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
This week we review and discuss the new DisneyPlus documentary "Jim Henson: Idea Man". Do we learn anything new about Jim Henson? How does Ron Howard connect this to some of Jim's early experimental films? How did Jim's life parallel Walt Disney's? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Saturday Jun 29, 2024
Saturday Jun 29, 2024
This week we celebrate the opening of "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" at Walt Disney World with a discussion of 2009's "The Princess And The Frog". What was the reaction to the return of traditional hand drawn animation? Does New Orleans work as the setting? What do we think of a modern day princess movie? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
This week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Around The World in 80 Days". How close is this film to the source material? Does the movie feel cohesive? Is the cast enough to save it? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
This week we review and discuss 2023's "Prom Pact". Is this film a love letter to Generation X? Does it have universal appeal? Should it have been shown on the Disney Channel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
This month we discuss hitting four parks in one day, enjoying Sister Hazel and Lit close out Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival and the potential for a 5th gate!
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
This week we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of "Up". What makes this film so timeless? How is it relatable? Is this a perfect film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
This week we review and discuss "The Monkey's Uncle". This film caught our attention because it features The Beach Boys, but how big is their role in the film? How has this film aged? Is this the best plot twist of all time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
This week, we review and discuss 1997's "Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves". This was Walt Disney Picture's first direct-to-video live action film, but is it fitting to round out the trilogy? Is this film meant to be watched in high-def? Where does it rank among the other "Honey" films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
This week we review and discuss "folklore: the long pong studio sessions" as Taylor Swift kicks off the second leg of her tour in Europe. Is this the documentary we expected? Is this album, in fact, autobiographical? How has the album aged in four years? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
This week we played Monoreel Radio DisneyPlus roulette and landed on 1967's "The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin". Is this the hidden gem we've been hoping for? Which iconic Disney film seemingly has its fingerprints on this movie? How re-watchable is this film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
This month we recap St. Patrick's Day at Raglan Road, a trip to the Kennedy Space Center and the conclusion of the runDisney race season. We also discuss fun happenings at Universal Studios, what the future may hold at EPCOT and the integration of Hulu into DisneyPlus.
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Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
This week we celebrate the 15th anniversary of "Hannah Montana: The Movie". Having never watched the television series, how do we feel about our introduction to Hannah Montana? Does this feel like a DCOM? Is this a proper showcase for Miley Cyrus? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
This week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Home On The Range". Is this film a hidden gem? Is this the most star-studded cast yet? Why did it underperform? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
This week we celebrate the 25th anniversary of "10 Things I Hate About You". Is this film a product of its time? Is it another teen rom-com, or is it self-aware? This movie is a launchpad for some name talent, but does it hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
This week we review and discuss "Doug's First Movie". As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, we can't help but ask what makes this feel so different from the original series? Does it stay true to the source material? Was this meant to be a theatrical release? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
This week we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of "Muppets Most Wanted". What makes this one so different from previous Muppet films? Is it a fitting sequel to the 2011 film? Were we right to wait on seeing this film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
On this month’s Dockside Chat, we talk about our outstanding experience at the House of Mouse Expo! We also recap attending a concert at Universal Mardi Gras, as well as an evening at Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival 2024.