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
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.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
This week we celebrate the 15th anniversary of "Race to Witch Mountain". How does this film fair as far as reboots go? Does this cast have chemistry? Would Disney make a movie like this today? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
To listen to our review of "Escape to Witch Mountain", click here.
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
This week we celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Splash". This film kicked off a new phase of the Walt Disney Company's history with the launch of Touchstone Pictures, but was this the right move? Who did the studio initially want as their leads? Does the film hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
The gloves come off this week as our good buddy Sosh from the "Behind The Blowhole" podcast joins us for a special "What The February" viewing of 1971's ‘The Million Dollar Duck’. How does the film feel dates? Who was a waste of talent? Where does this rank among other films we have reviewed for "WTF"? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
This week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen". How is this film a time capsule of the early 2000s? Who was the lead role originally intended for? Where does this rank among other Lindsay Lohan movies? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
To listen to our discussion of the runDisney Marathon Weekend, click here.
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Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
This week we review and discuss "Confessions of a Shopaholic". This Touchstone film is celebrating its 15th anniversary, but does it stand the test of time? Are these characters engaging enough? Did Disney hire the right group to produce it? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
This month, we discuss another concert at Universal Studios, an Animal Kingdom snack crawl, experiencing Disney's Vero Beach Resort for the first time, and revisiting Morimoto Asia.
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