Monoreel Radio

This week we kick off our Halloween block with a review of 2021's "Under Wraps". Why haven't we reviewed the original one yet? What film does this remind us of? Are we excited to review the sequel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "The Big Green". In the era of mid-90s kids’ sports team centric movies, is this a stand out? Does Disney accomplish its goal of telling a compelling story while tackling a social narrative? How many units did this sell after its home video release? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week, we review and discuss 2002's "The Hot Chick". What is our history with this film? Has it aged well? What do we think of Rachel McAdams movie debut? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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On our all new Dockside Chat, we take you along for a day at EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival. We also recap Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 34, and give our rankings of this years houses.

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This week we review and discuss 2008's "Bedtime Stories". How does this star-studded cast work as an ensemble? How does this film age over the years? Is the Sandman really the good guy? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week, we kick off the start of the college football season with a review of "The Waterboy". Is this a timeless sports film? Does this plot make sense? Is this a silly Sandler romp, or is there more to it? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This month, we wrap up all things Summer at Walt Disney World! Dialing it back, we recap our Flavor of Florida finale, the news shows that premiered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year, and diving deeper into Lorcana. We also start shifting into Fall, discussing our first impressions of Halloween Horror Nights 34. We also react to some of the big news coming out of this past weekend's Destination D23 Event. 

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This week, we review and discuss "Pollyanna". This film recently celebrated its 65th anniversary, but is it a timeless classic? Is this the best film Hailey Mills made with Disney? How do we feel about this ensemble cast? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week, we review and discuss "Spaced Invaders". This film celebrated its 35th anniversary earlier this year, but is it a product of its time? Who is in this iconic cast? Is there a future in store for this potential franchise? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of “DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp". How was this film innovative? Are these characters timeless? Was this film a box office success? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week we review and discuss "Coyote Ugly". This film is celebrating its 25th anniversary, but does it feel dated? How realistic are these scenarios? Do the characters feel like rom com archetypes, or do we get more depth? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Operation Dumbo Drop". Based on a true story, what are the events that inspired this film, and how much liberty does Disney take with them? What were the challenges Disney faced making a period piece like this? Were any elephants harmed during the making of this film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we review and discuss the live action remake of "Snow White". Does Disney accomplish their goal of making this a modern story? How do we feel about the changes to the songs? Where does it rank among other live action remakes? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week we review and discuss "Zombies 4: Dawn Of The Vampires". How is this film different from the previous installments? Is this the best soundtrack? Where does it rank among the other "Zombies" films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This month, we’ve got the recorder with us as we enjoy the Flavors of Florida food and beverage offerings at Disney Springs. We also discuss an evening at Disney's Boardwalk Resort, the controversy surrounding "Elio", and our first dive into Lorcana. 

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This week we celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Disney's The Kid". Why is the company name part of the title of this film? How did Bruce Willis end up with a Disney contract? Does this film transcend generations? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we review and discuss "Captain America: Brave New World". What storylines does this film pick up? How do we feel about the Thaddeus Ross recast? Do we want more Captain America? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week we review and discuss "Gone in 60 Seconds". This movie recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, but is it timeless? How does it compare to other films of the same genre? Is this ensemble cast properly utilized? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we review and discuss "Fantasia 2000" as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. How long was this project being kicked around for? How much recycled animation do we find? Do we need a third installment? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This month, we discuss the final day of MuppetVision 3D and what the future may hold for the Muppets at Walt Disney World. We also recap some Disney dining, Epic Universe from a bird's eye view, the return of Universal's Mega Movie Parade, and much more!

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