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 Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
This week our friend Andy joins us to discuss "D2". Is this sequel necessary? Do they continue to play with the rules of hockey for the sake of drama? What kind of effect did the franchise have up to this point? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "The Mighty Ducks". How do they bend the rules of hockey to create drama? What kind of mania did this film cause? Does it still hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
This week we review and discuss "Turning Red". Does Pixar capture the boyband era, or does the film feel dated? Is Ming too over the top? Is the film that controversial? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
As school is back into session, the term "coming of age" comes to mind, and no film embodies that better than "Inside Out". Is this film properly cast? Is it truly that relatable? Do we need a sequel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
This week, we discuss a few new dining experiences we tried at Walt Disney World, as well as our immediate reactions to the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California.
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
This week we celebrate 200 episodes of Monoreel Radio with a discussion of our Top 10 Disney songs of all time. Is there a correct way to write this list? Will this list be revisited? How deep are the cuts? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
This week we play Disney Plus roulette and wound up on "Mom's Got A Date With A Vampire". This DCOM came out in 2000, but does it fall victim to 1990's tropes? Is the original version of the film trimmed down? Where does this rank amongst the other spooky DCOMS that we have discussed? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
This week, we discuss "Brave" as it celebrates its tenth anniversary. Whose film is this? How is Merida different from other Disney princesses? How has the movie aged? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
This week we review 2002's "Lilo and Stitch", which recently celebrated it’s 20th anniversary. How has our opinion of the film changed over the years? How does the animation in this film stack up against others in the Disney catalog? Do we like Stitch more as a character in this film or as a character in the parks? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
This week we discuss Boathouse Brunch, obtaining our Passholder magnets and enjoying Flavors of Florida at Disney Springs.
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
This week our friend Pat Gessner joins us to review and discuss "The Rescuers Down Under". How was this film groundbreaking? Why was it a box office bomb? Does the film still hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
This week we celebrate the 45th Anniversary of "The Rescuers". Are the characters properly developed? How underrated is this Disney villain? How was the film ahead of its time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
This week we review and discuss 2010's "Tron: Legacy". Is it a fitting sequel? Do the special effects still hold up? Are we getting a third installment? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
This month, we recap our first park day as locals. We also discuss seeing "Lightyear" at Disney Springs, the removal of the "Tower Of Terror" billboard, Bob Chapek's contract extension and other travesties.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
This week we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of "Tron". Is this film the success Disney hoped for? How has the film aged? What other films has Tron influenced? How is the coaster still not open in Magic Kingdom? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
We couldn't do three weeks of Thor without "Loki", so here is our discussion of Season One. Does our opinion of the show change upon a rewatch? Do we want another season? Where does this rank among other shows in the MCU? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
This week our friends Kelly (from Karma N Kismet Designs) and her husband Pat (from @rollercoasterreview guy on Instagram) join us to discuss "Thor: Ragnarok". Why is this film universally loved? Where does it rank in the MCU? Who wrote the best line in the film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
This week we review and discuss "Thor: The Dark World". How is this film tonally different from the first? Has our opinion of this film changed over the years? Is it the worst film in the MCU? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
This week we prepare for the upcoming "Thor: Love and Thunder" with a review and discussion of 2011's Thor. Does this film seem rushed? How much of this film is CGI? Is this the most complete film in the MCU? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
This week, in honor of the release of "Lightyear" we review and discuss "Toy Story 4". Did we need this fourth installment? How do we feel about the new characters? Has our opinion of the film changed over the years? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.