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
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
It was a two-margarita night at Dockside Margaritas as we recap spooky season in Orlando, the Wine and Dine Half Marathon, a staycation at the parks, and the shocking return of Bob Iger.
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
This week we review and discuss the live action remake of "Pinocchio". Are the changes they made necessary? Is the soundtrack lacking? What is the outlook for the upcoming slate of remakes? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
This week we review and discuss "Werewolf By Night". How does this feel compared to other Marvel projects? Does this style of filmmaking work for Marvel? Should Marvel continue to focus on television or stick to their blockbusters? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
This week we review and discuss "Hocus Pocus 2". Do we need this sequel? How true is it to the original? Which of the two do we prefer? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
This week we discuss our first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, dining at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs, and of course, the price hikes.
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
This week we review and discuss season 1 of "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers". Does this series have the spirit of the original franchise? How do we feel about the Ducks as the villains? Are there continuity issues? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
This week we review and discuss 1996's "D3". Does this story do anything to move our beloved characters forward? Does the best scene in the franchise really come from this film? Did we need a third installment of the franchise? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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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