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This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Houseguest". What’s with the McDonalds obsession? How much of this film is ad-lib? Was this film a success for Disney? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our web...

This week, we bring you our annual Year In Review from Everglazed at Disney Springs. What is our favorite release from 2024? Did we find any hidden gems this year? What does the 2025 slate look like? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything yo...

This week we review and discuss 1999's "Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas". Is this anthology film an instant classic? How are these characters different from how we've seen them previously? Are there inconsistencies with our cast? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail....

This month we recap a busy time of the year in the most magical place on Earth! We discuss celebrating the holidays at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and a surprising trip to SeaWorld. We also discuss proof of time for runDisney and the infamous Tally the Elf. 

This week we review and discuss 2023's "Dashing Through The Snow". Is this an instant holiday classic? How does this Santa suit compare to other film versions? What do we think about the changes to Santa’s distribution system? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.co...

This week we review and discuss 2020's "Godmothered". Is this film too much like another Disney movie? Do we consider this a Christmas film? Do we want to see content like this return to Disney Plus's production slate? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For li...

This week we celebrate the 15th anniversary of "Old Dogs". Which film did we think we were watching? What was the original distribution plan? Would Disney release this movie today? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show...

This month we discuss cruising on Royal Carribean's Utopia of The Seas, the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and a staycation at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, as well as the Wicked Experience at Universal Studios. 

This week we review and discuss "Oz The Great and Powerful". How deep does Disney’s history with Oz actually go? Do we enjoy this origin story for The Wizard? How do we feel about the CGI? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on...

This week we celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Big Hero 6". Is animation the right route for a Marvel franchise? Has the film stood the test of time? Do we want more from this world? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the s...

This week we review and discuss 1998's "My Date With The President's Daughter". Who was this film clearly inspired by? How did we feel about the casting? Has the film held up over the years? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard o...

This week we celebrate the 5th anniversary of "Maleficent Mistress of Evil". How is this different from the first film? Have the VFX improved? Do we like where we leave our characters? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the...

This month we taste our way around the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, give our final Halloween Horror Night house rankings, and enjoy Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando!

This week we review and discuss "Ed Wood" as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Who did Johnny Depp use as motivation for his character? What makes this one different from Tim Burton's other films? How does this compare to other bipics? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradi...

This week, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Sixth Sense". Wait… it’s a Disney movie? How did they come to acquire this film? What do we think about Disney rolling the dice on a first time director? Once you know the twist, does it have rewatchability? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us a...

This week we review and discuss 2024's "Descendants: The Rise of Red". How is this different from its predecessors? Did we need a sequel? Will we see more from this franchise? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, vis...

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Quiz Show". With this creative team and talent roster, what are we expecting? Should this film have won Best Picture in 1994? Is this film still relatable today? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to a...

This week, we recap some fun-filled, Fall activities here in Orlando, despite it still feeling like the middle of Summer. We discuss low crowds during a diet EPCOT day, taking in the decor and snacks at Magic Kingdom for Halloween, and the return of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida. We also snack around Disney Springs, enjoying the many special offerings for Halloween and Spani...

This week we are celebrating 300 episodes and mixing it up a bit with a discussion of the TGIF shows that traveled to Walt Disney World. Do these episodes work in service of their respective sitcoms? Do they feel like one big commercial for the parks? Which show utilizes Disney best? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all majo...

This week we review and discuss 1995's "Tom and Huck". Do we need a modern re-telling of this classic tale? How do we feel about the casting choices? Is this film a product of its time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  To listen to our review of "I'll Be Home For Christmas", click here.     Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an...

This week, we are joined by everybody’s favorite pianist, Rob Volpe, to discuss 2009's "The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story". Is their story what we were expecting? How do we feel about their complex relationship? What happened when they no longer had a contract with Disney? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platf...

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Camp Nowhere". Why was this film released toward the end of Summer? Is this film a product of it’s time? Is it age appropriate? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visi...

This week we celebrate the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics with a discussion of "Young Woman And The Sea". How close does this film mirror the historical events of Trudy Ederle's swim of the English Channel? Are these the right casting choices? Where does it rank among other Disney sports films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on a...

This month, are back at Disney Springs for a second round of Flavors of Florida, as well as round two at to the Kennedy Space Center. We also discuss all of the major announcements from D23 The Ultimate Fan Experience.

This week, we welcome back Ted Thomas to discuss his 2009 documentary "Walt and El Grupo", an account of Walt Disney's Goodwill Tour of South America in 1941. Ted tells us all about his experience producing the film and how it lead so many new discoveries, he is now releasing a 230-page follow up book, "Walt and El Grupo In Latin America", with co-authors Didier Ghez and JB Kaufman. This hardcover...