Monoreel Radio

This week we recap the 2022 year in film and television. Why is this such a stacked year for Disney content? What film or television show do we like the most this year? Are there any franchises that we are losing interest in? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. To listen to our review of "Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers", click here: Monoreel Radio Episode #188 - Chip and Dale: Rescue...

This week we review and discuss "The Guardians of The Galaxy Holiday Special". Can Mantis and Drax lead a "Guardians" project? Is there such thing as too much of a good thing? Where does this rank amongst TV shows in the MCU? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This month we discuss Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Josh Gad hosting the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT, the Holidays at Universal Studios, and the jolliest block in Celebration, Florida. 

This week we review and discuss "National Treasure: Book of Secrets". Does the sequel have the same charm as the original? How do we feel about where they have taken our characters? Do we want a third installment? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

In preparation of the upcoming "National Treasure" television show, we review and discuss the film that started it all. Is the plot easy to follow? Is it a film of it's time? How does this film compare to the adventure films that Disney is currently making? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss the long awaited "Disenchanted". Does it feel like a natural continuation of "Enchanted"? How do the songs compare? Do we want to see the franchise continue to grow? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss the new Disney Plus documentary "Mickey: The Story of A Mouse". What are we surprised to learn about Mickey? How does Disney handle the "not so magical" parts of Mickey's past? Where does this rank amongst other Disney documentaries? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

This week we discuss Boathouse Brunch, obtaining our Passholder magnets and enjoying Flavors of Florida at Disney Springs.

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.