Monoreel Radio

This week we celebrate Earth Day by reviewing and discussing 2008's "WALL*E". Was this film ahead of it's time? Does it pull too much from other films? Does a film with so little dialogue have re-watchability? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss 1997's "Rocketman". Was this film past its time? Does it work as a parody? Does this film hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we come to you live from Dockside Margaritas at Disney Springs to discuss our move to Florida, what we have done as Disney locals, and what we look forward to moving forward.   To listen to our review of Heavyweights, click here: Monoreel Radio Podcast - Monoreel Radio Episode #95 - Heavyweights | Free Listening on Podbean App

This week we celebrate the 15th anniversary of "Meet The Robinsons". Does this film pull too much from other franchises or genres? Is the film a love letter to Disney fans? Has it become a forgotten classic? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss the Oscar winning "Encanto". What does each set of siblings symbolize? Is Abuela too dislikable? Should we keep talking about Bruno? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

In celebration of National Puppy Day we review and discuss 1988's "Oliver and Company". Based on "Oliver Twist" and set in New York City, this film has become a forgotten classic, but does it deserve to be? Why was this film so hard to come by? Does this time capsule hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we review and discuss 2001's "The Luck Of The Irish". Does this film feel dated? Should this be a St Patrick's Day Staple? Where does it rank amongst other DCOMs? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we discuss our upcoming move to Florida! We discuss where we are moving, why it was the right choice for us, and how this will effect Monoreel Radio's content moving forward.

This week, we wrap up our Olympics themed month with a discussion of "Ice Princess". How much of the actual skating was done by the actresses? Does the Joan character push the film backwards? Does this film feel dated? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss 2004's "Miracle". How historically accurate is this film? Is this film really about the team or is this actually a Herb Brooks biopic? Where does it rank amongst other sports films? Plus, Sean unearths an interview he did from 2005 with goalie Steve Janazsak, discussing his time on this team and their depiction in the film. All of this and more this week on Monoreel...

This week we review and discuss 1993's "Cool Runnings". What is Sean's unique history with this film? How accurate is it to the 1988 Olympic Games? Where does it rank within the sports film genre? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss 1997's "Jungle 2 Jungle". Does this film deserve its harsh reviews from 1997? Is this film a product of its time? How do you view this film as an adult? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.   To hear our review of "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-118-the-santa-clause-3-the-escape-clause...

This week, we are back in the jungle for a review and discuss 2021's "Jungle Cruise". How does this film compare to other films based on attractions? How is it different from other films from the same genre? Do we need a sequel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Join us as we discuss our brief stay at Walt Disney World and how it compared to our previous vacation in November 2021.

Welcome to the Jungle! This week, we review and discuss 1994's version of "The Jungle Book". Do we consider this the OG Disney live action remake? How different is it from the other two versions? Does this film carry the same charm with Mowgli portrayed as an adult? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. To listen to our review of the original "Jungle Book", click here: https://vurbl.co...

This week we review some of the films and television shows that were released in 2021. We also announce a new project and a giveaway! To hear our review of "Raya", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-156-raya-and-the-last-dragon-8a0TFiDuffP/ To hear our review of "Luca", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-157-luca-6RHFeoM7ETM/ To hear our review of...

This week, we review and discuss 1998's "I'll Be Home For Christmas". Why is this boarding school on the other side of the country? Do Jake's scams get old? Is this film a product of it’s  time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss "Mickey's Christmas Carol". Why isn't Mickey the star of the show? Could it have had a longer run time? Where does it rank amongst the other versions of this timeless tale? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we celebrate the 5th anniversary of 2016's "Moana". Is this the most beautifully animated Disney film of all time? Does it stay true to Polynesian culture? How does the music stack up against some of the other iconic Disney soundtracks? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week our friend Lisa DiNotto-Glassner from The Castle Run joins us to discuss 2017's "Beauty and The Beast". How does this version differ from the original? How do we feel about the cast? Where does this rank among the other Disney live action remakes? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. To listen to our review of the animated version of "Beauty and The Beast", click here: https...

This week our friend Christina Kay joins us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Beauty and The Beast". How was this film culture changing? How does the soundtrack compare to other classic Disney songs? Where does this film rank amongst the other films from the Walt Disney Company? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Join us this week for a very special, very detailed recap of our recent trip to Walt Disney World to celebrate Disney 50.

This week we discuss Don Hahn's 2018 documentary "Howard". This documentary screened at the Tribeca Film Festival that year and we were lucky enough to see it. How similar is this to "Waking Sleeping Beauty"? Does this style of documentary work? How do we feel about people protecting Howard Ashman's privacy all of these years later? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.   To listen to...

This week we review and discuss "Muppet Haunted Mansion". This is Disney's second attempt at a "Haunted Mansion" film, but do they get this one right? Where do we rank this among the other films based on attractions? Should we try more Muppet adaptations? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.   To listen to our review of 2003's "The Haunted Mansion", click here: https://vurbl.com/liste...

For Halloweek, we get spooky with a review and discussion of 1997's "Tower of Terror". This film is based loosely on the legendary Walt Disney World attraction, but is it a proper representation of the ride? How much does it incorporate "The Twilight Zone"? Where does it rank among films based on other Disney attractions? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.