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This week, we review and discuss 1998's "A Bug's Life". This was Pixar's sophomore film, which spawned an entire land at Disney's California Adventure, but why is this film seemingly forgotten? How do the people at Pixar feel about it falling to the wayside? Does the film seem dated? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we review and discuss "Incredibles 2". Does it work picking up immediately where the first one leaves off? How does the animation change? Does Brad Bird get it perfect again? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

With the reopening of Walt's park just around the corner, we've been reminiscing about our trip to Disneyland and wanted to choose a film that reminds us of our incredible vacation. One of our favorite areas in the parks is Pixar Pier, so this week, we review and discuss 2004's "The Incredibles". What year does this movie take place? How is this animation in comparison to the other Pixar films? Wh...

This week, we played Monoreel Radio roulette and landed on 2011's made for TV movie, "Teen Spirit". Are the characters fully developed? How is it different from other teen movies? Does this capture the high school experience? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we review and discuss 1959's "Darby O'Gill and The Little People". What controversies surround this film? Is that Sean Connery actually singing? Is this a movie lost to time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of "The Absent Minded Professor". How did Walt Disney conceptualize this film? Is this better than "Flubber"? Do the special effects hold up? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.   To listen to our review of "Soul", click here: https://monoreelradio.podbean.com/e/monoreel-radio-episode-122-soul/

On our drive home from the airport, we decided to turn on the mic and share our feelings about the status of Walt Disney World in March of 2021.

This week, we decided to check out "Mars Needs Moms", as it is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. What groundbreaking technology was used to film this movie? Why was the main character re-dubbed? Is this a forgotten classic? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Today, we were very fortunate to be joined by Disney animator Andrew Ford to discuss their newest film, "Raya and The Last Dragon".

Disney animator Andrew Ford joins us this week as we review and discuss 2016's "Zootopia". Is this the best world building in film history? Which character was supposed to be the lead? Did this film predict the future? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we review and discuss Disney's first try at turning an attraction into a film with 2002's "The Country Bears". The movie is backed by enormous star power, yet it was still a box office flop. Is this film meant to be taken seriously? Are the songs good enough to redeem it? Does it deserve to be a part of "What The February"? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we ride again with the Apple Dumpling Gang. How does this 1979 sequel stack up to the original? Does the schtick get old? Was this even necessary? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

What the February week two sees us hitch a ride with "The Apple Dumpling Gang". This film was released in 1975, but does it feel older? Who is The Apple Dumpling Gang anyway? What is their Disney legacy? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

What the February is going on here? This week, we kick off a fun theme month with special guest Scott from the "Dislexic" podcast, as we review and discuss 1986's "Fuzzbucket". This made for TV film is something of legend and intrigue. What is a Fuzzbucket? How many films and TV shows does Disney rip off with this one? Is this John Landis' best work? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radi...

This week, we spun the roulette wheel and landed on "Kronk's New Groove". Does Kronk need his own film? Does the sequel use the source material, or copy the original too much? Where does this rank among the other straight-to-video Disney sequels? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.   To listen to our review of "The Emperor's New Groove", click here: https://monoreelradio.podbean.com/...

This week, we review and discuss the live action remake of "Mulan". How much changes in comparison to the original film? Would this have worked as a musical? Should Disney continue to produce these live action remakes? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.   To listen to our review of the animated version of "Mulan", click here: https://monoreelradio.podbean.com/e/monoreel-radio-81-mul...

This week we review and discuss 2020's "Onward". Does the film live up to it's expectations? Is this the best world building we've seen from Pixar? Does this film have rewatchability? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss "Soul". Is this film geared towards kids or adults? How do we feel about the world building? How does this stack up against the other Pixar films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. As mentioned on this episode, our friend Lisa of The Castle Run did a great write up of Soul, which you can read here: https://thecastlerun.com/pixars-soul-and-the-ocean/

This week, we discuss the first year of Disney Plus as well as the other releases from 2020. To listen to our full length reviews of some of what this year had to offer, click the links below. The Mandalorian- https://monoreelradio.podbean.com/e/monoreel-radio-bonus-episode-the-mandalorian/ Lady And The Tramp- https://monoreelradio.podbean.com/e/monoreel-radio-72-lady-and-the-tramp-2019/ Noelle- h...

This week, we review and discuss "The Artistocats". The film is celebrating its 50th anniversary, but is the story timeless? Is this the feline version of "101 Dalmatians"? How does this compare to other classic Disney animated features? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we review and discuss "Swiss Family Robinson", celebrating it's 60th anniversary this month. How does the film differ from the 1940 version? How screen accurate is the attraction in the parks? Does the film hold up? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

After four hours of bombshell news, we had to discuss! Who is cast as Buzz Lightyear? Where is Star Wars going? What are we most excited for? All of this and more on this episode of Monoreel Radio.

This week, we wrap up our review of "The Santa Clause" franchise with a discussion of 2006's "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause". How much money did Disney spend on this film? How is this different from the others? Is this a fitting end to the trilogy? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we review and discuss "The Santa Clause 2". Is Tim Allen the greatest Santa of all time? Has he been watching his saturated fats? How does this film compare to the first? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we played Monoreel Radio Roulette and landed on "Pooh's Heffalump Movie". Had we ever seen it before? Why does this music sound so familiar? How does it compare to classic Pooh? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.