Monoreel Radio

Happy New Year! Today we review and discuss the films of 2019. We also pick our film of the decade and discuss the launch of Disney Plus. All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we deliver a gift in the form of an early episode release, with a review of 1992's "The Muppet Christmas Carol". Where does this one rank in terms of the other adaptations of the Charles Dickens classic? How controversial was the film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we review and discuss, "The Last Jedi". Is it actually the last Jedi or is this clever marketing? What are our predictions for "The Rise of Skywalker"? All of this and more this week on Monoreel radio.

This week, we begin our countdown to the release of "Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker", with our review of Disney's first go at a Star Wars film. Does JJ Abrams get it right? How does this one stack up against the rest of the Star Wars films?  All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Oh my garland! It's Disney+'s first original Christmas film. How does this compare to some of the more traditional Christmas classics? Is this the bit of nostalgia we were hoping for or is it too over the top? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we kick off the holidays with a review of Walt's Disney's 1961 remake of "Babes In Toyland", or as many others know it, "March Of The Wooden Soldiers". Which version is better? How many musical numbers are there? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

To celebrate the opening of Frozen 2, we are thrilled to bring you an interview with Disney Animator Andrew Ford. Andrew worked on Frozen 2 and gives us a behind the scenes look at what went in to making the film.

This week on Monoreel Radio, we discuss the 50th Walt Disney Pictures animated feature, "Tangled". Why was this number 50? Where does it rank among the other animated classics? Is it a front runner or forgotten favorite? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we bring you a bonus episode as we recap our trip to Walt Disney World. Partially recorded in the parks, we discuss the lands and attractions and how they relate to the films they are based on.

Happy Disney Plus Day! This week, we celebrate the launch by discussing 1955's "Lady and The Tramp". We are all aware that the live action remake is dropping, but how do we like the original? What do we feel about how dogs were treated in this film? Who does Aunt Sarah think she is? What are we most excited for on Disney Plus? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

There's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow... especially when, as you are listening our review of 2015's Tomorrowland, your hosts will be time jumping into Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World. Does the film capture the essence of the park? As far as films based on attractions, is this more like the Pirates franchise or Haunted Mansion? Is it strong as a stand alone movie? All that and more this week o...

When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake, does this movie need a remake? This week we review 2003's "The Haunted Mansion". Based off of the beloved Disney attraction, this movie has become a fixture at Halloween, but does the story work? Do they incorporate too little or too much of the ride? Does it make you want to hurry back or hitchhike your way to the exit? All of this and more thi...

This week, we discuss Tim Burton's "Frankenweenie". Is it an original idea, or a retelling of Mary Shelley's classic story, Frankenstein? Is it better than it's first run as a short film? What do we learn about Burton's history with Disney Animation? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we discuss 2014's "Maleficent". What do we think of Angelina Jolie as this iconic villain? Is this backstory faithful to Sleeping Beauty, or does it change what we know? Is it a prequel, or a retelling? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we delve into the 1959 classic "Sleeping Beauty". How is it technically different from other Disney films up to the point of it's release? Does this movie put us to sleep? Do we think this Disney Princess deserves a castle? We also discuss Disney's foray into live television musicals, this week on Monoreel Radio.

This October, we kick off the Halloween feels with the DCOM "Halloweentown". This cult classic has been a staple on television for over 20 years, but is it still relevant? How does it compare to other Halloween classics? We also discuss the return of Spider Man to the MCU this week on Monoreel Radio.

Are you ready for some football? This week, we review and discuss "Remember The Titans". Is this inspirational film totally accurate when it comes to the story it was based on? What changes did the writers make and do we agree with them? We also discuss the Frozen 2 trailer drop, this week on Monoreel Radio.

Are we still all in this together? If so, for how long? This week, we wrap up our review of the powerhouse trilogy with our discussion of "High School Musical 3". How does it stack up against the other two films? Does the film offer closure? Are we left with more questions than we had before? We also discuss a big change coming to Disney Movie Rewards, this week on Monoreel Radio.

What time is it? Time for High School Musical 2.   The much anticipated sequel to the global phenomenon took the world by storm, you can bet on it. Was the movie fabulous? How does it compare to the first? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

We're all in this together. This week, we start to review the "High School Musical" trilogy. We were well out of high school when this movie when it came out, but can we still appreciate it today? Why is this movie so much like "Grease"? How do we feel about the casting? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, we are talking "The Emperor's New Groove” this week. What is the original title and storyline? What makes this film so controversial? Who do we believe should be cast if they do a live action remake? All of this and more, this week on Monoreel Radio.

This weekend saw a jam packed D23 Expo, and we just couldn't wait to discuss it with all of you. From Disney Plus to Disney Parks, we talk about all of the news, rumors, and much more.

Who puts the "glad" in gladiator? This week, we review and discuss 1997's "Hercules". How does this stack up against the other Disney post-renaissance films? How does it differ from the rest? Who makes up our dream cast for the live action remake? We also discuss the earth shattering Spiderman news, as well as our D23 Expo predictions this week on Monoreel Radio.

Monoreel Radio celebrates its first birthday with John Saccheri of BigFatPanda.com as we review and discuss 2018's "Mary Poppins Returns". Do we think this movie did the original film justice? What is the future of this franchise? Who is Brenda Poppins? John shares a secret that will blow your mind and we decide to give you a gift for our birthday, this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, "Bambi" celebrates its 77th birthday. Does the film look and feel its age, or is it a timeless classic that still holds up? Why wasn't this film embraced upon its original release? Is Bambi, in fact, a horror film? What are our thoughts on "The Little Mermaid: Live"? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.