Monoreel Radio

This week we discuss the 2025 live action remake of "Lilo and Stitch". What do we think about the story changes? Does this version changed our opinion of these characters? Where does it rank among other live action remakes? 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. Fo...

This week we broadcast live from Raglan Road at Disney Springs to bring you our 2025 Year in Review. What are some of our favorite releases in 2025? What are we looking forward to in 2026? What did we enjoy the most about being Disney Parks locals? 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 m...

This month, we recap our holiday romp around the Orlando area. We discuss Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT, Christmas at Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, and brunch at Disney's Boardwalk Resort. We also discuss Disney's purchase and use of OpenAI.  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 h...

This week we review and discuss 2009's "A Christmas Carol". How is this version different from it’s predecessors? What Disney film shares this same style of animation? Is this a Christmas staple? 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 hea...

This week we review and discuss "A Very Jonas Christmas Movie". How do we feel about the Jonas Brothers doing a film like this? How realistic is this story? Is this movie going to become a holiday staple? 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 anythin...

This month, we recap the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend. We also discuss staying at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness, our dinner experience at Steakhouse 71, and our first impressions of "Starlight".  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 website...

This week we celebrate the 25th anniversary of "102 Dalmatians". Did we need a sequel? Is this a logical continuation of the first film? What other films did this legendary Disney director work on? 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 he...

This week we review and discuss 1990's "Dick Tracy". Which famous directors were previously attached to this film? Which popular film franchises does this film lay the groundwork for? Why aren’t there more "Dick Tracy" films? 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....

This week we review and discuss "Tuck Everlasting". What is our history with this film? Is this a compelling story? How well does this ensemble cast work? 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 website and if...

This week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Chicken Little". How many iterations of this story has Disney told? Who is in this stacked cast? Having never seen it before, where does it land on our list of Disney animated classics? 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@gm...

This week we review and discuss 2002's "The Scream Team". Is this the most stacked DCOM cast of all time? Is it a hidden gem? Where do we rank this among other Halloween DCOMs? 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 review and discuss "Girl Vs. Monster". Is this DCOM a Halloween film or a musical? Where have we seen this set before? What film does it ripoff? 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 website and...

This month, we recount a second trip to EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival, dining at The Boathouse, bar hopping around Disney Springs, and checking out Oktoberfest and Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando.  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 websi...

This week, we review and discuss "Under Wraps 2". Is this sequel a seamless continuation of the original story? How have our characters grown? Should this be a trilogy? 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 w...

This week we kick off our Halloween block with a review of 2021's "Under Wraps". Why haven't we reviewed the original one yet? What film does this remind us of? Are we excited to review the sequel? 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...

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "The Big Green". In the era of mid-90s kids’ sports team centric movies, is this a stand out? Does Disney accomplish its goal of telling a compelling story while tackling a social narrative? How many units did this sell after its home video release? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio...

This week, we review and discuss 2002's "The Hot Chick". What is our history with this film? Has it aged well? What do we think of Rachel McAdams movie debut? 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 website an...

On our all new Dockside Chat, we take you along for a day at EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival. We also recap Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 34, and give our rankings of this years houses. 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 website and if...

This week we review and discuss 2008's "Bedtime Stories". How does this star-studded cast work as an ensemble? How does this film age over the years? Is the Sandman really the good guy? 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 week, we kick off the start of the college football season with a review of "The Waterboy". Is this a timeless sports film? Does this plot make sense? Is this a silly Sandler romp, or is there more to it? 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 an...

This month, we wrap up all things Summer at Walt Disney World! Dialing it back, we recap our Flavor of Florida finale, the news shows that premiered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year, and diving deeper into Lorcana. We also start shifting into Fall, discussing our first impressions of Halloween Horror Nights 34. We also react to some of the big news coming out of this past weekend's Destinat...

This week, we review and discuss "Pollyanna". This film recently celebrated its 65th anniversary, but is it a timeless classic? Is this the best film Hailey Mills made with Disney? How do we feel about this ensemble 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.com. For...

This week, we review and discuss "Spaced Invaders". This film celebrated its 35th anniversary earlier this year, but is it a product of its time? Who is in this iconic cast? Is there a future in store for this potential 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...

This week, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of “DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp". How was this film innovative? Are these characters timeless? Was this film a box office success? 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 hear...

This week we review and discuss "Coyote Ugly". This film is celebrating its 25th anniversary, but does it feel dated? How realistic are these scenarios? Do the characters feel like rom com archetypes, or do we get more depth? 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....