Monoreel Radio

This week, we kick off our Halloween month with a review and discussion of "Signs". How much of a phenomenon was this film? Did they actually rent out an entire farm for filming? Has it stood the test of time? 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 any...

This week we review and discuss "Mystery, Alaska". What sort of story did Jacki think this was? How do they handle blending comedy and drama against the sports backdrop? What makes this fictitious film feel like its a true story? 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.c...

Following a Fall Snack Crawl around Disney Springs, we discuss brunch at Cake Bake Shop, a staycation at a good neighbor hotel, and we taste our way around EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival. We also do a deep dive into Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Studios Orlando, ranking our favorite snacks, scare zones, and haunted houses. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradi...

This week we review and discuss "Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny". Does the story pick up in a good place? How does the franchise handle an aging lead actor? Do we want more Indiana Jones? 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 1997's "Con Air". Should Tricia have waited for Cameron for eight years? How do we feel about this ensemble cast? Should he have put the bunny back in the box? 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 o...

This week we review and discuss "The Sword In The Stone". Why has it taken so long for us to review this Disney classic? How much of the animation is recycled? Is it the film we remember it to be? 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 1988's "Cocktail". How is this film different from the book? How do the scenes compare to a real bartending shift? How many Disney ties does this film have? 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 2008's "The Cheetah Girls: One World". Who is missing from this film and why did they sit it out? How does writing out a character impact the story? How does the music in this film compare to that of the first two? 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 mo...

This week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of "The Cheetah Girls 2". Does Kenny Ortega “plus up" the series? Does a larger budget help or hurt this film? Are we happy with where they took these characters? 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 any...

It’s officially “Augtober” in Central Florida, and we are snacking our way around Disney Springs to try the new Fall offerings and of course, discussing our reactions to the announcements from this year’s D23 Expo. We also recap our experience at the House Of Mouse Expo 2026, seeing the Steven Spielberg exhibit at Universal Studios, and the new animation courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios.  ...

This week, we review and discuss 2003's "The Cheetah Girls". Why is this film so revered? How does the soundtrack hold up? Did it set the table for other DCOM musicals? 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 review and discuss 2001's "Jumping Ship". This film is just about to celebrate its 25th anniversary, but what is the real reason we’re reviewing it for the show? Do you need to see "Horse Sense", the first film in the series, to understand what's happening? How does this film separate itself from other DCOMs? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. Join the conversation on s...

This week we take you along with us to the House of Mouse Expo 2026 at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista. As we walk the floor, we stop to talk to some of our favorite vendors offering unique, high-quality products for you to enjoy in the parks as well as products that you can enjoy from home as you reminisce on your magical vacation.   Want to check out our featured vendors? Click their links below: D...

This week we review and discuss "Spider-Man: No Way Home". How do we feel about the use of the multiverse in this film? How does this compare to the other Tom Holland Spidey films? Is this a redemption story for past Spider-Man 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@g...

This month, we do a DIY version of "Flavors of Florida" at Disney Springs. Jacki fills us in on her new exciting project while Sean also discusses going to SeaWorld with family friends as well as roping dropping the park as a single rider. We then run through what we know so far about Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Studios Orlando.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on...

This week we review and discuss 2019's "Spider-Man: Far From Home". Is this the actual jumping off point for the Tom Holland Spider-Man series? How have these characters grown? Should this film have stayed in New York? 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 li...

This week we review and discuss 1954's "The Vanishing Prairie". Is this the film we were expecting? Was it groundbreaking at the time of its release? Does it stand the test of time? 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...

This week we celebrate America 250 with a discussion of 2004's "Disney America's Heart and Soul". Is this the slice of Americana we are looking for? What themes in this film are still true today? Where are the interview subjects now? 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@gma...

This week we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of "Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior". Is this a time travel movie? How does the cast handle the physical demands of these roles? How does this film separate itself from other 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...

This week we review and discuss "Atlantis The Lost Empire" as it celebrates it 25th anniversary. How was this film conceived? How does the animation compare to other Disney films of its time? Is this film an under-appreciated classic? 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@g...

This week we have the privilege of sitting with animator Randy Cartwright to discuss the making of "The Brave Little Toaster".  To listen to our first conversation with Randy following our review of "Waking Sleeping Beauty", click here. 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 review and discuss 1998's "Armageddon". How much of a phenomenon was this film upon its release? How much of it could really happen? Is it a pure product of its time? How do the VFX compare to that of a modern film? 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 month, we recap a first time visit to Discovery Cove and stay at the Grand Floridian for Jacki's birthday. We also discuss going to SeaWorld with a large group, dining at the Swan and Dolphin, our first dining experience at Wolfgang Puck's Bar and Grill, and finally, we make our house predictions for HHN 35.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms or send...

This week we review and discuss 1987's "The Brave Little Toaster". What is our personal history with the film? Where was it made? Why isn't it on Disney Plus? 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 week we review and discuss 2001's "Motocrossed". Is this film dated or is it a time capsule? How does it turn the teen genre upside down? Where does it rank among other 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,...