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There is so much to cover for "Peter Pan", we are breaking this episode into two parts. Here is the rest of our discussion, plus our news of the week and a giveaway!   Click here for part one of this episode.

This week, we are joined by special guest Luke Lawson to review and discuss "Peter Pan". This film recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, and it's characters are staples in the parks, but does it hold up? How different is this film adaptation from the book and the play? What obstacles did Walt face during production?    There is so much to say about this film, we have to break the episode into...

This week, we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of "Holes". What was the process of adapting this popular novel? Is it accurate to the source material? What were the filming conditions like in the desert? How did they assemble this star-studded cast? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we celebrate May the Fourth with our friends Kelly and Pat as we discuss "Star Wars: Rogue One". How excited were when we learned of another prequal? Is it a clear bridge to the first film? Does Disney knock this out of the park? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we wrap up our baseball month with a review and discussion of Eddie's Million Dollar Cookoff". Is this film dated? Does it succeed in its message? Where does it rank among other DCOMs? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss "The Rookie", based on the true story of Jim Morris. How accurate is the film to Jim’s life and baseball career? Why does it feel like something is missing? Do some of the characters become tropes? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss "Angels in The Outfield". Why has this film been lost to time? How many careers did it launch? Does it hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

This month, we return to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, and discuss our plans as Annual Passes are back on sale. We also talk about the breaking Star Wars news while sipping on Dockside’s newest seasonal margarita.

This week we kick off the start of our baseball month with a review and discussion of "A Kid In King Arthurs Court". Was Thomas Ian Nicholas type-cast after Rookie of the Year? Did the UK casting department realize who they got? Does this film hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss 1997's "George Of The Jungle". Does this film work as a parody? Is it filled with plot holes? Has it been forgotten over time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we celebrate National Puppy Day with a review and discussion of "Bolt". Is Penny Bolt's true owner? Why is this a forgotten film? Does it deserve more credit? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss "The Strongest Man In The World". This is the final film in the "Computer Wore Tennis Shoes" trilogy, but does it seem out of place? Does this seem more realistic than its predecessors? Where does this rank amongst the other films? This and much more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we celebrate one year of Dockside Chats and becoming Walt Disney World locals by discussing Spring Training at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex and what drove us to Baseline Taphouse that day. We also talk about dining experiences at Polite Pig, Art Smith's Homecomin', and California Grill, as well as Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Orlando. 

This week we review and discuss 1972's "Now You See Him, Now You Don't". This sequel to "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is currently not on Disney Plus. Does it deserve the boot? How is it different from the first film? Does it leave us with more questions? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

For our final "What the February" discussion of 2023, we review and discuss 1986's "Mr Boogedy". How do we feel about this star-studded cast? Is this the mess we expected? Are we interested in the sequel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

WTF rolls along with 1980's "The Ghosts of Buxley Hall". Does this film feel dated? Is the humor appropriate for the Wonderful World of Disney? Does it make us think WTF? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

On this month's Dockside Chat we discuss Festival of The Arts 2023, the Hocus Pocus Cast Reunion at the House of Mouse Expo, our brunch experience at Wine Bar George and some major changes under Bob Iger. 

This week we review and discuss "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes". How close is the 1969 computer to present day? How successful was the film? Does it deserve to be in "WTF"? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we kick off What The February (WTF) with "Gus". Do they really air lift a mule into a football stadium? Is this a waste of a perfectly good cast? Was this a box office bomb? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week our very special guest Ricardo Louison joins us to review and discuss "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". Does this film pay a proper tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman? Is this film a "Best Picture" snub? Does this franchise have a future? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.   To listen to our review of "Black Manther", click here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-u4hqr-ddcc3...

This week we review and discuss "Rise". How true to real life is this story? Is this what we expected? Where does it rank amongst Disney’s other biopics and sports films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss Disney’s newest animated film, "Strange World". Was the trailer misleading? Is it a comic book film? Do we want to see more from this story? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This month we discuss Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, our final plunge on Splash Mountain, and how Bob Iger continues to show us that he is listening to Disney fans. 

This week we review and discuss "Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness". How does this feel as a continuation of "Wandavision"? Can Doctor Strange carry his own film? Do we need more of this franchise? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. To listen to our review of 'Doctor Strange", click here: Monoreel Radio Podcast - Monoreel Radio Episode #184 - Doctor Strange | Free Listenin...

This week we begin our catch up of 2022 releases with "Lightyear". Do we need a Buzz Lightyear origin story? How do we feel about Chris Evans as Buzz? Does the "Toy Story" franchise need a break? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.