Monoreel Radio

A weekly podcast dedicated to the entire catalog of Disney films. Each week, we give an in depth discussion of a different film to see how the classics hold up and if new releases compare.

Monoreel Radio Episode #355 - Dick Tracy

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. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.

11-19
01:30:42

Monoreel Radio Episode #354 - Tuck Everlasting

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 you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.

11-11
01:09:47

Monoreel Radio Episode #353 - Chicken Little

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@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.

11-05
01:02:27

Monoreel Radio Episode #352 - The Scream Team

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, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

10-30
01:14:19

Monoreel Radio Episode #351 - Girl Vs. Monster

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 if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

10-22
01:13:50

Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #41 - Food and Wine Festival 2.0, The Boathouse, Fall at SeaWorld

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 website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

10-21
01:18:32

Monoreel Radio Episode #350 - Under Wraps 2

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 website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

10-15
01:16:09

Monoreel Radio Episode #349 - Under Wraps (2021)

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 heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.   

10-07
01:18:58

Monoreel Radio Episode #348 - The Big Green

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 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 you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

10-01
01:24:32

Monoreel Radio Episode #347 - The Hot Chick

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 and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

09-24
01:27:18

Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #40 - EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Kickoff and HHN 34 Recap

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 you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

09-22
02:02:05

Monoreel Radio Episode #346 - Bedtime Stories

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 show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

09-16
01:35:00

Monoreel Radio Episode #345 - The Waterboy

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 anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

09-03
01:18:29

Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #39 - Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall, and Destination D23 Reactions

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 Destination D23 Event.  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 you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

09-02
01:52:58

Monoreel Radio Episode #344 - Pollyanna

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 links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

08-30
01:20:28

Monoreel Radio Episode #343 - Spaced Invaders

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.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

08-19
01:29:05

Monoreel Radio Episode #342 - DuckTales the Movie: Treasure Of The Lost Lamp

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 heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

08-15
01:21:50

Monoreel Radio Episode #341 - Coyote Ugly

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. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

08-05
01:22:07

Monoreel Radio Episode #340 - Operation Dumbo Drop

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Operation Dumbo Drop". Based on a true story, what are the events that inspired this film, and how much liberty does Disney take with them? What were the challenges Disney faced making a period piece like this? Were any elephants harmed during the making of this 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.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

07-29
01:12:31

Monoreel Radio Episode #339 - Snow White (2025)

This week we review and discuss the live action remake of "Snow White". Does Disney accomplish their goal of making this a modern story? How do we feel about the changes to the songs? 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. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation. 

07-26
01:55:04

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