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Monoreel Radio
A weekly podcast dedicated to the Disney movie canon. Each week, we deep dive into a different film to determine if the classics hold up, and if the new releases compare.
Episodes
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Monoreel Radio Episode #159 - Ratatouille
This week we celebrate the opening of "Remy's Ratatouille Adventure" with a review and discussion of "Ratatouille". Is Gusteau really visiting Remy or is it…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #158 - Cruella
This week, we review and discuss 2021's "Cruella". Does the 1970's London punk scene work for this movie? Does the film leave us with more questions than…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #157 - Luca
This week, we review and discuss 2021's "Luca". What is "The Change"? What is so scary about the surface? Why Bruno? Does this draw too much from another…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #156 - Raya And The Last Dragon
This week we review and discuss 2021's "Raya And The Last Dragon". Originally set for a 2020 release, this film was pushed back and eventually saw a dual…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #155 - Artemis Fowl
This week we played Disney+ roulette and landed on "Artemis Fowl". This book to film adaptation was meant to be released in theaters but instead went straight…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #154 - Invincible
This week, we review and discuss 2006's "Invincible", which is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary. How true to the life of Vince Papale is this film? Is the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #153 - Davy Crockett and The River Pirates
This week we review and discuss "Davy Crockett and The River Pirates". Having recently turned 65 years old, how do the sets hold up? How is the pacing…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #152 - Davy Crockett: King Of The Wild Frontier
This week, we review and discuss 1955's "Davy Crockett: King of The Wild Frontier". Why does the pacing feel so janky? Did Walt Disney jump to conclusions?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #151 - Flight of The Navigator
This week, after multiple tries at recording, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of "Flight of The Navigator". Where does this rank among other 80s sci-fi…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #150 - Tarzan
Brendan and Katherine from "Detour To Neverland" join us this week to discuss "Tarzan". Why is this film so underappreciated? Which song do we think is the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #149 - The Great Mouse Detective
This week we review and discuss 1986's "The Great Mouse Detective". What was the original name of the film? Is there something on the cutting room floor we…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #148 - The Fox and the Hound
This week we celebrate the 40th anniversary of "The Fox and The Hound". How is the film different from the novel? How has our view changed watching as adults?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #147 - Avengers: Endgame
This week, we review and discuss "Avengers: Endgame" Does this movie feel like its three hours long? Is this the greatest superhero movie of all time? How old…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #146 - The Reluctant Dragon
----more----This week, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of "The Reluctant Dragon". We heard about this movie when we took the Walt Disney Studios tour, but…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #145 - The Parent Trap (1961)
This week, we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of "The Parent Trap" starring Disney Legend Haley Mills. How does she handle the dual role? Why not cast twins in…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #144 - Camp Rock 2
This week we review and discuss 2010's "Camp Rock 2". Is this film more motivated than the first? Which movie had the better songs? Where does this rank on our…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #143 - Camp Rock
This week, we review and discuss 2008's "Camp Rock". How does this film compare to other DCOMs? Does Mitchie's stage fright make any sense? Was this written…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #142 - The Moon Spinners
This week, we played Disney Plus Roulette and landed on 1964's, "The Moon Spinners". Does Haley Mills work in an action film? Did Steven Spielberg rip this…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #141 - The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
This week we review 2004's "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement". How have these characters grown since the first film? Is this sequel necessary? Do we…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #140 - The Princess Diaries
This week we review and discuss 2001's "The Princess Diaries". Where was the film originally set? Is this a Disney remake of "Pretty Woman"? Does the film hold…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #139 - Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker
May The 4th be with you. This week we review and discuss 2019's "The Rise Of Skywalker". Does each character have a proper arch by the end of this trilogy?How…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #138 - Meet The Deedles
We played Disney Plus Roulette and landed on 1998's "Meet The Deedles". Is it dated from the moment of release? Is it a forgotten classic? How is this film…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #137 - A Bug's Life
This week, we review and discuss 1998's "A Bug's Life". This was Pixar's sophomore film, which spawned an entire land at Disney's California Adventure, but why…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #136 - Incredibles 2
This week, we review and discuss "Incredibles 2". Does it work picking up immediately where the first one leaves off? How does the animation change? Does Brad…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #135 - The Incredibles
With the reopening of Walt's park just around the corner, we've been reminiscing about our trip to Disneyland and wanted to choose a film that reminds us of…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #134 - Teen Spirit
This week, we played Monoreel Radio roulette and landed on 2011's made for TV movie, "Teen Spirit". Are the characters fully developed? How is it different…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #133 - Darby O'Gill and The Little People
This week, we review and discuss 1959's "Darby O'Gill and The Little People". What controversies surround this film? Is that Sean Connery actually singing? Is…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #132 - The Absent Minded Professor
This week, we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of "The Absent Minded Professor". How did Walt Disney conceptualize this film? Is this better than "Flubber"? Do…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: Walt Disney World - One Year Later
On our drive home from the airport, we decided to turn on the mic and share our feelings about the status of Walt Disney World in March of 2021.
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Monoreel Radio Episode #131 - Mars Needs Moms
This week, we decided to check out "Mars Needs Moms", as it is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. What groundbreaking technology was used to film this movie?…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: Animator Andrew Ford Discusses ”Raya and The Last Dragon”
Today, we were very fortunate to be joined by Disney animator Andrew Ford to discuss their newest film, "Raya and The Last Dragon".
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Monoreel Radio Episode #130 - Zootopia
Disney animator Andrew Ford joins us this week as we review and discuss 2016's "Zootopia". Is this the best world building in film history? Which character was…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #129 - The Country Bears
This week, we review and discuss Disney's first try at turning an attraction into a film with 2002's "The Country Bears". The movie is backed by enormous star…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #128 - The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
This week, we ride again with the Apple Dumpling Gang. How does this 1979 sequel stack up to the original? Does the schtick get old? Was this even necessary?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #127 - The Apple Dumpling Gang
What the February week two sees us hitch a ride with "The Apple Dumpling Gang". This film was released in 1975, but does it feel older? Who is The Apple…
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MonoreelRadio Episode #126 - Fuzzbucket
What the February is going on here? This week, we kick off a fun theme month with special guest Scott from the "Dislexic" podcast, as we review and discuss…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #125 - Kronk's New Groove
This week, we spun the roulette wheel and landed on "Kronk's New Groove". Does Kronk need his own film? Does the sequel use the source material, or copy the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #124 - Mulan (2020)
This week, we review and discuss the live action remake of "Mulan". How much changes in comparison to the original film? Would this have worked as a musical?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #123 - Onward
This week we review and discuss 2020's "Onward". Does the film live up to it's expectations? Is this the best world building we've seen from Pixar? Does this…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #122 - Soul
This week we review and discuss "Soul". Is this film geared towards kids or adults? How do we feel about the world building? How does this stack up against the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #121 - 2020 Year in Review
This week, we discuss the first year of Disney Plus as well as the other releases from 2020. To listen to our full length reviews of some of what this year had…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #120 - The Aristocats
This week, we review and discuss "The Artistocats". The film is celebrating its 50th anniversary, but is the story timeless? Is this the feline version of "101…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #119 - Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
This week, we review and discuss "Swiss Family Robinson", celebrating it's 60th anniversary this month. How does the film differ from the 1940 version? How…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: Disney Investor Day Recap
After four hours of bombshell news, we had to discuss! Who is cast as Buzz Lightyear? Where is Star Wars going? What are we most excited for? All of this and…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #118 - The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
This week, we wrap up our review of "The Santa Clause" franchise with a discussion of 2006's "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause". How much money did Disney…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #117 - The Santa Clause 2
This week, we review and discuss "The Santa Clause 2". Is Tim Allen the greatest Santa of all time? Has he been watching his saturated fats? How does this film…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #116 - Pooh's Heffalump Movie
This week, we played Monoreel Radio Roulette and landed on "Pooh's Heffalump Movie". Had we ever seen it before? Why does this music sound so familiar? How…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #115 - The Sorcerer's Apprentice
This week, we get in the cage with our buddy Pat (who you’ll recognize from our Great Movie Ride intro) to discuss "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". Is this film…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #114 - Fantasia
This week, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of "Fantasia". How did they make this film under budget constraints from the war? What new animation techniques…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #113 - First Kid
This week, we review 1996's "First Kid". How 90s is this movie? How does the film hold up 24 years later? Will Brock Pierce be our president? All of this and…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: Walt Disney World Trip Recap (October 2020)
This week we discuss our quick four day trip to Walt Disney World. How did Disney handle their Covid protocols? How safe did we feel? Was the magic still…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #112 - Return To Oz
This week, we take the show on the road. We review and discuss the cult classic "Return To Oz" on our drive to Walt Disney World. Was an Oz sequel necessary?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #111 - Return To Halloweentown
This week, we finally conclude the Halloweentown series. Why was Marnie recast? With a major recast and Marnie going off to college, does it still feel like a…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #110 - Halloweentown High
This week, we are going back to High School with "Halloweentown High". Does this movie still have the charm of the original film? How on brand is it within the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #109 - Halloweentown 2: Kalabar's Revenge
This week, we time travel back to 2001's "Halloweentown 2: Kalabar's Revenge". How does this movie compare to the first? How do we feel about time travel? Does…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #108 - The Journey of Natty Gann
This week, "The Journey of Natty Gann" celebrates its 35th anniversary. This 1985 period piece seems to escaped us for all this time. Why is this movie…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #107 - Fun and Fancy Free
This week, we discuss 1947's "Fun and Fancy Free". Hampered due to budget restrictions during and following World War 2, this film is comprised of two stories…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #106 - Monsters University
This week, we go back to college to review and discuss 2013's "Monsters University". How does it compare to Monsters Inc? Were we mislead by the trailer? Do we…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #105 - Monsters Inc.
This week, we review and discuss 2001's "Monsters Inc.". How does the world building compare to other Disney films? How close was Billy Crystal to playing…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #104 - 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
This week, we played Monoreel Radio roulette and landed on 1954's "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea". An all star cast makes up this groundbreaking film, but how…