Monoreel Radio

This week we review and discuss the new DisneyPlus documentary "Jim Henson: Idea Man". Do we learn anything new about Jim Henson? How does Ron Howard connect this to some of Jim's early experimental films? How did Jim's life parallel Walt Disney's? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we celebrate the opening of "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" at Walt Disney World with a discussion of 2009's "The Princess And The Frog". What was the reaction to the return of traditional hand drawn animation? Does New Orleans work as the setting? What do we think of a modern day princess movie? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Around The World in 80 Days". How close is this film to the source material? Does the movie feel cohesive? Is the cast enough to save it? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week we review and discuss 2023's "Prom Pact". Is this film a love letter to Generation X? Does it have universal appeal? Should it have been shown on the Disney Channel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This month we discuss hitting four parks in one day, enjoying Sister Hazel and Lit close out Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival and the potential for a 5th gate!

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This week we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of "Up". What makes this film so timeless? How is it relatable? Is this a perfect film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we review and discuss "The Monkey's Uncle". This film caught our attention because it features The Beach Boys, but how big is their role in the film? How has this film aged? Is this the best plot twist of all time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

This week, we review and discuss 1997's "Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves". This was Walt Disney Picture's first direct-to-video live action film, but is it fitting to round out the trilogy? Is this film meant to be watched in high-def? Where does it rank among the other "Honey" films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we review and discuss "folklore: the long pong studio sessions" as Taylor Swift kicks off the second leg of her tour in Europe. Is this the documentary we expected? Is this album, in fact, autobiographical? How has the album aged in four years? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week we played Monoreel Radio DisneyPlus roulette and landed on 1967's "The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin". Is this the hidden gem we've been hoping for? Which iconic Disney film seemingly has its fingerprints on this movie? How re-watchable is this film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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