Monoreel Radio

This week we deep dive into some classic Walt Era films, beginning with "Melody Time". This 1948 anthology film features seven vignettes showcasing stunning animation with outstanding music. Does everything flow naturally? How different is this from "Fantasia"? We all love a burger from Pecos Bill, but do we like his origin story? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss "Once Upon A Studio", in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Animation Studios. With so many characters in one place, does it feel forced, or intentional? Are all of our favorite characters accounted for? Is this nostalgia fest a flex, or is it worth the hype? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss "Phantom Of The Megaplex". This 2000 DCOM features Hollywood icon and Disney favorite Mickey Rooney. Does he carry this film? How do we feel about the way these archetypes develop? Where do we rank this among other DCOMs? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss "Zombies 3". How does the flow of this film feel different from the previous sequel? Do we leave our characters in a good place? How does this franchise compare to other DCOM franchises? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss "Zombies 2". Does this fall victim to the same formula as other DCOM sequels? Is there a natural continuation of the story? How does the soundtrack stack up versus that of the first film? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we kick off spooky season with a review and discussion of "Zombies", a DCOM beloved for a multitude of reasons. How does this cast compare to other DCOM musicals? Where does this soundtrack rank? Is this film worth the hype? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss "The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride". The Lion King is known for its star studded cast, but how do they handle all of these new characters? Is the soundtrack worth the hype? Where does is rank among the other straight to video sequels of the Disney Renaissance films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we review and discuss "The Lion King 1 1/2". Does this feel like a direct pull of the original animated classic? Do we really need to see this much backstory? How much animation is recycled? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

On our all new Dockside Chat, we taste our way through Halloween treats, as well as the Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month offerings around Disney Springs, recap the reunion of 2/5 of *NSYNC and of course breakdown Destination D23. 

This week we review and discuss "Aladdin and The King of Thieves". How was the film re-written with the return of Robin Williams? Is this a fitting end of the trilogy? Do we need more Aladdin moving forward? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.