Monoreel Radio

This week we discuss Don Hahn's 2018 documentary "Howard". This documentary screened at the Tribeca Film Festival that year and we were lucky enough to see it. How similar is this to "Waking Sleeping Beauty"? Does this style of documentary work? How do we feel about people protecting Howard Ashman's privacy all of these years later? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

To listen to our review of "Waking Sleepy Beauty" as well as a discussion with Disney animator Randy Cartwright, click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-13-waking-sleeping-beauty-y4N9rT9O1t/

This week we review and discuss "Muppet Haunted Mansion". This is Disney's second attempt at a "Haunted Mansion" film, but do they get this one right? Where do we rank this among the other films based on attractions? Should we try more Muppet adaptations? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

To listen to our review of 2003's "The Haunted Mansion", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-61-the-haunted-mansion-6Mv6CRAY4SR/

To listen to our review of 2011's "The Muppets", click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-5-the-muppets-4DV9pCr1QLS/

For Halloweek, we get spooky with a review and discussion of 1997's "Tower of Terror". This film is based loosely on the legendary Walt Disney World attraction, but is it a proper representation of the ride? How much does it incorporate "The Twilight Zone"? Where does it rank among films based on other Disney attractions? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week we wrap up our Descendants marathon with a discussion of 2019's "Descendants 3". Do our characters have a proper arch? Does this film properly grow up with its target audience? Are we left feeling like something is missing? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we review and discuss 2017's "Descendants 2". Has this film grown up with its fanbase? How is the music compared to that of the first film? Are we onboard yet? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

This week, we review and discuss "Descendants". Much like High School Musical, this DCOM became a global phenomenon. Is it worth the same hype? Does the concept of classic Disney Villain's kids work better in concept than in execution? Where does this film rank amongst the other DCOMS that we've reviewed? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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 all in his head? Which voice actor took us by surprise? Has our viewpoint on this film changed over the years? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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 answers? Do we need a sequel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

To listen to our review of "101 Dalmatians" (1961), click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-22-101-dalmatians-1961-2pemwKaoNKW/

To listen to our review of "101 Dalmatians" (1996), click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-episode-23-101-dalmatians-1996-6ktP8vf6GMW/

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 Disney classic? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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 release in theaters and on Disney+. How does the film look on a TV as opposed to a movie screen? How does Disney show respect for Asian culture as they incorporate it into the film? Do we need a sequel? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

To hear "Raya and the Last Dragon" interview with Disney Animator Andrew Ford, click here: https://vurbl.com/listen/monoreel-radio-bonus-episode-animator-andrew-ford-discusses-raya-and-the-last-dragon-1Pn1XXBeyMR/