Monoreel Radio

This week, we review and discuss 2023's "Chang Can Dunk". How is this different than other sports films? Does this feel more like a DCOM or a coming-of-age movie? Do we want more Disney Plus originals in this vein? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This month we take you to EPCOT to sample some food and beverage from the International Flower and Garden Festival, discuss seeing Joey Fatone and AJ MacLean at Universal Mardi Gras, attending the Arnold Palmer Invitational and Spring Training in Tampa. We also have a special announcement for the House Of Mouse Expo 2026.

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This week, we review and discuss 2002's "Double Teamed". This film is based on a true story, but how close to reality is it? How endearing are these characters? Where does it rank among other DCOMs? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week, we review and discuss 2006's "Glory Road". How does Disney handle this subject matter? How close are the depictions of the real-life events? Where does this rank against other Disney produced autobiographical sports films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we kick off our Monoreel March Madness with a discussion of 1997's "Air Bud". Is this film a comedy or a drama? What changes did Disney make in the film’s edit? Is it a product of its time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of "O Brother, Where Art Thou?". What makes this release so unique? Is it going nowhere fast, or is this the Coen Brothers best film? How close did we come to not releasing the episode? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio. 

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This week we review and discuss "Tron: Ares". Does this film work bringing its characters out of the grid? How is it stylistically different from the first two films? Do we want more Tron? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This month, we discuss taking Sean's dad to Hollywood Studios, attending EPCOT's International Festival of The Arts, Universal Mardi Gras, and the Daytona 500. We also talk about the future of Walt Disney World under newly named CEO Josh d'Amaro, and Jacki makes a special announcement. 

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This week we review and discuss "Freakier Friday". Do we like where the story picks up? How has the writing changed in this second film? Do we need a third? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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This week, we review and discuss "The Fantastic Four: First Steps". How is this different from the previous versions of the "Fantastic Four". How do we feel about the casting choices? Has the CGI become any better? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.

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