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This week we celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Big Hero 6". Is animation the right route for a Marvel franchise? Has the film stood the test of time? Do we want more from this world? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This week we review and discuss 1998's "My Date With The President's Daughter". Who was this film clearly inspired by? How did we feel about the casting? Has the film held up over the years? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This week we celebrate the 5th anniversary of "Maleficent Mistress of Evil". How is this different from the first film? Have the VFX improved? Do we like where we leave our characters? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This week we review and discuss "Ed Wood" as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Who did Johnny Depp use as motivation for his character? What makes this one different from Tim Burton's other films? How does this compare to other bipics? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This week, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Sixth Sense". Wait… it’s a Disney movie? How did they come to acquire this film? What do we think about Disney rolling the dice on a first time director? Once you know the twist, does it have rewatchability? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This week we review and discuss 2024's "Descendants: The Rise of Red". How is this different from its predecessors? Did we need a sequel? Will we see more from this franchise? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Quiz Show". With this creative team and talent roster, what are we expecting? Should this film have won Best Picture in 1994? Is this film still relatable today? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This week, we recap some fun-filled, Fall activities here in Orlando, despite it still feeling like the middle of Summer. We discuss low crowds during a diet EPCOT day, taking in the decor and snacks at Magic Kingdom for Halloween, and the return of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida. We also snack around Disney Springs, enjoying the many special offerings for Halloween and Spanish and Latin American Heritage Month.
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This week we are celebrating 300 episodes and mixing it up a bit with a discussion of the TGIF shows that traveled to Walt Disney World. Do these episodes work in service of their respective sitcoms? Do they feel like one big commercial for the parks? Which show utilizes Disney best? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This week we review and discuss 1995's "Tom and Huck". Do we need a modern re-telling of this classic tale? How do we feel about the casting choices? Is this film a product of its time? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
To listen to our review of "I'll Be Home For Christmas", click here.
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This week, we are joined by everybody’s favorite pianist, Rob Volpe, to discuss 2009's "The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story". Is their story what we were expecting? How do we feel about their complex relationship? What happened when they no longer had a contract with Disney? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Camp Nowhere". Why was this film released toward the end of Summer? Is this film a product of it’s time? Is it age appropriate? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This week we celebrate the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics with a discussion of "Young Woman And The Sea". How close does this film mirror the historical events of Trudy Ederle's swim of the English Channel? Are these the right casting choices? Where does it rank among other Disney sports films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This week, we welcome back Ted Thomas to discuss his 2009 documentary "Walt and El Grupo", an account of Walt Disney's Goodwill Tour of South America in 1941. Ted tells us all about his experience producing the film and how it lead so many new discoveries, he is now releasing a 230-page follow up book, "Walt and El Grupo In Latin America", with co-authors Didier Ghez and JB Kaufman. This hardcover monograph is published by the Hyperion Historical Alliance, which will have a booth set up for book signings at the upcoming 2024 D23 Expo in Anaheim, following the authors' panel.
Click here to listen to our review of "Frank and Ollie".
Click here to listen to our first conversation with Ted about producing "Frank and Ollie".
Click here to listen to our review of "Saludos Amigos".
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This week we review and discuss 2003's "Inspector Gadget 2". Is this film closer to the source material than the first film? How do we feel about the re-castings? Does the CGI get any better? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This week we discuss "Inspector Gadget" on its 25th anniversary. What talent was originally attached to the film? Does this movie stay true to the source material from the television show? Do the effects hold up? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at [email protected]. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.
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This week we review and discuss "Deadpool 2". Are they trying too hard to out-shock the first film? How do we feel about the villain in this film? Are we excited for the third installment? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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This month our friends Nicole, Damian, and Mike join us for a conversation on the 2024 Flavors Of Florida offerings. We also discuss enjoying EPCOT without a festival, seeing Jodi Benson live, and going broke on nostalgia at Universal Studios Orlando.
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