Mar 25 2025 88 mins 1
Dana and Tom with returning guest and 5x Club Member, Allyson Techmeier (sister of Tom, daughter of Dana) discuss the revolutionary animated film, Toy Story (1995): directed by John Lasseter, written by Joss Whedon, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen, and Alec Sokolow, music by Randy Newman, starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Annie Potts, Wallace Shawn, and John Ratzenberger.
Plot Summary: Toy Story is an animated film about a group of toys that come to life when their owner, Andy, is not around. The story centers on Woody, a cowboy doll, and Buzz Lightyear, a space ranger action figure. When Buzz arrives and threatens Woody’s status as Andy's favorite toy, Woody is overcome with jealousy. However, after an accident, the two must work together after getting lost in the chaos of a move, leading to an unlikely friendship and a heartwarming adventure.
The film explores themes of friendship, identity, and the changing nature of relationships as children grow up. The story is heartwarming, humorous, and full of adventure, with memorable characters and groundbreaking animation that set a new standard for animated films.
Guest:
Allyson Techmeier
- 5x Club Member - My Fair Lady (1964), Mary Poppins (1964), 12 Years a Slave (2013), Batman Begins (2005), Casablanca (1943) Re-Revisit
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Allyson Techmeier
01:49 Cast and Background for Toy Story
04:07 Relationship(s) to Toy Story
06:53 What is Toy Story About?
07:41 Significance of Toy Story in Animation History
16:27 Plot Summary for Toy Story
17:28 Did You Know?
19:18 First Break
20:07 Best Performance(s)
29:29 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)
38:30 Second Break
39:59 In Memoriam
40:55 Best/Funniest Lines
43:42 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy
49:18 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance
59:20 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty
01:03:50 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness
01:10:34 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability
01:14:20 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total
01:17:47 Remaining Questions
01:24:21 Thank You to Allyson and Final Thoughts
01:27:28 Credits
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Keywords:
Toy Story, animation, Pixar, film history, character dynamics, nostalgia, family, movie review, digital animation, childhood memories, impact, significance, originality, timelessness, rewatchability, audience reception, Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger
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