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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