Pixar’s crown jewel Toy Story is 25 years old and twin brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about it!
The film was released in theaters on November 22, 1995. The movie features a world where toys walk and talk when their owners aren’t around. In said world, Sheriff Woody the cowboy (Tom Hanks) competes for his owner’s affection with newcomer Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), who believes he is a real Space Ranger. Other toy roles include Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, John Ratzenberger as Hamm, Jim Varney as Slinky Dog, Wallace Shawn as Rex, Annie Potts as Bo Peep, and R. Lee Ermey as Sergeant. Human roles include John Morris as Andy, Laurie Metcalf as Mrs. Davis, and Erik von Detten as Sid.
Toy Story debuted to acclaim from critics and moviegoers alike and finished as the second highest grossing movie of 1995. While Best Animated Feature was not yet a category, Toy Story went on to receive Oscar nominations for Best Original Song, Best Score for a Musical or Comedy, and Best Original Screenplay (a first for an animated movie). In addition, the Academy gave director John Lasseter a special achievement award for making the first feature-length computer-animated film.
In this podcast, Josh and Aaron talk about all the movie’s elements, including the plot, the actors’ performances, and the animation. They also go into the film’s significance in the histories of movies and computer technology.
For more Disney, listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on The Lion King.
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