‘Toy Story’ With Sean Fennessey, Mallory Rubin, and Shea Serrano
November 10, 2020 · Toy Story (1995) · Adventure · Animation · Comedy · 1:42:39 · ▶ Listen on Spotify
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Most Rewatchable Scene
Mallory RubinThe toys coming to life scene when Andy leaves the room after his birthday party▶ 30:49
Sean FennesseyMultiple scenes including toys coming to life when Andy leaves, Buzz and Woody's showdown at the gas station, and the claw scene at Pizza Planet▶ 30:00
Shea SerranoExpressed excitement about the gas station fight scene but explicitly stated 'this is not my most rewatchable scene' without giving his actual pick▶ 35:25
What's Aged the Best
Sean FennesseyThe animation revolution, Disney betting on Pixar, and the indescribable attachment that children have to their toys▶ 45:55
What's Aged the Worst
Mallory RubinThe runtime - at 1 hour 22 minutes, it feels like a TV episode rather than a movie and she wanted more time with the characters▶ 1:00:43
Sean FennesseyInitially considered whether kids still play with toys the same way, but concluded they do and Fortnite hasn't completely won over young children's imaginations▶ 1:00:07
Casting What-Ifs
Mallory RubinPaul Newman — Never wants to say no to Paul Newman but has spent too much time with Tom Hanks as Woody to conceive of anything else. Likes Rick Moranis for Rex. Asked about Jeremy Irons as Mr. Potato Head.▶ 1:04:23
Sean FennesseyJim Carrey — Wouldn't recast anybody from the actual film - thinks current casting is perfect. Discussed original plans for Jim Carrey as Buzz and Paul Newman as Woody but prefers the generational similarity of Hanks/Allen. Likes Rick Moranis for Rex.▶ 1:06:31
Shea SerranoDenzel Washington — Wants Denzel Washington as Buzz Lightyear. Paul Newman is the only actor he'd accept over Tom Hanks for Woody.▶ 1:06:36
Dion Waiters Award
Mallory RubinDon Rickles — Supports Mr. Potato Head and suggests Ham (John Ratzenberger) as well▶ 1:07:05
Sean FennesseyDon Rickles — Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, also mentions Wallace Shawn as Rex▶ 1:06:49
Joey Pants Award
Sean FennesseyMentions Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, and R. Lee Ermey as the sergeant, but says he has another pick without revealing it▶ 1:07:36
Half-Assed Internet Research
Mallory RubinMakes the case for Rex (the dinosaur) for the animal performance award, noting Rex is technically a dinosaur and Scud plays a pivotal role▶ 1:10:00
Sean FennesseyPresents trivia about Sid's dog being named Scud and discusses the Brandy Booth Award for Outstanding Animal Performance▶ 1:09:50
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Mallory RubinMaybe there's something instinctual in Buzz's DNA as a toy that tells him to power down when people come in - self-preservation and understanding of social norms. It's part of the self-actualization process toys go through.▶ 1:16:37
Sean FennesseyWhy doesn't Buzz interact with Andy if he doesn't think he's a toy? Since toys choose not to animate around humans, why would Buzz (who believes he's a spaceman) choose not to interact with Andy?▶ 1:14:40
Shea SerranoBuzz is in camouflage mode because Andy isn't critical to his mission of getting back to outer space. He avoids all humans because they don't have anything to do with where he's trying to go.▶ 1:17:02
Picking Nits
Mallory RubinMultiple nits: toys trying to get Scud hit by a car, moving truck being nearly empty despite packing a whole house, toys being fast enough to catch a moving truck, and Woody not thinking to use the window earlier when he orchestrated Buzz going out the window▶ 1:22:08
Shea SerranoWanting to know what Andy's mom said to Sid's mom about why he wasn't invited to the party▶ 1:24:30
Apex Mountain
Sean FennesseyTom Hanks — Tom Hanks in 1995 - won second Oscar for Forrest Gump, released Apollo 13 and Toy Story within five months, filming directorial debut That Thing You Do▶ 1:36:47
Shea SerranoToys — Agrees Tom Hanks 1995 is historic Apex Mountain, highest ever on the show. For toys specifically, picks Robin Williams movie 'Toys' as Apex Mountain for toys▶ 1:37:14
Who Won the Movie
Mallory RubinTom Hanks — Woody - because the entire Toy Story universe hinges on Woody's choices, growth, and sense of self▶ 1:39:42
Shea SerranoTom Hanks — Woody - all the most emotional moments come from Woody's beats, though Buzz makes a close run▶ 1:40:40
Movies Referenced (60)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toy Story 4 (2019) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Sean Fennessey, Mallory Rubin, Shea Serrano | ▶ 46:04 |
| Child's Play (1988) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Mallory Rubin, Shea Serrano | ▶ 27:30 |
| Coco (2017) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Shea Serrano, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 16:53 |
| Finding Nemo (2003) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Shea Serrano, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 17:06 |
| Steve Jobs (2015) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Sean Fennessey | ▶ 6:30 |
| Toy Story 2 (1999) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 1:16:14 |
| Toy Story 3 (2010) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Shea Serrano, Mallory Rubin | ▶ 17:50 |
| Bright (2017) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Sean Fennessey, Mallory Rubin | ▶ 25:06 |
| Identity (2003) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 34:22 |
| Inside Out (2015) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Mallory Rubin, Shea Serrano, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 16:59 |
| Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Sean Fennessey, Shea Serrano | ▶ 35:08 |
| The Lion King (1994) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Sean Fennessey, Shea Serrano | ▶ 46:45 |
Directors Referenced (3)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Gibson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Sean Fennessey, Shea Serrano | Braveheart, Lethal Weapon 3, Conspiracy Theory | ▶ 1:02:39 |
| John Colorado | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Sean Fennessey, Shea Serrano | Hancock | ▶ 1:42 |
| Steven Spielberg | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Sean Fennessey | Schindler's List, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Saving Private Ryan | ▶ 37:58 |
Actors Referenced (31)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Disney | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 12 | Sean Fennessey, Mallory Rubin, Shea Serrano | Lady and the Tramp | ▶ 2:06 |
| Paul Newman | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Sean Fennessey, Mallory Rubin, Shea Serrano | Road to Perdition, The Verdict | ▶ 1:03:44 |
| Steve Jobs | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Sean Fennessey, Shea Serrano, Mallory Rubin | Toy Story | ▶ 6:30 |
| Tom Hanks | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Sean Fennessey, Mallory Rubin, Shea Serrano | Cast Away, Big, Forrest Gump | ▶ 8:00 |
| Tim Allen | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Sean Fennessey, Shea Serrano, Mallory Rubin | Toy Story, Galaxy Quest | ▶ 8:00 |
| Denzel Washington | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Shea Serrano, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 1:05:32 | |
| Jim Carrey | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Shea Serrano, Sean Fennessey | Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Bruce Almighty, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | ▶ 1:03:44 |
| Wallace Shawn | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Sean Fennessey, Mallory Rubin | The Princess Bride, Clueless | ▶ 8:20 |
| Billy Crystal | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Sean Fennessey, Shea Serrano | City Slickers, When Harry Met Sally... | ▶ 1:01:33 |
| John Ratzenberger | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Sean Fennessey | Toy Story | ▶ 1:07:10 |
| Bill Murray | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Shea Serrano | Lost in Translation, Rushmore, Moonrise Kingdom | ▶ 1:02:17 |
| Bruce Willis | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey | Die Hard, Pulp Fiction | ▶ 1:02:51 |
Writers Referenced (9)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lasseter | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 13 | Sean Fennessey, Shea Serrano | Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life | ▶ 7:40 |
| Andrew Stanton | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey | Finding Nemo | ▶ 7:46 |
| Jeffrey Katzenberg | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey | Shrek, Just Like Heaven | ▶ 26:26 |
| Pete Docter | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey, Mallory Rubin | Inside Out | ▶ 25:30 |
| Roger Ebert | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey | ▶ 20:45 | |
| Alec Sokolow | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Sean Fennessey | Toy Story | ▶ 7:53 |
| George Lucas | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Sean Fennessey | Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, American Graffiti | ▶ 37:58 |
| Joel Cohen | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Sean Fennessey | Toy Story | ▶ 7:53 |
| Joss Whedon | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Sean Fennessey | The Avengers | ▶ 7:46 |
Cinematographers Referenced (1)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Aldrin | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Mallory Rubin | ▶ 1:13:09 |