Ali discusses the coming-of-age Pixar film that creatively captures the turbulent time of puberty, Turning Red, directed by Domee Shi.
Turning Red
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Soul
Coco
Ali discusses the Pixar film, Coco, winner of the listener-voted poll!
Inside Out + “An Emotional First Date”
Ali discusses the brilliant Pixar movie, Inside Out, directed by Pete Docter, praising the imaginative concept and emotional storytelling that make it one of the best Pixar films. Afterward, she shares an Inside Outstory she wrote called “An Emotional First Date.”
Favorite Animated Protagonists with Patricia
Ali and returning guest, Patricia, each share their top 5 favorite animated protagonists.
Be sure to also check out Favorite Animated Antagonists with Patricia.
Toy Story Movies
Ali discusses Pixar’s first feature film, Toy Story (1995), and its sequels, Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010) and Toy Story 4 (2019). She shares her favorite moments from each movie that make up this phenomenal franchise and capture the universal themes of friendship, growing up, purpose and unconditional love.
Favorite Animated Antagonists with Patricia
Ali and special guest, Patricia Miranda of Old School Lane, each share their top 5 favorite animated antagonists.
Check out Old School Lane on YouTube and find updates on Facebook and Blogspot, as well as by following Patricia on Twitter. Also, be sure to give Ali’s blog interview with Patricia a read: An In-Depth Chat with the Co-Founder of Old School Lane.
Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling
Ali discusses Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling compiled by former Pixar storyboard artist, Emma Coats, drawing examples from different Pixar films along the way.
Storytelling Saga 