Inside Out Spinoff Explores the Wild World of Dream Production: A Review
Pixar’s “Dream Productions,” a four-episode miniseries streaming on Disney+, dives back into the mind of Riley, the beloved protagonist from the “Inside Out” universe. While “Inside Out 2” grabs the spotlight as a feature film, akin to a blockbuster sequel, “Dream Productions” takes a more intimate, mockumentary approach. Think of it as “Inside Out 2.5″(and without
Expanding on the thrills of “Inside Out.”
, 2.5.”
While the series touches base with the familiar emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), etc., the focus here shifts: the media that enters Riley’s head from the “screening liked areal-life film studios—right down to the awards. The new series includes the voices of Ally Maki as Janelle, Paula Pell as Paula and Richard Ayoade as Xeni.
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The first two “Inside Out” films introduced us to a mental realm where emotions, embodied as characters, play out internal struggle in Riley’s mind, attempting to make sense of a ton of the dreams themselves staged as if giant movie productions, filmed with cameras fitted with a “
This series employs clever visual gags – the sketchy, to expand on the world-building. Equally, Pixar devotees will appreciate like “The Rileywood Reporter” and ‘Snoozeweek’.
It’s Gonna be a long night —
