Variety

‘Inside Out 2’ Shows That Anxiety Can Be a Hero, Not a Villain (Guest Column)

In May 2020, Pixar filmmakers invited me to collaborate with them as they began their work on “Inside Out 2.” They explained that in the sequel Riley would now be a teenager, and the action would ...
The New York Times

In a Year of Anxiety Onscreen, Here’s Who Portrayed It Best

From “Inside Out 2” to “The Bear,” it was a character, a feeling, a vibe. By Maya Phillips Anxiety is nothing new, but in 2024 it was a star character in several of the films and TV shows that caught ...
The New York Times

I Saw My Anxiety Reflected in ‘Inside Out 2.’ It Floored Me.

In a way that’s both cathartic and devastating, Pixar’s latest portrays how anxiety can take hold, our critic writes. By Maya Phillips At the climax of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” Riley, a freshly ...
thedailytimes

Father-daughter duo tackle anxiety in short film

Anxiety can take many forms — a racing heart, a sense of dread, or, for Ally Webb, something much more specific: emetophobia. Now, she’s taking that experience and turning it into art, with the help ...