Telling a Story from the Inside Out

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Creating a story is often as much of a journey for the writer as it is for the characters. In this video I look at the writing process for Inside Out to examine how the powerful emotions in the film were inspired by the real-life experiences of the writers.
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[@1080TJ]

I never thought I'd end up crying in the theater over a pink elephant named Bing Bong.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I really love that this film, despite being "for kids" and having a uplifting ending, doesn't pull it's punches.

[@MRdaBakkle]

TJ Hastie who also cries candy.

[@andy4an]

watching this video was enough to get me crying again.

[@frankp6940]

I cry everytime I watch the scene Bing Bong jumped off the cart

[@Unpopular50]

Seriously, Toy Story 3, the start of UP and Inside Out, Pixar sure knows how to turn me into a mess.

[@matthewprice565]

One of the smartest "kids' films" in a long time

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Absolutely!

[@mankytoes]

Matthew Price I love how they don't talk down to kids at Pixar. Aside from including explicitly adult themes and having a faster pace, there is no reason to alter these films or dumb them down. They make more intelligent points than most films aimed at adults. Though I would love an adult equivalent of Inside Out, something dark looking at what can go on with adults.

[@elijahgrowe9440]

mankytoes Anomalisa is probably the closest you will get to an adult version of Inside Out

[@oftinuvielskin9020]

I thought it was boring, but I've now been convinced the concept was a good one. Which is no small feat I guess

[@maximeteppe7627]

The emotional journey is really interesting. The sad thing though, in my viewer experience, is that the scene to scene events, the first degree of reading, wasn't engaging enough to me . It felt like the movie could have worked better as a short. Maybe if the inside of the mind was fleshed out, it could have helped. The visual metaphors were a bit expected. Even the candy plush elephant felt kinda... Dr Seuss ripoff. Also this is probably one of Pixar's least visually exciting movies of all: the mind's landscape is mostly flat and lacks fantasy. The moments that worked best were the memory dump and the nightmare part. Funny how the movie actually suffers (to me) from the same problem joy does: by having a happy looking subconscious and visual universe, the movie falls flat, and incorporating darker moments is the solution to make the movie work better.

[@sebastiangomezletelier1367]

It's okay to be sad. The greatest lesson by Pixar

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

[@tabuxander]

I actually let myself cried over something I sad about. Something I've never did before..

[@Grizabeebles]

My wife has suffered from clinical depression since she was a teenager. She apologizes over every little thing the way Sadness does and also she has a thing for soft fuzzy sweaters. I used to catch her crying about four days a week. She's told me to my face its not her new anti-depressants that's made that number drop, she's just better at hiding it from me now. Hearing that Sadness was made to be "as annoying as possible" really bugs me because it implies the writers had no idea what _real_ depression does to a person. I think the movie's right that most people avoid sadness at almost any cost. But it sounds like the screenwriters only intended to go as far as "learning to take the good with the bad" in general rather than "learning to live with sadness" in specific. And thank heaven they overshot because Inside Out does a great job of eviscerating claptrap like "just don't think about it", "try to stay positive" and even "faith leads to happiness." No matter how hard we fight to repress our emotions, use transference or emotional substitution to cope with negative emotions, the results are usually very bad for us. That makes me wonder are they ant screenplays _famous_ for telling a different story or moral than the writer intended? A real-wold "Springtime for Hitler" if you will?

[@POMOnkey1]

It is more like necessary.

[@akhilnair1137]

Sebastián Gómez Letelier not OK , it's necessary to be sad , cus that's where the empathy comes in .

[@rockinoff21]

As a father I was punched when the goofball island is destroyed, I came up with the realization that that part of my kids will be lost one day. Powerful moment.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

:\ Yeah. I do like that this film doesn't shy way from the painful truths, it makes the happy moments more authentic.

[@Little1Cave]

mike Andrade Though it does seem kind of hopeful at the end where newer islands have been built. Some islands in your kids will stay forever, some will be replaced by new ones. I'm not a parent but if there's one thing I found out from friends of mine who are as that kids can grow up in quick and unexpected ways. It's terrifying and exciting at the same time. Best of luck to you as a father. ^-^

[@mjangelvortex]

The Toy Story films and Finding Nemo/Dory play with those ideas as well. Parental characters adjusting to the fact that their child is getting older and independent seems to be a reoccurring theme with Pixar.

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

mike Andrade, I remember watching my own friends in primary school starting to leave goofball island aka starting to take themselves 'seriously'

[@tanman99]

I’m right there with you. I sometimes can get so impatient or angry when my 7 year old does silly stuff (and always at the most inconvenient times) but I try to remember that this won’t last for very long at all.

[@dindigo.]

People say crying is weak. But it does make you feel better than just denying your feelings all the time. It actually makes it worse when you do.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

^ It's almost like...there's a reason we naturally do it... :)

[@TiffanyRay]

people tend to think negative emotions are a irrational way with dealing with problems and you need to think logically as in showing no vulnerability at all that could get you easily attacked. but keeping emotions bottled up overtime can have damaging effects on your mental state. Too much positivity is a bad thing just like too much negativity is as well there needs to be a balance.

[@sirliridon.4419]

Yeah, but controlling your emotions, or not being always the victim of your own emotions is also important.

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

Some Famous People Say People Cry Not Because They Weak but Because They Strong

[@savannahlevy97]

Your tears are full of cortisol, the stress causing hormone. It's kind of amazing how it works. It's why you feel so relieved afterwards. It says a lot that humans were required to have this mechanism, we deal with more stress than any other creature, so we got tears as a way to survive it

[@ApforThat]

I remember when I first saw Inside Out. It left me speechless for almost an hour afterwards. I never thought I'd see such an accurate portrayal of depression in a movie. As someone who suffered from depression in high school (and occasionally still in my adult life now), the most powerful moment for me was ************************SPOILER WARNING************************ when the emotion board grayed out. It broke my heart because I knew what that meant, since that is exactly how I felt at the time.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

:\ Yeah, that's a very powerful moment.

[@sammendez61]

Andrew Aprahamian Can you explain what it means when the emotion board grays out?

[@katherinewiykovics1602]

Often with depression, you don't just feel *sad*. Its hard to describe, but for me, the world feels distant and you just feel hallow and empty. The fact the emotion board grayed out was that her emotions couldn't react, they couldn't do anything, because Riley was at a point of such hopelessness that it was impossible to control her. She was on autopilot, just following the last instructions she was given (ie go back to her home in wisconsin).

[@stephonjackson718]

You just want some attention

[@TheHalcyonTwilight]

Stephon Jackson Says the person replying to a month old thread to put someone down.

[@Juhani139]

This is such a deep movie. Every time I watch it I notice something new. The first time I watched it, I loved Joy and was extremely annoyed by sadness. But the more I watched it the more I realized what a control freak Joy is and how awful she really is towards Sadness. That part where Sadness says "I think I'm having a breakdown" and Joy says "No, you're not." That is called invalidation. The lesson of the movie, in one word, is "Validation". Like when Sadness validated Bing Bong after the loss of the rocket. Good video, thanks.

[@Adven4U1]

I never was annoyed by Sadness. Actuatly, the moment she turned the car memory blue.... I remembered my own life. I'd get so sad whenever I transitioned between schools- and then when I graduated high school. I also think Sadness might have changed a little bit herself. As far as I'm concerned, Sadness had zero Joy in herself. (she was annoyed by Joy) Maybe that's why it was so easy for her to change all of Joy's memories- (most were happy) which Joy couldn't change back. We do have moments of Sadness accepting Joy herself- "sorry I went sad again- and smiling when Joy says "you're not so bad" but of course when Joy rejects her- (Let me go- Riley's better of without me!) But at the end, when Joy gives Sadness that memory, Sadness actuatlly pulls Joy to her. Both of them create the memory. There's a smile from both of their faces.... and Sadness seems a bit happier after that to.

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

@@Adven4U1 also i hate how people hate being sad even tho sadness is important in our life

[@remyhavoc4463]

@@Adven4U1 this is 2 years old but same Even when the trailers portrayed sadness as the annoying one, I didn't feel that at all in the movie, even when I first watched it

[@Sthuthukile]

I think the biggest takeaway of it all was that Riley was depressed because she lost Joy AND Sadness. It's the state of being numb and empty, not of being sad.

[@2015071]

OMG I just realised something: Sadness is blue and Joy has blue hair. To have joy you need a bit of sadness.

[@lisang8110]

nice observation!

[@pixel80]

Big brain

[@ShivamMalik95]

I love and appreciate the fact Disney/Pixar are sticking to original movies and this is one of the best example, movie with such a mature and intelligent storytelling and come out with a heart. Zootopia is another masterpiece as such of how it touches adult themes and still be a kids movie, would love to see your view on that movie as well, and as always great content.

[@kavitasharma7983]

yes Zootopia was amazing

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I still haven't seen Zootopia! I'm so behind.

[@sweettooth9057]

Lessons from the Screenplay It's one of the best animated films in recent years. You should definitely check it out.

[@masterpenguin8472]

You should. It's awesome.

[@mokana713]

Lessons from the Screenplay Yes, please watch Zootopia. It came out at a very good time too.

[@kuksoolfreak95]

Bruh, the ANALYSIS of the emotional aspects of Inside Out are making my chest hurt just as much as the damn movie. You're telling a great story while making a point. Just like Inside Out. Just like a good movie. Well done, my man.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

[@probablydei]

This film resonated with me so much. Not only because of the psychological and emotional truths that Pete Docter masterfully portrayed, but because Riley's own story was so relatable to my own life as well. My parents growing up were my solid foundation. I have a tendency to bottle things up even as an adult, but growing up, whenever my parents would come to me to support me, I just let it all go crying in their arms. When this movie came out, I was also fresh in a new place for college, having to find new friends and learn new cultures, just as Riley did. So that part in Act 3, where she lets out everything to her parents, it just left me bawling. I realized that was exactly what I needed. I needed to let out all the stress of moving to a new place to someone who truly cares. That's why this movie will always be one of my favorites.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I definitely get that. It's a very moving revelation, that I think everyone can relate to on some level :)

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

Pixar Story Always Related To Us And That what make Pixar So Special Especially Inside Out , Coco , Onward , And Soul Inside Out = It's Okay To Feel Sad Sometime Coco = Try To Notice How Much Our Family Loved Us Onward = We Always Want to bring someone back that we loved Soul = We Always Think What Am I Here For

[@SuperMovieLvr933]

Great, now I wanna watch Inside Out again.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

You're welcome ;)

[@scottland906]

I appreciate the witty titles :)

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thanks Scott :)

[@gimmickgotbored7157]

Pixar: So, for this story about toys who love their owner, we should have the main character, the smiling cowboy, be a huge jerk. Pixar: So, for this story about emotions who love the person they live in, we should have the main character, the embodiment of happiness and positivity, be a huge jerk.

[@geniehossain3738]

Josh Got Bored I remember this from The Pixar Story! the execs wanted Toy Story to be ‘edgy’, which basically translated to Woody being incredibly unlikable. This seems to be what great filmmakers/storytellers in general run into when making the story they think people want as apposed to the story we NEED.

[@empresssk]

In their defense, they did redeem Woody’s character in Toy Story 3 and 4. He finally got the picture was bigger than him and what he wanted

[@remyhavoc4463]

@@empresssk he was already redeemed in the first movie though. The only reason why his redemption didn't feel that powerful is because Andy wanted to play with him again whereas in Toy Story 3 & 4, Andy grew up and Bonnie didn't want to play with Woody that much

[@empresssk]

@@remyhavoc4463 Fair enough. Admittedly, no, it did not feel as powerful but he did decide to finally concede to sharing leadership with Buzz in that first movie.

[@katthunter6561]

This is one of the greatest films I've ever seen. Purely for its emotional intelligence and strong message. I cry every time I see it. As someone with major depressive disorder who also felt they had to hide how they were feeling from their parents as a child, watching Riley finally break down and cry is just so relatable. It's a fantastic film with humor and heart, a great score, realistic characters, and such a powerful message for everyone

[@hunterthedisneylover5805]

I love that Joy's design always had sadness. Her blue hair and blue eyes. And I love that sadness has a warm tight sweater. I also love that in the thumbnail we can see family island, showing their connection is back.

[@juriartt]

I really like what Inside Out did, but... I could never empathize with Joy. I lost my father when I was 8, so I learned about the importance of sadness, and letting yourself feel it, early in my life, and when Joy said right in the begining that she doesn't know what Sadness role is, I knew what the arc would be and I just sat waiting for the realization to come to her. I still cried a lot during the movie (goddamnit, Bing Bong, you were too pure for this world), but Joy was just annoying to me, while I felt that Sadness was just following her instincts as much as Joy was. Still, I aprecciate that they had the guts to talk about this in a kids' movie, it's an important lesson for anyone. Sorry about any mistakes, not a native speaker XD

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Sounds like you already had the emotional knowledge. It's true that when I watch it now I find Joy more annoying, because I can see how hard she's clinging to her old beliefs.

[@maur8786]

juriartt Ooohhh thats the reason i didnt like inside out, i couldnt figure it out. My story is exactly like you i lost my father when i was 17, just about 1 year before inside out came out. First time saw inside out i just didnt like it, i think because its a kids film despite a great review i was like whats wrong with me why i didnt like this film haha now i know. sorry for my english, not a native speaker.

[@maur8786]

Tbh i only watched half of the film because i already knew the end of the movie is going to be like. Wow its amazing what a movie can do. Now i can appreciate this film. I guess the lost of my father taught me a lot of things in life. People who are easily depressed dont have the experience i guess. So there is a benefits in lost of your loved ones. Im very grateful now that i got the experience earlier in life

[@juriartt]

I also really didn't like the movie at first, and I talked to people that loved it and I felt "why can't I love this movie?!". Then I talked to a friend that also went through a lot in her life and she said "you didn't like it for the same reason I didn't: you already learned the lesson". Then I went after reviews and started to understand WHY people loved it. This video really helped too! It's good to see an in depth review and understand the process behind the completed work. Joy still annoys me, though XD

[@pennyinheaven]

I didn't like Joy right off the bat, too, and been annoyed at her for pushing Sadness away, since Sadness is such a sweetheart, yet I loved the movie the first time I watched it. The movie felt like it was affirming everything that I was thinking or feeling. I talk to myself, like I have different "me"s inside, specially when making decisions and I thought the movie nailed it. Not being all too know-it-all but maybe why you and @I dont give a sh1t didn't like it at first was because the movie was poking at something really personal in your life, and naturally you didn't want it explored again, while the movie wants to go there and explore that. For people who don't get to explore their emotions, the movie resonates to them, but to those who have already, it's like revisiting those scars, thus not liking the movie. While I, on the other hand, still like to explore my (and other's) emotions, even if I already know what it feels like, so I liked the movie. Plus, I'm not optimistic and I relate to Sadness very well, I actually see myself in her. Rather I somewhat enjoy wallowing in sadness, sometimes.

[@cambriakilgannon12]

Vulnerability lends so much power to ALL art, not just film or visual medias. If only this was prioritized in schools instead of the rigorous application of technical skill. Technique, after all, is simply a means to an end. Wonderful video as always, I await your next entry with baited breath.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I agree. There are many things I wish were taught in schools...

[@toad7395]

I feel like schools always forget about emotional intelligence, we always focus on being book smart memorizing an entire book while forgetting how to deal with your emotions, not only does it make us less productive academically not knowing how to deal with emotion but it also sets up a road of self destruction once something really traumatic and difficult hits you

[@mario424242]

I DID NOT KNOW YOU WERE BLACK THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY (from a black Brazilian aspiring screenwriter)

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Awesome! This also makes me so happy- the "I didn't know you were black" comments usually aren't as positive. :P

[@mario424242]

Lessons from the Screenplay hearing this breaks my heart as much as making you happy warms it! Your work is amazing and as I'm binging it I'm getting chills! About to start a screenplay myself and you really inspired me. Keep shining dude!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

@Matshidiso Sekgampu :) Me too!

[@recommendedforyou7957]

Seeing the thumbnail, I rolled my eyes..."Do we really need *another* 'Inside Out' analysis??"...But, Michael, you squeezed this rock of a subject and to my surprise, presented us with a tall, refreshing glass of juice. Thank you for your unique perspective and resounding insight.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I love Inside Out, the ending makes me cry every time. I started an *e-mail list* so you can stay up to date on my latest releases and any new projects I have going on! Sign up at the LFTS website: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com. What film should I do in the future? Let me know below!

[@ALMIRANTE-ly3fi]

Please make a video of memento

[@TheTrueCanadianEH]

No Country for Old Men

[@margaritam.9118]

Lessons from the Screenplay Please, analyze *The Sleuth* any of the two versions

[@Gallame021]

I saw Manchester by the Sea last week and I'd really like to see a video about it. =)

[@jeffanderson9938]

The Martian and Chinatown.

[@daringspino3446]

The first time I watched this is when I was around 14. My childhood was pretty damn good so I was just like Joy, always enjoying life. But after I watched it, I realized that the world is not a place where you can be happy all the time. And the next three years are total nightmares: Learning pressures, bullying, a family member went away, etc. I felt that those events sent me down all the way to the Abyss (you can refer to Memory Dump if you like). At there I realized that the life is not simple, it's complicated, and if you dont' stand up, change yourself, you won't be able to stand a chance against it. Now I was able to get past those problems and be more mature both physically and mentally. Pixar is always good about one thing: being able to teach not kids, but adults about the lessons and convey the meaningful messages to us.

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

And Now Pete Make "Soul" which also questioned our Worry In life What Am I Here For

[@killthecatpodcast6300]

"Write what you want to know." That's the best piece of screenwriting advice I've ever heard, and so simply and succinctly. I find my best screenplays are the ones where I learn lessons myself along the way with the characters, and feel more complete for having written it at the end.

[@TheicMoggy]

Inside Out is one of my favorites from Pixar. It's their best coming of age film. However, the one film of that topic I related to the most is Kiki's Delivery Service. That one next please!

[@chumuheha]

Kiki's Delivery Service is one of the most underrated animated films ever. Everyone loves Spirited Away, but IMO Kiki's Delivery Service is just so relatable it's definitely my favorite Ghibli film.

[@nkbujvytcygvujno6006]

It perfectly represents what it’s like to try to be a true artist in this capitalistic, money-and-production-obsessed society. Actually, there’s a wonderful video already on this called Kiki’s Delivery Service: The Millennial Starving Artist, done by Screenprism, well, they changed their channel name, but yeah. You guys should check it out, it really gives Kiki’s Delivery Service, and its relatability, the recognition it deserves, and offers some much-needed social commentary on how flawed and cruel the way society really treats artists is, and, honestly, everyone. I think you’d like it.

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Another incredible video, thanks! I feel like there's a growing recognition of the importance of emotions in recent media which I think is absolutely fantastic. It is also interesting that you emphasize the journey of the writers; I'm currently working on a project that looks in a similar way at the Wachowski's philosophical journey from The Matrix to Sense8, which also seems to be a clear example of "writing what you want to know", but I'll share those findings soon enough! Also, do you feel that as a video essayist you also begin your projects based on what you want to know?

[@Beforethecredits]

You have put out pretty great episodes LSOO. I look forward to seeing your Wachowski one. I bet their is an interesting story for them and their growth over the last 20 years.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I still need to see Sense8, but that sounds like a fascinating video and I will be sure to check it out. I hope you're right about the growing importance of emotions. To answer your question, I think the ones I get *really* excited about are based on what I want to know. Like with True Detective/Se7en, I had this thought: "Wait a minute, are the themes and journeys of the protagonists the same?" And then wanted to answer it and track how each one did it, etc. So sometimes, yes! As you know, to make these videos requires teaching yourself to a certain degree.

[@raymk]

These giant channels are talking to each other

[@aurelioaraujo9405]

You're absolutely right, Michael, I personally like to write about things I WANT to know about, so it gives me the opportunity to discover new things and learn about them. What is amazing is that I actually find out things about myself in the process. I saw Inside Out right when it came out, and to this day it still gives me chills. It's a beautiful idea, the notion that you have to learn that life is bittersweet and that you actually need to embrace sadness sometimes. To me, this film is a work of genius.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I agree! And my favorite video essays are the ones where I feel like I learned something new about myself and the things I enjoy.

[@empresssk]

It’s fascinating to realize they almost made Fear the obstacle for Joy to overcome instead of sadness. I think that would make for an excellent sequel, especially since Riley was soon becoming a teenager

[@meghnashankar591]

when i was a kid, someone asked what my favorite emotion was. when i said sadness, everyone thought i was crazy. its wild to think that nearly 10 years later, pixar made a movie centering around my exact reasoning: i like sadness because i know the happiness will be better after. without sadness, there would be no true happiness because there is nothing to compare it to. its comforting to know that im not the only one who thinks this.

[@ElenaBG3]

Bing Bong,Bing Bong,Bing Bong,Bing Bong Bing Bong Bing Bong Bing Bong Bing Bong Bing Bong …😭

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

😭

[@henriquefernandes3447]

"Take her to the moon for me" No other movie came even close to making me cry than this masterpiece. I think in a few years this will be considered a classic.

[@frankdrebin7949]

I laugh when I read this but really I just want to cry.

[@FireFistAcegaming]

Since your profile is hibana I can't tell if your making a matimi0 reference

[@citycrusher9308]

@Lessons from the Screenplay. 8:56 "Emotional intelligence"? Make me puke. We are headed on a destructive path

[@AnnoyingMoose]

"The people that really mean something deeply are those that I have cried with, that I have been pissed off at, that I have experienced fear with..." I experienced all of these emotions and more with my wife.

[@nicktomato7]

Thank you *so much* for doing this. This film for me was like therapy. I watched it at a particularly vulnerable point in my life (just gotten surgery, family was going to shit) -- and it taught me how to cry. In all my years of depression, I had avoided actually experiencing sorrow and grief in exchange for just feeling... empty. This movie unlocked something in me, and the dam just burst. I think I cried more in the few months after I saw this movie than I ever had before, but giving sadness its due time at the controls helped me move *through* a bunch of things instead of just saving the grief for later. Glad to hear it's important to someone else too.

[@beardiemom]

I am doing a lot of Pen&Paper roleplay and my characters usually are exaggerated representations of an aspect of my own personality, because that is the easiest way for me to emotionally identify with them. One of my favourites started off as a simple "What if"-mind game, as I wanted to create a character who exceeds expectations. But in the process of writing a backstory (If a character ends up without one, that's a bad sign and I won't play them for long) for him, it became clearer and clearer to me what he needed to be to work. All my life I wanted to become a nurse, but when I got into a nursing program, I couldn't handle the pressure and between insomnia, waking up panicked in the middle of the night, thinking I overslept and emotional breakdowns made the decision to quit the program and therefore my lifelong dream, but I couldn't really let go of it, not emotionally. And writing a character who found himself in the same position, just on a much larger scale (having gotten physically disabled at the age of 18 and therefore being unable to pursue his dream of becoming a soldier) and who also couldn't let go of a dream that was out of reach, made me stronger. The best characters, in my opinion, start off as something you know, but they have to turn into something much greater.

[@kingofwakanda6899]

Oh my god YES!!!!! Finally you're doing Inside Out! This is one of my favorite films EVER! Second favorite Pixar film right behind Toy Story 3. It's weird, I got nostalgia feels from this film even though it's new. It felt like something early Pixar would make. The Pixar I grew up with, the one that I love. Amazing score, great screenplay, and outstanding animations (the color just pops). This film is like therapy to me. It's very important to my life. Thank you for doing it!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I agree completely. The resolution at the end is such a nice catharsis, and as far screenplays go there are few better at teaching how a character's arc expresses theme.

[@JediMasterIsaac]

King of Wakanda Just asking: what is your top 5 favorite Pixar films?

[@kingofwakanda6899]

Kylo Ren 1.) Toy Story 3 2.) Inside Out 3.) The Incredibles 4.) Toy Story 5.) Toy Story 2

[@JediMasterIsaac]

King of Wakanda Oh wow. That was quick. Very good list! My would be: 5. Cars (Yes. That film. I grew up with it.) 4. Up 3. Ratatouille 2. Inside Out 1. Toy Story 3 Oh my goodness! I just realized we have the same top 2!

[@JediMasterIsaac]

King of Wakanda Incredibles is an amazing film. If I had a top 6 Pixar films, Incredibles would be #6. And I really like the first 2 Toy Story films. But I'm a minority on this, but I didn't grow up with Toy Story. So yeah.)

[@JuliaSilva-og6pp]

This is my favorite Pixar film. Still, nobody beats Miyazaki in the animation realm.

[@MadBadSniper]

Have you watched anything from Satoshi Kon?

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Mine too! I need to see Miyazaki's films...

[@JuliaSilva-og6pp]

+MadBadSniper Actually, no, but I've got Paprika and Perfect Blue in my to-watch list.

[@MadBadSniper]

You gotta add the rest of his work to that list, including his manga work, it's all just so good

[@Daihatski]

True. Kon is probably #2 right behind Miyazaki. I like Kon better, but there's no denying in Miazakis omnipresence. Millenium Actress just might be the best Film I ever saw.

[@kokohale]

YOU'RE TRENDING!!!! It might not be the first time, but I'm so happy for you! It's weird to say I'm proud, because you did all the work, but nonetheless as a fan who's been following you for a while - I _am_ pretty proud. Can't wait to see more! Your dissections, as always, only keep helping me make my own writing process better. Ty, my friend ^_^

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

:D

[@maddiehansen5661]

Okay but the "We oughtta break his legs. WOAH WOAH" actually made me laugh out loud. I know it doesn't fit with Joy's character arc, but it still would've been pretty funny to explore a dark-side of sorts of Joy.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

lol, true

[@WaterHazard86]

Michael, can you please do a video over Edgar Wright? Where most see what they call "Style over Substance" in all of his films.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Would love to do some Edgar Wright.

[@WaterHazard86]

Lessons from the Screenplay Yeah, I really want to see Baby Driver. I'm rewatching all of his films.

[@nico-us8ji]

Honestly inside out is probably my favorite animated movie of ALL TIME. it always makes me cry and stuff. The story is purely amazing

[@31webseries]

How am I just discovering this channel?! Your pieces are brilliant, well researched, thought provoking (and dead on here). You should have a million subscribers very soon.

[@palomdude]

This movie came out at the perfect time for me. There were so many stories about people wanting to be happy all the time. It unsettled me. Why would I want to be happy all the time. There are other emotions for a reason. I don't want to limit myself from the full human condition.

[@Beforethecredits]

Yes new LFTS! HYPE! My sisters loved this movie. Watching your video essays help me improve my own. Thanks for the quality material Michael. Also as always, I'm watching for the Before Trilogy episode.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thanks BTC! Definitely want to do the Before Trilogy. (Also sorry I'm super laggy to respond to messages...when I'm in crunch-time mode I kind of just shut off everything else)

[@Beforethecredits]

No problem on the other message. Obviously these episodes come first. I completely understand. (Literally) When you have time I would like to hear back but obviously don't stress about it. I look forward to the next one.

[@milesalexandria3862]

Your videos really seem to be getting better as time goes, thanks for another great one!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Awesome! Thanks Corey.

[@milesalexandria3862]

Here's a bit of a question for you, how have you learnt from your own content? how have you taken what you have made and made it even better?

[@tevinhoward4419]

Riley lived a happy life in the Midwest of Minnesota and made great friends since childhood following the events when her father Bill got a job at brago in San Francisco she had social anxiety disorder her memories are gone as her joys of life doesn't go the way she planned as she explained to her parents that she missed Minnesota and everything she loved Bill and Jill felt the same way as due to their daughter's depression.

[@Sophia-hs7et]

How did a movie ANALYSIS bring tears to my eyes😢

[@ArthurCrane92]

Inside Out is an uplifting movie about the value of embracing sadness. It's sounds like a contradiction, but it works amazingly well.

[@larrybird4120]

In Bruges

[@mycollegeshirt]

oh so good!

[@Triskaan]

Hell yeah ! I consider In Bruges to be my favourite movie ever : the dialogue, the duality of Bruges, the performances, the atmosphere, the humour, the darkness... everything is gold in this movie !

[@TehMastere]

Oh god yes please do in bruges!

[@Triskaan]

A great day this has turned out to be. I'm suicidal, me mate tries to kill me, me gun gets nicked and we're still in fookin' Bruges !

[@Triskaan]

You're the inanimate fucking object !

[@johnmcdaid8164]

So... This is an "older" video and I've only discovered you channel 2 days ago. Suffice it to say I'm blown away by your insights and interpretation of various films and this is BY FAR my favorite. Thank you for sharing as you do. I'm totally hooked.

[@crusnik102605]

this is probably my favorite essay from this channel. it struck so close to home.

[@moisesalbayero7598]

One of the best films that give us an excellent “inside” look of an adolescent psychology.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Indeed!

[@eimichoi]

This movie destroys me every time. This was really interesting to watch, despite the fact that it made me cry XD thank you for sharing it!

[@demJem09]

i was riley when i was a kid and wow that scene when everything greys out is so relatable. took me 4 years to accept my predicament and joy definitely left the playing field there for a while

[@francescoramicani7037]

Inside Out is one of my favorites from Pixar. It's their best coming of age film. Will watch again on my android using boxxy software.

[@BreakingBanter]

Would kill to see you cover Shame (2011) or The Leftovers TV series. That show is the best written thing I have ever seen in my life.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I still need to see both of these, but I've heard great things.

[@SpringSpark]

Lessons from the Screenplay The Leftovers is an amazing exploration of grief and the ways people deal with it. I hope it would be interesting for you.

[@kathrinphone0815]

I've seen a lot of tutorials dealing with screenplays lately. I think this series is best for me , because Michael always refers to a suitable example.

[@crystalhufflepufftheluckyt2758]

I love this movie. I think this is one of those movies that everyone needs to see. Inside out helped me when i was having a bit of a tough time. Sadness is my favorite character. She is cute and help showing the moral. That being sad is okay.

[@frankp6940]

Inside out is not only a film with beautiful story but it also teaches us a lot in life, and makes us realize the true meaning of sadness

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

[@brendanflynntheboss]

This is the most underrated channel I seen on KZbin; love what you're doing keep it up dude!

[@TheRainydayvideo]

I definitely write with personal stories in mind. This film is a great example, thanks for covering it.

[@mikahjohn2809]

This film is genuine brilliance, in every way. I'm 31 years old and I watched this movie for the first time today, and it really hit home. All the nuances of turning human emotion and experience into entertaining visual characters, all the while making it's audience actual feel something in their hearts.. pure genius. 10/10!

[@lisameskimen9296]

These videos are always insightful and informative; this one touched my heart as an aspiring writer and someone who loves this movie so much. Thank you so much for the content you put out

[@Haaris.Qureshi]

God I love this film. We must protect it at all costs. I legit cried just watching this video essay, such is the strong emotional resonance of the film.

[@MP-dz7vy]

YES! I've always hated the "write what you know" stigma.

[@emmanuelkiese9135]

Joy definitely comes to mind when a new video is uploaded. Brilliant essay. I like how you manage to make something as mechanical as screenwriting, more humane and accessible. Keep up the great work!

[@ehamrell]

Great video, Michael. I've watched all of your videos and this is probably my favorite. A great breakdown of not just the importance of authentic emotion, but of character arc in relation to theme.

[@danielavargasnavia2431]

Very valuable information to understand more about an amazing movie with such powerful lessons. Great video, thank you!

[@aspuzling]

Wow you really brought forward what makes this movie so great. Knowing how much thought and emotion went into it makes the story's message even more powerful. I actually cried watching your explanation of why I cried in the movie :)

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

:)

[@Nkiism]

aspuzling I'm so glad I'm not alone in that. Still wiping tears from my eyes.

[@toddy377]

This is the most beautiful video essay I've ever seen. I come back to it every few months and it still makes me cry at how incredibly empathitic this film really is.

[@Zentagon]

Really great video man!. I honestly wasn't feeling like watching this and saw it as just alright, but getting to know that behind the scenes and understand where the writing came from really touched me. Thank you

[@dremndishot2695]

Dude your work ethic is crazy I love the frequent uploads. Keep up the good work!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thanks! ...I may need to take a mini break soon, though... but thanks!

[@dabzdavid2378]

Do a video about WALL-E!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Another favorite of mine!

[@dabzdavid2378]

Really?! Cool! It's a great movie indeed. Looking forward for a video about WALL-E :))

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay if it had been released , Do One With Soul .

[@Kenteshimodo]

Just flipping beautiful, i honestly avoided watching this a second time because of the emotions it gave me, i think thats something i gotta reflect on

[@matthewfellers7465]

Love the videos Michael. Been watching them for a couple months now. Your analysis is spot on. I am taking notes as I am working on my first screenplay.

[@elheber]

And then Trolls comes along and undoes everything by teaching kids that there's something wrong with them if they aren't happy 100% of the time.

[@MissMawu]

elheber Thats wasn't the message of Trolls. The message was happiness does not come from the outside. You cant eat it (buy it). Its something thats inside all of us. Also in the movie it was Branch "sad" True Colors song that made them "bright" again.

[@akhilnair1137]

Dude , the message in trolls is fantastic .

[@nkbujvytcygvujno6006]

Actually, I think the OP is right. Trolls _claims_ to have some “happiness comes from inside” message, but the dialogue and the scenes and what the characters tell each other and how they treated each other lazily sent the messages that feeling sad, even when something terrible happened to you, is wrong, that people’s boundaries are something wrong with them and it’s character development to ignore them, that happiness is a virtue, implying sadness is a vice, and you need to “fix” your friends’ sad feelings _even when they don’t want you to_ instead of accepting them and being sympathetic and letting them be, because you’re really doing them a favor by forcing them to be positive even when they don’t feel it. Honestly there are just so many examples of this throughout the movie it’s kind of depressing. I don’t think the filmmakers _meant_ to imply any of this stuff, but they weren’t really thinking about what they were writing, and were echoing society’s flawed messages about emotions without meaning to. But hopefully, kids will try to take Inside Out’s messages more seriously than Trolls. They’ll probably forget most of Trolls, or... I hope so. It’s not as serious a movie... And even if it echoes a lot of messages that are being repeated to kids more times than the messages in Inside Out, I hope it doesn’t completely undo the impact for kids who saw them both.

[@empresssk]

@@nkbujvytcygvujno6006 Agreed. The thematic message of “Trolls” is largely based on unrelenting happiness. The main protagonist continually struggles with accepting that not everyone wants to or can be happy all the time. Although it usually ends on the note of “everybody’s different,” it is brief and doesn’t stick as much as her positivity campaign does.

[@sweettooth9057]

Yet again another great video. Please do a video on Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Mind. It's one of my top films of all time.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you! Definitely on the list!

[@chuffer595]

Keep it up LFTS! You're videos are always a treat

[@GetCuteFashion]

I can honestly say I've thoroughly enjoyed every video you've posted. They are so insightful and beautifully thought out. Keep them coming!

[@nate361]

Great content as always. One of the most under appreciated channels on youtube. Continue doing what you do. ;)

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

[@kbunk87]

Michael!!! This video is perfect, thank you. Inside Out is so crazy to me because it came out when I was going through the exact same thing as Riley. She moves from MN to CA and I had just moved from MN to TX... it felt so personal and singular to me. It was then interesting to see others have such strong emotional reactions to it, even though they may not have been from the state of hockey

[@linasuperdina994]

This film always makes me cry because it hits so close to home. This video just talking about it almost made me cry. When kids movies bring up emotional themes like these it always brings out the crier in me. Like in "up" , the scene, we all know it. Where he grows old with his wife and they never get to achieve their dream. They show how life can be happy even if it doesn't go as planned and that not all adventures and plans turn out the way we wanted them to, but that doesn't mean they weren't good or worth doing. These kinds of movies stay with you and teach you things that really will matter in your life. Up made me realize that maybe I shouldn't be so concerned about my life being spectacular and unique, but focus on who makes me happy. Inside out taught me to be at peace with my emotions, that sadness is a part of me that I'll have to learn to deal with instead of trying to shut out.

[@tiffanypersaud3518]

Was blown away by this film, Inside Out. I felt it was so well before its time and worried about how it would be received by gen pub and was so pleasantly surprised. Thanks for the review and about “writing what you want to know.” The subversion in films like Inside Out and Mulan in the emotion as potential antagonist is not necessarily fear, but sadness and lack of acceptance.

[@frogginbullfish8777]

Another fantastic video Michael. I would love to see a video on a film like Burn After Reading, or Hail, Caesar!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Those could be fun. Haven't seen Hail, Caesar yet though.

[@muhammedshafi2276]

Amazing video, just made me realise what the film was actually trying to tell

[@blueunderwater_]

I love this so much 💙💙💙 I love how your videos are showing more and more insight from the filmmakers. The process really makes it helpful to take notes

[@HimanshuTihal]

Your videos are extension to the movies i love. Completely consumes me back into the story with the details you bring up. Loved your channel. Looking forward to more videoes.

[@bahesh4442]

do adaptation. 2002

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Definitely on my list.

[@bahesh4442]

yaaaaaay, btw, your channel is my new favourite.

[@grimrenaissance]

I love the Robert McKee rant and the "ok thanks" afterwards :D

[@frankwolftown]

When I first saw that I declared it to be the greatest movie ever.

[@somethingusername]

It's KZbin channels like these that make me think "maybe I should ditch my Computer Science major and go into screenwriting..." (Amazing video btw - you are definitely my favorite film analysis channel. Keep up the stellar work!)

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Well....should probably at least finish your degree. You can always do some writing on the side ;) Thank you!

[@JuliaSilva-og6pp]

I just had the same thoughts about leaving Physics. Well, back to studying!

[@kimchris5344]

This was hands down, one of the best analysis you have done. I love your work, please please PLEASE never stop doing these.

[@Derolon]

Hey @Lessons from the Screenplay, greetings from Germany. I really appreciate your videos. So I just want to say Thank you, you are giving this movie-fan new insights of my favourite movies.

[@joeparkin7147]

I love your videos! Please make one on animation and art in movies, that would be awesome!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thanks Joe!

[@JediMasterIsaac]

Great video. Every video of yours is gold! I wish more KZbin videos were like yours. By the way, Inside Out is my 2nd favorite Pixar film.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thanks! What's your first?!

[@JediMasterIsaac]

Lessons from the Screenplay Toy Story 3!

[@SuperMovieLvr933]

What's your first I'm wondering, Mr. Ren?

[@JediMasterIsaac]

Yishai Thau Toy Story 3

[@rumorfymedia]

Your videos fill me with joy but not without a little sadness. Thank you for what you do!

[@lattice737]

You've done it again. I love your work, Michael

[@jessicadanielagomezarce9896]

thanks for do this video, its something that i need to heard

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

my pleasure!

[@hagenponce27]

jessica daniela gomez arce hola

[@starkiller6531]

I love your videos :)

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thanks! :)

[@robbbase4397]

Lessons from the Screenplay ... & I HATE your videos. ; ) You stole my idea for a KZbin channel, man! lol Seriously tho, great channel & keep up the good work!

[@AliceDiableaux]

Robb Base There are a bunch of these channels though. Everything has already been done before. Nerdwriter, Now You See It, Every Frame A Painting are all in the same category, and probably hundreds more I don't know about. Did they 'steal' anyones idea? Nope. It's not like you're forbidden from doing it because it has once or mulitple times been done before.

[@napplicable7372]

Another great video. Michael, keep doing what you're doing. I love your material.

[@katr.9902]

I love animations and this one is so special, it goes so deep. I love it so much. I cried all over again watching the movie. It's really something when you realise how good the movie is. It's not just fun to watch, it's really complex.

[@CoinOpTV]

great movie

[@PinkUnicorn56]

This is just an analysis of the film and it still made me cry???

[@kalopez]

I can't express how much thankful I am for these videos. They make my passion for scriptwriting grow, and remember me how beautiful storytelling is

[@lucyhwang9490]

This was a beautiful breakdown of the film. Your narration is excellent and I felt emotional just hearing your voice explaining the film.