Monday, December 23, 2019

Why it Works: Lullaby

No, you're not mistaken, the "Bad Girl of Pop" really did a Pokemon song before evolving (?) into her current form. The track she contributed, "Lullaby", very clearly indicates which character it's intended for, but I decided to dive a bit deeper:


Transcript:

“Lullaby” by Willa Fo-er, I mean Mandah, probably didn’t need those Jigglypuff samples to indicate what character prompted its inclusion, as the lyrics match quite well. The puffball isn’t the largest, strongest, or most intimidating Pokémon out there, but it does have another trick up its sleeves that it’s more than willing to share, and the first verse summarizes that pretty accurately. As for the second verse, the primary Jigglypuff from the anime does appear many times throughout the series, making the term “déjà vu” very appropriate.  Even the chorus manages to provide a good parallel, as the repeated use of the song’s title mimics how most Pokémon say their name when talking. Finally, the inclusion of the word “capture” in the bridge hints-unintentionally of course-that sleeping Pokémon are easier to catch. As for the musical aspects, while the Latin influence might seem more appropriate for a singing and dancing mythical Pokémon that would come many years later, it is still fitting for our cheery pink balloon. In any event, what do you think of this adopted character song? Be sure to let us know. Thanks.

Sunday, December 8, 2019

Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Coming to Netflix?

Twitter user NLScavenger has dug up what appears to be a listing for a content rating for Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution. The listing indicates that the film was submitted by Netflix, suggesting the movie will appear on the streaming service at some point. It's unclear what this means for the possibility of a theatrical release, as although Netflix has done theatrical runs for its movies, they have typically been limited distributions intended to qualify the films for award considerations (or constrained due to disputes with movie theater chains over exclusivity), sometimes followed by a subsequent expansion.

Further Reading:
IndyWire: Now That Netflix Saved the Paris Theatre, Here's What to Expect
Variety: ‘The Irishman’ Is Netflix’s Biggest Theatrical Release at Home and Abroad