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Episode 125: Encanto

Beyond the Screenplay

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The Midpoint Song From Little Mermaid Is Not the Hit

The midpoint song is the hit from this movie, which I think is fascinating. The one nominated for an Oscar was the crisis song. And it's a really lovely way to frame the central conflict, which is mid value don't understand. It would be the wrong decision to give a big sweeping ballad to either her grandmother or to her.

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