Welcome to an all-new episode of the Literary License Podcast, where we bridge the gap between literature and its screen adaptations. Join us and our special guest, Leandro Gazi, as we unwrap our life experiences, delve into the intriguing world of 'Who Censored Roger Rabbit?' novel by Gary Wolf and its iconic movie adaptation 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'.
We ecstatically dig deeper into the book’s thought-provoking narrative and how it subtly interlaces political innuendos. We uncover the creative vision of Leandro and how the distinctive charm of the movie adaptation adds to the Roger Rabbit legacy. Discover the plot twists and suspenseful allegory, leading us through a maze of mysteries and unanticipated denouements in the narrative.
We then traverse the exquisite realm of 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', directed by the genius Robert Zemeckis. Released in 1988, it was a spectacular blend of live-action and animation, earning global recognition for its visual effects, performances, and humor. We feature a detailed comparison between the original book and the film adaptation, leading to an insightful view of the whole creation process.
Our discussion takes you back to the unforgettable scenes, such as the magnetic performance of Jessica Rabbit and Eddie Valiant's thrilling adventures in Toontown. We reveal the magic behind how this film jump-started the Disney Renaissance, setting a benchmark for animation.
Lastly, ride with us on a captivating journey into the world of animation film-making. We present a critique on the process of integrating classical characters into unrelated plots, the resulting repetitiveness, and how these techniques trick the viewer's eye to create visual masterpieces. Join us as we navigate the interesting narrative loops and special effects that mesmerize audiences through decades.
Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – Copyright . All rights reserved
Closing Credits: Why Don’t You Do Right by Benny Goodman and Peggy Lee. Copyright 1942 Columbia Records
Section Breaks: Soundtrack Selections from the Original Motion Soundtrack Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Music by Alan Silverstri. Copyright 1988 Disney Records.
Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.
All rights reserved. Used by Kind Permission.
Season 7: Episode 363 - DARK FAMILIES: Dark Crystal/Labyrinth
Season 7: Episode 362 - BATMAN: The Lion and The Unicorn/Showdown/Riddler's Reform/Second Chance
Season 7: Episode 361 - ONCE UPON A TIME: Where The Wild Things Are (M Sendak/Film 2006)
Season 7: Episode 360 - MAKE/REMAKE: Pete's Dragon (1977/2016)
Season 7: Episode 359 - ANTHOLOGY: Dr Terror's House of Horror/Torture Garden
Doctor Who - A Retrospective Review of 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth, 2150 AD'
Season 7: Episode 357 - DARK FAMILIES: Bedknobs and Broomsticks/Enchanted
Season 7: Episode 356 - BATMAN: Two Out Of Joint/Catwalk/Bane/BabyDoll
Season 7: Episode 353 - ANTHOLOGY: Night Gallery/Twilight Zone The Movie
Season 7: Episode 353 - DOCTOR WHO: Interview with Ian Britten Hull
Season 7: Episode 352 - DARK FAMILIES: Return to Oz/Oz The Great and Powerful
Season 7: Episode 351 -BATMAN: Avatar/House and Garden/The Terrible Trio/Harlequinade
Season 7: Episode 350 - ONCE UPON A TIME: Wizard of Oz (L. Frank Baum)/(Film: 1939)
Season 7: Episode 349 - DOCTOR WHO: The Dalek's Master Plan/The Massacre/The Ark
Season 7: Episode 348 - ANTHOLOGY: Sin City (2005)/Southbound (2015)
Iron Giant, Monster House & A Tribute to David J. Skal
Season 7: Episode 346 - BATMAN: The Worry Men/Sideshow/A Bullet for Bullock/The Trial
Season 7: Episode 345 - ONCE UPON A TIME: Watership Down (R Adams)/(Film: 1978)
Season 7: Episode 344 - Make/REMAKE: The Lion King (1994)/The Lion King (2019)
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