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 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)
Season 7: Episode 343 - ANTHOLOGY: A Christmas Horror Story (2015)/Tales From The Crypt (1972)
Season 7: Episode 342 - DOCTOR WHO: Christmas Edition: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Season 7: Episode 341 - DOCTOR WHO: Mission into the Unknown/The Myth Makers
Season 7: Episode 340 - 2 For One: The Music Man (1962)/Island of Love (1963)
Season 7: Episode 339 - BATMAN: Demon’s Quest Part 1 & 2/Fire On Olympus/Read My Lips
Season 7: Episode 338 - ONCE UPON A TIME: Auntie Mame (P Dennis)/(Film: 1958)
Season 7: Episode 337 - ANTHOLOGY: The Uncanny (1977)/Stephen King’s Cat’s Eye (1985)
Season 7: Episode 336 - DOCTOR WHO: The Time Meddler/Galaxy 4
Season 7: Episode 335 - DARK FAMILIES: The Breadwinner (2017)/The House With The Clock In Its Walls (2018)
Season 7: Episode 334 - BATMAN: Shadow of the Bat Pt 1&2/Blind As A Bat/His Silicon Soul
Season 7: Episode 333 - ONCE UPON A TIME: Mrs Frisby & The Rats of NIMH/Secret of NIMH (1982)
Season 7: Episode 332 - ANTHOLOGIES: Trick ’R Treat (2009)/Tales of Halloween (2015)
Season 7: Episode 331 - DOCTOR WHO: The Space Museum/The Chase
Season 7: Episode 330 - DARK FAMILIES: Kuntilanak (2018)/The Hole (2009)
Season 7: Episode 329 - BATMAN: Paging the Crime Doctor/Zatana/The Mechanic/Harley and Ivy
Season 7: Episode 328 - ONCE UPON A TIME: Coraline (N Gaiman) (2009)
Season 7: Episode 327 - MAKE/REMAKE: Beauty and the Beast (1991)/(2017)
Season 7: Episode 326 - ANTHOLOGIES: Fantasia (1940)/Fantasia 2000 (1999)
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