What A Cartoon Movie! - Who Framed Roger Rabbit

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Ashley Treacy

Fans have speculated that Judge Doom's toon identity is none other than Pistol Packin' Possum as seen in a poster in Maroon's office. Not only does he have conspicuously red eyes and an evil grin but he also carries the same long-barreled gun as Doom. One shot in particular makes this seem intentional: Eddie spots the reflection of Doom's real gun, matched in position with the one in the poster, so it appears as if the Possum is aiming the gun about to be fired. And this is strictly headcanon but all of the posters in Maroon's office are for Roger and Baby Herman shorts, which could imply Roger's breakout stardom overshadowed the Possum which would give him motive to frame Roger and kill Maroon. Personally, I'm glad they never tell us who Doom really is but it's a fun little easter egg and I'd love to know if Zemeckis planned this or if the production designers snuck it past him. Congrats on outdoing yourselves with this episode! It was the perfect companion piece to listen to after seeing the film for the first time in cinemas this Easter.

Joshua Marchant

Great Episode. Very Informative. However, I really wish you guys weren't so dismissive of digital animation in general. Your repeated statements of "A computer did it!" would suggest a lack of awareness and appreciation for the labor and creativity of computer programming and digital animation. I understand that it is a more abstract form of labor and probably, for you guys at least, not as interesting to learn about as practical effects and hand drawn animation. But it is labor and it does require the brains and creativity of humans to make it happen. A computer is not a magic box that just does magic stuff independently of people. It only does what people tell it to do, people with the knowledge of mathematics, circuit theory, and programming to make it happen. Don't diminish that just because it's not as interesting to you personally. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this one and am a big fan of the work you guys do.

Paul Klockenkemper

This was one of my favourite movies as a kid, that only got better the older I got. I always read the ending of the movie, when the machine rolls into Toon Town and gets instantly hit by a train, that Doom's plan never would of worked, Toon Town is too chaotic, the machine would of been destroyed one way or another.

Mr. Zayler

Great episode, absolutely earned that almost 7 hour length. The episode made me want to read more into the weird offshoot media they made for it, and particularly the graphic novel by Marvel “The Resurrection of Doom” that serves as a protosequel. Other than being a fairly straightforward “movie sequel in comic form,” the comic sees Judge Doom brought back to life via a multiplane camera, an “evil Ink & Paint Lady,” and an old model sheet of Doom. Even more importantly, Doom’s backstory -is- actually explained: Doom was actually a 1920s cartoon villain named Baron Von Rotten who was known for being able to assume any role (including Hitler??? Yeah there’s a Hitler in this kid’s graphic novel) until a grenade during “Mother Goose Step” permanently disfigures his eyes. Anyway, the graphic novel is a fun and short little read, I just thought it was interesting as Henry brought up the idea that his backstory would be explored by a miniseries now; graphic novels and comics were just what they did in the 80s and 90s since they were so much cheaper to make.

Piro A Rat

I'm prepared to buy this on physical media because I want all these special features I keep hearing about... but I'm not sure which one to get. I'd obviously like the best possible quality, but features are more important. What should I be looking at (notably, my TV will do 4k UHD, but I don't know whether that version of the movie will bring all the goodies...)

Such an amazing episode. Fantastic work, guys.

I’m paying more and getting less with all this inflation, but with WACM I’m paying the same and getting more. 6.5 hours - in this economy? Well done!

Brian Biggs

I really just want to thank you guys for going above and beyond with all the research, work, and time dedicated to this podcast, and just how much you guys put in always.

Grant Baxter

Surreal walking down Hope st when they said “hope st, wherever that is”

Ed Dougherty

I'd heard that too. It's a fun idea but the hunter who shot Bumbie's-- err "Bambi's" mom wouldn't necessarily be evil, plus it'd take the focus away from our heroes. Also, like Bob and Henry said, some things are best left to the viewer's imaginations. ^_^

To Boldy Joe... Moore

I remember you all joking that only two or three people voted against this movie - I was one of them lol. The sad thing is, I love everything about this movie (the LA post war noir setting, the animation which is incredible, Bob Hoskins and Chris Lloyd, etc.) except for Roger Rabbit himself. I hate him. To me he is the most annoying, obnoxious, and unwatchable character in movie history. His voice makes me want to vomit and his manic behavior makes me want to reach through the screen and strangle him myself. He is SO ANNOYING. When he is on screen I have to literally fast forward and mute it. I truly wwnt to be able to enjoy this movie but he completely destroys it for me. That being said I still really loved the two hours of history and production stuff at the beginning. Great work from you two regardless! I'm glad there weren't sequels but I'd love to see another project like this during my lifetime, just one that doesn't involve RR.

Seth Short

I don't know how true this is. But according to this youtube video: https://youtu.be/Kfk11eQPbek?t=927 in an earlier script of the film during the theater scene, Eddie claims the guy who robbed the bank (and by extension Judge Doom) is the Hunter who shot Bambi's mother. Which I could see that being an early idea for him considering just how boomery and referential this film is. Making the villain the guy who traumatized their generation (and ours with the shoe) seems like a natural idea. But again: I don't know what his sources are so feel free to ask him if you're suspicious of it. Great Podcast!

Devin Hoffarth