WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988) – REEL CHAT 8.0

Reel Chat

Welcome to Episode 8 of “Reel Chat” – a podcast that promises week in, week out – the “Reel World as we know it.”

On this eighth installment of the “Vintage Vault” retrospective series, we look at 1988’s “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” – and what a bloody great gem of a forgotten film this is! Host Adam Stolfo is joined by co-host Brose Avard, Andrew McCaskill and the returning Michael Hadjion to look in depth at what can only be described as a timeless classic. But even if you feel that this film is now beyond you, and feel like skipping it in preparation for our big 2015 Oscars special next week… um… DON’T!

“Reel Chat” gets a little cruder than usual, as we discuss all the film’s hidden sexual innuendo, it’s many jokes and gags, it’s legacy, and it’s overall lasting impression. Andrew goes into the snake pit as the only member of the team who doesn’t hold the film in high regard, which is always great for some banter. But you’ll be surprised how much he actually comes around during the discussion.

As usual, we also look in depth at key scenes, the film’s cast and crew, it’s jazzy and catchy score, and much, much more! Now, is that 13 “Back To The Future” references we count…?

---

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Brose 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 2 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Matthew 2 1/2 out of 5

Stuart 3 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Michael 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

---

EPISODE TRIVIA

• This is the final episode of Reel Chat’s pilot (or first) season.
• No. of “Back To The Future” references: 13
• No. of “Back To The Future” references in Reel Chat’s first season: 36
• The “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” soundtrack was expanded and re-released by Intrada in 2018.
• Reel Chat’s first 8 episodes were recorded towards the end of 2014. A discussion on the future and direction of the show, as well as a few disclaimers, was edited out of the end of this episode for time. Even though there was a short hiatus between season 1 and season 2, Adam had already decided that it would continue into a new season in early 2015.