Silver Screen Sleuths: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988) with Libby Cudmore

Host Emily J. Edwards is joined by award-winning author and journalist, Libby Cudmore to discuss the 1988 Touchstone Features hit, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" starring Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd.The conversation begins with an introduction and a discussion about the guest's books. It then transitions into a comparison between the book and movie adaptation of 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' The setting and characters of the movie are explored, followed by a discussion on Hollywood and urban living depicted in the film. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the legacy of 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' The conversation delves into the themes of community justice in mystery fiction, the impact of childhood exposure to the mystery genre, character portrayal and influence in mystery films, and the terrifying nature of characters in mystery films. TakeawaysMystery novels and authorsAdaptation of novels into moviesCharacter development and portrayal Community justice in mystery fictionImpact of childhood exposure to mystery genre Comedic mysteries' balance of irreverence and respect for the subject matterMystery fiction characters are often described as ordinary, adding to the relatability of the genreChapters00:00 Introduction and Book Discussion06:36 Hollywood and Urban Living in Who Framed Roger Rabbit20:25 Legacy of Who Framed Roger Rabbit30:27 The Terrifying Nature of Characters in Mystery Films43:17 The Appeal of Comedic Mysteries49:31 The Art of Mystery Writing55:11 The Characters of Mystery FictionGuest linksWebsite – https://libbycudmore.comInstagram – https://instagram.com/record_saturdayBlueSky – https://bsky.app/profile/LibbyCudmore