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Oct 2020
2h 23m

Who Framed Roger Rabbit with Mike Mitche...

Blank Check Productions
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A noir for kids. Disney and Warner Bros characters together for the first and last time. Live action drama with kooky Tex Avery-style animation. There's really no movie quite like Who Framed Roger Rabbit. How long did "bumping the lamp" take? What's a contemporary take on Jessica and Roger Rabbit's relationship dynamics? How does the film's story mirror Holl ... Show More
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