“Coyote Vs. Acme” And The Great Ketchup Rescue (With Connor Ratliff)
Summary
Hosts Richard Lawson and Allison Wilmore, joined by producer Ben Frisch and actor Connor Ratliffe, discuss *Coyote vs. Acme*. They explore the film’s turbulent production history, including its near-deletion for tax write-offs, and praise its blend of legal thriller elements with Looney Tunes lore. The group highlights the movie’s emotional depth, anti-corporate themes, and successful integration of classic characters into a fresh, heartfelt narrative.
Topics discussed
Intro and Looney Tunes nostalgia
Warner Bros tax write-offs and deleted films
History of Looney Tunes clip shows and IP
Batgirl cancellation and James Gunn's DC
Mel Blanc recording methods and Eddie Seltzer
Ketchup Entertainment and movie premise
Legal thriller aspects and cartoon physics
Comparison to Sonic and character cameos
Human/Cartoon coexistence and plot details
Political jokes and character flaws
Watching classic shorts in chronological order
Heirs to Looney Tunes and simulation theory
Sammy Burch's writing and cut jokes
Project Sisyphus and Roadrunner dynamics
Congressional hats and Marvin the Martian
Frasier reboot ideas and live tour
Recommendation: The Rivals of Miah King
Local news podcasts and Chuck Jones TV show
Outro and Connor Ratliff plugs
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