EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 52 MIN
Coyote Vs. Acme : Kids Love Courtroom Thrillers
from High n' Dry Podcast · host Ryan Baron North, James Crosslin, and Luke
What Movie Should We Do Next?We rate Coyote Vs. Acme and end up surprised by how well a Looney Tunes movie can hold a real courtroom thriller structure. We dig into what makes the live action animation blend work, then follow the corporate satire into bigger questions about culture, tech, and why the coyote never stops trying. • our three-part method and why we watch movies “under the influence” • quick plot recap of Wile E. Coyote suing Acme with Will Forte as his lawyer • acting highlights and why the humans playing it straight sells the world • cinematography and how the animation integration looks more seamless than expected • score talk, Looney Tunes callbacks, and why memorable themes matter • plot comparison to legal thrillers and the Roger Rabbit connection • deeper themes about corporate power, unfair trials, and being worn down by resources • tech company analogy, data collection, and users becoming the product • the coyote as a parable for persistence even when the win never comes • self-insert chaos, Doritos goons, Tweety revenge, and a WWE courtroom multiverse 4/5Support the show
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What Movie Should We Do Next? We rate Coyote Vs. Acme and end up surprised by how well a Looney Tunes movie can hold a real courtroom thriller structure. We dig into what makes the live action animation blend work, then follow the corporate satire into bigger questions about culture, tech, and why the coyote never stops trying. • our three-part method and why we watch movies “under the influence” • quick plot recap of Wile E. Coyote suing Acme with Will Forte as his lawyer •...
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