The Great Read: In 1990, a Writer Had a Funny Idea. Now It’s a Movie.
With “Coyote vs. Acme,” Ian Frazier, a soft-spoken reporter and humorist, has finally gone Hollywood.
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August 14, 2026, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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In 1990, a Writer Had a Funny Idea. Now It’s a Movie.

With “Coyote vs. Acme,” Ian Frazier, a soft-spoken reporter and humorist, has finally gone Hollywood.

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