Movies From the Fringes | Chicago News

Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Warner Bros. nearly buried “Coyote vs. Acme,” a Looney Tunes-style courtroom satire where Wile E. Coyote sues ACME, but public outcry saved it—think “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” meets “Gremlins 2.” Meanwhile, Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic drama “The Dog Stars” follows survivalists in Colorado after global pandemics, starring Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin with a chilling twist on who survives when the elite are left behind. On the doc front, “American Doctor” offers a raw, fearless look at U.S. medics volunteering in Gaza, capturing their emotional toll amid chaos. And indie horror “It Ends”…