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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Salon.com
Margaret Qualley delivers a compelling and commanding performance in 'Honey Don't!', showcasing her ability to control her on-screen sexuality and embody complex characters, making her a standout contemporary actress in a time of changing cinematic norms around sexuality.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
'Honey Don't!' directed by Ethan Coen and starring Margaret Qualley earned $525K in previews and is expected to open between $3M-$4M. Meanwhile, 'Weapons' surpassed $100M domestically, and 'Kpop Demon Hunters' is projected to outgross other new releases with around $15M in its opening weekend. The box office remains competitive with several films maintaining strong performances.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by upi.com
Honey Don't is a light, sexy crime comedy featuring Margaret Qualley as a private investigator entangled in a convoluted drug deal gone wrong, with notable Coen Brothers-esque dark humor and quirky characters, including a noteworthy lesbian relationship, though some jokes feel outdated.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Boston Globe
The film 'Honey Don't!', directed by Ethan Coen, is a poorly executed neo-noir that fails to engage, despite a promising setting in Bakersfield and a strong performance by Margaret Qualley. It attempts to blend queer themes with a detective story but is marred by tonal inconsistencies, underdeveloped plotlines, and missed opportunities, ultimately wasting its vibrant setting and talented cast.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Margaret Qualley stars in 'Honey Don’t!', a neo-noir detective film directed by Ethan Coen, where she plays Honey O’Donoghue, a private investigator navigating a complex case with queer themes, dark humor, and vintage pulp influences. The film is praised for Qualley's compelling performance and its blend of crime, satire, and LGBTQ+ representation, making it a standout in contemporary genre cinema.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
Filmmakers Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke discuss their new film 'Honey Don’t!', a comedy featuring a lesbian private eye, and their upcoming project about a women's rowing crew. They also talk about gender norms in detective stories, their collaboration history, and future plans for reuniting as a directing team.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
Tricia Cooke, co-writer of 'Honey Don't!', a lesbian noir comedy starring Margaret Qualley and Aubrey Plaza, aims to showcase lesbian protagonists in a genre typically lacking queer representation. The film features a femme detective and explores themes of sexuality and gender norms, set against the backdrop of Bakersfield, California, with most filming in Albuquerque. Cooke and Ethan Coen are also working on a trilogy's final installment, 'Go Beavers,' inspired by Australian outback films.