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Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley headline John Patton Ford’s How to Make a Killing, a brisk but uneven black comedy about greed, murder, and inheritance told through a death-row narration. Powell’s charm and Qualley’s devilish presence keep the film watchable, but the plotting and tonal edge don’t quite cohere, leaving a witty but imperfect cautionary tale about how far some will go for family fortune.
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.
This weekend's new releases include the visually stunning Chinese animated film Ne Zha II, which has already grossed over $2 billion worldwide, along with Margaret Qualley's private eye comedy Honey Don't! and the social media-themed drama Lurker, each offering diverse cinematic experiences. Ne Zha II is notable for its breathtaking visuals and complex plot, while Honey Don't! and Lurker explore themes of romance, obsession, and identity.
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Brothers-esque dark humor and quirky characters, including a noteworthy lesbian relationship, though some jokes feel outdated.
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.
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.
Margaret Qualley revealed on The Tonight Show that she tried to play matchmaker for her mom, Andie MacDowell, by connecting her with Bill Murray, with whom she shared a humorous history from filming Groundhog Day, both currently living in Charleston.
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.
Lana Del Rey credited her marriage to Jeremy Dufrene to the influence of Jack Antonoff's relationship with Margaret Qualley. While presenting Antonoff with the Producer of the Decade award, Del Rey mentioned that witnessing Antonoff's love for Qualley inspired her to wait for the right partner. Del Rey and Dufrene, a Louisiana boat captain, married shortly after making their relationship public.
At the final U.S. stop of Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Tour in Los Angeles, the singer playfully "arrested" Margaret Qualley, wife of producer Jack Antonoff, for "being too hot" during her concert. This humorous moment occurred before Carpenter performed her song "Juno." Throughout the tour, Carpenter has "arrested" various celebrities as part of her show. The tour will continue in Europe, and Carpenter recently received her first Grammy nominations, including best new artist and album of the year.
Margaret Qualley is set to play Amanda Knox in an upcoming Hulu limited series based on Knox's wrongful conviction for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher. The series will consist of eight one-hour episodes and will be produced by KJ Steinberg, with Qualley also serving as an executive producer. This marks Qualley's second limited series based on a real person, following her role in Netflix's "Maid." Knox's story has been the subject of multiple onscreen projects, including documentaries and the film "Stillwater."
Actress Margaret Qualley reveals that she knew music producer Jack Antonoff was the one just two weeks after meeting him, asking Chanel's creative director to make her wedding dress two years in advance. The couple tied the knot in August 2023, with Qualley expressing that their wedding was everything she had ever dreamt of. Despite not initially wanting a big wedding, she credits Antonoff for making it a special and magical day. The couple has settled into married life, with Qualley expressing that it hasn't been a drastic change but she loves the security of it.
"Drive-Away Dolls," directed by Ethan Coen without his brother Joel, follows two friends on a road trip from Philadelphia to Florida as they come into possession of a briefcase wanted by dangerous men. The film, written by Coen and his wife, Tricia Cooke, features highbrow references and petty crimes but ultimately falls short with sluggish pacing, overblown performances, and an inert storyline, despite attempts at mixing genres and layered references.
Drive-Away Dolls, directed by Ethan Coen and co-written with Tricia Cooke, features Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Beanie Feldstein in a lesbian crime caper. The film, reminiscent of Coen's stage productions, is described as lightweight and overly pleased with itself, with strained humor and forced transgressive spirit. The plot revolves around two women unwittingly in possession of a briefcase with sensitive contents that could end a prominent Republican political career. While the film's outrageousness feels fabricated, Beanie Feldstein's performance stands out as the funniest element in an otherwise strained and spotty comedy.
Actress Margaret Qualley choreographed, co-directed, and starred in a romantic music video for Bleachers' song "Tiny Moves," which will appear on the upcoming album. The video, shot on the New Jersey shoreline, features Qualley dancing in a vintage white dress as a love letter to her husband, Jack Antonoff, who is the band's frontman. Inspired by Bob Fosse's choreography, the video aims for a surreal and endearing feel, with intimate scenes capturing the couple's tender moments. Qualley, who has a background in dance, hopes to collaborate on more videos with her husband in the future.