Buckle up, babes — we’re going on an adventure with the newest trailer forEthan Coen’s sapphic road trip flick,Drive-Away Dolls. StarringMargaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan, the newest trailer teases plenty of excitement ahead for our two leading gals after they find themselves caught up in a bit of criminal activity. Qualley’s southern accent is in full swing in the fresh teaser asthe two friendsrealize that their rental car is carrying a piece of precious cargo in the trunk — a locked briefcase. After weighing the pros and cons (which include the possibility of losing their lives over the mysterious contents), the pair crack the not-so-secret code and are shocked at what they find inside. From here, it’s off to the races featuring clips of the incredible cast that includesPedro Pascal(The Last of Us),Colman Domingo(The Color Purple), and a very streetwiseBeanie Feldstein(Booksmart) as a police officer.
The title is the first to come from Coen as a solo project,having previously worked alongside his brother Joel Coenon notable productions includingRaising Arizona,The Big Lebowski, andFargo. Our new teaser has Coen’s name all over it from its directorial style to the writing, the latter of which he worked on alongside his wife and frequent collaborator,Tricia Cooke. While he’s previously stated that audiences can expectDrive-Away Dollsto have the same “filthy fun” that is synonymous with past Coen Brothers projects, thefilmmaker says that there are aspects of the feature that stand out from what has come before.
As we mentioned at the top,Drive-Away Dollsfeatures an A-list lineup of impressive names which, along with Qualley, Viswanathan, Pascal, Domingo, and Feldstein, also includesMatt Damon(Oppenheimer),Bill Camp(The Queen’s Gambit),C.J. Wilson(Manchester by the Sea), andJoey Slotnick(Twister).
2024 Is Shaping Up To Be the Year of Queer Film
For those of us out there who have long been hoping for more queer representation, 2024 looks like it will be a terrific year for it. Not only doesDrive-Away Dollscruise into theaters on February 23, but other films likeRose Glass’s Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian-starrerLove Lies Bleedingwill celebrate a cinematic debut on March 8. Meanwhile, the big screen adaptation of theMean Girlsmusical is now in theaters and, while it may not be outwardly gay, queer iconReneé Rappstars as Regina George, so the movie gets an honorable mention. And, though we’d love to see queer stories in the hands of filmmakers from the community, it’s good to know thatCoen has said he has plans to make more lesbian-centered filmsifDrive-Away Dollsproves to be a hit among fans.
Check out the latest trailer for Coen’s solo directorial project below, and check outDrive-Away Dollswhen it hits theaters on February 23.
Drive-Away Dolls
Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals.
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