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Hindustan Times
2 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Movie Review: Margaret Qualley shines in 'Honey Don't!' as Philip Marlowe in red lipstick
The skies are blue, the sun unrelenting and the body count escalating in the Bakersfield, California, of 'Honey Don't!,' where Margaret Qualley's private investigator tries to get a handle on the nefarious goings-on in her city with a small-town feel. Movie Review: Margaret Qualley shines in 'Honey Don't!' as Philip Marlowe in red lipstick It's the second film in Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke's so-called 'lesbian B-movie trilogy,' and while this shaggy caper might not add up to anything significant — perhaps part of the 'B-movie' point — it is fun and immensely watchable. That's thanks in large part to Qualley's turn as the smoothly confident Honey O'Donahue, kind of a Philip Marlowe, or maybe Veronica Mars, in cherry-red lipstick, high heels and silks . Honey is meant to be strikingly 'other' in this very downtrodden Bakersfield of eccentrics, dropouts and lost souls, where missing teeth seem to be more prevalent than pedicures. It's a carnival of very memorable, very Coen-esque misfits, like a grumpy bartender played by Don Swayze and Charlie Day's clueless police officer Marty Metakawitch. Marty is not the only man in town who has trouble accepting that Honey will never be interested in him. You could play a drinking game with how many times she has to tell hapless men, 'I like girls.' Not only is queer literacy low in this Bakersfield, but many in town seem to have come under the influence of a church leader played by Chris Evans, the Rev. Drew Devlin, whose high-wattage smile and proclivity for flirting have made him a local celebrity. Evans, who seems to be having fun in a weirder role, plays the Rev. Drew as a charismatic creep, an ego-driven and possibly sex-addicted influencer who is also peddling drugs and arranging hits around town. He too has a boss, or bosses, known only as 'the French,' which is amusingly underexplained. And he's often completely, or nearly, naked and involved in some cringey, experimental acts with his naive followers. Not unlike the new 'The Naked Gun,' this saga begins with a suspicious vehicular death. The deceased was an almost-client of Honey's, which sets her off poking around and looking for answers. Most of her cases are of the cheating spouse type, and this is just more interesting. Meanwhile, others start dropping dead too. Some of these deaths feel spiritually, comedically similar to the Mark Pellegrino sequence in 'Mullholland Drive' . And all signs are pointing back to the church, though Honey gets a bit distracted with a new fling in Aubrey Plaza's lustful cop MG Falcone and some family drama with her wayward niece Corinne . 'Honey Don't' might play more like a pilot episode of a television series than a contained film, but it is a step up from Coen and Cooke's previous effort, 'Drive Away Dolls,' which felt constructed of comedic parts whose shelf life expired 20 years ago. This script, written by Coen and Cooke, is probably just as vintage, technically speaking, but it feels more timeless. With a stable of memorable side characters, including Josh Pafchek as the reverend's assistant and Jacnier as a skittish new drug dealer named Hector, 'Honey Don't' is gory, unapologetically sexual, quippy and dark. It also clocks in at under 90 minutes — they knew just when to get out. As Ethan Coen finds his groove as a solo director, 'Honey Don't' might not be 'The Big Lebowski' or 'Raising Arizona,' but it is a swing in the right direction. At this rate, if we get the pleasure of seeing a third film, it might just be a classic. 'Honey Don't!' a Focus Features release in theaters Friday, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association for 'some strong violence, language, graphic nudity, strong sexual content.' Running time: 88 minutes. Three stars out of four. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
9 minutes ago
- Time of India
Janna Duggar is pregnant, expecting first baby with husband Stephen Wissmann
Jana Duggar is stepping into a new chapter of her life: motherhood. The 'Counting On' alum, 35, has announced that she is pregnant and expecting her first child with her husband, Stephen Wissmann. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The news comes almost exactly a year after the couple tied the knot. Jana shared the news with her followers on Instagram, posting adorable pictures with Stephen, including one where the pair kissed and another where she showed her growing baby bump. In her caption, she wrote about how "excited" they are for what lies ahead: "We are so excited. January 2026 is going to bring a little bundle of joy to our family! We're counting down the days and eagerly looking forward to this thrilling new chapter in our lives!" The pregnancy announcement comes a year after Jana and Stephen's wedding in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. According to PEOPLE, the ceremony, described as "classic" and "elegant," was attended by 500 guests. Her sisters and close family members stood by her side, with Jessa Duggar Seewald as maid of honour and Joy-Anna Forsyth, Johannah Duggar, Jinger Duggar Vuolo, Jordyn Duggar, and Abbie Duggar serving as bridesmaids. Before her wedding, Jana had spoken about how meaningful the moment was for her. She admitted that for a long time, she felt like marriage might "never" happen. "I think it is one of those things that all girls envision someday," Jana told PEOPLE. "For me, it felt like, 'Okay, it's never coming.' But now it's starting to sink in. Reality is starting to set in, and I'm like, 'Wow, this truly is something that I've dreamed of.' Just to see it coming about is incredible and kind of hard to believe. It's a dream come true."
Time of India
9 minutes ago
- Time of India
Harshvardhan Rane appeals to fans amid Mumbai rains: 'Guys please make your own food today'
Harshvardhan Rane of Sanam Teri Kasam posted a story on Instagram cautioning his followers not to order food from outside in Mumbai due to the intense rain. Mumbai has been experiencing heavy rains for the past two days, and authorities imposed a red alert on Monday. Many delivery workers have been finding it difficult to travel during this time because it has been so hard for people to move around. Rane published a story to address this problem. "Guys pls make your own food today," Harshvardhan wrote, sharing a photo of a delivery man struggling with his two-wheeler halfway submerged in the water. Take a look at the post below: Regarding the Rains in Mumbai Heavy rains woke Mumbai up again Monday, causing traffic jams and tree collapses in several areas of the city's waterlogged roads. Mumbai's orange alert was upgraded to a red one by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A heavy to very heavy spell of rain was predicted for a few locations in Mumbai, with isolated areas seeing extremely high levels of rainfall, according to the weather service. Concerning Harshvardhan Rane Rane's film Sanam Teri Kasam, in which actress Mawra Hocane co-stars, is well-known. Although Sanam Teri Kasam 2 had previously been confirmed, following Hocane's remarks regarding war, Harshvardhan Rane quit from the film if the producers continued to use the same cast. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo In 2016, Sanam Teri Kasam made its theatrical debut. Though it only made about Rs 9 crore at the box office at the time, it later became iconic. With his next romantic-action movie, Silaa, the actor is back in the limelight. Omung Kumar, the National Award-winning director of the Priyanka Chopra-starring biopic Mary Kom (2014), is directing Silaa. Ipsitaa, Karanveer Mehra, and Sadia Khateeb play important parts in the movie as well. Sameer Joshi wrote the screenplay, and Aarambh M Singh wrote the dialogue. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
