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24-05-2025
- Entertainment
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‘Honey Don't!' Review: Margaret Qualley Is Back, with Even More Panache, in the ‘Drive-Away Dolls' Companion Piece No One Asked For. But It's Throwaway Fun
Margaret Qualley swans through 'Honey Don't!' like a movie star who might have been born in the wrong era, but she's going to make the most of it. Regally tall, in red heels and a white-flowered red dress, her hair in flowing ringlets, her lips pursed with purpose, Qualley plays Honey O'Donoghue, a private detective in Bakersfield who has the deep voice and steady gaze of a hard-boiled femme fatale from the 1950s. Honey, who drives a vintage turquoise Chevrolet SS, has to keep flicking away the propositions of a local cop (Charlie Day) by telling him, 'I like girls.' She's not lying, but the fact that he can't hear it says a lot about the skewed way the world still looks at queer women. The movie, meanwhile, looks up to its heroine in a stylized way that's very Tarantino-meets-Jane-Russell. In another era, Honey would have been treated as an object of adoration, but in 'Honey Don't!' her voice of darkest honey lets you know that she's the one in command. More from Variety 'Yes' Review: Nadav Lapid's Blistering Attack on Israeli Nationalism is an Effectively Blunt Instrument Chilean AIDS Drama 'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo' Wins Un Certain Regard Award at Cannes Josh O'Connor Art Heist Film 'The Mastermind' Steals 5.5-Minute Cannes Ovation as Director Kelly Reichardt Says 'America Is in a Ditch Right Now' This week at Cannes, the actor Paul Mescal told Variety, 'I think in cinema we're moving away from the traditional, alpha leading male characters.' I've got a bit of news for him: In cinema, it's alpha — alpha males, and alpha females too — that still makes the world go round, and it always will. But we're now in an era when some tastemakers have grown uncomfortable with that. Last year, a number of film critics were not happy with how overtly sexual Margaret Qualley's performance in 'The Substance' was — they treated it as if that dimension of the film was somehow linked to a male-gaze conspiracy. But the unapologetic erotic pow of Qualley's presence is part of what's going to make her a very, very big movie star. She's not retrograde — she's timeless. She's also a witty and cunning actor who knows how to bend a scene to her rhythms. 'Honey Don't' premiered tonight in the Midnight Screenings section of Cannes (I love that Cannes has a Midnight Screenings section — it's sort of like saying 'the grindhouse wing of the Criterion Collection,' which come to think of it is a good idea), and that's exactly where the film belongs. Like last year's 'Drive-Away Dolls,' to which it's a companion piece, 'Honey Don't!' is a deliberate throwaway — a knowingly light and funny mock escapist thriller, one that's just trying to show you a flaky good time. In 'Drive-Away Dolls,' Qualley played a very different character: an erotic libertine named Jamie who talked a mile a minute (her screwball style was an analog of her libido — always on the move), and who got drawn into a caper that was knowingly preposterous (it revolved around a suitcase full of oversize dildos). Honey O'Donoghue is a more buttoned-down character, and the new film has a different tone, less loony tunes and more straight-up neo-noir, with a small-town scuzziness that's established in the opening credits, where all the names are niftily embedded in the signage of Bakersfield's dilapidated stores and restaurants. The movie is the second in what its director, Ethan Coen, has now said will be a trilogy of tales — something you wouldn't exactly have guessed after 'Drive-Away Dolls' came out, since that movie got no respect and made all of $5 million. Yet as one of the only critics who liked it, I was up for seeing 'Honey Don't!,' and I wasn't disappointed. What Ethan Coen and his wife, Tricia Cooke (they write these films together and she edits them), are up to is fun and 'progressive' in just the right anti-pious way. In each film, the Qualley heroine is casually and unabashedly queer (as is Tricia Cooke), and the hook of the films — the hook of the entire trilogy, if we can now at least conjecture — is that these are riffs on lesbian experience that are meant to be not the least bit responsible. 'Honey Don't!' is set in a less specified era than 'Drive-Away Dolls,' which took place in 1999. Honey, in her office, keeps her contacts in a Rolodex and seems very pre-computer, though that might just be part of her noir aura. The plot, once again, targets the hypocrisy of Middle America — in this case, the Four Way Temple, a local church that opens itself up to troubled parishioners, all so that its leader, the Reverend Drew (Chris Evans), is kept supplied with a ready flock of vulnerable young women he can dress up in S&M regalia and bed down with at will. Drew, who has televangelist hair and preaches with a head-mic, is a cult leader and criminal, involved in drug dealing and worse. The film spins around the murder of one of his followers, and the mishaps that escalate out of trying to cover it up. That sounds a bit nuts and is, especially since the movie plays it as a dry joke. (It's nice to see Chris Evans enjoy himself portraying a piece of trash.) If 'Drive-Away Dolls' felt like 'Raising Arizona Lite,' this one is closer to 'Blood Simpler,' though it's really a sleazeball hangout movie in the spirit of 'The Big Lebowski' and 'Repo Man,' with a wink at Raymond Chandler. In 'Honey Don't!,' the main purpose of the crooks is to keep us company. Honey has family complications, like a troubled sister (Kristen Connolly) and a punk niece (Talia Ryder) with an abusive boyfriend. And an interesting overlap between Honey and the heroine of 'Drive-Away Dolls' is that neither one can seem to maintain a relationship. Honey gets involved with MG (Aubrey Plaza), a cop who lives in what looks on the inside like a suburban version of the 'Psycho' house, and thanks to the downbeat grit of Plaza's performance, their affair feels sexy and genuine in all too many imperfect ways. It's been seven years since the Coen brothers made a film together, and in that time, during which they declared the end of their creative partnership, the career of each brother has played out in a surprising way. Fairly or not, I always thought of Joel Coen as the mover and shaker, and Ethan as the little brother tagging along. (Joel is now 70; Ethan is 67.) And when Joel directed the first post-Coen brothers film, his bedazzling version of 'The Tragedy of MacBeth' (2021), that image remained intact. It didn't change when Ethan made his sharp YouTube clip job of a Jerry Lee Lewis documentary, 'Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind' (2022), or last year when he came out with 'Drive-Away Dolls.' But now that Ethan Coen, with Tricia Cooke as his creative partner, has committed himself to the minor but engaging vision of these films, giving Margaret Qualley such a winning pedestal for her talent, I'd say it's he who suddenly looks like the mover and shaker. 'Honey Don't!' is set to open late this summer. But I'm already avid to see who Qualley's going to play in chapter three. Best of Variety The Best Albums of the Decade
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Yahoo
3 Cook County residents detained after stealing SUV, fleeing police at 130 mph: officials
The Brief Three Cook County residents, Xavier Carrasco, Matthew Perez, and Mariano Martinez, were detained after allegedly stealing a high-end SUV and leading police on a high-speed chase earlier this month. A fourth suspect, Jocelyn Gonzalez, was not detained. The suspects face multiple charges, including possession of a stolen motor vehicle, theft, burglary, and aggravated fleeing and eluding, with additional charges for Perez related to unlawful use of weapons. The chase, which reached speeds of up to 130 mph, involved multiple agencies, including a helicopter, and ended when the Jeep lost control. The suspects were apprehended after fleeing on foot. DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. - Three Cook County residents are being detained after allegedly stealing a high-end SUV and leading police on a high-speed chase earlier this month. A fourth individual involved in the incident was not detained. What we know Xavier Carrasco, 19; Matthew Perez, 24; and Mariano Martinez, 18, were ordered detained Saturday following a first appearance in court. The fourth person, 22-year-old Jocelyn Gonzalez, was not detained. Carrasco and Martinez face charges that include: One count of aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 1 felony) One count of theft – over $10,000 (Class 1 felony) One count of burglary (Class 2 felony) One count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony) One count of aggravated fleeing and eluding (Class 4 felony) Perez is charged with two counts of aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony) and one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony). Gonzalez is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding, according to DuPage County State's Attorney. The backstory The charges stem from an investigation by the Elmhurst Police Department into the theft of a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT valued at more than $53,000 on Feb. 11. At 4:40 a.m., a black Cadillac SUV drove into the overhead service doors at the Al Piemonte Buick GMC dealership. A Chevrolet SS arrived shortly after, and Carrasco exited the vehicle and entered the dealership. Carrasco retrieved keys for the Jeep and fled in the stolen vehicle, the state's attorney said. The Cadillac, also found to be stolen, had been reportedly taken by Martinez from My Choice Motors, located half a mile from the dealership. A short time later, both vehicles went to a gas station in Berkeley and fled at a high rate of speed when a police officer arrived. Pursuit Begins On Feb. 20, a Lisle police officer patrolling near a car dealership spotted what appeared to be the stolen Jeep. The Jeep fled on Ogden Avenue and headed east on I-88, where a Villa Park officer pursued it at speeds reaching 130 mph. Multiple agencies assisted in the chase, including a Chicago Police Department helicopter. The pursuit continued onto I-290, where the Jeep swerved around an Oak Brook officer, narrowly missing him, to avoid spike strips. The Jeep lost control near the 17th Street exit due to losing the front passenger side tire, and all four suspects fled on foot. According to the state's attorney, the four suspects jumped over the concrete median and fled across I-290 before being apprehended a short time later. During the chase, Perez discarded a Glock 20 handgun, and Martinez was found with matching ammunition. Investigators said they also found a loaded AR rifle and a 9mm Hellcat stolen from Cicero inside the Jeep. What they're saying "The blatant disregard for the rule of law allegedly exhibited by these defendants is astonishing," DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said. "The successful apprehension of these four defendants sends a loud and clear message that in DuPage County, we will not tolerate the type of lawless, dangerous behavior as alleged in this case. We will use every tool available to us, including a helicopter and our partners in law enforcement to go after those who break the law and put the public at risk. We are all very thankful that no innocent bystanders or motorists were injured as a result of the defendants' alleged behavior. I thank the Villa Park Police Department for their outstanding police work that led to the apprehension of these four defendants. The apprehension of the defendants in this case was indeed a team effort and I want to recognize the Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Berkely, Maywood, Forest Park, Broadview and Lisle Police Departments as well as the Illinois State Police for their cooperation and assistance in bringing this matter to a successful conclusion. I especially thank the Chicago Police Department for air support that was instrumental in apprehending the defendants once the defendants allegedly fled their vehicle. I also thank Assistant State's Attorney's Kevin Kosman and Nicholas Covert for their efforts in securing strong charges against the defendants." "The alleged actions of those subjects charged are truly disturbing," Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas stated. "All four subjects showed a blatant disregard for public safety and for the properties of others. The public should be reminded to pull over for emergency lights and sirens. The public should also be reminded that all who commit violent crimes in our area will be met with all lawful resources available to put a stop to these criminal acts. I want to thank the brave men and women of the Villa Park Police Department for their tireless commitment to arresting all violent criminals who come through our area. Once the subjects were taken into custody it was truly a team effort for patrol, investigations, and our records department to process, investigate and care for the subjects while in our custody. The Villa Park Police Department is very successful at taking alleged violent offenders into custody. We do not act alone, and we are thankful to the police departments of Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Chicago and several Cook County Departments for the excellent coordination of tactics, communication, and investigations in this case. We would also like to thank DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin and his thorough team of Assistant State's Attorneys who worked so hard to charge the alleged offenders with the nineteen felonies." What's next Carrasco, Perez, and Martinez are scheduled to appear in court on March 7. Gonzalez's next court appearance is set for March 17.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Automotive
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Chevy SS Sedan Stolen From Dealership In Washington
Read the full story on The Auto Wire We're big fans of the Chevy SS sedan, but apparently so are some thieves who swiped one from a dealership in Puyallup, Washington. The dealer is offering $10,000 for anyone who can help recover the rare performance car. Someone in the gearhead community is going to know something about a ride like this, which will surface sooner or blue 2017 Chevrolet SS sedan was stolen from Legend Auto Sales the weekend of February 8, reports KING 5. Surveillance cameras caught the crime go down at 3:30 am. The thieves weren't too sophisticated as they busted out the driver's window to gain entry. However, they came with a device to get the ignition going without the key present. It took the thieves just two minutes to get the car started and drive it off the lot. One of the dealership employees told KING 5 the Chevy SS is rare, with only one other listed for sale within a 300 mile radius. There aren't many of the Holden-made sedans in the US, so they do stick out like a sore thumb. Because of that, we think people in the car community currently know or will know something about this stolen Chevy SS. Imagine what you could do with $10,000 in reward money. Also, people who are willing to steal a car at a dealership might one day steal your ride. We have no love for car thieves and the crimes they commit. This trend of car dealerships being raided by thieves in the middle of the night needs to come to a close. How exactly that's done is a question for law enforcement, dealership owners, and politicians to collaborate on, but we believe it's something they should be working to solve. Image via KING 5 Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
