Ethan Coen's 'Drive-Away Dolls' Celebrates Lesbian Road Trip Comedy

Margaret Qualley stars in this humorous take on the late '90s lesbian bar scene, blending crime caper elements with a nostalgic nod to queer community spaces.

• Ethan Coen's solo directorial debut, 'Drive-Away Dolls,' offers a comedic lesbian road trip with a crime caper twist, featuring Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan.
• The film, co-written with Tricia Cooke, is a love letter to the lesbian bar scene of the late '90s, blending humor with a nostalgic look at queer community spaces.
• Margaret Qualley promoted the film with a memorable visit to a vibrator museum, highlighting its unconventional marketing approach.
• Qualley enjoyed shooting the film's explicit sex scenes, appreciating the opportunity to portray them in a humorous and unconventional manner.
• Despite its playful and outrageous tone, 'Drive-Away Dolls' lightly touches on political themes, reflecting on the era's 'family values' politics.

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