There are times when a movie both needs to be un-serious, and needs to hit its target of cultural critique. There are times that call for some indie b-movie wit and raunchiness, a story that finds its charm in odd twists and turns that don't make sense if you try to connect the dots, but have enough zaniness to be enjoyed on their own merits. While not quite the slamdunk one would hope for, given the pedigree behind it, Drive-Away Dolls has its fair share of zanny charm, cultural critique, and poking gentle love and fun at the crime caper subgenre. Directed by Ethan Coen, co-written with his wife and frequent editor Tricia Cooke, the story, follows two friends (and lesbians): the slutty and irreverant...
DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS Review: Dykes on the Run
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There are times when a movie both needs to be un-serious, and needs to hit its target of cultural critique. There are times that call for some indie b-movie wit and raunchiness, a story that finds its charm in odd twists and turns that don't make sense if you try to connect the dots, but have enough zaniness to be enjoyed on their own merits. While not quite the slamdunk one would hope for, given the pedigree behind it, Drive-Away Dolls has its fair share of zanny charm, cultural critique, and poking gentle love and fun at the crime caper subgenre. Directed by Ethan Coen, co-written with his wife and frequent editor Tricia Cooke, the story, follows two friends (and lesbians): the slutty and irreverant...
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