Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Coen & Cooke on ‘Honey Don’t!,’ Gender Norms, and Future Films
Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, a filmmaking duo, are out with their new movie 'Honey Don't!'.
It features a lesbian private eye.
The film is meant to flip the script on traditional detective stories.
They're also working on a movie about a women's crew team reunion.
Coen mentions that he and his brother, Joel, will work together again on a new film soon.
They discuss their writing process and thoughts on the current state of movies.
Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke discuss their film 'Honey Don't!' and other projects.
'Honey Don't!' stars Margaret Qualley as a lesbian private investigator.
The film aims to 'switch the gender norms' in detective movies.
Coen and Cooke are working on a reunion film about a women's crew team.
Ethan Coen reveals he and his brother Joel will collaborate again on a future project.
- Who
- Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, filmmakers, and their interviewers.
- What
- An interview with Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke about their current and upcoming film projects.
- When
- The interview took place at the time of their new film's release, which was expected to be Friday.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To discuss their new film 'Honey Don't!', their other projects, and their future collaborations.
Traditional Detective Film
Modern Detective Film
Gender Roles
Traditional Detective Film
Uses traditional gender norms.
Modern Detective Film
Switches the gender norms.
- Film Title
- Honey Don't!
- Star
- Margaret Qualley
- Main Subject
- Lesbian private eye
- Director(s)
- Ethan Coen, Tricia Cooke
- Future Project
- Women's crew team reunion
- Coen Brothers' Next Project
- In development