Blank Check with Griffin & David Drive Away Dolls with mxmtoon
Nov 30, 2025
Maya, known as mxmtoon, is a musician and content creator who shares her unique perspective as a first-time viewer of Drive Away Dolls. She dives into the unconventional relationship between Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, discussing their creation of a sex-positive queer film. The trio covers the intriguing rise of Pedro Pascal's fame, the decline of lesbian bars, and the film's blend of humor and emotional depth. They also explore mxmtoon’s firsthand experience with the Coens, highlighting the film's light-hearted vibe amidst its cultural reflections.
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Creative Freedom Outside The Coen Brand
- Ethan Coen uses solo projects to explore looser, playful filmmaking outside the meticulous Coen Brothers craft.
- Drive Away Dolls intentionally embraces a ragged, experimental tone as artistic release rather than polish.
First Coen Film Was Drive Away Dolls
- mxmtoon had never watched a Coen Brothers film until Drive Away Dolls because her dad limited her to sci-fi.
- Her boyfriend Jack introduced her to other Coen films while prepping for this podcast episode.
A Bisexual Fan's Take After Multiple Viewings
- Maya saw Drive Away Dolls twice in theaters and liked it despite mixed feelings about Margaret Qualley's performance.
- She appreciated the film's breezy tone and sex-positive elements as a bisexual viewer.
