I assume I am correct in thinking that there are no explicit references to Q in the film?

I wouldn't say explicit, but there are definitely implicit references for anons. The grooming scene that brings to mind Balenciaga and LGBTQ drag shows for kids, the Maxwell type character (even though it's based on another, real person), the shipping container scene, the Island scene (even though its not Epstein's island but people will be reminded of it) etc.

So I somewhat disagree the movie has no connection to Q. It does, and those attacking it know it does, but we must pretend that it doesn't. Optics. After everyone has seen it, thanks to the Streisand effect, they will be curious and start digging. Then we can talk about it more openly. That's my take, I advocate for a certain Machiavellianism about it. To me that's just smart strategy. Take it for what it's worth.