On season 9, episode 8 of Paid in Puke Podcast, we're sorting through Kitty Green's 2019 drama, "The Assistant". It stars Julia Garner, as the titular assistant at a high-powered New York film production office, who navigates a particularly trying day at work. While this is a "me too" movie, and the nameless boss in question bares some resemblance, The Assistant is not about Weinstein. Instead, it captures an all-too pervasive systematic conspiracy to allow powerful men to assault women without repercussions.
The Assistant is also relatable anyone who has ever had a job description vague enough to become the office task dumpster. We love this movie, Kitty Green's unique ability to capture the sinister tone of misogynist micro-aggressions, and Julia Garner's nuanced frown.
On the Lunchtime Poll, we reveal the dumbest thing a boss has ever asked of us.
Paid in Puke S8 Special: RIP Angela Lansbury
Paid in Puke S8E3: Desperately Seeking Susan
Paid in Puke S8E2: Walking and Talking
Paid in Puke S8E1: Don’t Worry Darling
Paid in Puke S7E10: ACS Impeachment - The Wilderness
Paid in Puke S7E9: ACS Impeachment - The Grand Jury
Paid in Puke S7E8: ACS Impeachment - Stand By Your Man
Paid in Puke S7E7: ACS Impeachment - The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky
Paid in Puke S7E6: ACS Impeachment - Man Handled
Paid in Puke S7E5: ACS Impeachment - Do You Hear What I Hear?
Paid in Puke S7E4: ACS Impeachment - The Telephone Hour
Paid in Puke 2022 Oscars Special!
Paid in Puke S7E3: ACS Impeachment - Not to be Believed
Paid in Puke S7E2: ACS Impeachment - The President Kissed Me
Paid in Puke S7E1: ACS Impeachment - Exiles
Paid in Puke S6E10: A Star is Born
Paid in Puke S6E9: Dirty Dancing
Paid in Puke S6E8: Annihilation
Paid in Puke S6E7: Fatal Attraction
Paid in Puke S6E6: Mulholland Dr
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