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.
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Paid in Puke S2E6: Bring it On
Paid in Puke S2E5: Like a Boss
Paid in Puke S2E4: Dick
Paid in Puke S2E3: Bombshell
Paid in Puke S2E2: Bound
Paid in Puke S2E1: Muriel’s Wedding
Paid in Puke S1.5E0: Oscars 2020 Special!
Paid in Puke S1E8: Black Christmas
Paid in Puke S1E7: The Craft
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Paid in Puke S1E5: Abortionpalooza 2019
Paid in Puke S1E4: Set it Off
Paid in Puke S1E3: Hustlers
Paid in Puke S1E2: Heathers
Paid in Puke Podcast Trailer
Paid in Puke S1E1: Fogelfest! Booksmart/The Spy Who Dumped Me
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