Season 6: Best Films of 2020

038: The Assistant

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“Whatever’s going on, you can tell me.”

On this episode of the Arthouse Garage podcast, Andrew is joined by filmmaker and actor Sophie Barnes to discuss The Assistant (streaming now on Hulu). Julia Garner stars in this powerful and harrowing film about workplace sexual harassment, directed by Kitty Green. Join us as we discuss the film’s style, performances, and it’s messaging around gender inequality in the workplace and abuse of power.

Read a full episode transcript here

LINKS

• Sophie’s Film Projects
  • Sophie’s upcoming film Llego Hoy
  • Arthouse Garage review of Lullaby on IGTV
  • Lullaby director Claire Barnett’s homepage
• The Assistant on Letterboxd
• Electrick Children, starring Julia Garner on Letterboxd
• Edward Hopper painting, New York Movie

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