) , it moves slowly and deliberately, taking us through the soul-crushing minutiae of assistant-work: Get to the office while it’s still dark; turn on the fluorescent lights; make coffee; order sandwiches; unpack water bottles; answer the phones; alter the boss’ schedule. But running alongside that dull, doldrums routine is an undercurrent of crackling tension — something is not right here. You can hear it in the sniggers of the two young men with whom protagonist and titular, shares an office.
“You do? That’s excellent,” he replies. “We could use more women producers. It’s a tough job, but I can see you’ve got what it takes.” Garner’s reaction here is powerful. She doesn’t respond; rather, the camera remains unflinchingly turned towards her as we see her face drain with dismay and discomfort. There will be no help here. In fact, she may have done her career irreparable harm.