The incisive drama starring Ozark’s Julia Garner was always going to be too real for the Oscars.
Bit by bit, we come to realize what’s going on just out of sight as does Jane.
Not that she can do anything about it.
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“You’re not his throw in.”
It’s hardly a spoiler to say that by the end of the movie, nothing has changed.
ButThe Assistant’s concerns are bigger than one man.
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Three days later, hereleased another statementsaying he would also step back from his film and streaming projects.)
“Because it really is preventing women getting their foot in the door from the very bottom.”
Five agencies have increased assistants' hourly wages so far.
Nearly as many said working conditions during the pandemic adversely affected their mental health.
As the fight continues,The Assistantmay have a role to play.
“Powerful people come out of [the movie] a little shell-shocked,” Green told EW.
“I’ve seen people come out going, ‘Wow, okay.
I’m gonna start treating everyone better.
I’m gonna buy my assistant lunch tomorrow.’
you’re free to see for yourself;The Assistantis currently streaming on Hulu.
