{"podcast":{"title":"DESIGNERS ON FILM","slug":"designers-on-film-6968004","podcast_index_feed_id":6968004,"rss_url":"https://designersonfilm.squarespace.com/podcast?format=rss","website_url":"https://www.designersonfilm.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664fd937f940ef0a63294495/1722292676615-S6XTOC4RK8DU0CZW4393/designers_on_film_2024_aug_ctr.png?format=1500w","author":"Jason Tselentis","episode_count":109,"summary":"Every episode, host Jason Tselentis speaks with a phenomenal guest, usually a designer, about their favorite movie. It might be worth watching over and over, and over again. Maybe it left them with more questions than answers, or a lingering feeling. Learn about art direction and set design, cinematography and performance, casting and screenwriting, acting and costume design, makeup and music, as well as advertising, marketing, media, technology, unforgettable quotes, and so much more. Whether or not you are a designer, you will enjoy every revealing conversation that explores creativity and strategy, perseverance and leadership, craft and style.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/designers-on-film-6968004"},"episode":{"title":"Clockwatchers (1997) with Christie Wu","slug":"clockwatchers-1997-with-christie-wu","published_at":"2026-05-08T14:10:39+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/designers-on-film-6968004/clockwatchers-1997-with-christie-wu","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/designers-on-film-6968004","url":"https://www.designersonfilm.com/podcast/clockwatchers-1997-with-christie-wu","audio_url":"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/664fd937f940ef0a63294495/t/69fde1313e2df910c7f7bb97/1778245978370/02-043-clockwatchers-with-christie-wu.mp3","summary":"Starring Toni Collette, Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow, and Alanna Ubach, Clockwatchers tells the story of four female temp workers struggling through the challenges of their 9 to 5 job. But when a new, full-time permanent hire comes on board suspicion and competition set in, made worse by a patronizing boss and thievery that brings about a witch hunt. Designer Christie Wu talks about how Clockwatchers impacted her, and explains why its well-composed cinematography is so rewarding to watch. - Christie Wu is a concept-driven designer working at the intersection of culture, design, and technology. Specializing in digital and interactive design, she crafts playful interactions and inventive visual stories that reverse expectations and bring joy to everyday experiences. At DEPT, she has designed for Twitch, eBay, Nordstrom, E*Trade, and Ariana Grande Fragrances. Her work has been recognized by PrintMag, Loadmo.re , and WeDirectory. Her personal project, Wandering Wombs, rebrands menstrual health visually, conceptually, and culturally. Launched in November 2024, it weaves together education, innovative design, and community engagement to empower individuals and spark meaningful conversations about the menstrual cycle. https://christiewu.design/ https://christiewu.fun/index.html https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-wu-13031a181/ https://www.printmag.com/web-interactive-design/wandering-wombs-a-lifeline-for-reproductive-rights/ - Clockwatchers (1997) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118866 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHACMZl4ud0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Taf5HhMAmOI - Other movies and shows discussed: Big Love (2006-2011) The Office (2001-2003, UK) The Office (2005-2013, US) Office Space (1999) Playtime (1967)","meta_description":"Starring Toni Collette, Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow, and Alanna Ubach, Clockwatchers tells the story of four female temp workers struggling through the chal…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2182,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/designers-on-film-6968004/episodes/clockwatchers-1997-with-christie-wu/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/designers-on-film-6968004/clockwatchers-1997-with-christie-wu.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}