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Marie Antoinette (2006) with Sofia Cababa Wood [more thoughts]

In this bonus episode, you'll hear more from Sofia Cababa Wood who discusses Marie Antoinette, its themes, and movies that would pair well with it. Antoinette was ruled by her circumstances, but the 2006 movie shows us a more personal side, all while avoiding graphic imagery of her ultimate demise. We also talk about the funny, entertaining MTV Cribs parody that Jason Schwartzman did which appears on the DVD's special features. - Sofia Cababa Wood is a Seattle-based product designer at eBay. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication Design from the University of Washington in 2020. She cut her teeth at various design studios, with a specialty in data visualization. Her experiences living in the Netherlands, Japan, and South Korea have shaped her as a designer and helped her view her work through a systems-centered lens. These days, she also makes and sells pottery! https://www.sofiacababawood.com/ [https://www.sofiacababawood.com/] https://scwstoneware.com/ [https://scwstoneware.com/]‍ ‍ - Marie Antoinette (2006) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422720/ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422720/] https://www.instagram.com/reels/DNY8hQuSOyU/ [https://www.instagram.com/reels/DNY8hQuSOyU/] - Other movies and shows discussed: Barry Lyndon (1975) The Bear (2022-) The Beguiled (2017) The Bling Ring (2013) Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) Bottoms (2023) Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Bridgerton (2020-) The Great (2020-2023) Her (2013) Lost in Translation (2003) Pride and Prejudice (2005) Priscilla (2023) The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Shiva Baby (2020) Somewhere (2010) The Virgin Suicides (1999)

Marie Antoinette (2006) with Sofia Cababa Wood

Based on Lady Antonia Fraser's 2001 biography and directed by Sofia Coppola, the 2006 Oscar-winning movie Marie Antoinette portrays the queen in a way you might not expect, making her a relatable person, a teenager who becomes a leader, coping with life's ups and downs all while trying to have some fun too. The stylistic flair and visual embellishments (watch for a pair of Converse sneakers) make plenty of scenes feel like a dessert tray thanks to the friendly, sweet color choices and Milena Canonero's work which won a 2007 Oscar for Best Achievement in Costume Design. Designer Sofia Cababa Wood has always loved the movie and as a teenager reenacted moments while visiting France, it's a movie the Seattle-based product designer at eBay definitely watches once a year. - Sofia Cababa Wood is a Seattle-based product designer at eBay. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication Design from the University of Washington in 2020. She cut her teeth at various design studios, with a specialty in data visualization. Her experiences living in the Netherlands, Japan, and South Korea have shaped her as a designer and helped her view her work through a systems-centered lens. These days, she also makes and sells pottery! https://www.sofiacababawood.com/ [https://www.sofiacababawood.com/] https://scwstoneware.com/ [https://scwstoneware.com/] - Marie Antoinette (2006) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422720/ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422720/] https://www.instagram.com/p/DO8szHyCH91/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DO8szHyCH91/] https://www.history.com/articles/marie-antoinette [https://www.history.com/articles/marie-antoinette] https://variety.com/2006/film/awards/marie-antoinette-4-1200515977/ [https://variety.com/2006/film/awards/marie-antoinette-4-1200515977/] https://letterboxd.com/journal/marie-antoinette-retrospective-deep-impact/ [https://letterboxd.com/journal/marie-antoinette-retrospective-deep-impact/]‍ ‍ https://www.vulture.com/2013/06/defense-of-sofia-coppolas-marie-antoinette.html [https://www.vulture.com/2013/06/defense-of-sofia-coppolas-marie-antoinette.html] - Other movies and shows discussed: Barry Lyndon (1975) The Bear (2022-) The Beguiled (2017) The Bling Ring (2013) Bridgerton (2020-) The Favourite (2018) The Great (2020-2023) Lost in Translation (2003) Priscilla (2023) Somewhere (2010) The Virgin Suicides (1999)

Clockwatchers (1997) with Christie Wu [more thoughts]

Designer Christie Wu shares more thoughts about Clockwatchers (1997), talking about iconic, memorable, and funny scenes. Starring Toni Collette, Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow, and Alanna Ubach, Clockwatchers tells the story of four female temp workers struggling to get through each day of their 9 to 5 job. - 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 [http://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.design/] https://christiewu.fun/index.html [https://christiewu.fun/index.html] - Clockwatchers (1997) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118866 [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118866] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHACMZl4ud0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHACMZl4ud0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Taf5HhMAmOI [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Taf5HhMAmOI]

Clockwatchers (1997) with Christie Wu

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 [http://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.design/] https://christiewu.fun/index.html [https://christiewu.fun/index.html] https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-wu-13031a181/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-wu-13031a181/] https://www.printmag.com/web-interactive-design/wandering-wombs-a-lifeline-for-reproductive-rights/ [https://www.printmag.com/web-interactive-design/wandering-wombs-a-lifeline-for-reproductive-rights/] - Clockwatchers (1997) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118866 [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118866] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHACMZl4ud0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHACMZl4ud0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Taf5HhMAmOI [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)

Working Girl (1988) with Karen Cheng [more thoughts]

In this bonus episode, Professor Karen Cheng shares more thoughts about Working Girl (1988), a movie she loves. We discuss the cinematography, Harrison Ford's character, and other movies that would pair well with Working Girl for a potential double feature. - Cheng is the author of Designing Type, a comprehensive, systematic guide to the design of letters, published by Yale University Press. Since its initial publication in 2006, Designing Type has been translated into German, Spanish, French, Ukrainian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean, and it has been ranked #14 on a list of "Top 50 Typography Books of the Last 50 Years" in the journal Visible Language. As a researcher, Cheng has investigated how scientists can collaborate with designers to aid public and interdisciplinary communication. She is co-author of the widely referenced "A Brief Guide to Designing Effective Figures for the Scientific Paper" and has published on the positive impact of visual design on scientific communication and the role of visual design critiques in research practice, in the Information Design Journal. Cheng holds a Master's Degree in Design from the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning and an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Washington in 1997, she worked in Brand Management at Procter & Gamble. https://art.washington.edu/people/karen-cheng [https://art.washington.edu/people/karen-cheng] https://vimeo.com/52861172 [https://vimeo.com/52861172] Designing Type https://amzn.to/4dZeNYv [https://amzn.to/4dZeNYv] - Working Girl (1988) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096463/ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096463/] - Other movies and shows discussed: All the President's Men (1976) Betty Blue (1986) Delicatessen (1991) The Little Mermaid (1989) Miss Sloane (2016) 9 to 5 (1980) Powers of Ten (1977) Trading Places (1983) Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989) - As an Amazon Associate, DESIGNERS ON FILM earns commissions by sharing product links.