FOLLOWING FILMS

Today I'm joined by Julie Berghoff. Julie is a Production Designer who won the Emmy and the Art Directors Guild award for The Handmaid's Tale. She was also nominated for excellence in production design on Electric Dreams based on the short stories of Philip K. Dick. Her first feature film was Saw, directed by James Wan which earned over 103M. In 2005, she segued into comedy, designing the Oscar and Golden Globe Nominated Film, The Kids Are Alright and in 2015 Emmy Winner, Olive Kitteridge both directed by Lisa Cholodenko.  I had her on the show today to discuss her Emmy-nominated work on Apple TV+ The Studio.

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s The Studio is more than just a send-up of Hollywood’s chaotic inner workings—it’s a sharp, self-aware comedy that extends far beyond the film industry. At its heart, the series dissects the challenges of leadership, the moral compromises of success, and the universal struggle with imposter syndrome. Whether you’re an executive, a creative, or someone navigating the climb of corporate ambition, The Studio hits on themes that feel uncomfortably familiar. The series follows Matt Remick (played by Rogen), a film enthusiast-turned-studio chief who unexpectedly takes over operations at Continental Studios after the departure of his mentor. From the start, Matt faces impossible choices, constantly torn between his passion for artistic integrity and the relentless commercial pressures of the industry. His moral compass is put to the test when he’s forced to champion a big-budget Kool-Aid Man movie, despite knowing it’s a ridiculous corporate cash grab. Meanwhi...