The relationship between four female temps all working for the same credit company is threatened with the arrival of a new hire, who lands a permanent position one of the women was vying for... Read allThe relationship between four female temps all working for the same credit company is threatened with the arrival of a new hire, who lands a permanent position one of the women was vying for.The relationship between four female temps all working for the same credit company is threatened with the arrival of a new hire, who lands a permanent position one of the women was vying for.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
- Coffee Lady
- (as Irene Olga Lopez)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaLisa Kudrow postponed her honeymoon to shoot this film.
- GoofsWhen Iris attempts to retrieve the bag Paula drops on the bus, the small child who was sitting immediately in front of Paula vanishes. Iris immediately sits where the missing child was last seen.
- Quotes
Iris Chapman: Everything is temporary. Everything begins and ends and begins again. When I look ahead, I imagine infinite possible futures repeated like countless photocopies, a thousand blank pages, and in each one I see myself, never hiding, never sitting silently, and never just waiting and waiting and watching the world go by.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits are shown over the sound of the loud ticking of a clock.
- SoundtracksSnooky's Theme
Written by Joey Altruda
Performed by Joey Altruda
Published by Josho Publishing/Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (BMI)
Courtesy of Ocean Park Music Group
Parker Posey is so perfect in this movie. Toni Collette has the perfect low-key performance to work off Posey's. Lisa Kudrow is funny, but she smartly remains in the background for most of the movie. Alanna Ubach has the thankless role of doing nothing. However, all four work so well off each other, you can easily overlook the negatives.
For the person who commented that there are no offices like the one portrayed here, let me say: WRONG! I have worked in two offices that are nearly identical to that portrayed. It was horrible, and I quit both of them quickly. Admittedly, the film does push the realism boundaries, though this is a satire. Exaggeration is key to satire.
Go rent this movie. Preferably on DVD for the widescreen. This is better than "Office Space" and is more honest in its depiction of office life. It's sad, funny, quirky, and original. Parker Posey's brilliant performance is worth the price alone. Two Thumbs Up? You bet!
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- Apr 21, 2002
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Esperando la hora
- Filming locations
- 110 East Union St, Pasadena, California, USA(former Clothes Heaven location; Jane's fiance picks her up)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $537,948
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $34,838
- May 17, 1998
- Gross worldwide
- $537,948