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Quinn, following Sal around the office, boasts about her film knowledge, having attended film school, and her passion for filmmaking. This comes after an awkward dinner with Sal’s daughters, one of whom kept FaceTiming during the meal and the other who had just become vegan, causing a scene when non-vegan food arrived. The tension between them arises from their contrasting ideas about Wink, a project they’re working on. Quinn wants it to be directed by Parker Finn, who made Smile and Smile 2, while Sal thinks Owen Kline, who desires to explore new directions with the concept, is more suitable. Most episodes of The Studio revolve around Matt’s indecision about what Continental should produce, but here, Sal and Quinn symbolize the clash between traditional and modern filmmaking. However, instead of deep discussions about Hollywood’s potential improvement, The Studio opts for comedy antics, with the rivalry between Sal and Quinn escalating into a prank war.