Ep 324: “The Apartment” (1960) Romance in the Time of Organizational and Sexual Politics
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen continue their exploration of romance in cinema with the Billy Wilder classic, The Apartment. Released in 1960 and starring the incomparable Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, this film dives into the cutthroat world of corporate America, where Lemmon's character, C.C. Baxter, lends out his apartment to company executives for their extramarital affairs in hopes of climbing the corporate ladder. What ensues is a sharp satire filled with humor, romance, and poignant social commentary that has influenced countless films and television…
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