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The Apartment (1960)
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This episode delves into Billy Wilder's classic film The Apartment, featuring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Joined by Kayte from Fangs for the Memory and Tender Subjects, we analyze the film's commentary on capitalism and personal relationships through Lemmon's character, C.C. Baxter. We discuss the contrasts between corporate life and personal sacrifice, highlight character dynamics, and list our top five office-themed movies. Kate shares insights on the film's development and its lasting relevance, showcasing Wilder's mastery in balancing humor with deeper themes of love and ambition within a capitalist society.
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207 episodes
Manage episode 493368628 series 3528111
This episode delves into Billy Wilder's classic film The Apartment, featuring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Joined by Kayte from Fangs for the Memory and Tender Subjects, we analyze the film's commentary on capitalism and personal relationships through Lemmon's character, C.C. Baxter. We discuss the contrasts between corporate life and personal sacrifice, highlight character dynamics, and list our top five office-themed movies. Kate shares insights on the film's development and its lasting relevance, showcasing Wilder's mastery in balancing humor with deeper themes of love and ambition within a capitalist society.
Left of the Projector Links
https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod
https://leftoftheprojectorpod.threadless.com/
https://leftoftheprojector.com
https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojector
207 episodes
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