Year: 1960
Director: Billy Wilder
Reflections: Have I mentioned 1960 was a GREAT year for American film? The Apartment is a romantic dramedy starring Jack Lemon and Shirley MacLaine in a story that is nothing short of fanciful. C.C. Baxter (Lemon) is an up-and-coming businessman, mostly because he lends his apartment out to office superiors who want a discrete spot to host their love affairs. Baxter begins as a spineless little man, but through a series of mishaps undergoes a transformation into a strong character who stands up for himself. Audiences loved this black and white flick then, and I still do now. After all, there's a reason Spartacus didn't win Best Picture that year.
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