The Apartment

Q&A with film critic Sheila O'Malley at 7PM

1960. 125 m. Billy Wilder. Park Circus. US. English. Rated NR.

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Jack Lemmon and MacLaine star in a romantic comedy-drama about an insurance clerk who lends his apartment to his superiors for their affairs and ends up falling for the boss’ mistress.

Directed by Billy Wilder, it won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Presented on 35mm!

"A scathing, ingeniously funny 1960 portrayal of corporate corruption and backstairs sex"
Michael Wilmington, Los Angeles Times

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Q&A with film critic Sheila O'Malley

Wednesday, Aug. 14 2024, 7:00

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Sheila O’Malley is a film critic for RogerEbert.com. She also has written for Film Comment, The New York Times, The L.A. Times, Sight & Sound, and other outlets. She has contributed numerous booklet essays and video essays for The Criterion Collection.

This film is part of the Shirley MacLaine: Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry series.