Scene and Heard

The Apartment [1960]

March 24, 2026·1h 14m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Jackie and Greg grab the key under the doormat for Billy Wilder's THE APARTMENT from 1960. Topics of discussion include the film's frank depiction of sex and mental health, Wilder's careful balance of comedy and drama, the razor-sharp script by Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond, and the nuanced performances from Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.#54 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at hello@sceneandheardpod.com

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