Say Hello to My Little Film: Episode 223 - The Apartment

The time has come for Rob’s final recommendation of the year on SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FILM, and he’s going out with his biggest swing yet by choosing one of his all-time favorites. To close things out, he’s presenting Ray with the 1960 romantic comedy THE APARTMENT! This Billy Wilder gem stars Jack Lemmon (SOME LIKE IT HOT, GRUMPY OLD MEN) as C.C. Baxter, an ambitious insurance clerk eager to climb the corporate ladder. To get ahead, he lets his bosses use his apartment for their extramarital affairs, much to his own inconvenience. Things take a turn when he falls for the charming and sought-after elevator operator Fran Kubelik, played with irresistible charm by Shirley MacLaine (TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, STEEL MAGNOLIAS). When Baxter discovers that his crush on Miss Kubelik is tangled up in his apartment troubles through his boss Jeff Sheldrake (Fred MacMurray), he’s faced with his most complicated dilemma yet, one that makes him question what he truly wants in life. Rob thinks he’s saved the best for last, but it’s Ray who will have the final say!

Will the hype Rob has been building over the last few weeks for this pick ruin Ray's viewing experience? Or will the undeniable chemistry of the performances and impeccable screenplay show him this is one of the greatest films ever made? Tune in this week to find out!