Before the holiday movie season is over…

December 31st, 2008 at 09:33am Will Pfeifer

… you really should watch Billy Wilder’s 1960 Oscar winner THE APARTMENT at least once. Not only is it (according to me, at least) the greatest romantic comedy ever made, but it also features one of the best villain performances in the history of movies, Fred MacMurray playing smooth, sleazy adulterer (and executive) Jeff Sheldrake. Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine ain’t bad either.

Don’t believe me? Listen to what New York Times film critic A.O. Scott has to say in this very entertaining video review.

Of course, just because THE APARTMENT takes place (mostly) during the holidays doesn’t mean you can’t watch it any time of year. But this season, with its contrasting cold and warmth, just seems perfect.

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