tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210602.post1031519505530893735..comments2024-03-25T18:01:05.147-05:00Comments on A Shroud of Thoughts: Jack Lemmon in The ApartmentTerence Towles Canotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18397088843628331615noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210602.post-9652106778293646442017-04-04T20:19:29.921-05:002017-04-04T20:19:29.921-05:00Although my favorite Lemmon role is Professor Fate...Although my favorite Lemmon role is Professor Fate (push the button, Max!) I agree with you that he was born to play C.C. Baxter. No other actor could have been more perfect in the role. It's also surprising how MacMurray, who often played nice guys, makes Sheldrake believable.<br />Thanks for joining us!<br />Cheers!<br />LeLĂȘhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210602.post-29617515087379608782017-04-04T08:38:00.156-05:002017-04-04T08:38:00.156-05:00The expert blend of romance and cynicism makes The...The expert blend of romance and cynicism makes The Apartment a true classic. The casting is impeccable, as is Jack's performance. <br /><br />PS: My sister has a cat named Baxter. Guess who he was named for.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210602.post-64278174492944020542017-04-03T05:52:45.436-05:002017-04-03T05:52:45.436-05:00I completely agree with Billy Wilder: The use of t...I completely agree with Billy Wilder: The use of the friend's apartment in "Brief Encounter" is a much more interesting concept than the original affair, despite its beautiful cinematography and superb acting.<br /><br />I like that you said Jack Lemmon was an extraordinary actor who played ordinary men. Truly one of the greats.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.com