Some Like It Hot (1959)

Posted : 10 months, 3 weeks ago at Aug 11 19:25

The most hilarious and subversive film ever made about a one-joke premise: sex. That is honestly all that the movie is about. Sure there’s a tiny subplot about gangsters and the Valentine’s Day Massacre, but its mostly all about different forms of sexual identity. There are hints of transvestitism, lesbianism, homosexuality, and identity confusion. Jack Lemmon is at the heights of his maniac, unaware, totally hapless comedic skills as Jerry/Daphne, the (un)lucky recipient of an eccentric millionaire’s affections and on the receiving end of one huge identity crisis. But is Marilyn Monroe breathlessly singing “I Wanna Be Loved By You,” and perfecting her ditzy blonde routine to a fine comedic polish that makes the film so beloved. It’s a shame this role didn’t get her more love...Read more

Posted : 1 year, 2 months ago at Apr 21 3:17

"Nobody's perfect." Billy Wilder became forever famous for his classics; Some Like It Hot is one of those memorable, timeless, unforgettable films that has lost very little of its original appeal. Wilder has crafted a risqué, gender-binding comedy rich in sexual innuendo, steamy seductions, and spoofs of gender stereotypes. The very straightforward plot follows two men; Joe (Curtis) and Jerry (Lemmon) who are simple jazz musicians seeking decent work in Chicago at the peak of prohibition. Soon the two become unfortunate witnesses to a gangland crime and hence are on the gang's hit list. In a hurry to get out of town to avoid being whacked by the mob, they rename themselves Josephine and Daphne, pose as girls and get themselves into an all-woman jazz band as they head on an all expe...Read more

Rating : 9/10