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Transformative Drag in Some Like It Hot (1959) Some Like It Hot (1959) is widely celebrated as one of classic Hollywood’s greatest comedies, even though its cross-dressing plot roused conservative ire and caused the movie to be released without Hays Code approval in 1959. Thanks to the brilliant read more

Cinemallennials: Some Like It Hot (1959) For those of you who are unfamiliar with Cinemallennials, it is a bi-weekly podcast in which I, and another millennial, watch a classic film that we’ve never seen before, and discuss its significance and relevance in today’s world. In today’s read more

Marilyn: Behind the Icon –A Comedic and Pregnant Monroe Triumphs inSome Like It Hot and Wins the Golden Globe In 2000, the American Film Institute honored Some Like It Hot as the “Best Comedy of All Time.” In the six decades after its release, the film achieved acclaim worldwide as one read more

COMEDY GOLD #6: The maracas scene from Some Like It Hot (1959) On June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized It’s Billy Wilder’s birthday today and I thought I’d pay tribute to the great man in this COMEDY GOLD special by talking about his com read more

7 things I love about Some Like It Hot (1959) On October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized Ah, Some Like It Hot. Who doesn’t love Some Like It Hot? In fact, I’d go as far as to say that very few movies are as universally beloved a read more

I was fortunate to see Some Like It Hot (1959) on the big screen Sunday, courtesy of Park Circus, as part of TCM and Fathom Events’ series. I took along my best friend who, I believe, lacked a soul because he’d previously thought Singing In the Rain (1952) was boring. Yes, and we’r read more

Win Tickets to see “Some Like It Hot” on the Big Screen! In Select Cinemas Nationwide Sunday, June 11 & Wednesday, June 14! “Spills, thrills, laughs, and games. This may even turn out to be a surprise party.” CMH is thrilled to announce the 8th of our 14 movie ticket giveaways this read more

Some Like It Hot Directed by Billy Wilder Written by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond 1959/USA Ashton Productions/The Mirisch Productions Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #354 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die I have this movie practically memorized and it still seems like the first time ev read more

Only Billy Wilder would dare to make such a film. Somewhere amidst the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and men dressed in drag, he could find the inspiration for one of the most high-powered, zaniest, even subversive comedies of all times. There’s very little overstatement in that assertion read more

Only Billy Wilder would dare to make such a film. Somewhere admidst the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and men dressed in drag, he could find the inspiration for one of the most high powered, zaniest, even subversive comedies of all times. There’s very little overstatement in that assertio read more

Yeah, I really am trying to get caught up on writing about some of these. This time around, it’s #43 on the list, Bily Wilder’s Some Like It Hot. And as always I’ll just note that for those just joining us, you can find a full introduction to what the Sight and Sound Top 250 list i read more

I said to myself, the other day, that it would be intelligent to write a review of my favourite movie of all times. So, there it is, my Some Like it Hot‘s review, a movie that I can watch over and over always with a great pleasure. Before I saw this film, I had a feeling, just by seeing the t read more

I know that the field of comedy has always been dominated by men. It’s no surprise that when humorous films are ranked, those most amusing to men lead the pack. But I still find it disturbing that the film the AFI considers the funniest of all time is one that gives me just a few laughs in its two read more

I know that the field of comedy has always been dominated by men. It’s no surprise that when humorous films are ranked, those most amusing to men lead the pack. But I still find it disturbing that the film the AFI considers the funniest of all time is one that gives me just a few laughs in its two read more

Often considered one of the greatest comedies of all time, this film is certainly hilarious and special. This was one of Marilyn Monroe’s best performances, and her costars were absolutely brilliant. As far as humor goes it cannot get much zanier and crazier than this. *May Contain Spoilers In this read more

Often considered one of the greatest comedies of all time, this film is certainly hilarious and special. This was one of Marilyn Monroe’s best performances, and her costars were absolutely brilliant. As far as humor goes it cannot get much zanier and crazier than this. *May Contain Spoilers In this read more

Even though Some Like it Hot is now regarded as one of the all-time great comedies, I think one of the most remarkable things about Some Like it Hot is how easily it could have been just another run-of-the-mill movie instead of the classic it is today. There have been times when I’ve tried ex read more

I love movies where the entire cast is so strong that virtually every speaking character is extremely memorable. It doesn’t matter if it’s a larger supporting role or one with only a few lines, just as long as it’s enough to leave a lasting impression.   Some Like it Hot is definit read more

Joan Shawlee’s facial expressions. When Jerry/Daphne accidentally tries playing the bullet-ridden bass backwards. Millionaires in rocking chairs, rocking in unison. Osgood’s jacket with the sparkly monogram. The face Daphne/Jerry makes when Josephine/Joe tells him to give Osgood “t read more

Despite being such an enormous pop culture icon, Marilyn Monroe is often very misunderstood and underestimated.  Many people claim to adore Marilyn, but would be hard pressed to even name one her movies.  Others only know Marilyn from that image of her standing over a subway grate in The Seven Year read more