Directed by: Sara Petty Synopsis: The world of two cats is represented through a beautifully artistic prism. Cartoon Cats: This stylized animated short is truly beautiful. Set to jazz music, the two cats go about their day: preening, playing and even fighting, in an ever-changing world of colors and shapes. Winner of fourteen first place awards at international […]
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Beyond the Rocks (1922)
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation Starring: Gloria Swanson, Rudolph Valentino Directed by: Sam Wood Synopsis: Theodora Fitzgerald (Gloria Swanson) marries a millionaire but then falls for a nobleman. Purr Blur: In an early scene, Theodora’s two older half-sisters Clementine (Mary Foy) and Sarah (Adele Watson) are seen sitting in a room. Behind them sits a long haired cat which is preening. […]
The Last Starfighter (1984)
Lorimar Film Entertainment Starring: Lance Guest, Catherine Mary Stewart Directed by: Nick Castle Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Alex Rogan (Lance Guest) is a good kid stuck in a dead-end life until his prowess at video games brings him to the attention of some interstellar freedom fighters. Kitty […]
Runaway Bride (1999)
Paramount Pictures Starring: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts Directed by: Garry Marshall Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Maggie Carpenter (Julia Roberts) is an independent woman with a habit of ditching men at the altar, which brings her to the attention of reporter Ike Graham (Richard Gere). Featured Feline: Ike owns […]
Conviction (2010)
Omega Entertainment Starring: Hillary Swank, Sam Rockwell Directed by: Tony Goldwyn Synopsis: Based on a true story. Betty Anne Waters (Hillary Swank) puts herself through law school to help defend her brother Kenny (Sam Rockwell) who has been convicted of a brutal murder. Purr Blur: At the beginning of the film the scene of the crime is shown. A […]
Ultimo tango a Parigi (1972)
English Title: Last Tango in Paris Les Productions Artistes Associés Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A young French woman named Jeanne (Maria Schneider) meets an older American man in an apartment to let where they begin a tempestuous sexual relationship. […]
Madeleine (1950)
J. Arthur Rank Organisation Starring: Ann Todd, Ivan Desny Directed by: David Lean Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Madeleine (Ann Todd) comes from an upper class Scottish family and as such she is terrified that her father should find out about her ongoing affair with a poor Frenchman […]
Monogamish (2014)
Cargo Film Directed by: Tao Ruspoli Synopsis: A look at the history of man’s relationships poses the question of whether or not humans have ever truly been monogamous creatures. Reality Cats: The families of some of the participants are reviewed. In one of these, photos of a family with two girls and a Siamese cat are shown. Later […]
Portrait of Jennie (1948)
The Selznick Studio Starring: Joseph Cotten, Florence Bates Directed by: William Dieterle Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Artist Eben Adams (Joseph Cotten) finds inspiration in a mysterious young woman named Jennie (Jennifer Jones). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In an early scene, Eben returns to his apartment building and tries […]
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Meyers (1989)
Magnum Pictures Inc. Starring: Wendy Kaplan, Tamara Glynn Directed by: Dominique Othenin-Girard Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Serial killer Michael Meyers is on the loose again, this time setting out to kill a mute girl (Danielle Harris) and those around her. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): In one scene some […]