English Title: House of Pleasure Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC) Starring: Antoine Balpêtré, Mila Parély Directed by: Max Ophüls Synopsis: This film presents three stories based on those originally written by Guy de Maupassant; A mysterious man who faints at a ball, a group of prostitutes who take a trip to the country, and a love affair touched by […]
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Krótki film o zabijaniu (1988)
English Title: A Short Film About Killing espol Filmowy “Tor” Starring: Miroslaw Baka, Krzysztof Globisz Directed by: Krzysztof Kieslowski Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review’s Final Mewsing contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: An expanded version of director Kieslowski’s Decalogue Five: Thou Shalt Not Kill is an unblinking look at the strange hypocrisy of capital punishment. […]
Crowded – “Given to Fly”
Original Air Date: April 17, 2016 Starring: Carrie Preston, Carlease Burke, Carol Kane Directed by: James Burrows Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Martina (Carrie Preston) rallies the family to find Mike’s mom. Mike (Patrick Warburton) and his dad (Stacy Keach) become a hit as air traffic reporters. Cat Cattle Call: Martina, […]
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
Universal Pictures Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair Directed by: Guillermo del Toro Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A Prince of the mythical world decides to break the pact of peace with mankind and call forth The Golden Army to destroy the human world unless Hellboy (Ron Perlman) and […]
Dog Days (1925)
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Mickey Daniels, Joe Cobb Directed by: Robert F. McGowan Synopsis: Mickey’s dog saves a rich girl’s life and gets the gang invited to her posh birthday party. Kitty Cameo: Mickey is left to watch his brother Mortimer and in turn he leaves his dog to watch the sleeping baby. A full bottle of milk is […]
Dark Skies (2013)
Alliance Films Starring: Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, J.K. Simmons Also Starring: Dexter, Roscoe, Salem Directed by: Scott Stewart Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The Barrett family experience a series of increasingly disturbing and terrifying events in their home which lead them to believe they are being visited by […]
Gordy (1995)
Miramax Starring: Doug Stone, Kristy Young, Michael Roescher Directed by: Mark Lewis Synopsis: A small pig named Gordy (voiced by Justin Garms) is separated from his family and searches for them, leading him on an amazing adventure. Kitty Cameos: At the very end of the film the characters gather at the farm where the story began. Several animals are […]
The Truman Show (1998)
Paramount Pictures Starring: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris Directed by: Peter Weir Synopsis: Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey), an insurance salesman living in a quiet island community, starts to question the world around him, not suspecting that he is actually the focus of a reality television series which has followed him his whole life. Purr Blur: In one scene the series’ […]
Az prijde kocour (1963)
English Title: When the Cat ComesAlso Known As: The Cassandra Cat; The Cat Who Wore SunglassesFilmové studio BarrandovStarring: Jan Werich, Emília Vásáryová, Vlastimil BrodskýDirected by: Vojtech Jasný Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Charming film from Czechoslovakia about a small village visited by a traveling show which includes a cat wearing […]
Elementary – “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing”
Original Air Date: April 17, 2016 Starring: Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu Directed by: Jeremy Webb Synopsis: Holmes and Watson (Lucy Liu) investigate a strange double murder in which the facts of the crime scene don’t add up. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Near the beginning of the episode Watson arrives home to find a beautiful Rex cat sitting on the […]
