Columbia Pictures Starring: Richard Dix, Lynn Merrick Directed by: William Castle Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The wealthy John Sinclair (Richard Dix) is ordered to seek rest and relaxation by his doctor. He travels to Chicago where he makes the acquaintance of a friendly cab driver named Sparrow […]
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Ascenseur pour l’échafaud (1958)
English Title: Elevator to the Gallows Directed by: Louis Malle Synopsis: Julien Tavernier (Maurice Ronet) comes up with a seemingly foolproof plan for murdering Simon Carala (Jean Wall), the husband of his lover Florence (Jeanne Moreau) and also his boss. But the plan unravels when Julien leaves behind a crucial piece of evidence and re-enters the office […]
Two Girls and a Sailor (1944)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: June Allyson, Gloria DeHaven, Van Johnson Directed by: Richard Thorpe Synopsis: An all-star cast enriches the background of this story in which a singing sister act (June Allyson and Gloria DeHaven) set up a canteen for military men away from home with the aid of a mysterious benefactor, a rich young sailor (Van Johnson) who […]
True Confessions (1981)
United Artists Starring: Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Rose Gregorio Directed by: Ulu Grosbard Synopsis: Loosely based on the true murder mystery known as The Black Dahlia. Los Angeles detective Tom Spellacy (Robert Duvall) works to solve the vicious murder of a woman which may have ties to the Catholic church in Los Angeles where his brother Father […]
Dennis the Menace – “Dennis’ Tool Chest”
Original Air Date: March 5, 1961 Starring: Jay North, Joseph Kearns, Mary Wickes Directed by: William D. Russell Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Mr. Wilson (Joseph Kearns) is working on his car and trying to ignore the meddlesome Dennis (Jay North). In the meantime, Mrs. Cathcarte’s cat climbs into the […]
Cat Nap Pluto (1948)
Walt Disney Productions Directed by: Charles Nichols Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Figaro the kitten awakens one morning full of spit and fire and ready to play with his pal Pluto. Unfortunately Pluto is rolling in from a very long night and wants only to sleep. Cinema […]
Fire Fighters (1922)
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Ernest Morrison, Jackie Condon, Peggy Cartwright Directed by: Robert F. McGowan, Tom McNamara Synopsis: Booker T. Bacon (Ernest Morrison) helps out with his parents’ clothes washing business, but then helps the gang when they discover a still and realize it would make the perfect fire engine tank. Kitty Cameo: The beginning of the short is […]
The Power of the Whistler (1945)
Columbia Pictures Starring: Richard Dix, Janis Carter, Jeff Donnell Directed by: Lew Landers Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Jean Lang (Janis Carter) decides to read a stranger’s fortune with playing cards and twice foretells he will die within 24 hours. She warns the man (Richard Dix) and finds […]
Wong Gok ka moon (1988)
English Title: As Tears Go By In-Gear Film Production Starring: Andy Lau, Maggie Cheung, Jacky Cheung Directed by: Kar Wai Wong Synopsis: The story of a mid-level triad member named Wah (Andy Lau) who is constantly having to protect and defend his underling, the hot-tempered and very unpredictable Fly (Jacky Cheung). When Wah’s cousin Ngor (Maggie Cheung) comes to […]
The Harder They Fall (1956)
Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling Directed by: Mark Robson Synopsis: Has-been sportswriter Eddie Willis (Humphrey Bogart) is hired by a crooked fight promoter named Nick Benko (Rod Steiger) to help promote a South American boxer they hope to promote (and fight fix) all the way to the championship. Purr Blur: In one of the […]
