by Mark Murton Director: Robert Townsend Synopsis: TV movie bio-pic charting the rise to stardom of Little Richard. Purr Blur: At a church, the young Richard (Ty Hodges) is startled by the piano suddenly seeming to be playing itself, only for an orange and white tabby cat to emerge from inside. Final Mewsings: Could a […]
by Mark Murton Original Title: The Grotesque [UK] Also Known As: Grave Indiscretion [USA Video] Director: John-Paul Davidson This review contains a minor Kitty Carnage Warning! Synopsis: Sir Hugo Coal (Alan Bates) is too wrapped up in reconstructing the bones of a dinosaur to notice that his wife (Theresa Russell) has taken a particular liking […]
Original Air Date: September 21, 2009 Directed by: Ed Bianchi Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Claire (Hayden Panettiere) deals with the unexpected death of a student during orientation while in Japan Hiro (Masi Oka) and Ando (James Kyson) try to work out how to best help […]
Directed by: Steven Spielberg Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the popular Tintin comics by Hergé. Tintin (voiced by Jamie Bell) and his faithful dog Snowy ends up on a treasure hunt, the results of which could have important consequences. Cartoon Cat: Tintin is […]
Directed by: Robert C. Bruce Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Narrated by Frank Crumit, this short film takes a look at how animals are intelligent creatures. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The opening scene shows a tabby cat watching a man milking a cow. Crumit explains […]
by Mark Murton Director: William Fairchild Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Two Dorset children, John (Colin Gibson) and Julie (Lesley Dudley), run away to London determined to witness the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Once in London the children get separated […]
Directed by: Ken Shapiro Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Air traffic controller Max Fielder (Chevy Chase) is splashed with radioactive waste and gains telekinetic powers which he uses to try to win back his girlfriend Darcy (Patti D’Arbanville). Kitty Cameo: Near the beginning of the […]
by Mark Murton Director: Lewis Gilbert Synopsis: An English village that strives to have a perfect employment score is hindered by one old Irishman who refuses to work. Purr Blur: During an establishing shot of the village at night a cat sits in the middle of the road (eating the food placed there to keep […]
Directed by: Wes Anderson Synopsis: A collection of stories are presented taken from a publication called The French Dispatch, a magazine started by a American midwestern editor living in the French town of Ennui-sur-Blasé. Purr Blur: Near the beginning of the film a waiter is carrying a tray full of various items up to the […]
by Mark Murton Original Air Date: May 20, 1973 Starring: Tiberius Grant Director: Bryan Izzard Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A bus staff garden competition organised by the area manager’s wife has only two entrants: Jack (Bob Grant), who wants the prize money, and the Inspector, […]