The Messenger (2009)

The Messenger (2009)

Directed by: Oren Moverman Synopsis: After being injured while serving in Iraq, Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery (Ben Foster) is assigned to the Casualty Notification Team with Captain Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson). Purr Blur: In one scene the men are driving into a driveway. A gray tuxedo cat can be seen running in the headlights. The […]

The Werewolf (1956)

The Werewolf (1956)

Directed by: Fred F. Sears Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A man stumbles into a town not knowing who he is or where he is from and then he turns into a werewolf and attacks people. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The implausible story behind how […]

The Take (1974)

The Take (1974)

Directed by: Robert Hartford-Davis Synopsis: Police detective Terry Sneed (Billy Dee Williams) is recruited by a New Mexico law enforcement agency to rid the city of corruption. But who are really the corrupt ones? Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Late in the film Sneed goes into a bar to carry out some business. The bartender is […]

Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938)

Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938)

Directed by: Norman Foster Synopsis: Mr. Moto (Peter Lorre) infiltrates a gang of ruthless murderers in order to bring them to justice. Purr Blur: In one scene a brawl breaks out in a bar. Mr. Moto grabs his assistant, Lotus Liu (Lotus Long) and runs into the back where they find one of the gang […]

The House with a Clock in its Walls (2018)

The House with a Clock in its Walls (2018)

Directed by: Eli Roth Synopsis: Lewis Barnavelt (Owen Vaccaro) is a young boy recently orphaned who goes to live with his Uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) and discovers a world of magic and mystery. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Lewis begs to learn magic from his uncle and begins his studies. He reads a book which includes […]

Garfield’s Thanksgiving

Garfield’s Thanksgiving

Original Air Date: November 22, 1989Directed by: Phil Roman, Gerard Baldwin, Bob Nesler, John Sparey Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this special! Synopsis: Garfield (voiced by Lorenzo Music) is excited about Thanksgiving until the veterinarian puts him on a diet. Cartoon Cat: The special begins with Garfield and Odie […]

Woyzeck (1979)

Woyzeck (1979)

Directed by: Werner Herzog This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The story of Franz Woyzek (Klaus Kinski), a hapless soldier bombarded by bizarrness on all sides. Kitty Cameo: In one scene a local doctor (Willy Semmelrogge) who revels in […]

A Dog’s Purpose (2017)

A Dog’s Purpose (2017)

Directed by: Lasse Hallström This review contains a slight Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the popular book by W. Bruce Cameron, a dog narrates their experience through several lifetimes with different owners. Kitty Cameo: The dog’s second life is as […]

Nimble Bastard (2017)

Nimble Bastard (2017)

Music Artist: IncubusDirected by: James Larese Synopsis: The band is targeted for assassination by a group of French bulldogs so they call upon their kitty powers to save the day. Featured Felines: The main dog villain is Agent Nimble and similar to the film Cats vs. Dogs he goes into a secret underground lair where […]

Personality – Meet Doris Zinkeisen (1946)

Personality – Meet Doris Zinkeisen (1946)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows artist Doris Zinkeisen working at home with her Siamese cat nearby. Reality Cat: The segment begins with the narrator talking about the Siamese cat named Ty (it could also be spelled Thai), saying he is a “very superior cat. In the first place, he’s Siamese. And in the second, […]