Charlie Chan in Shanghai (1935)

Fox Film Corporation Starring: Warner Oland, Russell Hicks Directed by: James Tinling Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Charlie Chan (Warner Oland) arrives in Shanghai where a man is murdered at a banquet, setting off another investigation by the famed detective. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): As Chan and a man […]

The Cat (2015)

Starring: Leighlan Doe, Hannah Nicholson Also Starring:  Billie Directed by: Tayla Stabile Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A guy named Jim (Leighlan Doe) is convinced his wife Kat (Hannah Nicholson) has turned herself into a cat. Featured Feline: After having an argument with Kat, who has lately been dabbling […]

Phantom der Nacht (1979)

English Title: Nosferatu the Vampyre Gaumont Starring: Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz Directed by: Werner Herzog Synopsis: A retelling of the horror tale Dracula finds the Count (Klaus Kinski) traveling to England to pursue the neck he desires. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): During the opening credits of the film, two adorable tabby and white kittens are seen on a […]

Shamus (1973)

Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Burt Reynolds, Dyan Cannon Co-starring:  Morris Directed by: Buzz Kulik Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Private detective McCoy (Burt Reynolds) tries to solve the mystery behind the brutal murder of a diamond thief. Featutred Feline: Morris the Cat hits the big screen in this film […]

Kentucky Moonshine (1938)

Twentieth Century Fox Starring: The Ritz Brothers Directed by: David Butler Synopsis: A vaudeville act from New York (The Ritz Brothers) travels to the Ozarks and pose as hillbillies to get on the radio. Purr Blurs: In one scene the boys are going to sneak into their apartment building to avoid the landlord, to whom they owe money. As […]

Love Stinks (1999)

Baumgarten-Prophet Entertainment Starring: French Stewart, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras Directed by: Jeff Franklin Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Sitcom creator Seth Winnick (French Stewart) meets Chelsea (Bridgette Wilson-Sampras), the girl of his dreams, only her increasingly controlling behavior and desire to get married turn her into the girl of his […]

The Haunting of Hill House – “Open Casket”

Original Air Date: October 12, 2018 Starring: Lulu Wilson, Carla Gugino Directed by: Mike Flanagan Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Facing a family tragedy, Shirley (Elizabeth Reaser) reflects on her first encounter with death. Kitty Cameos: In a flashback sequence we see Shirley as a girl (Lulu Wilson) as she discovers […]

Noon (2017)

Directed by: Cindy Yang Synopsis: Life at noon is seen being experienced by several different people. Cartoon Cat: One of the people is a young woman who is seen sleeping. Beside her is a gray cat who is sharing her nap time. Final Mewsings: Cats are usually cool with nap time. Relevant Links: To discuss this film and other […]

Motherhood: Life’s Greatest Miracle (1925)

Charles S. Goetz Starring: Nance Newman, J. Thomas Hopkins Directed by: Lita Lawrence Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A tale of two women, one rich and one poor, and the uncertainties they each face when entering into the state of motherhood. Kitty Cameo: Near the end of the film, […]

A Murder of Quality (1991)

Thames Television Starring: Denholm Elliott, Joss Ackland Directed by: Gavin Millar Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains a potentially MAJOR for this film! Synopsis: Author John le Carré adapted the screenplay for this television film from his own novel in which former intelligence officer George Smiley (Denholm Elliott) investigates the murder of a woman connected […]