Who Was That Lady? (1960)

Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Tony Curtis, Dean Martin Directed by: George Sidney Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A wild romp in which University Professor David Wilson (Tony Curtis) is convinced by his friend Michael Haney (Dean Martin) to pose as an FBI agent to get off the hook […]

Shameless – “Summer Loving”

Original Air Date: January 15, 2012 Starring: William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky Directed by: John Wells Synopsis: Life with the dysfunctional Gallagher family finds Sheila (Joan Cusack) working to overcome her agoraphobia and Frank (William H. Macy) getting closer to Dottie (Molly Price). Purr Blur: In one scene Frank is walking down the sidewalk with Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) telling him […]

Father Figures (2017)

The Montecito Picture Company Starring: Owen Wilson, Ed Helms Directed by: Lawrence Sher Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Twin brothers Peter (Ed Helms) and Kyle (Owen Wilson) embark on a road trip to try to find their father. Kitty Cameo: Near the end of the film the brothers have […]

Elementary – “Dead Man’s Switch”

Original Air Date: April 25, 2013 Starring: Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu Directed by: Larry Teng Synopsis: Holmes and Watson (Lucy Liu) are investigating a blackmail case when the suspect is murdered. Kitty Cameo: After hearing about the ruthless blackmailing, Sherlock Holmes breaks into the home of the man they suspect is behind the extortion. As he enters, an orange […]

Vau-Vau (1964)

English Title: Woof Woof Zagreb Film Directed by: Boris Kolar Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A dog gets a kick out of scaring smaller animals with its bark, until a cat comes along and offers a real challenge. Cartoon Cats: This is a very artistic film drawn in a […]

Care of Pets (1962)

Encyclopedia Britannica Films Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An educational film on the care of pets such as birds, fish, cats and dogs. Featured Feline: In the third segment a girl named Annette wakes up to greet her calico cat named, what else, Calico. Calico runs downstairs […]

Week-end at the Waldorf (1945)

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Ginger Rogers, Lana Turner Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard Synopsis: Interwoven stories of several people are told over the course of a weekend at the famous Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of Sunday a black cat is seen trying to get in through the front doors of the hotel. The narrator, Robert […]

Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

New Line Cinema Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson Directed by: Bryan Singer Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An updated version of the classic tale Jack and the Beanstalk finds poor farm boy Jack (Nicholas Hoult) trying to aid Princess Isabelle (Eleanor Tomlinson) when she is swept up to […]

Lady Bird (2017)

Scott Rudin Productions Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf Directed by: Greta Gerwig Synopsis: Coming of age story about a teen-aged artist who names herself Lady Bird (Saoirse Ronan) and deals with a rocky relationship with her mother (Laurie Metcalf). Purr Blurs: Near the end of the film Lady Bird is seen driving around Sacramento. During one shot showing […]

Manson, My Name is Evil (2009)

Also Known As: Leslie, My Name is Evil New Real Films Starring: Kristen Hager, Kaniehtiio Horn Also Starring:  Chaka Wolfe Directed by: Reginald Harkema Synopsis: Chemical Engineer Perry (Gregory Smith) is selected as one of the jury members on the infamous Manson murder trial and becomes infatuated with Leslie (Kristen Hager), one of Manson’s girls. Kitty Cameo: In one scene […]