Return to Glennascaul (1953)

Dublin Gate Theatre Starring: Orson Welles, Michael Laurence Directed by: Hilton Edwards Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An Irish ghost story is brought to life when a stranded motorist named Sean Merriman (Michael Laurence) relates an eerie tale to Orson Welles. Kitty Cameo: Sean explains about going to the […]

Our Miss Brooks – “Cure That Habit”

Original Air Date: June 12, 1953 Starring: Eve Arden, Richard Crenna, Robert Rockwell Directed by: Al Lewis Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Walter Denton (Richard Crenna) pulls a trick on Principal Conklin (Gale Gordon) which brings the man’s sobriety into question on a day when a frog, a snake and […]

Fin ‘n Catty (1943)

Warner Bros. Narrated by: Robert C. Bruce Directed by: Chuck Jones Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A goldfish finds himself being chased by a cat who hates water. Cartoon Cat: The black and white cat in this short is designed like other Looney Tunes cats but appears to be […]

Dogs is Dogs (1931)

Hal Roach Studios Starring: Bobby ‘Wheezer’ Hutchins, Blanche Payson Directed by: Robert McGowan Synopsis: Wheezer (Bobby Hutchins) and his sister Dorothy (Dorothy DeBorba) are stuck living with a mean stepmother (Blanche Payson) and her bratty son Spud (Sherwood Bailey), who tries to get Pete the Pup taken away from them. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The tabby cat which has […]

The Spirit (2008)

Lionsgate Starring: Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson Also Starring:  Arthur, Sammy, Spirit, Stewie Directed by: Frank Miller Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the comic book series by Will Eisner. Rookie police officer Denny Colt (Gabriel Macht) is killed and returns as The Spirit to […]

The Nutty Professor (1963)

Paramount Pictures Starring: Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens Directed by: Jerry Lewis Synopsis: A nerdy professor named Prof. Julius Kelp (Jerry Lewis) invents a secret formula and undergoes an incredible transformation. Kitty Cameo: When Professor Kelp is in his lab late one night he invents the formula and drinks it. He starts to change in bizarre and colorful ways. A […]

Clifford (1994)

Orion Pictures Starring: Martin Short, Charles Grodin, Mary Steenburgen Directed by: Paul Flaherty Synopsis: Clifford Daniels (Martin Short) is a terrifying ten-year-old child who makes life miserable for his Uncle Martin (Charles Grodin) when he unexpectedly comes to visit. Kitty Cameo: After Martin picks up Clifford from the airport (where his parents have left him), he drives to his […]

The Deer Hunter (1978)

EMI Films Starring: Robert DeNiro, Christopher Walken, Pierre Segui Directed by: Michael Cimino Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The haunting story of a group of small town young men whose lives are forever changed when they fight in the Vietnam War. Purr Blur: When Michael (Robert DeNiro) returns to […]

Revenge (1990)

New World Pictures Starring: Kevin Costner, Sally Kirkland Directed by: Tony Scott Synopsis: Navy veteran Michael Cochran (Kevin Costner) visits a friend in Mexico who has a beautiful wife which leads to a destructive dalliance. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Late in the film Michael is checking into a hotel. There is a long-haired white cat at his feet. The […]

Bunny O’Hare (1971)

American International Pictures (AIP) Starring: Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine Directed by: Gerd Oswald Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Bunny O’Hare (Bette Davis) is an older woman who has her house demolished out from under her and hooks up with a crook named Bill (Ernest Borgnine) to learn his […]