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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Original Air Date: April 1, 1964 Starring: Donna Douglas, Irene Ryan Directed by: Richard Whorf Synopsis: Granny (Irene Ryan) whips up a batch of extra strong tonic which attracts the attention of a new neighbor, the Countess Maria (Jean Willes). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer) During the course of the episode, Mrs. Drysdale (Harriet E. MacGibbon) dumps Granny’s tonic into the […]
Directed by: Jim Henson Synopsis: A stylistic animated short by Muppets creator Jim Henson shows a cat chasing a mouse set to jazz music. Cartoon Cat: This short runs just over a minute and is very simplistic but brilliant at the same time. The plot only entails a cat chasing a mouse. The artistic way the cat and […]
British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage from the Ministry of Information warns of the dangers of fire around children. Reality Cat: The film begins with a tiny tabby kitten playing with a ball of yarn. The narrator explains that the little kitten chases the ball because it is healthy and inquisitive. The comparison is then made with a […]