HandMade Films Starring: Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths Directed by: Bruce Robinson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Two down-and-out actors named Withnail (Richard E. Grant) and Marwood (Paul McGann) seek respite from their drug-hazed lives in the country. Kitty Cameo: When the boys go to see Withnail’s […]
English Title: A Day in the Country Panthéon Productions Starring: Gabrielle Fontan, Sylvia Bataille Directed by: Jean Renoir Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Restored footage from an unfinished Renoir film. The Dufour family travels from Paris to the countryside to enjoy some fresh air and perhaps even some romance. […]
TriStar Pictures Starring: Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith Directed by: Chuck Russell Synopsis: Remake of the classic horror film in which an interstellar ball of goo lands on Earth and starts devouring all living beings in its path. Purr Blur: During the opening credits of the film the vacant town is seen. A tuxedo cat walks across the screen briefly. […]
Initial Pictures Starring: Gary Oldman, Chloe Webb Directed by: Alex Cox Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A representation of the ultimately tragic relationship between Sex Pistol’s bassist Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman) and Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb). Kitty Cameos: In the middle of the film Sid has left The Sex […]
Anglo-EMI Starring: Richard Burton, Nigel Davenport Directed by: Michael Tuchner Synopsis: Notorious crime boss Vic Dakin (Richard Burton) rules over London with his gang but risks it all to pull off a risky robbery. Kitty Cameo: The Inspector trying to bring down Dakin is Bob Matthews (Nigel Davenport). In one scene Matthews is seen coming home and walking into […]
Original Air Date: May 29, 1963 Starring: Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr. Also Starring: Orangey Directed by: Richard Whorf Synopsis: Jethro (Max Baer Jr.) brings home a friend from school, a rich boy named Armstrong Dueser McHugh III (Michel Petit) whose overprotective guardian never lets him have any fun. Cinema Cat: Orangey returns in this episode as the Clampett’s cat Rusty […]
National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Narrated by: Emma Levine Directed by: Les Drew Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the book by Helen Levchuk. Mrs. Doris Dingle and her three cats lead a peaceful existence until a storm blows in one day and disrupts their routine. […]
Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Charley Chase, Phyllis Barry Directed by: Jules White Synopsis: Newly hired crimimology Professor Chase (Charley Chase) is appalled to find out that he is the somnambulistic kleptomaniac the campus has been looking for. Kitty Cameo: Charley’s wife (Phyllis Barry) is in bed, unaware of her husband’s nighttime thievery. She is kept awake by a tuxedo […]
DreamWorks Starring: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Florence Clery Directed by: Derek Cianfrance Synopsis: Tom Sherbourne (Michael Fassbender) and his wife Isabel (Alicia Vikander) rescue a baby on a secluded island off Western Australia where he tends the lighthouse. Kitty Cameo: In one scene the couple and their daughter Lucy (Florence Clery) are returning to the island. On the boat […]
Icon Entertainment International Starring: Mel Gibson, Nick Stahl Directed by: Mel Gibson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A boy named Chuck (Nick Stahl) seeks the tutoring of a former teacher and recluse named McLeod (Mel Gibson) who has been disfigured in an accident. Featured Feline: Chuck lives with his […]