English Title: Odd Obsession Daiei Studios Starring: Machiko Kyô, Ganjirô Nakamura Directed by: Kon Ichikawa Synopsis: Kenji Kenmochi (Ganjirô Nakamura) is an aging man who comes up with an unusual way to bolster his virility. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In one scene Kenji’s young wife, Ikuko (Machiko Kyô) sees a tiny kitten looking in through the door of the home. […]
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Antonio Banderas, Angelina Jolie Directed by: Michael Cristofer Synopsis: Coffee plantation co-owner Luis Antonio Vargas (Antonio Banderas) advertises for an American wife to come to Cuba and is surprised when Julia (Angelina Jolie) arrives not looking like her picture. But the surprises are only beginning. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Luis is returning to a house […]
Original Air Date: February 7, 1969 Starring: Robert Conrad, Alan Hale Jr. Directed by: Charles Rondeau Synopsis: James West (Robert Conrad) is asked by his rival Sanatini (Ted de Corsia) to make sure a girl named Sylvia (Jill Townsend) gets what he is leaving her after his death. Kitty Cameo: Jim’s guest sidekick for this episode is Ned Brown (Alan […]
Universal Pictures Starring: Louis C.K., Lake Bell, Steve Coogan Directed by: Chris Renaud, Yarrow Cheney Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Max (voiced by Louis C.K.) is a dog who is happy with his life until his owner brings home a stray named Duke (Eric Stonestreet) and turns his […]
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Patsy Kelly, Thelma Todd Directed by: Gus Meins Synopsis: Patsy (Kelly) is put out when Thelma (Todd) brings home a new beau. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Patsy is sent into the kitchen to make sandwiches. She isn’t very keen on doing this and gets the idea to make the sandwiches with limburger cheese. When […]
SBS Productions Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Laurent Lafitte Directed by: Paul Verhoeven Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Michèle Leblanc (Isabelle Huppert) is a successful business woman who is attacked in her home, then starts a strange and dangerous dalliance with her assailant. Featured Feline: Michèle owns a gray cat named […]
DreamWorks Starring: Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Don Cheadle Directed by: Thor Freudenthal Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Andi (Emma Roberts) and Bruce (Jake T. Austin) are a couple of troubled foster kids who secretly rescue stray dogs and keep them in an abandoned New York City hotel. […]
Buena Vista Pictures Starring: Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer Directed by: Joe Johnston Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Scientist Wayne Szalinski (Rick Moranis) has all but given up on his shrink ray machine when an accident causes it to work and shrink his and the neighbor’s kids. Featured Feline: Wayne’s […]
Artisan Entertainment Starring: Mike White, Chris Weitz Directed by: Miguel Arteta Synopsis: Buck (Mike White), a man who has never developed past childhood, seeks to reconnect with his former best friend Chuck (Chris Weitz) who has left childish things behind. Purr Blurs: Early in the film Buck’s mother dies and Chuck comes to the funeral. At the wake Buck […]
Walt Disney Pictures Starring: French Stewart, Tony Martin Directed by: Alex Zamm Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A sequel to the Inspector Gadget film from Disney. This time Gadget (French Stewart) not only has to deal with an escaped and angry Claw (Tony Martin) but he has competition […]