British Commercial Gas Association Directed by: Edgar Anstey, Arthur Elton Synopsis: This short film addresses the issues surrounding slum decay, clearance and low income housing replacements in England. Reality Cats: Several cats are seen in and around the slums. The cats were probably favored to help control the rat population, which several tenants explain in their interviews.
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood Directed by: Joseph Ruben Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: After the death of his mother, Mark (Elijah Wood) is sent to live with his uncle’s family while his father works oversea. It seems like a loving home until […]
Universal Pictures Starring: Alfre Woodard, Javar David Levingston, Janet MacLachlan Directed by: Ron Underwood Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Businessman Thomas Reilly (Robert Downey Jr.) is surprised when his four childhood guardian angels suddenly come back into his life needing his help. Cat Cattle Call: In the beginning of […]
Orion Pictures Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Modine Directed by: Jonathan Demme Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Angela de Marco (Michelle Pfeiffer) is relieved when she finds herself a widow after her mobster husband (Alec Baldwin) is killed but she learns that cutting ties with the mob isn’t an […]
Paramount Pictures Starring: Alan Arkin, Marcel Dalio Directed by: Mike Nichols Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the book by Joseph Heller. The insanity of war is represented with gruesome dark humor as Capt. John Yossarian (Alan Arkin) tries to cope with the mounting insanity taking place […]
Jim Henson Pictures Starring: Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming Directed by: Caroline Thompson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Loosely based on the true story of Gertrude Lintz (Rene Russo), an eccentric woman who raised chimpanzees and gorillas in her home and treated them like her children. Cat […]
Celestine Films LLC Starring: Matthew Settle, Thomas Kretschmann Directed by: Armand Mastroianni Synopsis: John Woodson (Matthew Settle) is a schoolteacher who finds himself at loose ends after being laid off then heeds a calling when he travels to Peru in search of the truth behind a recently uncovered prophecy. Kitty Cameo: John owns a grey tabby cat named Meredith. […]
Original Air Date: October 13, 1961 Starring: Martin Milner, George Maharis, Robert Duvall Directed by: Elliot Silverstein Synopsis: Tod (Martin Milner) and Buzz (George Maharis) cross paths with a heroin addict named Arnie (Robert Duvall) who brings out very different reactions; Tod wants to help the man but Buzz responds with aversion and anger. Kitty Cameo: Near the end of […]
Kiev Science Film Starring: Margarita Korabelnikova Directed by: Alla Gracheva Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A cat and a dog (both voiced by Margarita Korabelnikova) realize their floor is dirty and work together to clean it and themselves. Cartoon Cat: In this Russian short a cat and a dog […]
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Mary Ann Jackson, Bobby ‘Wheezer’ Hutchins Directed by: Robert F. McGowan Synopsis: Mary Ann and Wheezer are treated badly by their stepmother who dotes on her own daughter (Jean Darling) so they decide to throw a party for the Gang while she is away. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Several scenes in this short feature a […]