Being John Malkovich (1999)

Gramercy Pictures Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, John Malkovich Directed by: Spike Jonze Synopsis: Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) is an eccentric puppeteer whose life changes when he discovers a portal that leads to the inside of John Malkovich’s head. Purr Blurs: Craig’s wife Lotte (Cameron Diaz) works in a pet store. One scene opens with her placing a Russian […]

The Drifter (1988)

Concorde Pictures Starring: Kim Delaney, Timothy Bottoms, Miles O’Keeffe Directed by: Larry Brand Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Julia Robbins (Kim Delaney) is an independent woman who picks up a hitch-hiker (Miles O’Keeffe) and has a one night stand which he then wants to make into something more […]

The Sorrow and the Pity (1969)

Télévision Rencontre Directed by: Marcel Ophüls Synopsis: This lengthy documentary takes a long, hard look at France’s role in World War II and the creation of the Vichy government. Purr Blur: Early in the film a dog and cat are seen sitting on a stairway. The cat is only seen for the briefest of moments. Kitty Cameo: Later in […]

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. – “The Bow-Wow Affair”

Original Air Date: February 15, 1965 Starring: Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Leo G. Carroll Directed by: Sherman Marks Synopsis: Illya Kuryakin (David McCallum) is assigned to help Waverly’s cousin Quentin (both played by Leo G. Carroll) when his life is threatened only to have man’s best friend turned on him. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the episode we see […]

Hey There, It’s Yogi Bear (1964)

Hanna-Barbera Productions Starring: Daws Butler, Don Messick Directed by: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: This full-length feature sees Yogi (voiced by Daws Butler) and Boo Boo (voiced by Don Messick) traveling outside of Jellystone Park in search of the missing Cindy Bear (voiced by […]

Barnum and Ringling, Inc. (1928)

Hal Roach Studios Starring: Joe Cobb, Jean Darling, Bobby ‘Wheezer’ Hutchins Directed by: Robert F. McGowan Synopsis: The Gang are bored as residents of a hotel and decide to set up their own circus, complete with wild animal impersonators. Kitty Cameo: A large portion of the short is dedicated to the circus menagerie, which are ordinary animals dressed and […]

Scorpio (1973)

The Mirisch Corporation Starring: Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Gayle Hunnicutt Directed by: Michael Winner Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some major spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A cold war CIA operative named Cross (Burt Lancaster) is targeted by his superiors who want him dead and have hired a freelance assassin known as Scorpio (Alain […]

Sisters (2015)

Little Stranger Starring: Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Dianne Wiest Directed by: Jason Moore Synopsis: Sisters Maura and Kate Ellis (Amy Poehler and Tina Fey) are horrified to find out their parents have sold their beloved childhood home and rebel by throwing one last huge bash on the property. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the film Maura is Skyping […]

Le Cercle Rouge (1970)

English Title: The Red Circle Euro International Film (EIA) Starring: Alain Delon, André Bourvil Directed by: Jean-Pierre Melville Synopsis: Newly released from prison, master thief Corey crosses paths with an escapee named Vogel (Gian Maria Volontè) who teams up with him and a drunken police sharpshooter named Jansen (Yves Montand) to pull off an elaborate jewelry heist. Kitty Cameos: The […]

Conspirator (1949)

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Taylor Directed by: Victor Saville Synopsis: Young American Melinda Greyton (Elizabeth Taylor) falls in love with British Major Michael Curragh (Robert Taylor), little realizing he is actually passing government secrets to Soviet communists. Purr Blur: Near the end of the film Major Curragh is headed to the house where he meets the Russian […]