Ben (1972)

Bing Crosby Productions Starring: Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella Directed by: Chris Noonan Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The sequel to Willard. Ben and his rat friends find themselves outcasts and so he befriends a lonely boy (Lee Montgomery) but it’s destined to be a doomed friendship. Kitty Cameo: In […]

Willard (1971)

Bing Crosby Productions Starring: Bruce Davison, Sondra Locke Directed by: Daniel Mann Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Socially awkward Willard Stiles (Bruce Davison) befriends and trains an ever-growing army of rats which he ultimately uses against his enemies. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): One of the only people Willard likes […]

Children of the Damned (1964)

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios Starring: Clive Powell, Mahdu Mathen Directed by: Anton M. Leader Synopsis: Supposed sequel to Village of the Damned in which six children from different countries make world leaders nervous with their awesome abilities. Purr Blur: In one scene the British boy, Paul (Clive Powell) goes to the Indian embassy and waits for a fellow child, Rashid […]

Date Movie (2006)

New Regency Pictures Starring: Alyson Hannigan, Adam Campbell, Beverly Polcyn Directed by: Aaron Seltzer Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A no-holds-barred and often tasteless spoof of romantic movies. Kitty Cameos: At the beginning of the film, a heavy-set girl named Julia Jones (Alyson Hannigan) is writing in her diary. […]

The Dark Wind (1991)

Carolco Pictures Starring: Lou Diamond Phillips Directed by: Errol Morris Synopsis: Navajo Officer Jim Chee (Lou Diamond Phillips) is a rookie patroling a reservation when a mutilated body is discovered. Kitty Cameo: Jim owns a tabby cat which is seen twice in the film. First Jim comes home and opens a can of cat food, scooping it into a […]

Bosom Buddies – “On the Road to Monte Carlo”

Original Air Date: December 4, 1981 Starring: Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari, Holland Taylor Directed by: Joel Zwick Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Kip (Tom Hanks) and Henry (Peter Scolari) decide to splurge on some extravagant living after almost being killed in an elevator accident. Kitty Cameos: Kip and Henry go to […]

The Cat’s Tale (1941)

Leon Schlesinger Studios Starring: Mel Blanc Directed by: I. Freleng Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A mouse gets tired of being chased by a cat and suggests the cat talk to the dog about not being chased, too. Cartoon Cat: The short begins with the cat (whose name may […]

His Unlucky Night (1928)

Mack Sennett Comedies Starring: Billy Bevan, Vernon Dent, Andy Clyde Also Starring:  Pussums Directed by: Harry Edwards Synopsis: Happily married Billy (Billy Bevan) sets his fellow traveling salesman Homer (Vernon Dent) up on a date but a case of mistaken identity causes chaos and comedy. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Pussums the cat undoubtedly steals this short in a small […]

Suspense (1946)

Monogram Pictures Starring: Barry Sullivan, Belita, Albert Dekker Directed by: Frank Tuttle Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Joe Morgan (Barry Sullivan) falls for Roberta (Belita), the star of an ice skating show, which brings consequences since she is the wife of his boss, the theater’s proprietor. Cat Burglar […]

More (1969)

Jet Films Starring: Mimsy Farmer, Klaus Grünberg, Heinz Engelmann Directed by: Barbet Schroeder Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Estelle (Mimsy Farmer) and Stefan (Klaus Grünberg) are two young people who meet in Europe and end up travelling together in a drug-hazed romance Kitty Cameo: Stefan looks for Estelle and […]