Warner Bros. Starring: Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak Directed by: William Dieterle Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Dr. Lee Cardwell (Paul Muni), nicknamed Dr. Socrates for his interest in philosophy, is a small town doctor who is roped into treating a gangster and his notorious mob. Cat Burglar (Scene […]
Stratus Film Co. Starring: Zooey Deschanel, Ed Harris, Will Ferrell Directed by: Adam Rapp Synopsis: Struggling actress Reese Holden (Zooey Deschanel) travels home to Michigan to try to obtain a series of love letters written between her famous author parents, only to find things very much changed since she has last been there. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Reese has […]
Touchstone Pictures Starring: Tim Allen, Rene Russo, Jason Lee Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld Synopsis: Based on the novel by humorist Dave Barry. A varied group of people have their lives cross in Miami, Florida, in bizarre ways. Kitty Cameo: One of the characters in this ensemble film is Puggy (Jason Lee), a homeless drifter who loves Fritos. In one […]
Original Air Date: March 29, 2001 Starring: George Eads, Paul Guilfoyle Directed by: Roy H. Wagner Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: When a couple are murdered for no apparent reason, the investigating team try to piece together what happened after finding another murder victim in their stolen car. Kitty Cameo: Orange […]
Music Artist: Moby & The Void Pacific Choir Directed by: Steve Cutts Synopsis: This poignant music video uses old-fashioned Fleischer-style animation to point out the pitfalls of a society obsessed with technology. Cartoon Cats: There are several characters living among the humans which are cartoonishly catlike and also harken back to the Fleischer days. Purr Blur: There is one […]
British Pathé Synopsis: Subtitled “Our Version”, this silent newsreel clip shows a long-haired cat and a rat supposedly hanging out together. Reality Cat: The title card reads “Just two four-legged friends – who might have been enemies … but what an example to the League!” We assume they mean the League of Nations. In truth it’s just […]
United Artists Starring: Justin Long, Gina Philips, Eileen Brennan Directed by: Victor Salva Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: College students and siblings Darry (Justin Long) and Trish (Gina Philips) are heading home on a remote stretch of Florida highway when they find themselves the target of a bizarre […]
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas, Danny DeVito Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) is a romance / adventure novelist whose humdrum life suddenly becomes like one of the plots of her books when she has to […]
Touchstone Pictures Starring: Tim Allen, John Travolta, William H. Macy Directed by: Walt Becker Synopsis: A group of recreational middle-aged motorcycle enthusiasts decide to take a road trip to reclaim their freedom, leading to a zany series of misadventures. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the film we are introduced to the four main characters in separate vignettes. Dudley […]
Universal Pictures Starring: Diane Keaton, Mandy Moore Directed by: Michael Lehmann Synopsis: Daphne Wilder (Diane Keaton) is a meddling mother who takes a hands-on approach in helping find just the right husband for her daughter Milly (Mandy Moore). Purr Blurs: At the beginning of the film various clips from home movies are shown with mothers and their daughters together. […]