Recorded Picture Company (RPC) Starring: Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm Directed by: David Cronenberg Synopsis: A surreal story inspired by the writings and life of William S. Burroughs. Exterminator Bill Lee (Peter Weller) becomes addicted to the pesticide he is using and his life spirals into absurdity as he falls into the world of espionage, writing and […]
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 […]