Charles Chaplin Productions Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Merna Kennedy, Al Ernest Garcia Directed by: Charlie Chaplin Synopsis: A tramp (Charlie Chaplin) falls in love with a circus performer (Merna Kennedy) and accepts demeaning work for little pay, not realizing her cruel father, also the circus proprietor (Al Ernest Garcia), is taking advantage of the fact that the tramp unknowingly […]
DiNovi Pictures Starring: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman Directed by: Griffin Dunne Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Sally (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian (Nicole Kidman) are sisters being raised by their aunts (Stockard Channing and Dianne Weist) as witches who have to deal with a family curse in which any […]
English Title: Black Cat Toho Company Starring: Nobuko Otowa, Kichiemon Nakamura, Kiwako Taichi Directed by: Kaneto Shindô Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A classic-style Japanese ghost story in which a farming matriarch (Nobuko Otowa) and her daughter-in-law (Kiwako Taichi) are raped and killed by samurai warriors, leading to revenging […]
Universal Pictures Starring: Don Knotts, Joan Staley Directed by: Alan Rafkin Synopsis: Meek small town reporter Luther Heggs (Don Knotts) stirs up controversy when he spends the night in a haunted house on a bet and writes about the terrifying experiences he encountered there. Purr Blur: As Luther approaches the dilapidated house he crosses a street. A black cat […]
Mack Sennett Comedies Starring: Ben Turpin, George Cooper Directed by: F. Richard Jones Synopsis: This parody of the popular Rudolf Valentino film The Shiek stars Ben Turpin as a daydreaming movie theater lackey who envisions himself as the dashing hero. Purr Blur: At one point in the film Turpin and his magician friend Presto (George Cooper) are being chased […]
Independent Artists Starring: Peter Sellers, Dany Robin, John Fraser Directed by: John Guillermin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Lothario General Leo Fitzjohn (Peter Sellers) finds himself retired from military life and facing a dreary existence at his country estate with his shrewish wife and two daughters, that is […]
Original Air Date: October 27, 1967 Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy Directed by: Joseph Pevney Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The Enterprise crew encounter a strange alien presence on a formerly uninhabited planet which taps into their psyche, bringing to life scenes normally found in horror films. Featured Feline: When Captain […]
English Title: The Tale About the Cat and the Moon Filmógrafo Narrated by: Joaquim de Almeida Directed by: Pedro Serrazina Synopsis: An enchanting black and white animated short film about a black cat who longs for his lover, the moon. Cartoon Cat: This is one of those magical films that defy description and has to be seen to be appreciated. […]
Larry Darmour Productions Starring: Mickey Rooney Directed by: Albert Herman Synopsis: In the first of the silent Mickey McGuire comedies starring Mickey Rooney, Mickey decides to set up his own circus to entertain the neighborhood kids. Kitty Cameo: Apparently only a portion of this silent short film still exists. As the scene opens, Mickey is sitting back and relaxing […]
Paramount Pictures Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: John Robie (Cary Grant) is a former thief living on the French Riviera who is accused of committing some recent jewel thefts. In order to clear his name, John sets out to […]