Hal Roach Studios Starring: Mickey Daniels, Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon Directed by: Robert F. McGowan Synopsis: The Gang meet in their secret clubhouse to make plans to go “Injun” hunting, but somehow get sidetracked when they wind up in a crazy electrical fun house. Kitty Cameo: When the Gang meets after dark to run away from home, a black […]
TriStar Pictures Starring: Jason Lively, Steve Marshall, June Harris Directed by: Fred Dekker Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A sorority house becomes the center of attention for a bunch of worm-like invaders, an alien experiment gone wrong, who turn people into zombies. Featured Feline: One girl in the sorority […]
Paramount Pictures Starring: Greg Kinnear, Laurie Metcalf, Tim Conway Directed by: Garry Marshall Synopsis: Small time con man Tom Turner (Greg Kinnear) finds himself working in the dead letter office at an L.A. Post Office and inadvertently inspires his co-workers to start helping those who have written letters to God. Kitty Cameo: One of the acts of kindness the […]
Saban Films Starring: John Travolta, Christopher Plummer Directed by: Philip Martin Synopsis: Raymond Cutter (John Travolta) is a convicted art forger who asks a notorious hood for help getting an early release from jail so he can spend time with his dying son (Tye Sheridan). Purr Blur: One request Raymond’s son makes is to meet his mother (Jennifer Ehle). […]
English Title: Miss Julie Sandrews Starring: Anita Björk, Ulf Palme, Jan Hagerman Directed by: Alf Sjöberg Synopsis: Based on the play by August Strindberg. Miss Julie (Anita Björk), the daughter of a wealthy count, indulges in a dangerous flirtation with her chauffeur Jean (Ulf Palme). Kitty Cameo: Jean shares a story from his past with Julie. He recalls skipping a […]
Original Air Date: June 27, 2016 Starring: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Johnny Ray Gill, Nikki M. James Directed by: Jim McKay Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Laurel (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Gustav (Johnny Ray Gill) and Rochelle (Nikki M. James) grow more determined to discover the mystery behind the change in people’s […]
Music Artist: Linda McCartney and Wings (aka Suzy and the Red Stripes) Directed by: Oscar Grillo Synopsis: A loving depiction of a Jamaican family; the fisherman father, working mother and their little girl. Won the Short Film Palme d’Or at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival. Cartoon Cat: This delightful film really brings Linda McCartney’s song to life. The […]
British Pathé Synopsis: A silent newsreel clip supposedly showing near-sighted cats being fitted with glasses. Reality Cats: It’s amazing to think that in the 1930’s someone was actually concerned with the problem of near-sighted cats. But at least one optician was purportedly devoting himself to the cause. He first examines the tabby cat’s eyes. Then he fits […]
Warner Bros. Starring: John Barrymore, Dolores Costello, Warner Oland Directed by: Alan Crosland Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Chevalier Fabien des Grieux (John Barrymore) has foregone his title to study to be a priest but his plans change when he sets eyes on the beautiful Manon Lescaut (Dolores […]
Walt Disney Pictures Starring: Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews Directed by: Garry Marshall Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Princess Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) returns to Genovia before her 21st birthday when she is due to take over for Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews) only to find out she must marry […]