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 […]
King Brothers Productions Starring: Simone Simon, Chester Clute, Minna Gombell Directed by: Joe May Synopsis: Kathie Aumont (Simone Simon) arrives in New York to take on a wartime job and ends up subletting an apartment from a man who forgets to tell her he has also handed out keys to all of his guy pals. Purr Blur: There is […]
RKO Radio Pictures Starring: Sally O’Neil, Johnny Mack Brown, Clyde Cook Directed by: Melville W. Brown Synopsis: Barry Holmes (Johnny Mack Brown) is a struggling songwriter who is fortunate to meet his neighbor, singer Ruth Morgan (Sally O’Neil) who happens to be working for a song publishing company. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The first scene of the film shows […]
Original Air Date: March 16, 2009 Starring: Hugh Laurie, Judy Greer Directed by: Juan J. Campanella Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: House (Hugh Laurie) is skeptical when a nursing home nurse displays strange symptoms and states she’s going to die because the home’s resident cat can predict death. Featured Feline: The […]