The Egyptian (1954)

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Edmund Purdom, Bella Darvi, Victor Mature Directed by: Michael Curtiz Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The story of Sinuhe (Edmund Purdom), a physician in ancient Egypt who finds himself swept up in politics, love and opportunity. Featured Feline: At one point in the […]

M*A*S*H – “Springtime”

Original Air Date: October 15, 1974 Starring: Alan Alda, Larry Linville, Greg Mabrey Directed by: Don Weis Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: An unusually pleasant spring day brings about some interesting happenings in the 4077; Radar (Gary Burghoff) falls for a nurse, Hawkeye (Alan Alda) saves the life of a […]

Constantine (2005)

Warner Bros. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz Directed by: Francis Lawrence Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) is a unique detective who uncovers and banishes demons from the realm of humans back into the pits of Hell, which he has also been known to frequent. […]

Aliens (1986)

Twentieth Century Fox Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser Directed by: James Cameron Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is recuperating from her terrifying encounter with the alien on the Nostromo when she is recruited by a rescue team being sent to discover the whereabouts of a […]

Bardelys the Magnificent (1926)

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: John Gilbert, Eleanor Boardman, Roy D’Arcy Directed by: King Vidor Synopsis: The Marquis de Bardelys (John Gilbert) is living well as one of the King’s courtiers and as the romantic focus of many a lady, both married and single.  But his life is turned upside down when he is challenged by rival Chatellerault (Roy D’Arcy) […]

Derby Day (1923)

Hal Roach Studios Starring: Mickey Daniels, Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon Directed by: Robert F. McGowan Synopsis: The Gang get the chance to see a horse race and then decide to put on their own derby race. Kitty Cameo: This is another early example of what was a common joke in the Our Gang shorts wherein some kind of makeshift […]

Satan Met a Lady (1936)

Warner Bros. Starring: Warren William, Alison Skipworth, Maynard Holmes Directed by: William Dieterle Synopsis: Based on a story by Dashiell Hammett.  Detective Ted Shane (Warren William) is fast on his feet and quick with the ladies, which holds him in good stead when he is surrounded by a kooky group of characters looking for a jewel-packed horn. Cat […]

November Man (2014)

Relativity Media Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Luke Bracey, Eliza Taylor Directed by: Roger Donaldson Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Ex-CIA operative Devereaux (Pierce Brosnan) is pulled back into the thick of a complicated web of political intrigue which finds him being targeted by his former protégé Mason (Luke Bracey). […]

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2007)

Fox 2000 Pictures Starring: Zachary Levi, Justin Long, Christina Applegate Directed by: Betty Thomas Synopsis: Alvin and the Chipmunks return in this sequel in which they attend a new school and compete with their female counterparts, The Chipettes. Kitty Cameo: David Seville (Jason Lee) is dispatched pretty quickly in this film and is replaced with Dave’s younger cousin Toby […]

Micki & Maude (1984)

Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Dudley Moore, Amy Irving, Ann Reinking Directed by: Blake Edwards Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Rob Salinger (Dudley Moore) finds himself leading a double life when both his wife Micki (Ann Reinking) and his lover Maude (Amy Irving) become pregnant. Featured Feline: When Rob goes […]