Starstruck (1982)

Palm Beach Pictures Starring: Jo Kennedy, Ross O’Donovan, Melissa Jaffer Directed by: Gillian Armstrong Synopsis: Jackie Mullens (Jo Kennedy) dreams of singing superstardom and her cousin Agnus (Ross O’Donovan) is an ambitious kid who thinks he can help launch her career in this creative Australian musical film. Cat Cattle Call: Jackie and her cousin live with their family in […]

The Animal (2001)

Revolution Studios Starring: Rob Schneider, Colleen Haskell, John C. McGinley Directed by: Luke Greenfield Synopsis: Marvin Mange (Rob Schneider) is a meek, wanna-be police officer who is rescued from a devastating accident by a mad doctor who rebuilds him using animal parts, opening up a whole new world to the now man beast. Purr Blur: In one scene Marvin […]

Zoo – “Fight or Flight”

Original Air Date: July 7, 2015 Starring: James Wolk, Kristen Connolly, Billy Burke Directed by: Michael Katleman Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The people who suspect that animals have begun an attack on mankind start to express their concerns and Jackson (James Wolk) believes his father’s strange theories may have […]

Corpse Bride (2005)

Warner Bros. Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson Directed by: Tim Burton, Mike Johnson Synopsis: Victor Van Dort (voiced by Johnny Depp) is nervous about his upcoming marriage to Victoria Everglot (voiced by Emily Watson) but is in for a surprise when he accidentally ends up becoming engaged to a corpse (voiced by Helena Bonham Carter). […]

Now You Tell One (1926)

Bowers Comedy Corporation Starring: Charley Bowers Directed by: Charles R. Bowers, Harold L. Muller Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The Liar’s Club is holding a meeting to see who can tell the most fabulous fib.  One member brings in Charley who proceeds to tell about how as a […]

Suna no utsuwa (1974)

English title: The Castle of Sand Shochiku Company Starring: Tetsurô Tanba, Gô Katô, Karin Yamaguchi Directed by: Yoshitarô Nomura Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Detective Imanishi (Tetsurô Tanba) tries to track down the killer of an elderly ex-policeman, exploring many outlying regions to piece together the puzzle of the […]

Five Little Peppers in Trouble (1940)

Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Edith Fellows, Dorothy Ann Seese, Ronald Sinclair Directed by: Charles Barton Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Loosely based on the popular book series by Margaret Sidney.  Mr. King (Clarence Kolb) is afraid he will lose his grandson Jasper (Ronald Sinclair) to Jasper’s aunt and […]

History of the World: Part 1 (1981)

Brooksfilms Starring: Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Spike Milligan Directed by: Mel Brooks Synopsis: Mel Brooks’ outrageously zany look at the history of the world told in humorous vignettes featuring an all-star cast. Faux Cat: During the scenes set in the French Revolution, Monsieur Rimbaud (Spike Milligan) is seen in prison.  He wonders why a bird in a cage, Pierre, […]

Petulia (1968)

Warner Brothers / Seven Arts Starring: Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Shirley Knight Directed by: Richard Lester Synopsis: Dr. Archie Bollen (George C. Scott) is newly divorced and finds himself being approached by a kooky socialite named Petulia (Julie Christie) who seems determined to strike up a relationship with him, perhaps to flee her own marriage. Purr Blur: In […]

Rooster Cogburn (1975)

Universal Pictures Starring: John Wayne, Katharine Hepburn, Tommy Lee Directed by: Stuart Millar Synopsis: Marshall Rooster Cogburn (John Wayne) isn’t sure which is more dangerous: the load of nitro glycerin and the outlaws who stole it or the fiery Eula Goodnight (Katharine Hepburn), the preacher’s daughter who ends up riding with him on his journey. Cinema Cat: While we […]