Columbia Pictures Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer Also starring: Scotty Directed by: David Fincher Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The American film version of Stieg Larsson’s popular first installment of the Millennium series. Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) is a bold journalist who is hired by a wealthy […]
Rastar Films Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Charles Grodin Directed by: Jay Sandrich Synopsis: Writer Nicholas Gardenia (Chevy Chase) gets kidnapped and forced to rob a bank then turns to his ex-wife, big-hearted public defender Glenda Parks (Goldie Hawn) for help, much to the consternation of her district attorney husband Ira Parks (Charles Grodin). Kitty Cameos: Glenda is not […]
The Vitaphone Corporation Starring: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Alexander, Arch Hendricks Directed by: Arthur Hurley Synopsis: A long unemployed man (Spencer Tracy) struggles to provide for his wife and little girl but a bleak future may push him to desperate means. Purr Blur: In one scene a policeman taps on the sidewalk outside the man’s flat to summon a fellow […]
Otto Preminger Films Starring: Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton, Don Murray Directed by: Otto Preminger Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A complex political exposé in which a Senate committee investigates the background of Secretary of State nominee Robert A. Leffingwell (Henry Fonda) which leads to what could be scandalous […]
Original Air Date: March 7, 1985 Starring: Michael Nesmith Directed by: Michael Nesmith Synopsis: A memorable segment from Michael Nesmith’s brilliant comedy sketch show in which a man on vacation finds that his pet cat has gone missing. Kitty Cameo: The cat in question, Scruffy, belongs to Kent Logan (Michael Nesmith) who is camping in the desert. This segment is […]
Celebrity Productions Directed by: Ub Iwerks Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the classic British folk tale. Dick Whittington takes pity on a stray cat and saves his life, which ends up possibly putting its life in peril. Cartoon Cat: While this adaptation by Ub Iwerks follows […]
Rolin Films Starring: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Noah Young Directed by: Hal Roach Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A young couple (Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis) have their hands full babysitting their nephews, a rambuctious two-year-old and fussy infant. To make matters worse they learn there may be […]
Universal Pictures Starring: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by: Rupert Julian Synopsis: Christine Daae (Mary Philbin) is a young, Parisian opera singer whose career is being helped (in dark and dastardly ways) by a mysterious “ghost” known as The Phantom (Lon Chaney). But she’s horrified when he ultimately demands her love in return for his help. […]
Unión Industrial Cinematográfica (UNINCI) Starring: Silvia Pinal, Francisco Rabal, Margarita Lozano Directed by: Luis Buñuel Synopsis: Before Viridiana (Silvia Pinal) takes her final vows and becomes a nun, she pays a visit to her uncle (Fernando Rey) who has been sponsoring her. A tragedy then brings the uncle’s son, Jorge (Francisco Rabal), to the home while Viridiana attempts […]
United Press – Movietone Synopsis: A promotional film for National Association of Broadcasters which uses stock footage to relive the major role radio has had in history and its role in current and future America. Purr Blur: During a segment on President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the Great Depression a black and white hungry cat is shown […]