The Truth About Cats and Dogs (1996)

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Janeane Garofalo, Uma Thurman, Ben Chaplin Directed by: Michael Lehmann Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Dr. Abby Barnes (Janeane Garofalo) is a successful radio talk show veterinarian who answers calls about pet problems but is insecure about herself.  When a handsome man […]

The Big Shot (1937)

RKO Radio Pictures Starring: Guy Kibbee, Cora Witherspoon, Dorothy Moore Directed by: Edward Killy Synopsis: Dr. Bertram Simms (Guy Kibbee) is a small town veterinarian whose family inherits the large estate of his uncle and move to the big city, little realizing that the uncle was the head of a large crime syndicate. Purr Blurs: In the beginning of […]

Pale Rider (1985)

The Malpaso Company Starring: Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress Directed by: Clint Eastwood Synopsis: The residents of a small camp of gold prospectors are threatened by a ruthless mining company who send thugs to try to take over their land.  Then a mysterious Preacher (Clint Eastwood) shows up and starts to dole out some righteous protection and […]

2 Broke Girls – “And the Hoarder Culture”

Original Air Date: November 7, 2011 Starring: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs Directed by: Ted Wass Synopsis: Max (Kat Dennings) finds out that Johnny has been keeping a secret from her.  Meanwhile, Caroline (Beth Behrs) seeks employment as an organizer but soon finds herself literally in over her head. Kitty Cameo: Caroline’s first client for her organizing business turns out to […]

Cinderella (1950)

Walt Disney Productions Starring: Ilene Woods, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton Directed by: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Cinderella (voiced by Ilene Woods) remains optimistic despite abuse from her wicked stepmother and self-centered stepsisters.  Her dreams of happiness may come true when she […]

Going to Blazes! (1948)

Fact Film Organization Directed by: Gunther V. Fritsch Synopsis: On scene footage of the Los Angeles Fire Department battling several fires emphasize the cautionary tale this film puts forward in explaining the number of fires in the U.S. and the overall damage they cause. Kitty Cameo: A section of the film explains about precautions which should be taken […]

The Yakuza (1974)

Warner Bros. Starring: Robert Mitchum, Ken Takakura, Herb Edelman Directed by: Sydney Pollack Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Harry Kilmer (Robert Mitchum) is approached by a friend named George Tanner (Brian Keith) to go to Japan to rescue the man’s daughter from Japanese mobsters.  In Tokyo, Harry is […]

Feu Mathias Pascal (1926)

English Title: The Living Dead Man Cinégraphic Starring: Ivan Mozzhukhin, Marcelle Pradot, Lois Moran Directed by: Marcel L’Herbier Synopsis: In this silent film from France, Mathias Pascal (Ivan Mozzhukhin) suffers from numerous tragedies.  Seeking asylum from the pain he travels unannounced to Monte Carlo.  On his way home his life changes when he realizes that a body in the […]

General Spanky (1936)

Hal Roach Studios Starring: George ‘Spanky’ McFarland, Billie ‘Buckwheat’ Thomas Directed by: Gordon Douglas, Fred Newmeyer Synopsis: A full length Hal Roach film featuring several of the Our Gang stars, this story is unlike the short films in that it is set in the south during the Civil War where the kids create their own army and bravely […]

Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case (1943)

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Lionel Barrymore, Van Johnson, Keye Luke Directed by: Willis Goldbeck Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Dr. Gillespie (Lionel Barrymore) tries again to convince a prison warden that a prisoner which has been sentenced to the penitentiary really belongs in an insane asylum.  In the meantime […]