First National Pictures Starring: Aline MacMahon, Paul Kelly, Ann Dvorak Directed by: Alfred E. Green Synopsis: Tim O’Hara (Paul Kelly) is a down-and-out sailor who is shown kindness by Bertha Krasnoff (Aline MacMahon), a spinster who owns a fur shop. The two marry but personal tragedy and Tim’s philandering ways threaten to tear them apart. Kitty Cameo: After Bertha […]
RKO Radio Pictures Starring: Boris Karloff, Henry Daniell, Bela Lugosi Directed by: Robert Wise Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the short story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Medical student Donald Fettes (Russell Wade) is studying under noted physician Dr. MacFarlane (Henry Daniell) but he doubts his career […]
Universal Pictures Starring: Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Joe Roberts Directed by: John Madden Synopsis: A young William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) is a struggling playwright working for the Rose theater when he finds his muse in the lovely Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow) and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. Kitty Cameo: While casting the play, […]
DreamWorks SKG Starring: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd Directed by: Adam McKay Synopsis: San Diego news anchorman Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his cohorts have their egotistical worlds turned upside down when a female reporter, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) joins the team. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Veronica is frustrated when her first assignment is to cover a cat […]
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Jeanne Crain, William Holden, Edmund Gwenn Directed by: George Seaton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: University Philosophy Professor Henry Barnes (Edmund Gwenn) feels he has outlived his usefulness and plans to take his own life when the vivacious Peggy Taylor (Jeanne Crain), […]
Fear of God Films Starring: Russell Crowe, Dylan Georgiades Directed by: Russell Crowe Synopsis: Connor (Russell Crowe) is an Australian farmer who travels to Gallipoli four years after the end of World War I to look for the bodies of his three sons, killed in combat. Purr Blurs: When Connor arrives in Istanbul he is asking for information from […]
HBO Films Starring: Jessica Lange, Drew Barrymore, Jeanne Tripplehorn Directed by: Michael Sucsy Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The story behind Edith Bouvier Beale (Jessica Lange) and her daughter, Edith ‘Little Edie’ Bouvier Beale (Drew Barrymore) who were the subject of the documentary Grey Gardens by the Maysles […]
Portrait Films Directed by: Albert & David Maysles Synopsis: The Maysles Brothers’ memorable documentary about Edith Bouvier Beale and Edith ‘Little Edie’ Bouvier Beale, Jacqueline Kennedy’s aunt and cousin, who lived together in the dilapidated mansion Grey Gardens in East Hampton. Reality Cats: This film is fascinating, disturbing, amusing and depressing all at the same time. The unique […]
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 […]
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 […]