British International Pictures (BIP) Starring: Leon M. Lion, John Stuart Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock Synopsis: Through odd circumstances several people are present when a gang meets up at an abandoned house to recover jewelry stolen during a robbery. Purr Blurs: At the beginning of the film a man (John Stuart) enters the abandoned home after seeing lights flashing. As […]
Chernin Entertainment Starring: Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Jaeden Lieberher Also Starring: Teddy, Jagger Directed by: Theodore Melfi Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A newly single mother named Maggie (Melissa McCarthy) and her son Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher) move next door to a cantankerous, seemingly misanthropic man named Vincent (Bill […]
Original Air Date: April 2, 1962 Starring: Chuck Connors, Paul Fix, Lee Patrick Directed by: Richard Donner Synopsis: A woman and her son arrive in North Fork and cause a commotion when they point out Marshall Micah Torrance (Paul Fix) as the husband / father who ran out on them. Cat Cattle Call: In one scene Lucas McCain (Chuck Connors) […]
Miramax Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mare Winningham, Jason Carter Directed by: Ulu Grosbard Synopsis: Sadie Flood (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is a singer who is trying hard to find her own place in the shadow of her famous sister Georgia (Mare Winningham). Kitty Cameo: In the opening scene Sadie is seen sleeping in a car being driven by Chasman (Jason […]
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Mickey Daniels, Joe Cobb Directed by: Robert F. McGowan Synopsis: After playing around with some dangerously real trains, the Gang decide to set up their own railroad. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Once again cats are used as the principle means of locomotion, this time for the Gang’s train. The impending gag was hinted at when […]
Also Known As: Joy House Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Jane Fonda, Alain Delon, André Oumansky Directed by: René Clément Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains MAJOR spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Marc (Alain Delon) is on the run from mobsters and ends up working in a house with a lovely widow named Barbara (Lola Albright) and her […]
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment Starring: Elizabeth Banks, James Marsden Directed by: Steven Brill Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Meghan Miles (Elizabeth Banks) is a straight-laced local L.A. news anchor whose dream of working at a national news desk seem smashed, so she indulges in a crazy night which leaves […]
Paramount Pictures Starring: John Howard, Louise Campbell Directed by: James P. Hogan Synopsis: Captain Drummond (John Howard) tries to protect a scientist who has discovered the means of creating diamonds in his laboratory but some unscrupulous diamond brokers want to prevent the formula from being released. Purr Blur: In one scene Drummond’s associates, including his fiance Phyllis (Louise Campbell) […]
Warner Bros. Starring: Alan Arkin, James Caan Directed by: Richard Rush Synopsis: San Francisco police detectives Freebie (James Caan) and Bean (Alan Arkin) have been building a case against racketeer boss Red Meyers (Jack Kruschen) and go to extreme measures to bring him to justice. They just have to try not to kill each other first. Kitty Cameo: At […]
Original Air Date: February 22, 1996 Starring: Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Courtney Cox Directed by: Michael Lembeck Synopsis: Joey (Matt LeBlanc) and Chandler (Matthew Perry) adjust to living separately. Meanwhile Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) records a single and video for her song Smelly Cat. Featured Feline: Phoebe’s song Smelly Cat was a classic running gag in the series. After recording the […]