Directed by: Ken Jacobs Synopsis: A compilation of silent film clips showing the bustling commercial district on Orchard Street in Lower East Side New York. Reality Cats: There are several cats seen throughout this 12 minute film. Most of them appear to be feral street cats. The first is a group of three cats shown at the end […]
Warner Bros. Starring: John Barrymore, Marian Marsh, Donald Crisp Directed by: Archie Mayo Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the novel Trilby by George L. Du Maurier. Music maestro Svengali (John Barrymore) wields his power of hypnotism over women to get what he wants. When he falls […]
Walt Disney Pictures Starring: Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson Directed by: Stephen Herek Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: This live-action remake of the original animated film stars Glen Close as the viciously evil Cruella DeVil, a fashion designer and fur enthusiast who gets it into her head […]
Also Known As: I Became a Criminal Alliance Films Corporation Starring: Sally Gray, Trevor Howard, Griffith Jones Directed by: Cavalcanti Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An ex-war hero Clem (Trevor Howard) falls in with a gang of thieves but tries to leave when he finds out the leader, Narcy […]
Alternative title: ffolkes Universal Pictures Starring: Roger Moore, Anthony Perkins, James Mason Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Rufus Excalibur ffolkes (Roger Moore) is in charge of an elite SWAT-style team who specialize in underwater tactics. The British government finds itself in need of his services […]
Original Air Date: March 25, 1965 Starring: Raymond Burr, Julie Sommars, Allan Melvin Directed by: Vincent McEveety Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Based on one of the original Perry Mason stories, the Shore family has its share of problems, not the least of which is a missing uncle who seems […]
Directed by: Yuri Marchenko Synopsis: A black cat starts its day as any other . . . inadvertently crossing people’s paths. Everyone completely overreacts, leaving the poor cat to wish he had a few white spots in order to have a better life. Cartoon Cat: This is a nicely animated short film from the Ukraine which features an […]
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Anna Mae Bilson, Jackie Condon, Mickey Daniels Directed by: Robert F. McGowan Synopsis: The very first Our Gang short to be filmed and the third to be released. Mary Jane (Anna Mae Bilson) is a girl who wins the affections of several of the boys. But when her mother’s store is in danger of […]
Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Devon Sawa, Seth Green, Elden Henson Directed by: Rodman Flender Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Teenager Anton (Devon Sawa) is a complete slacker, but when his hand becomes possessed and starts killing people he has to get up off the couch and take action. […]
Walt Disney Productions Starring: Rod Taylor, Betty Lou Gerson, David Frankham Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman, Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton S. Luske Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the novel by Dodie Smith. Dalmatian Pongo (voiced by Rod Taylor) and his pet human Roger (Ben Wright) find love in […]