Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

Warner Bros. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, David Bradley, Alan Rickman Directed by: Chris Columbus Synopsis: Year two at Hogwart’s finds Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) hearing strange noises from within the school’s walls at the same time an unknown monster is roaming the halls petrifying unwary victims. Kitty Cameo: Argus Filch’s (David Bradley) cat Mrs. Norris returns in this sequel and […]

The Birds (1963)

The Birds (1963)

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock Synopsis: Hitchcock’s classic tale of avian terror finds a woman named Melanie (Tippi Hedren) in a small California coastal town which becomes the focus of unexplained bird attacks. Purr Blurs: In the first scene of the film Melanie is entering a San Francisco pet shop.  There are some kittens inside the front window of […]

All Through the Night (1941)

Warner Bros. Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Conrad Veidt, Kaaren Verne Directed by: Vincent Sherman Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains a slight spoiler for this film! Synopsis: ‘Gloves’ Donahue (Humphrey Bogart) is a popular Broadway racketeer who finds himself caught up in international intrigue when a murder leads him to a pretty woman (Kaaren Verne) and […]

One Step Beyond – “Call From Tomorrow”

Original Air Date: January 26, 1960 Starring: John Newland, Margaret Phillips, Arthur Franz Directed by: John Newland Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Elena Stacy (Margaret Phillips) is a successful actress who returns home after suffering from a nervous breakdown brought on by the sudden death of her young daughter.  Her […]

Pudgy and the Lost Kitten (1938)

Fleischer Studios Directed by: Dave Fleischer Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Betty Boop’s puppy Pudgy spots Myron the kitten lost and hungry outside.  He brings the kitten inside for food and comfort but soon tires when his young charge eats everything in sight and won’t leave Pudgy […]

When Work is Done (circa 1943)

U.S. Office of War Information Synopsis: An interesting piece of World War II homegrown nostalgia which endeavors to explain how one town, namely Sylacauga, Alabama, managed to handle the influx of wartime workers and keep the men and women content and happy with community outreach programs and good clean fun. Kitty Cameo: Close to the end of […]

Due occhi diabolici (1990)

English Title: Two Evil Eyes ADC Films Starring: Harvey Keitel, Madeleine Potter, Sally Kirkland Directed by: Dario Argento & George A. Romero Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The retelling of two classic Edgar Allan Poe tales from famed Italian director Dario Argento.  The first segment, The Facts in the […]

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)

Warner Bros. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Smith, David Bradley Directed by: Chris Columbus Synopsis: Based on the popular novel by J.K. Rowling.  Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is a young boy who is surprised when he is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, unaware of his notorious past and the many dangers and adventures that await […]

An Angel at My Table (1990)

Australian Broadcasting Corporation Starring: Kerry Fox, Alexia Keogh, Karen Fergusson Directed by: Jane Campion Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The autobiographical story of poet Janet Frame and her struggles growing up in New Zealand (Kerry Fox) during the 1920’s and 30’s.  Finding her ideas unsettling, it is strongly […]

Robinson Crusoe (1954)

Oscar Dancigers Production Starring: Dan O’Herlihy, Jaime Fernández Directed by: Luis Buñuel Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the novel by Daniel Defoe, this movie follows the trials and tribulations of a British man named Robinson Crusoe (Dan O’Herlihy) shipwrecked on a deserted island for many years, […]