The Clock (1945)

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Starring: Judy Garland, Robert Walker, James Gleason, Keenan Wynn Directed by: Vincente Minnelli, Fred Zinnemann Synopsis: Corporal Joe Allen (Robert Walker) is in New York on a two-day leave when he happens to meet Alice Maybery (Judy Garland.)  The two go out together and find an instant mutual attraction, so much so that their date lasts for […]

The Middle – “Leap Year”

Original Air Date: February 29, 2012 Starring: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher, Atticus Shaffer Directed by: Alex Hardcastle Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: In a subplot to this episode focused on Sue’s Leap Year birthday surprise party, Frankie (Patricia Heaton) is surprised to learn that Mike (Neil […]

This Island Earth (1955)

Universal International Pictures Starring: Rex Reason, Faith Domergue, Jeff Morrow, Russell Johnson Also Starring: Orangey Directed by: Joseph M. Newman Synopsis: Pilot and scientist Dr. Cal Meacham (Rex Reason) is chosen to join a group of fellow researchers in a top-secret location where advances in nuclear energy are being developed under the watchful eye of a strange man named […]

I, Robot (2004)

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, Alan Tudyk, Adrian Ricard Directed by: Alex Proyas Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains minor spoilers for this movie. Synopsis: Suggested by stories written by Isaac Asimov.  Del Spooner (Will Smith) is a Chicago police officer in the year 2035, when robots have become commonplace, […]

The Reckless Moment (1949)

Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Joan Bennett, James Mason, Geraldine Brooks, Henry O’Neill Directed by: Max Ophüls Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film. Synopsis: Lucia Harper (Joan Bennett) finds herself in a sticky situation when she tries to discourage the advances of a sleazy slicker, Tom Harper (Henry O’Neill) towards her […]

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

Directed by: Sergio Leone Synopsis: The ultimate spaghetti western, this sprawling, epic shoot-em-up film is a classic. Blondie (Clint Eastwood) and Tuco (Eli Wallach) have a pretty good bounty scam going on, but the friends become enemies when Blondie two-times Tuco. Ultimately they learn about a stash of gold which brings them into the sights […]

Miranda (1948)

Gainsborough Pictures Starring: Glynis Johns, Googie Withers, Griffith Jones, John McCallum, Margaret Rutherford Directed by: Ken Annakin Synopsis: A charming tale about a maid with a tail.  When Dr. Paul Martin (Griffith Jones) takes a solo vacation to go fishing off the coast of Cornwall, he is pulled overboard by a mischevious mermaid named Miranda (Glynis Johns) who […]

Bank Holiday (1938)

Also Known As: Three on a Weekend Gainsborough Pictures Starring: John Lodge, Margaret Lockwood, Hugh Williams, René Ray Directed by: Carol Reed Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film. Synopsis: The August Bank Holiday starts with the mad rush from London to the trains heading for the seaside as we follow three […]

Leave it to Beaver – “Cat Out of the Bag”

Leave it to Beaver – “Cat Out of the Bag”

Original Air Date: July 16, 1958 Directed by: Norman Tokar Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Wally (Tony Dow) and Beaver (Jerry Mathers) are entrusted to babysit their neighbor’s expensive show cat, Puff Puff. What could possibly go wrong? Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The neighbor Mr. Donaldson […]

Sleepwalkers (1992)

Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Brian Kraus, Mädchen Amick, Alice Krige Also Starring: Sparks Directed by: Mick Garris Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film. Synopsis: An original screenplay by Stephen King.  Mary Brady (Alice Kridge) and her son Charles (Brian Kraus) move to a small Indiana town.  Their house strangely seems to attract […]