Catty Comments (1939)

Catty Comments (1939)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage features cats and kittens at the Paddington Cat Show in London. Reality Cats: The segment starts with some blue Persian kittens in a basket trying to climb out. A variety of cats are shown in close up. A Siamese cat struggles in its owner’s arms as the narrator says, “A […]

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

Directed by: Charlotte Zwerin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A fascinating look into the life of jazz great Thelonious Monk featuring performance footage and interviews with many who knew him. Reality Cats: At one point in his life Thelonious Monk befriended an heiress and Baroness […]

There’s Nothing Out There (1991)

There’s Nothing Out There (1991)

Starring: Peter Directed by: Rolfe Kanefsky This review contains a slight Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A group of teens spend Spring Break at a cabin which is soon invaded by killer creatures in this comedy horror film. Kitty Cameo: Mike (Craig […]

The Sopranos – “Remember When”

The Sopranos – “Remember When”

Original Air Date: April 22, 2007 Directed by: Phil Abraham Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) and Paulie (Tony Sirico) take a road trip to Florida. Purr Blurs: At the end of the episode, we see a pet day taking place outside the […]

The Cotton Club (1984)

The Cotton Club (1984)

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola Synopsis: The lives and trials of several people, including Dixie Dwyer (Richard Gere), based around the famed 1920’s and 30’s Harlem nightclub The Cotton Club. Kitty Cameo: Early in the film Dixie goes home to visit his mother (Gwen Verdon) and his brother Vincent (Nicolas Cage) and sister Patsy (Jennifer […]

Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant (1972)

Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant (1972)

English Title: The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder Synopsis: Petra von Kant (Margit Carstensen) is a self-involved fashion designer who falls for a young model named Karin (Hanna Schygulla) and deals with the emotional ramifications of that affair. Kitty Cameos: At the beginning of the film a black cat […]

The Middle – “From Orson with Love”

The Middle – “From Orson with Love”

Original Air Date: May 1, 2013 Directed by: Lee Shallat Chemel This review contains a very mild Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Frankie (Patricia Heaton) tries to help her daughter Sue (Eden Sher) become more popular on Facebook while Brick (Atticus Shaffer) and […]

3 colpi di Winchester per Ringo (1966)

3 colpi di Winchester per Ringo (1966)

Also Known As: Three Bullets for Ringo; Three Graves for a Winchester Directed by: Emimmo Salvi Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Ringo Carson (Mickey Hargitay) has a falling out with his friend Frank Sanders (Gordon Mitchell) after they rescue a damsel in distress named Jane […]

Tammy Tell Me True (1961)

Tammy Tell Me True (1961)

Directed by: Harry Keller This review contains a very mild Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Tammy (Sandra Dee) decides to go to college to learn more about the wide world. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Tammy works as a babysitter to help pay […]

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)

Directed by: Wes Anderson This review contains an implied Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) is a famous oceanographer and filmmaker who is surprised by the sudden appearance of a son named Ned (Owen Wilson) he never knew he […]