The Beverly Hillbillies – “Jed Buys the Capitol”

The Beverly Hillbillies – “Jed Buys the Capitol”

Original Air Date: September 29, 1970 Directed by: Bob Leeds Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A swindler named Honest John (Phil Silvers) sells the Clampetts various landmarks around Washington D.C. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Elly May (Donna Douglas) returns to the Clampetts’ hotel room where Granny […]

Lin jia pu zi (1959)

Lin jia pu zi (1959)

English Title: The Lin Family Shop Directed by: Choui Khoua This review contains a severe Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The Japanese invasion of China further exacerbates the difficulties experienced by a shop owner named Lin (Tian Xie) and his family. Cat […]

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 […]

Insight – “The Sixth Day”

Insight – “The Sixth Day”

Original Air Date: November 1, 1981 Directed by: Richard C. Bennett Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: This episode of the all-star religious program focuses on God’s (Keenan Wynn) creation of Adam (Randolph Mantooth), helped by The Angel Josh (Marty Feldman). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): When God […]

Hellzapoppin’ (1941)

Hellzapoppin’ (1941)

Directed by: H.C. Potter This review contains a slight Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: One of the zaniest movies ever made, comedians Ole Oleson and Chic Johnson are aspiring filmmakers in this spoof of stage shows, romantic musicals and everything under the […]

Saint Jack (1979)

Saint Jack (1979)

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Jack Flowers (Ben Gazzara) is an American expatriate building a business of prostitution in Singapore, much to the annoyance of local hoods. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In what appears to be an impromptu and possibly unscripted […]

Kumbalangi Nights (2019)

Kumbalangi Nights (2019)

Directed by: Madhu C. Narayanan Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Four brothers with varying relationships live, fight and love in the small island fishing village of Kumbalangi, India. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the film, the youngest brother Franky (Mathew Thomas) returns home to […]

The Last Posse (1953)

The Last Posse (1953)

Directed by: Alfred L. Werker Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Washed up and drunk Sheriff John Frazier (Broderick Crawford) is determined to ride with a posse to make sure justice is served despite two men who want to serve their own justice. Cat Burglar (Scene […]

The Carol Burnett Show – “Season 8, Episode 4”

The Carol Burnett Show – “Season 8, Episode 4”

Original Air Date: October 5, 1974 Directed by: Dave Powers Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Carol is joined for sketches and songs by guest stars Michele Lee and Jack Weston. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The final sketch of the show is about a drunken character named […]

Hustlers (2019)

Hustlers (2019)

Directed by: Lorene Scafaria Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A group of exotic dancers decide to turn the tables on their high end Wall Street clientele. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): One of the dancers named Annabelle (Lili Reinhart) is seen at home a couple of […]