Universal Pictures Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Raul Julia Directed by: Paul Mazursky Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Actor Jack Noah (Richard Dreyfuss) is shooting a film in the country of Parador and finds himself in the strange position of having to substitute for President Alphonse Simms (also played by […]
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Beyond the Rocks (1922)
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation Starring: Gloria Swanson, Rudolph Valentino Directed by: Sam Wood Synopsis: Theodora Fitzgerald (Gloria Swanson) marries a millionaire but then falls for a nobleman. Purr Blur: In an early scene, Theodora’s two older half-sisters Clementine (Mary Foy) and Sarah (Adele Watson) are seen sitting in a room. Behind them sits a long haired cat which is preening. […]
Conviction (2010)
Omega Entertainment Starring: Hillary Swank, Sam Rockwell Directed by: Tony Goldwyn Synopsis: Based on a true story. Betty Anne Waters (Hillary Swank) puts herself through law school to help defend her brother Kenny (Sam Rockwell) who has been convicted of a brutal murder. Purr Blur: At the beginning of the film the scene of the crime is shown. A […]
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)
Warner Bros. Starring: Paul Geoffrey, Cheryl Campbell Directed by: Hugh Hudson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Film adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burrough’s novel in which the descendent of an English lord is raised by apes. Purr Blur: At the beginning of the film, Lord John Clayton (Paul Geoffrey) […]
La macchina ammazzacattivi (1952)
English Title: The Machine That Kills Bad People Tevere Film Starring: Gennaro Pisano Directed by: Roberto Rossellini Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Celestino Esposito (Gennaro Pisano) is a photographer who is given a special camera by a demon which has the ability to snuff out the life of people […]
That Guy Dick Miller (2014)
Autumn Rose Productions Starring: Dick Miller, Lainie Miller Directed by: Elijah Drenner Synopsis: A loving look at the life and career of prolific character actor Dick Miller. Purr Blur: At the end of the film there is a very quick piece of home movie footage showing Dick with a Siamese kitten. Final Mewsings: Cats love Dick Miller. Then again, who […]
By the Sea (2015)
Universal Pictures Starring: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Directed by: Angelina Jolie Synopsis: Married couple Vanessa (Angelina Jolie) and Roland (Brad Pitt) deal with their crumbling marriage while on a working vacation in France. Purr Blurs: At the beginning of the film the couple arrive at the seaside hotel in their car. A couple of cats are nearby. Later a […]
Halloween II (1981)
Universal Pictures Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Cliff Emmich Directed by: Rick Rosenthal Synopsis: Picking up from where the first movie left off, Michael Meyers continues his killing spree while searching for Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis). Purr Blur: Michael’s search takes him to the hospital where Laurie has been admitted. In one scene a security guard named Mr. Garrett (Cliff […]
Once Upon a Crime (1992)
Dino De Laurentiis Company Starring: Richard Lewis, John Candy Directed by: Eugene Levy Synopsis: An odd ensemble of American tourists get caught up in an apparent murder in Monte Carlo. Purr Blur: While looking around Madame Van Dougen’s estate, Julian Peters (Richard Lewis) takes a few steps backwards. A cat suddenly runs past and screeches in true spring-loaded cat […]
Summertime (1955)
London Film Productions Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi Directed by: David Lean Synopsis: Jane Hudson (Katharine Hepburn) is an American woman who visits Venice and unexpectedly finds romance. Purr Blurs: While outside her hotel, Jane notices a tabby cat some distance away. She calls to the cat but it does not come to her. In another scene, Jane is […]