by Mark MurtonBehind the Scenes by Mark Murton and Linda Kay Original Air Dates: February 3 and 10, 1977 Starring: The Felix Team Directed by: Andrew V. Mclaglen (Vortex) and Barry Crane (Atlantium) Cat Out Of The Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for these episodes. Vortex Synopsis: A group of scientists and members […]
Category Archives: Black and White
Malibu Express (1985)
by Mark Murton Starring: Yukon King Directed by: Andy Sidaris Synopsis: Wealthy playboy / private investigator Cody Abilene (Darby Hinton) is hired by government intelligence operative Contessa Luciana (Sybil Danning) to investigate a lead into who is selling computer technology to the Russians. Kitty Cameo: The longhair tuxedo cat appears (for all of 3 seconds) […]
Bat Masterson – “The Romany Knives”
by Brian H Original Air Date: July 22, 1959 Directed by: Walter Doniger Synopsis: In Dodge City, Kansas, the dapper Western gambler and lawman Bat Masterson (Gene Barry) rescues a young woman from a Gypsy (Romany) tribe when he discovers that she is not a Gypsy and will inherit $50,000 when she turns 21 years […]
Ciao Alberto (2021)
Directed by: McKenna Harris Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: After the events in the film Luca, Alberto (voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer) is adjusting to life with Massimo (Marco Barricelli) who is a good guardian but rarely speaks. Cartoon Cat: Massimo’s pet cat Machiavelli is […]
The Pawnshop (1916)
Directed by: Charles Chaplin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: As a pawnbroker’s assistant, Charlie (Chaplin) makes a shambles of mostly everything. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): At the beginning of the film the pawnbroker’s daughter (Edna Purviance) is making pies in the kitchen. A black kitten […]
The Girl in the News (1940)
by Ted Davis Directed by: Carol Reed Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Responsible and compassionate Nurse Anne Graham (Margaret Lockwood) is wrongfully accused and tried for murdering invalid patient Miss Blakey (Irene Handl), but is acquitted of the charges, mainly through the efforts of her […]
If I Had a Million (1932)
by Ted Davis Directed by: Stephen Roberts (Grandma segment) Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Released during the depths of the Depression, this omnibus movie follows elderly but still feisty mega-millionaire John Glidden (Richard Bennett) as he presents a million dollars each to folks picked at […]
The One Thing (1982)
Music Artist: INXS Directed by: Soren Jensen Synopsis: A music video for the Australian band features a crazy feast. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The band is sitting at a table with some beautiful women, all of whom are feasting on a huge meal of figs, bread and turkey. Also on the table are several cats […]
Cat Concert (1986)
Original Title: Кошачий концерт Directed by: Vladimir Kadukhin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A group of cats gather to sing on a rooftop but are interrupted by the noise of people all around them in this animated short from the Soviet Union. Cartoon Cats: A […]
Three Magic Words (1939)
Directed by: Al Christie Synopsis: Mrs. Newlywed faces the daunting prospect of preparing a last minute meal for her husband’s friends but is helped by three musical men who extoll to her the virtues of pork through song and cooking lessons. Purr Blur: When the meal is prepared the doorbell rings and Mrs. Newlywed rushes […]