C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud (1989)

C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud (1989)

Directed by: David Irving Synopsis: The Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers are back (kind of) in this horror sequel. Purr Blur: While searching a facility for Bud, a reanimated corpse, the security team led by Colonel Masters (Robert Vaughn) zero in on a closet. Upon opening the door, a spring-loaded black cat leaps out (or is […]

Dancing on the Moon (1935)

Dancing on the Moon (1935)

Directed by: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A group of honeymooning couples take a rocketship to the moon, but not everyone has a good time. Cartoon Cats: As the happy animal pairs dance onto the rocket, a black cat groom and […]

The Brotherhood (1968)

The Brotherhood (1968)

Directed by: Martin Ritt Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Mob boss Frank Ginetta (Kirk Douglas) fights to keep his dealings the same while the bosses around him want to make radical changes to their way of business. Purr Blur: At the beginning of the film […]

Owner of a Lonely Heart (1983)

Owner of a Lonely Heart (1983)

Music Artist: Yes Directed by: Storm Thorgerson Synopsis: This iconic music video follows shape-shifting band members and a man (Danny Webb) caught up in a dystopian society. Kitty Cameos: Footage of the band performing cuts to a story in which the members change into various animals. Drummer Alan White is walking along between sets of […]

A Winter Straw Ride (1906)

A Winter Straw Ride (1906)

Directed by: Wallace McCutcheon and Edwin S. Porter Synopsis: A group of women take a sleigh ride, are pelted by boys throwing snowballs, get stuck in a rut and then chase after men through the snow in this early Edison short. Purr Blur: As the sleighs are approaching a river, a black cat runs across […]

Rome – “Utica”

Rome – “Utica”

Original Air Date: October 30, 2005 Directed by: Jeremy Podeswa Synopsis: Cato (Karl Johnson) and Scipio (Paul Jesson) retreat to Utica as Caesar (Ciarán Hinds) returns to Rome. Purr Blur: As Cato and Scipio march into Utica with what remains of their army, a noisy black cat darts across their path. Final Mewsings: The cat […]

The Beverly Hillbillies – “The Army Game”

The Beverly Hillbillies – “The Army Game”

Original Air Date: October 18, 1967 Starring: Orangey Directed by: Joseph Depew Synopsis: As Jethro (Max Baer) prepares to go into the Army, Granny (Irene Ryan) insists on giving him his physical. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The episode begins with Jed (Buddy Ebsen) on the phone with Miss Hathaway (Nancy Kulp). He is feeding a […]

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021)

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021)

Starring: Felix Wilde, Windsor Wilde and Norbury Ackland Directed by: Will Sharpe This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The eclectic life of noted cat illustrator Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch) from meeting his wife Emily (Claire Foy) to his eventual […]

Terror Aboard (1933)

Terror Aboard (1933)

Directed by: Paul Sloane Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A yacht is found seemingly abandoned apart from a few corpses in the middle of the ocean. Flashbacks explain what happened. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The crew of the ship which finds the yacht searches for […]

Blithe Spirit (2020)

Blithe Spirit (2020)

Directed by: Edward Hall Synopsis: Struggling writer Charles Condomine (Dan Stevens) and his wife Ruth (Isla Fisher) have their lives disrupted when a séance held by Madame Arcati (Judi Dench) conjures up Charles’ deceased and vindictive wife Elvira (Leslie Mann). Kitty Cameo: When Madame Arcati returns to her seaside home, the first thing she does […]