Original Title: Coup de foudre Directed by: Diane Kurys Synopsis: The story of two women, Madeleine (Miou-Miou) and Lena (Isabelle Huppert), World War II survivors who find a strong attraction to one another despite their being married to husbands. Purr Blur: Near the end of the film, Lena is looking for Madeleine and finds her […]
Original Air Date: October 1984 Directed by: Bob Hughes Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: This episode of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show starring Dave Coulier features a segment about a girl who brings home a “stray” cat. Kitty Cameo: The sketch begins showing the girl luring […]
Directed by: John Glen Synopsis: This time it’s personal when James Bond (Timothy Dalton) seeks revenge against a drug lord for the murder of his friends. Cat Cattle Call: The film begins in the Florida Keys and in one scene Bond is taken to the Hemingway House to meet with someone. As one would expect, […]
Original Title: Berlin – Die Sinfonie der Großstadt Directed by: Walther Ruttmann Synopsis: A fascinating look at a day in the city of Berlin through footage set to music. Reality Cats: A few cats are seen throughout the film. In the morning segment, a black and white cat is walking down a sidewalk, pausing momentarily […]
British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows a strange American competition in which grown men see who can “put the cat out” the fastest. Reality Cats: This very bizarre competition has men dressed in nightgowns jumping up from a row of beds and running to a line of doors some distance away while carrying cats. Kitty […]
Directed by: Michael Govier, Will McCormack Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Oscar nominated animated short about a married couple who are torn apart after an unspeakable tragedy. Cartoon Cat: The couple are left heartbroken and disconnected after the death of their teenage daughter. The family […]
Directed by: Dick Clement Synopsis: The quiet, unassuming Caribbean island of Cascara becomes the focus of the world when an American film crew accidentally discovers a spring of Perrier water. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The island prepares for a visit from the British government and two men uncover Baxter’s (Michael Caine) old official car. As […]
Directed by: Robert Stevenson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: After realizing that his discovery of Flubber isn’t going to bring in money to save the college, Professor Ned Brainard (Fred MacMurray) embarks on new experiments with variations of the substance. Cat Cattle Call: Professor Brainard […]
English Title: Any Number Can Win Directed by: Henri Verneuil Synopsis: An ex-con named Charles (Jean Gabin) plans a big casino heist and recruits Francis Verlot (Alain Delon), a young thief eager to learn the ropes. Purr Blur: During the heist, Francis is startled while climbing a ladder by the sound of a cat crying […]
Directed by: Pat O’Connor Not Safe Fur Work! This review contains some nude imagery. Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Unconventional police officer Nick Starkey (Kevin Kline) is reinstated on the force to catch a serial killer. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Nick’s neighbor and friend Ed […]