When Winter Comes (2020)

When Winter Comes (2020)

Music Artist: Paul McCartney Directed by: Geoff Dunbar Synopsis: Paul and his family are tending to their farm in this animated music video. Cartoon Cat: At the beginning of the video, a black cat is jumping after some butterflies behind Paul. The cat does not appear again until the end credits when a more detailed […]

On Approval (1944)

On Approval (1944)

Directed by: Clive Brook This review contains a slight Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: George, the 10th Duke of Bristol (Clive Brook) tries to help his friend Richard (Roland Culver) whose love interest Maria (Beatrice Lillie) suggests they go away together for […]

To All a Goodnight (1980)

To All a Goodnight (1980)

Directed by: David Hess Synopsis: A crazed killer bumps off the teenagers at a finishing school Christmas party. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): At the beginning of the film a girl named Nancy (Jennifer Runyon) is dropped off at the school by her family. They apparently brought along Nancy’s pet black kitten, as Nancy is kissing […]

The Crowded Day (1954)

The Crowded Day (1954)

Also Known As: Shop Spoiled Directed by: John Guillermin Synopsis: A day in the life of various women who work in a busy department store just before Christmas. Purr Blurs: Near the beginning of the film a tuxedo cat is seen in front of the staff hostel for the department store where many of the […]

A Ghost Story for Christmas – “The Stalls of Barchester”

A Ghost Story for Christmas – “The Stalls of Barchester”

Original Air Date: December 24, 1971 Directed by: Lawrence Gordon Clark Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Library researchers discovery that an Archdeacon named Haynes (Robert Hardy) may have obtained his title through dastardly methods and eventually suffered a mysterious fate himself. Kitty Cameo: After becoming Archdeacon, […]

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

Directed by: Kevin Smith Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) set out for Hollywood to ruin the movie adaptation of the comic book based on their likenesses for which they are receiving no royalties. Purr Blurs: During their […]

Lost Boundaries (1949)

Lost Boundaries (1949)

Directed by: Alfred L. Werker Synopsis: Based on a true story. Dr. Scott Carter (Mel Ferrer) and his family, fair skinned African Americans, deal with prejudice in a small New England town when their background is revealed. Purr Blurs: The Carter family owns a black cat which is only seen once walking at the top […]

Systematic (2013)

Systematic (2013)

Music Artist: Midnight Juggernauts Directed by: Mrzyk & Moriceau Synopsis: Cats are the central theme of this music video for the song Systematic. Featured Felines: This video is filled with cats presented in an odd variety of computer manipulated ways, as well as in their own beautiful forms. Black cats are shown with incense sticks […]

Situation Hopeless — but Not Serious (1965)

Situation Hopeless — but Not Serious (1965)

Directed by: Gottfried Reinhardt Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Two American airmen, Captain Hank Wilson (Robert Redford) and Sergeant Lucky Finder (Michael Connors), find themselves in German territory during World War II where a lonely air raid warden named Wilhelm Frick (Alec Guinness) offers them […]

Naughty but Mice (1939)

Naughty but Mice (1939)

Directed by: Charles Jones Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In this Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon, Sniffles the mouse visits the drug store looking for a cold remedy. Cartoon Cat: Sniffles finds a powerful cold syrup that is all alcohol and drinks a spoonful, getting […]