The Beverly Hillbillies – “The Clampetts Go Hollywood”

The Beverly Hillbillies – “The Clampetts Go Hollywood”

Original Air Date: November 20, 1963 Starring: Orangey Directed by: Richard Whorf Synopsis: Jake Clampett (King Donovan) tells Jed (Buddy Ebsen) that he’s his cousin then gets everyone’s heads full of Hollywood dreams. Kitty Cameo: Jethro (Max Baer Jr.) urges Jed and Granny (Irene Ryan) to come watch Jake as he descends down the stairs. […]

The Nine Kittens of Christmas (2021)

The Nine Kittens of Christmas (2021)

Starring: Trace, Lilybell, Calvin Directed by: David Winning Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A sequel to The Nine Lives of Christmas. After building a veterinary practice and new relationship in Miami, Marilee (Kimberley Sustad) returns home for Christmas and finds herself confronting old feelings when […]

Joyeux Noel (2005)

Joyeux Noel (2005)

Directed by: Christian Carion Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The story of the truce between certain French, German and Scottish soldiers during World War I at Christmas. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): A ginger tabby cat, the resident of a nearby abandoned farm, appears several times […]

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 […]

Watership Down

Watership Down

Original Air Date: December 23, 2018 Directed by: Noam Murro Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A computer animated television mini-series of Richard Adams’ novel finds a group of rabbits looking for a new home. Cartoon Cats: The first episode, The Journey, begins with the background of […]

King of Cool (2021)

King of Cool (2021)

Directed by: Tom Donahue Synopsis: This documentary takes an in-depth look into the life and career of Dean Martin. Purr Blurs: In an establishing shot of Steubenville, Ohio, two cats are hanging out on a railroad track. Final Mewsings: Even the cats of Steubenville are cool! Relevant Links: To discuss this film and other cats […]

My Three Sons – “Man in a Trenchcoat”

My Three Sons – “Man in a Trenchcoat”

Original Air Date: February 23, 1961 Starring: Orangey Directed by: Peter Tewksbury Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Robbie (Don Grady) gets caught up in detective novel intrigue when trying to hide a side romance from his girlfriend. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Robbie realizes he is being […]

Touch and Go (1955)

Touch and Go (1955)

Starring: Sooty Directed by: Michael Truman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Jim Fletcher (Jack Hawkin) is a frustrated furniture designer who quits his firm when they refuse to accept his forward-thinking designs and announces he is moving his family to Australia. Featured Feline: The family owns […]

Getting Straight (1970)

Getting Straight (1970)

Directed by: Richard Rush Synopsis: Harry Bailey (Elliott Gould) is a Vietnam veteran who returns to college and finds himself caught in the absurdity between both sides of the political spectrum. Purr Blur: Harry returns to the boarding house where he is renting a room and runs up the stairs. A ginger tabby cat is […]