Premature Burial (1962)

Roger Corman Productions Starring: Ray Milland, Hazel Court Directed by: Roger Corman Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the story by Edgar Allan Poe. Guy Carrell (Ray Milland) is so obsessed with the fear of being buried alive it impacts his whole life. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In […]

All I See is You (2016)

SC Films International Starring: Blake Lively, Jason Clark Directed by: Marc Forster Synopsis: Gina (Blake Lively) has been blind since a horrific car accident but an operation promises to restore her sight, although this ultimately puts a strain on her relationship with her husband James (Jason Clark). Purr Blur: In one scene Gina is walking down a dark Bangkok […]

Sesame Street – “My Kitten”

Original Air Date: November 13, 1969 Synopsis: A little boy plays with his new kitten Dusty. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The little boy explains how he played with his new Siamese kitten Dusty the first day he got him.

Nightbreed (1990)

Morgan Creek Entertainment Starring: Craig Sheffer, Anne Bobby Directed by: Clive Barker Synopsis: Aaron Boone (Craig Sheffer) is a troubled young man being framed for murder who stumbles upon an underground enclave of monsters called Midian where he feels at home. Purr Blur: At one point Boone’s girlfriend goes to Midian to look for him. When she wakes up […]

Matinee (1993)

Universal Pictures Starring: John Goodman, Simon Fenton Directed by: Joe Dante Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Lawrence Woolsey (John Goodman) is a low budget horror movie producer and director who comes to Key West to promote the latest theatrical gimmicks with his newest film entitled Mant. Kitty Cameos: When […]

Cat Show (1948)

British Pathé Synopsis: Unused and unissued newsreel footage of a cat show at Shepherd’s Bush, London. Reality Cats: The newsreel begins with a couple of takes of two women, Irene Ashton and Diana Morrison, looking into a basket to find some Siamese kittens. Several shots of the show cats are then seen. What’s interesting about this footage […]

Kvinnors väntan (1952)

English Title: Waiting Women Also Known As: Secrets of Women Svensk Filmindustri (SF) Starring: Maj-Britt Nilsson, Anita Björk Directed by: Ingmar Bergman Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Three sisters-in-law share stories about the relationships with their husbands while waiting for the men to arrive at a secluded cabin retreat. Cat […]

Madcap Ambrose (1916)

Keystone Film Company Starring: Mack Swain, Polly Moran Directed by: Fred Fishback Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Ambrose (Mack Swain) is a strong but gentle giant who lives in a boarding house run by his mother (Mai Wells) and who attracts the admiration of the maid Rosie Bloom […]

Officer Pooch (1941)

MGM Cartoon Studio Directed by: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A friendly police officer tries to rescue a kitten from an overenthusiastic pup. Cartoon Cats: Officer Pooch is a dog himself but an anthropomorphic one as opposed to the rascally pup who has “treed” […]

Little Women (1994)

Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Winona Ryder, Claire Danes Directed by: Gillian Armstrong Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. The March sisters come of age while awaiting the return of their father who is fighting in the American Civil War. Kitty Cameos: A […]