Casanova’s Big Night (1954)

Casanova’s Big Night (1954)

by Ted Davis Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In the Italy of 1757, Casanova (Vincent Price) is regarded as the greatest swordsman in all of Europe, and Pippo Popolino (Bob Hope), cowardly tailor’s apprentice, impersonates Casanova as part of a […]

Jeeves and Wooster – “Jeeves Saves the Cow-Creamer”

Jeeves and Wooster – “Jeeves Saves the Cow-Creamer”

by Ted Davis Episode Also Known As: The Silver Jug Original Air Date: April 14, 1991 Directed by: Simon Langton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Once again, good-natured Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie) is set upon by one of his numerous relatives, in this instance his not […]

Calling All Black Cats!

Calling All Black Cats!

Black Cat Contests and Auditions Any cat lover cruising the internet for stories about cats, especially black cats, will likely have come across the now-famous Life Magazine photo shoot referred to as “Black Cat Audition” in which black cats and their owners line sidewalks in the hopes of being discovered for the impending horror film […]

Who Killed Aunt Maggie? (1940)

Who Killed Aunt Maggie? (1940)

Review by Ted DavisBehind the Scenes by Linda Kay Starring: Yehudi Directed by: Arthur Lubin This review contains a mild Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Radio writer Sally Ambler (Wendy Barrie) travels back to Wisteria Hall, the old family mansion outside of […]

13 East Street (1952)

13 East Street (1952)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Robert S. Baker Synopsis: A Scotland Yard detective commits a crime and gets sent to prison in order to go undercover and infiltrate a gang of warehouse breakers that he has been unable to catch by normal methods. Purr Blur (and Cat Burglar Scene Stealer!) The gang and their new […]

The Silence of the Hams (1994)

The Silence of the Hams (1994)

Original Title: Il silenzio dei prosciutti Directed by: Ezio Greggio This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Detective Jo Dee Fostar (Billy Zane) enlists advice from serial killer Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza (Dom DeLuise) in this spoof of crime thrillers. […]

Frankenweenie (2012)

Frankenweenie (2012)

Directed by: Tim Burton This review contains a severe Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the live-action short film by Tim Burton. Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) is distraught when his beloved dog Sparky is killed and sets out to bring him […]

Frankenweenie (1984)

Frankenweenie (1984)

Directed by: Tim Burton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Young Victor Frankenstein (Barret Oliver) is distraught after losing his beloved pet dog Sparky and sets out to resurrect him. Cat Cartoon: Shots of a pet cemetery are included in the opening credits, including one which […]

Fright (1971)

Fright (1971)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Peter Collinson Synopsis: Teenage babysitter Amanda (Susan George) arrives at the Lloyd residence to spend the evening looking after their young son, Tara (Tara Collinson), while they go out for a meal. A series of frightening occurrences in the gloomy old house soon have Amanda’s nerves on edge but the […]

A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed (1958)

A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed (1958)

Directed by: Henry Levin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Three pals, Max (Tom Ewell), Gus (Mickey Rooney) and Rocky (Mickey Shaughnessy) are so determined to set themselves up with a race horse they resort to felonious means. Kitty Cameo: Max runs a tire repair garage […]