Animal Sanctuary (1956)

Animal Sanctuary (1956)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage of cats, dogs and horses at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Dorset, England Reality Cats: This newsreel includes wonderful footage of some of the 84 cats fed and cared for at the sanctuary. The sanctuary was founded in 1939 by the late Duchess of Hamilton during World War II as […]

House Arrest (1996)

House Arrest (1996)

Directed by: Harry Winer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Upset by the news that their parents are separating, Grover Beindorf (Kyle Howard) and his sister Stacey (Amy Sakasitz) lock them in the basement hoping for a reconciliation. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The Beindorfs own a […]

Columbo – “A Trace of Murder”

Columbo – “A Trace of Murder”

Original Air Date: May 15, 1997 Directed by: Vincent McEveety Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Cathleen (Shera Danese) and her lover Patrick (David Rasche) plan to frame her husband for murder in order to get his money. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Patrick goes to the home […]

The Ghost of St. Michael’s (1941)

The Ghost of St. Michael’s (1941)

Directed by: Marcel Varnel Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: School teacher Will Lamb (Will Hay) is hired to work in a haunted Scottish school whose ghost heralds the death of each faculty member by sounding bagpipes. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Late in the film, Lamb […]

Inside Out – “When is Help?” (1973)

Inside Out – “When is Help?” (1973)

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In this educational short, Karen, Roger and Pete discuss the merits of helping others but have different opinions on the subject. Kitty Cameo: Karen goes around helping everyone to the extent of doing everything for them. Roger thinks everyone should […]

Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)

Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)

Directed by: Wes Craven This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Caribbean vampire Maximillian (Eddie Murphy) comes to Brooklyn in search of a woman, police detective Rita Veder (Angela Bassett). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In an Italian restaurant, Rita and […]

Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953)

Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953)

Directed by: Charles Lamont Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Slim (Bud Abbott) and Tubby (Lou Costello) are American policemen thrown off the London force for incompetence. They hope to mend their reputations by catching the killer, Mr. Hyde (Boris Karloff). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Tubby […]

Doctor Dolittle (1998)

Doctor Dolittle (1998)

Directed by: Betty Thomas Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Dr. John Dolittle (Eddie Murphy) thinks that being able to talk to animals is a curse but eventually it turns into a blessing. Kitty Cameos: Dolittle is trying to help a sick tiger and calls a […]

How I Live Now (2013)

How I Live Now (2013)

Directed by: Kevin Macdonald Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Daisy (Saoirse Ronan) is a troubled American girl who comes to stay with her British cousins on their farm when a massive war breaks out. Kitty Cameos: The farmhouse includes several cats seen in the first […]

Hart to Hart – “With This Hart, I Thee Wed”

Hart to Hart – “With This Hart, I Thee Wed”

Original Air Date: October 12, 1982 Directed by: Burt Brinckerhoff Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Jennifer (Stephanie Powers) is thrilled to host her Aunt Renee’s (Eva Gabor) wedding, that is until the groom drops dead after eating the poisoned cake. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Renee’s intended […]