South Australian Film Corporation Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor Directed by: Scott Hicks Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The biopic of pianist David Helfgott (Geoffrey Rush) who suffered a nervous breakdown and a potentially career ending battle with Schizoaffective disorder. Kitty Cameos: David apparently liked cats and several are […]
Category Archives: Long-Haired
Bull Durham (1988)
Orion Pictures Starring: Susan Sarandon, Kevin Costner Directed by: Ron Shelton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Flamboyant baseball fan Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon) is torn between two choices of an affair with either clueless but talented rookie Ebby Laloosh (Tim Robbins) or his seasoned and underappreciated catcher […]
The Internecine Project (1974)
MacLean and Company Starring: James Coburn, Harry Andrews Directed by: Ken Hughes Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Professor Robert Elliot (James Coburn), a retired secret agent who is offered a job as a top rank government advisor, comes up with a cunning plan to eliminate those who […]
Beyond the Rocks (1922)
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation Starring: Gloria Swanson, Rudolph Valentino Directed by: Sam Wood Synopsis: Theodora Fitzgerald (Gloria Swanson) marries a millionaire but then falls for a nobleman. Purr Blur: In an early scene, Theodora’s two older half-sisters Clementine (Mary Foy) and Sarah (Adele Watson) are seen sitting in a room. Behind them sits a long haired cat which is preening. […]
Runaway Bride (1999)
Paramount Pictures Starring: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts Directed by: Garry Marshall Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Maggie Carpenter (Julia Roberts) is an independent woman with a habit of ditching men at the altar, which brings her to the attention of reporter Ike Graham (Richard Gere). Featured Feline: Ike owns […]
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)
Warner Bros. Starring: Paul Geoffrey, Cheryl Campbell Directed by: Hugh Hudson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Film adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burrough’s novel in which the descendent of an English lord is raised by apes. Purr Blur: At the beginning of the film, Lord John Clayton (Paul Geoffrey) […]
Book Club (2018)
Apartment Story Starring: Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton Directed by: Bill Holderman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A group of woman in their late 60’s decide to spice up their monthly book club meetings by reading the 50 Shades of Gray Trilogy. Featured Feline: One member of the club is […]
Drop Dead Fred (1991)
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment Starring: Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall Directed by: Ate de Jong Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Lizzie Cronin (Phoebe Cates) has a run a bad luck as an adult and matters aren’t helped when her destructive imaginary childhood friend Drop Dead Fred (Rik Mayall) comes back […]
The Ernie Kovacs Show (1962)
Original Air Date: January 23, 1962 Starring: Ernie Kovacs Directed by: Joe Behar, Ernie Kovacs Synopsis: The pioneer of television comedy and special effects presents a series of skits and gags in his own inimitable style. Featured Feline: In one segment a more serious piece is offered, artistically set to Béla Bartók’s piece Concerto for Orchestra. The setting is a […]
Mammals Are Interesting (1953)
Encyclopedia Britannica Films Synopsis: An educational film all about mammals. Reality Cats: When the subject of mammals having hair is introduced, footage of a long-haired tabby cat mama with her kittens is shown. Later the discussion of carnivores includes footage of a Siamese cat playing with a ball of string as the narrator explains how they have […]