Frances (1982)

Frances (1982)

Directed by: Graeme Clifford Synopsis: This biopic of actress Frances Farmer (Jessica Lange) delves into her battles with the Hollywood system and her mother, as well as her nightmarish experiences in a mental institution. Purr Blur: As Frances is arguing with her mother and storming out of the house, a ginger tabby cat can be […]

Mexican Spitfire’s Blessed Event (1943)

Mexican Spitfire’s Blessed Event (1943)

Directed by: Leslie Goodwins Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Things gets confused when Carmelita Lindsay (Lupe Velez) sends a telegram about her ocelot having a kitten leads Dennis (Walter Reed) to believe she is the one having the baby. Kitty Cameo: Early in the film […]

Doctor Who – “The Daemons: Episode One”

Doctor Who – “The Daemons: Episode One”

Original Air Date: May 22, 1971 Starring: Noakes Directed by: Christopher Barry Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: An archeological dig in a village called Devil’s End leads to the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) facing evil incarnate. Kitty Cameo: A beautiful tortoiseshell cat is seen briefly at the […]

When Winter Comes (2020)

When Winter Comes (2020)

Music Artist: Paul McCartney Directed by: Geoff Dunbar Synopsis: Paul and his family are tending to their farm in this animated music video. Cartoon Cat: At the beginning of the video, a black cat is jumping after some butterflies behind Paul. The cat does not appear again until the end credits when a more detailed […]

Modern Mexico City (1942)

Modern Mexico City (1942)

Synopsis: One of the Traveltalk series of travelogues, this one showing the splendor of Mexico City. Kitty Cameo: The narrator explains they are diverting from the history of the city to an amusing sideshow “staged by an odd trio of friendly enemies.” It is, in fact, a dog who carries a white cat and a […]

Apt Pupil (1998)

Apt Pupil (1998)

Directed by: Bryan Singer This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Teenager Todd Bowden (Brad Renfro) suspects that a distant neighbor named Kurt Dussander (Ian McKellen) is a Nazi war criminal and blackmails the man into sharing stories of his […]

Postman’s Knock (1962)

Postman’s Knock (1962)

Directed by: Robert Lynn Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Small town postman Harold Petts (Spike Milligan) gets promoted to London, but finds mail delivery in the big city to be very different than it is in the country. Kitty Cameo: Suspecting that Petts was behind […]

The Outside Man (1972)

The Outside Man (1972)

Also Known As: Un homme est mort Directed by: Jacques Deray Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A French hit man named Lucien Bellon (Jean-Louis Trintignant) finds he has become a target himself after completing an assignment. Purr Blurs: Realizing he is in danger, Bellon forces […]

On Approval (1944)

On Approval (1944)

Directed by: Clive Brook This review contains a slight Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: George, the 10th Duke of Bristol (Clive Brook) tries to help his friend Richard (Roland Culver) whose love interest Maria (Beatrice Lillie) suggests they go away together for […]

Absolutely Fabulous – “Small Opening”

Absolutely Fabulous – “Small Opening”

Original Air Date: September 28, 2001 Directed by: Christine Gernon Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Saffron (Julia Sawalha) writes a play about her life which causes Edina (Jennifer Saunders) to rage when she finds out she is included. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): During the play the […]