King Creole (1958)

King Creole (1958)

Directed by: Michael Curtiz Synopsis: Danny Fisher (Elvis Presley) is a troubled young man who becomes a nightclub singer and finds himself caught up in the world of organized crime. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Danny enters an alley with several young men led by a guy named Shark (Vic Morrow). Danny had beaten up […]

Deliverance (1919)

Deliverance (1919)

Directed by: George Foster Platt Synopsis: A fascinating look at the life of Helen Keller (portrayed by herself in the last segment). Kitty Cameos: Helen as a child (Etna Ross) is pulled into a barn by her friend Martha Washington (Jenny Lind). They join two other friends in looking at a mama cat and her […]

Summer in the City (2016)

Summer in the City (2016)

Starring: Oscar Directed by: Vic Sarin Synopsis: Taylor Morgan (Julianna Guill) is the successful manager of a small town clothing boutique who gets the opportunity to run a flagship New York store if she can adjust to life in the big city. Kitty Cameo: Taylor moves in with a co-worker named Mindy (Marla Sokoloff) who […]

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011)

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011)

Starring: Tails and Tux Directed by: John Schultz Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the book series by Megan McDonald. Judy (Jordana Beatty) plans to save a bummer summer by planning an elaborate game of dares for her and her friends to play. Featured […]

Yi Yi (2000)

Yi Yi (2000)

Directed by: Edward Yang Synopsis: The story of a Taipei family and their complicated relationships. Purr Blur: A cat is seen very briefly walking around some cars in a parking lot as a young couple have a romantic discussion. Final Mewsings: Cats mind their own business. Relevant Links: To discuss this film and other cats […]

CrissCross (1992)

CrissCross (1992)

Directed by: Chris Menges Synopsis: Chris Cross (David Arnott) is a young teen in Key West, Florida, who goes to great lengths to try to keep his mother Tracy (Goldie Hawn) from having to strip for a living. Purr Blur: A black cat is crossing the road outside the hotel where Chris and Tracy are […]

The Umbrella Academy – “The Frankel Footage”

The Umbrella Academy – “The Frankel Footage”

Original Air Date: July 31, 2020 Directed by: Stephen Surjik Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Five (Aidan Gallagher) uncovers a startling surprise when he watches the film Hazel left behind. Meanwhile an incident at a bar leads Luther (Tom Hopper) to Vanya (Ellen Page). Kitty Cameos: […]

Cry of the Werewolf (1944)

Cry of the Werewolf (1944)

Directed by: Henry Levin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A gypsy princess (Nina Foch) conceals a terrible secret which Dr. Charles Morris (Fritz Leiber), the director of a supernatural museum, threatens to uncover. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The museum is the home to a long-haired […]

Colette (2018)

Colette (2018)

Directed by: Wash Westmoreland Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: French writer Colette (Keira Knightley) creates the hugely successful book series around a character named Claudine published under the name of her husband Willy (Dominic West). Kitty Cameos: A ginger tabby cat is preening itself on […]

Bodyguard (1948)

Bodyguard (1948)

Directed by: Richard Fleischer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Tough police detective Mike Carter (Lawrence Tierney) quits his job to avoid being fired for insubordination and gets hired as a bodyguard to the owner of a meat packing plant whose life has been threatened. Kitty […]