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 […]

Ultimo tango a Parigi (1972)

English Title: Last Tango in Paris Les Productions Artistes Associés Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A young French woman named Jeanne (Maria Schneider) meets an older American man in an apartment to let where they begin a tempestuous sexual relationship. […]

Madeleine (1950)

J. Arthur Rank Organisation Starring: Ann Todd, Ivan Desny Directed by: David Lean Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Madeleine (Ann Todd) comes from an upper class Scottish family and as such she is terrified that her father should find out about her ongoing affair with a poor Frenchman […]

Monogamish (2014)

Cargo Film Directed by: Tao Ruspoli Synopsis: A look at the history of man’s relationships poses the question of whether or not humans have ever truly been monogamous creatures. Reality Cats: The families of some of the participants are reviewed. In one of these, photos of a family with two girls and a Siamese cat are shown. Later […]

Portrait of Jennie (1948)

The Selznick Studio Starring: Joseph Cotten, Florence Bates Directed by: William Dieterle Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Artist Eben Adams (Joseph Cotten) finds inspiration in a mysterious young woman named Jennie (Jennifer Jones). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In an early scene, Eben returns to his apartment building and tries […]

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Meyers (1989)

Magnum Pictures Inc. Starring: Wendy Kaplan, Tamara Glynn Directed by: Dominique Othenin-Girard Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Serial killer Michael Meyers is on the loose again, this time setting out to kill a mute girl (Danielle Harris) and those around her. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): In one scene some […]

The First Grader (2010)

BBC Films Starring: Oliver Litondo, Naomie Harris Directed by: Justin Chadwick Synopsis: The inspirational true story of Kimani Ng’ang’a Maruge (Oliver Litondo) an 84 year old Kenyan who wishes to learn to read, seeking to join a first grade class taught by Jane Obinchu (Naomi Harris). Kitty Cameos: Maruge shares his home with a young ginger tabby cat who […]

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 […]

Adventures of Superman – “Olsen’s Millions”

Original Air Date: June 4, 1955 Starring: George Reeves, Jack Larson, Elizabeth Patterson Directed by: George Blair Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: After Jimmy Olsen (Jack Larson) calls on Superman (George Reeves) to help save a kitten that has been locked in a safe, the kitten’s owner is so grateful […]