Jakob the Liar (1999)

Jakob the Liar (1999)

Directed by: Peter Kassovitz Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Jakob (Robin Williams) is a restaurant owner in a ghetto during World War II who shares a radio report he’s heard about the Russian army advancing to keep up the hopes of his neighbors, leading to […]

The Little Rascals Save the Day (2014)

The Little Rascals Save the Day (2014)

Directed by: Alex Zamm Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A reboot incorporating several plotlines and tip-of-the-hats to the original Our Gang comedy shorts finds the Rascals trying to raise money to save Grandma’s (Doris Roberts) bakery. Featured Feline: In one segment the Gang attempts to […]

One Hour Photo (2002)

One Hour Photo (2002)

Directed by: Mark Romanek Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mild mannered one hour photo developer Sy Parrish (Robin Williams) becomes increasingly obsessed with the lives of the Yorkin family who are regular customers. Purr Blurs: Sy narrates the film and talks about some of his […]

Slipstream (2007)

Slipstream (2007)

Directed by: Anthony Hopkins Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Screenwriter Felix Bonhoeffer (Anthony Hopkins) finds himself lost between fantasy and reality in this mind-bending film. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In one scene a woman named Tracy (Lisa Pepper) is ecstatic to see herself on the […]

Out of Control – “Science”

Out of Control – “Science”

Original Air Date: October 1984 Directed by: Bob Hughes Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: This episode of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show starring Dave Coulier features a segment about a girl who brings home a “stray” cat. Kitty Cameo: The sketch begins showing the girl luring […]

The Silly Little Mouse (1940)

The Silly Little Mouse (1940)

Original Title: Skazka O Glupom Myshonke Directed by: Mikhail Tsekhanovsky Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: This animated operetta, based on the poem by S. Marshak with music by Dmitri Shostakovich, finds a mouse child who cannot fall asleep to his mother’s, or any other animal […]

City Pets: Fun and Responsibility (1953)

City Pets: Fun and Responsibility (1953)

Synopsis: An educational film shows children about the care of pets living in the city. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The film focuses on a boy named Jimmy and his little dog Spot. On the way to the park, they pause at a pet store where we see many different animals but no cats. A boy […]

I Am David (2003)

I Am David (2003)

Directed by: Paul Feig Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: David (Ben Tibber) is a young boy who escapes from a Bulgarian communist camp, stows away aboard a ship to Italy and then sets out on foot in an attempt to reach Denmark. Cat Burglar (Scene […]

Shanghai Surprise (1986)

Shanghai Surprise (1986)

Directed by: Jim Goddard Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Fortune hunter Glendon Wasey (Sean Penn) tries to help missionary worker Gloria Tatlock (Madonna) obtain opium for her patients but they come up against bad guys at every turn. Purr Blurs: This is one of the […]

Foxes (1980)

Foxes (1980)

Directed by: Adrian Lyne Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Four teenage girls seek independence, love and fun in the San Fernando Valley. Kitty Cameo: The girls are all sleeping over at Jeanie’s (Jodie Foster) house when the film begins. The radio alarm turns on and […]