Directed by: John Gilling Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A young couple, Valerie (Jennifer Daniel) and Harry Spalding (Ray Barrett) move into his deceased brother’s Cornish home and find they have lots of questions about his death, not to mention the death of others in […]
Category Archives: Short-Haired
The Crater Lake Monster (1977)
Directed by: William R. Stromberg Synopsis: A meteor crashes into Crater Lake, Oregon, releasing a dinosaur that goes on a rampage. Kitty Cameos: Among the cast of characters in this low-budget flick are a couple of goofy guys named Mitch (Mark Siegel) and Arnie (Glen Roberts). They provide the comic relief in most of their […]
Uncle Yanco (1967)
Directed by: Agnès Varda Synopsis: While in America to promote a film, director Agnès Varda learned of a previously unknown Uncle named Jean Varda. This short film is a delightful tribute to the man and his artistic lifestyle on a houseboat in Sausalito in the 60’s. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Jean Varda talks while […]
Honeymoon, Limited (1935)
Directed by: Arthur Lubin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Dick Gordon (Neil Hamilton) is a writer who accepts a bet from his publisher that he can write a romantic novel while on a walking tour of the U.S. But an unscheduled stop at an empty […]
Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937)
Directed by: Norman Foster Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mr. Moto (Peter Lorre) tries to intercept a priceless scroll before a gang of ruthless thieves can get hold of it and unlock its secrets. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Mr. Moto’s black cat Chunkina (the subtitles […]
Charlie Chan’s Secret (1936)
Directed by: Gordon Wiles Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Charlie Chan (Warner Oland) investigates the strange death of a would-be heir who disappears during an ocean voyage. Kitty Cameo: Much of the action takes place in a small, bizarre house built outside the mansion of […]
Le rayon vert (1986)
Also Known As: The Green Ray; SummerDirected by: Éric Rohmer Synopsis: Delphine (Marie Rivière) is a secretary who finds herself having to take a vacation alone, but circumstance interferes and opens up a whole new world to her. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Delphine is sitting with her friends around a table outside. One woman […]
Hot Shots! (1991)
Directed by: Jim Abrahams Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Fighter pilot Topper Harley (Charlie Sheen) is assigned to an important mission but it psychologically imbalanced in this parody of Top Gun. Purr Blur: One of the pilots is named Pete ‘Dead Meat’ Thompson (William O’Leary) […]
Morocco (1930)
Directed by: Josef von Sternberg Synopsis: Légionnaire Tom Brown (Gary Cooper) falls for cabaret singer Amy Jolly (Marlene Dietrich) but various circumstances cause their future happiness to hang in the balance. Purr Blur: In one scene a black cat is seen outside the grating of Amy’s room. It stands for a moment and then walks […]
Heart (1999)
Directed by: Charles McDougall This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Gary (Christopher Eccleston) and his wife Tess (Kate Hardie) are fighting about her infidelity when he suffers a heart attack. One heart transplant later, things get very complicated. Kitty […]