Charlie Chan in Reno (1939)

Charlie Chan in Reno (1939)

Directed by: Norman Foster Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) travels to Reno to try to prove the innocence of a young woman accused of murder. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Throughout the movie, Sheriff Fletcher (Slim Summerville) follows Charlie Chan, skeptical of […]

La vendetta di Ercole (1960)

La vendetta di Ercole (1960)

English Title: Vengeance of HerculesAlso Known As: Goliath and the DragonDirected by: Vittorio Cottafavi Synopsis: A mighty warrior known as Goliath (Mark Forest) defends his home from evil rulers and monstrous creatures. Purr Blurs: Goliath (or Hercules, depending upon which version you are watching) returns home and is in bed with his wife Ismene (Leonora […]

Since You Went Away (1944)

Since You Went Away (1944)

Directed by: John Cromwell Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mrs. Hilton (Claudette Colbert) and her two daughters Jane (Jennifer Jones) and Brig (Shirley Temple) endure trials and tribulations when their patriarch enlists in World War II. Purr Blur: In one scene the oldest daughter, Jane […]

Mr. and Mrs. Smith (1952 – 1954)

Mr. and Mrs. Smith (1952 – 1954)

Synopsis: A TV adaptation of the popular book series finds mystery magazine publisher Jerry North (Richard Denning) solving crimes with his wife Pamela (Barbara Britton). Cartoon Cat: In the original books Mr. and Mrs. North own a black cat named Pete. Pete may well appear in the television series but we have not had a […]

The Robber Kitten (1935)

The Robber Kitten (1935)

Directed by: David Hand Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A kitten named Ambrose decides to be a robber and leaves home just before bath time. Cartoon Cats: Ambrose the kitten loves to play the part of a highway robber and not only robs but shoots […]

Terrifier (2016)

Terrifier (2016)

Starring: ScorseseDirected by: Damien Leone Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An evil murderer known as Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) terrorizes victims in a warehouse. Kitty Cameo: A homeless woman known as Cat Lady (Pooya Mohseni) lives in the warehouse where the carnage happens […]

Waking Ned (1998)

Waking Ned (1998)

American Title: Waking Ned DevineDirected by: Kirk Jones Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A small Irish village is rocked when one of their residents wins the lottery but dies at the shock. So how to cash in his winnings? Kitty Cameo: Resident Jackie O’Shea (Ian […]

La virgen de los sicarios (2000)

La virgen de los sicarios (2000)

English Title: Our Lady of the AssassinsDirected by: Barbet Schroeder Synopsis: Crime veteran Fernando (Germán Jaramillo) forms a connection with a young assassin named Alexis (Anderson Ballesteros) and takes him under his wing as a lover and a mentor. Purr Blur: In one scene when Fernando is taking a taxi into a rough section of […]

International House (1933)

International House (1933)

Directed by: Edward Sutherland Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An oddball collection of foreigners visit a hotel in the Chinese town of Wu Hu to see the unveiling of a fantastic invention. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Towards the end of the film Professor Henry R. […]

Willow (1988)

Willow (1988)

Directed by: Ron Howard Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) is a farmer who finds a lost child and takes her in, not realizing that she is marked for death by an evil queen. Kitty Cameo: During his travels, Willow befriends some […]