The House of Fear (1945)

The House of Fear (1945)

Directed by: Roy William Neill Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his assistant Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) travel to Scotland to investigate a series of murders, each preceded by the victim receiving an envelope filled with orange pips. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Watson is alone in the large, dark mansion on a stormy night […]

Narcotic (1933)

Narcotic (1933)

Directed by: Dwain Esper Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: This cautionary tale follows the true life story of Dr. William G. Davis and his addiction to drugs. Kitty Cameo: The doctor became a carnival huckster to support his habit. In the sideshow, some cages and […]

WKRP in Cincinnati – “Pilot: Part 2”

WKRP in Cincinnati – “Pilot: Part 2”

Original Air Date: September 28, 1978Directed by: Michael Zinberg Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: As the station employees adjust to their new rock and roll format, protesters demand the return of their easy listening standards. Kitty Cameo: The protesters are a group of elderly people including […]

12 to the Moon (1960)

12 to the Moon (1960)

Directed by: David Bradley Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Twelve specialists from different countries are sent to the moon to claim it for the Earth. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): In addition to the titular twelve people on board the space ship there are also two […]

AndhaDhun (2018)

AndhaDhun (2018)

Starring: ManiDirected by: Sriram Raghavan Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains potential spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A blind pianist named Akash (Ayushmann Khurrana) gets caught up in a seemingly endless stream of trouble. Featured Feline: We will warn again this review contains spoilers, and this is really a movie you should […]

Annual Cat Show in Amsterdam (1965)

Annual Cat Show in Amsterdam (1965)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage with Dutch narration shows various cats competing at a cat show held by Felikat in Amsterdam’s stock exchange building. Reality Cat: A wide variety of cats are shown in cages. The winners were a Persian Chinchilla and a Dutch Siamese cat. Final Mewsings: Amsterdam does cats right! Relevant Links: To […]

Charlie Chan in Panama (1940)

Charlie Chan in Panama (1940)

Directed by: Norman Foster Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) tracks down potential saboteurs in Panama. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Charlie Chan follows his number two son Jimmy (Sen Yung) to the room of a doctor name Grosser where Jimmy had […]

A Simple Favor (2018)

A Simple Favor (2018)

Directed by: Paul Feig Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kenrick) is a sweet, motherly blogger whose life changes radically when she comes up against the more worldly and mysterious mom named Emily (Blake Lively). Kitty Cameo: While investigating Emily’s life, Stephanie ends […]

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood – “Season 16, Episode 9”

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood – “Season 16, Episode 9”

Original Air Date: February 6, 1986Directed by: Paul Lally Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Mr. Rogers (Fred Rogers) shows a film of a kitten being born and talks about making and creating things. Reality Cat: Mr. Rogers enters his house carrying a little tabby kitten. He […]

Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)

Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)

Directed by: Chas. F. Reisner Synopsis: William Canfield (Ernest Torrence), a tough steamboat captain, is disappointed when his son, William Canfield Jr. (Buster Keaton) arrives looking anything but manly. Kitty Cameo: Junior wants to sneak out to see his girl one night and is trying to get off the steamboat without being seen. He moves […]