The Pawnshop (1916)

The Pawnshop (1916)

Directed by: Charles Chaplin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: As a pawnbroker’s assistant, Charlie (Chaplin) makes a shambles of mostly everything. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): At the beginning of the film the pawnbroker’s daughter (Edna Purviance) is making pies in the kitchen. A black kitten […]

Inspector Palmu’s Mistake (1963)

Inspector Palmu’s Mistake (1963)

by Mark Murton Original Finnish title: Komisario Palmun Erehdys Also Known As: Inspector Palmu’s Error Directed by: Matti Kassila This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: When infamous tycoon Bruno Rygseck (Jussi Jurkka) is found dead in his bath tub, […]

The Beggar’s Opera (1953)

The Beggar’s Opera (1953)

by Ted Davis Directed by: Peter Brook Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The successful criminal career of foxy rogue MacHeath the Highwayman (Laurence Olivier) is severely compromised by his growing fondness for pretty-as-a-picture Polly Peachum (Dorothy Tutin) and positively threatened by his wayward relationships with […]

Faster, Pussycat. Kill! Kill! (1965)

Faster, Pussycat. Kill! Kill! (1965)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Russ Meyer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Three wild go-go dancers, Varla (Tura Satana), Rosie (Haji) and Billie (Lori Williams), out seeking thrills in the desert, encounter a young couple, Tommy and Linda, and after killing Tommy (Ray Barlow), they […]

Bad Girls – “Do or Die”

Bad Girls – “Do or Die”

by Mark Murton Original Air Date: April 24, 2001 Directed by: Jo Johnson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: In this episode of the UK women’s prison drama, Julie Saunders (Victoria Alcock) and Julie Johnston (Kika Mirylees) discover a stray cat. Di shows Josh the ropes, and […]

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)

Directed by: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Wreck-it Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) and Vanellope (voiced by Sarah Silverman) enter the internet to try to buy a new steering wheel for the Sugar Rush game from eBay. Cartoon Cats: As […]

The Pussycat That Ran Away (circa late 1950’s)

The Pussycat That Ran Away (circa late 1950’s)

Directed by: Haakon Sandberg Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Set in Norway, a boy named Erik goes in search of his pussycat friend after she runs away because Erik was mean to his little brother Jan. Featured Feline: Erik and Jan are spending a summer […]

The Girl in the News (1940)

The Girl in the News (1940)

by Ted Davis Directed by: Carol Reed Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Responsible and compassionate Nurse Anne Graham (Margaret Lockwood) is wrongfully accused and tried for murdering invalid patient Miss Blakey (Irene Handl), but is acquitted of the charges, mainly through the efforts of her […]

If I Had a Million (1932)

If I Had a Million (1932)

by Ted Davis Directed by: Stephen Roberts (Grandma segment) Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Released during the depths of the Depression, this omnibus movie follows elderly but still feisty mega-millionaire John Glidden (Richard Bennett) as he presents a million dollars each to folks picked at […]

In Cold Blood (1967)

In Cold Blood (1967)

Directed by: Richard Brooks Synopsis: Based on the book by Truman Capote which follows the true story of two ruthless criminals (Robert Blake and Scott Wilson) who murder a family in a botched robbery then run from the police. Purr Blur: In the family’s home at the beginning of the film the daughter, Nancy (Brenda […]