The Lost Moment (1947)

The Lost Moment (1947)

by Ted Davis Directed by: Martin Gabel Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Publisher Lewis Venable (Robert Cummings) schemes to acquire the lost love letters of a 19th century poet who vanished under mysterious circumstances. Kitty Cameos: In the mansion where Venable is lodging under false […]

Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991)

Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991)

Directed by: Charles Sturridge Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the novel by E.M. Forster. An English family is startled when a widower named Lilia (Helen Mirren) meets and marries a dentist, Gino Carella (Giovanni Guidelli), while on vacation in Tuscany, leading to complications. […]

Little Richard (2000)

Little Richard (2000)

by Mark Murton Director: Robert Townsend Synopsis: TV movie bio-pic charting the rise to stardom of Little Richard. Purr Blur: At a church, the young Richard (Ty Hodges) is startled by the piano suddenly seeming to be playing itself, only for an orange and white tabby cat to emerge from inside. Final Mewsings: Could a […]

Gentlemen Don’t Eat Poets (1995)

Gentlemen Don’t Eat Poets (1995)

by Mark Murton Original Title: The Grotesque [UK] Also Known As: Grave Indiscretion [USA Video] Director: John-Paul Davidson This review contains a minor Kitty Carnage Warning! Synopsis: Sir Hugo Coal (Alan Bates) is too wrapped up in reconstructing the bones of a dinosaur to notice that his wife (Theresa Russell) has taken a particular liking […]

Heroes – “Orientation”

Heroes – “Orientation”

Original Air Date: September 21, 2009 Directed by: Ed Bianchi Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Claire (Hayden Panettiere) deals with the unexpected death of a student during orientation while in Japan Hiro (Masi Oka) and Ando (James Kyson) try to work out how to best help […]

The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

Directed by: Steven Spielberg Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the popular Tintin comics by Hergé. Tintin (voiced by Jamie Bell) and his faithful dog Snowy ends up on a treasure hunt, the results of which could have important consequences. Cartoon Cat: Tintin is […]

Not So Dumb (1940)

Not So Dumb (1940)

Directed by: Robert C. Bruce Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Narrated by Frank Crumit, this short film takes a look at how animals are intelligent creatures. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The opening scene shows a tabby cat watching a man milking a cow. Crumit explains […]

John and Julie (1955)

John and Julie (1955)

by Mark Murton Director: William Fairchild Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Two Dorset children, John (Colin Gibson) and Julie (Lesley Dudley), run away to London determined to witness the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Once in London the children get separated […]

Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952)

Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952)

by Mark Murton Director: Lewis Gilbert Synopsis: An English village that strives to have a perfect employment score is hindered by one old Irishman who refuses to work. Purr Blur: During an establishing shot of the village at night a cat sits in the middle of the road (eating the food placed there to keep […]

The French Dispatch (2021)

The French Dispatch (2021)

Directed by: Wes Anderson Synopsis: A collection of stories are presented taken from a publication called The French Dispatch, a magazine started by a American midwestern editor living in the French town of Ennui-sur-Blasé. Purr Blur: Near the beginning of the film a waiter is carrying a tray full of various items up to the […]