The Good Doctor – “Hubert”

The Good Doctor – “Hubert”

Original Air Date: November 12, 2018 Directed by: Marisol Adler Synopsis: Lea (Paige Spara) and Shaun (Freddie Highmore) settle into their new shared apartment, while Shaun tries to help treat a patient despite their family conflicts. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The opening scene finds Shaun and Lea in a pet store trying to agree on […]

The Stork’s Holiday (1943)

The Stork’s Holiday (1943)

Directed by: George Gordon Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: After several close calls, the Stork (voiced by Pinto Colvig) decides he’s not going to deliver any more babies during the duration of World War II. Cartoon Kittens: The opening placard includes the Stork and a […]

Tigeris Nau Nau (1967)

Tigeris Nau Nau (1967)

English Title: Tiger the Cat Directed by: Arnolds Burovs Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In this Latvian short film a naughty little boy is shrunk in size and becomes threatened by the very cat he teased in a clever combination of live action footage and […]

The First Power (1990)

The First Power (1990)

Directed by: Robert Resnikoff Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: L.A. police detective Russell Logan (Lou Diamond Phillips) reluctantly teams with psychic Tess Seaton (Tracy Griffith) to try to capture a serial killer who appears to be able to defy death. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Russell […]

The Twilight Zone – “The Trouble with Templeton”

The Twilight Zone – “The Trouble with Templeton”

Original Air Date: December 9, 1960 Directed by: Buzz Kulik Synopsis: Actor Booth Templeton (Brian Aherne) longs for the past and is given the chance to relive a night with his wife (Pippa Scott) and friends. Purr Blur: At the end of the night, Templeton suddenly finds himself outside and alone. A ginger tabby cat […]

Chips Off the Old Block (1942)

Chips Off the Old Block (1942)

Directed by: Robert Allen Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A tabby cat is surprised when a basketful of kittens which look just like him is dropped on his doorstep. Cartoon Cats: The title card shows Butch the cat chipped out of wood with four kittens […]

Bright Star (2009)

Bright Star (2009)

Starring: Topper Directed by: Jane Campion Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The story of the romance between poet John Keats (Ben Whishaw) and Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish) Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The Brawne family own an adorable tuxedo cat named Topper. When Keats first visits […]

The Naughty Nineties (1945)

The Naughty Nineties (1945)

Directed by: Jean Yarbrough Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Showboat performer Dexter (Bud Abbott) and his buddy Sebastian (Lou Costello) try to help their captain (Henry Travers) when swindlers trick him into gambling the boat away. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): In one scene Dexter and […]

Go For Broke! (1951)

Go For Broke! (1951)

Directed by: Robert Pirosh Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during World War II. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): When we first meet the soldiers in their barracks, they are relaxing. Many are shooting dice, but one man […]

The Beverly Hillbillies – “The Clampetts Go Hollywood”

The Beverly Hillbillies – “The Clampetts Go Hollywood”

Original Air Date: November 20, 1963 Starring: Orangey Directed by: Richard Whorf Synopsis: Jake Clampett (King Donovan) tells Jed (Buddy Ebsen) that he’s his cousin then gets everyone’s heads full of Hollywood dreams. Kitty Cameo: Jethro (Max Baer Jr.) urges Jed and Granny (Irene Ryan) to come watch Jake as he descends down the stairs. […]