Flushed Away (2006)

Flushed Away (2006)

Directed by: David Bowers and Sam Fell Synopsis: Roddy the rat (voiced by Hugh Jackman), the pampered pet of a rich girl, is flushed down the toilet by an intruding street rat named Sid (Shane Richie). Purr Blurs: During a frog’s back story, a photograph of several Royal pets include two Siamese cats and a […]

How I Live Now (2013)

How I Live Now (2013)

Directed by: Kevin Macdonald Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Daisy (Saoirse Ronan) is a troubled American girl who comes to stay with her British cousins on their farm when a massive war breaks out. Kitty Cameos: The farmhouse includes several cats seen in the first […]

Our Miss Brooks – “The Wild Goose”

Our Miss Brooks – “The Wild Goose”

Original Air Date: March 12, 1954 Starring: Orangey Directed by: Al Lewis Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Walter (Richard Crenna) sends Mr. Conklin (Gale Gordon) on a wild goose chase as a prank but the caper ends up involving everyone else. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The […]

The Ones Below (2015)

The Ones Below (2015)

Starring: Dave and Sydney Directed by: David Farr This review contains an Implied Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Kate (Clémence Poésy) and Justin (Stephen Campbell Moore) are expecting their first child, as is their new downstairs neighbors Theresa (Laura Birn) and Jon […]

Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Directed by: Tim Burton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A CGI-heavy variation on Lewis Carroll’s classic finds a maturing Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returning to Wonderland to help restore the White Queen (Anne Hathaway) to power. Cartoon Cat: As in the original story Alice encounters the […]

Stranger on Horseback (1955)

Stranger on Horseback (1955)

Starring: Orangey Directed by: Jacques Tourneur Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Circuit judge Rick Thorne (Joel McCrea) arrives to serve justice in a town owned almost exclusively by one family who doesn’t appreciate his presence. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Thorne meets with the town’s Sheriff, […]

Jungle Street (1960)

Jungle Street (1960)

Also Known As: Jungle Street Girls Directed by: Charles Saunders Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: After accidentally killing a man during a robbery, Terry Collins (David McCallum) resorts to more desperate and violent means to avoid being apprehended. Kitty Cameos: During the robbery in which […]

Lionheart (1968)

Lionheart (1968)

Directed by: Michael Forlong Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A young boy named Andrew (James Forlong) protects an escaped circus lion from the people who are hunting for him. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Andrew’s family owns a tabby and white cat who is sitting outside […]

Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez Synopsis: Based on the graphic novel Gunnm, Alita (Rosa Salazar) is a reactivated cyborg who sets out to find out about her past. Purr Blur: In one scene a woman returning home is startled by a long-haired tabby cat on nearby garbage cans. This happens right before she is murdered. Final […]

Bill and Coo (1948)

Bill and Coo (1948)

Directed by: Dean Riesner Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An all-animal cast comprised mostly of birds tells the story of a town called Chirpendale which is menaced by a dangerous crow. Kitty Cameos: When a circus comes to town, two of the cages include kittens. […]