The Rockford Files – “Chicken Little is a Little Chicken”

The Rockford Files – “Chicken Little is a Little Chicken”

Original Air Date: November 14, 1975 Directed by: Lawrence Doheny Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Angel (Stuart Margolin) asks Jim Rockford (James Garner) for help without explaining the whole messy situation in which he is caught up. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Jim’s lawyer, Beth (Gretchen Corbett) […]

City of Tiny Lights (2016)

City of Tiny Lights (2016)

Directed by: Pete Travis Synopsis: Detective Tommy Akhtar (Riz Ahmed) takes on a missing persons case which leads him into the dark underside of London. Purr Blur: In the opening scene, Tommy is walking to a bodega. A tuxedo cat crosses the doorway just before Tommy enters. Final Mewsings: Bodega cats make great Purr Blurs! […]

The Miller’s Beautiful Wife (1955)

The Miller’s Beautiful Wife (1955)

Original Title: La bella mugnaia Directed by: Mario Camerini Synopsis: A man named Luca (Marcello Mastroianni) runs a mill with his beautiful wife Carmela (Sophia Loren) who catches the eye of the Governor (Vittorio De Sica). Purr Blur: When the movie opens we see a peaceful bucolic countryside. The narrator explains it’s a wonderful place. […]

The Unforgivable (2021)

The Unforgivable (2021)

Directed by: Nora Fingscheidt Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock) is released from prison after serving hard time for a violent crime only to find the world is not ready to forgive her for her past. Kitty Cameo: Ruth is looking to […]

Boys Don’t Cry (1999)

Boys Don’t Cry (1999)

Directed by: Kimberly Peirce Synopsis: A transgender youth named Brandon Teena (Hillary Swank) makes friends in a small Nebraska town only to become the victim of a vicious hate crime. Purr Blur: In an establishing shot of the home where Brandon is staying, a black and white cat is walking. Final Mewsings: Cats accept people […]

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 Nine Kittens of Christmas (2021)

The Nine Kittens of Christmas (2021)

Starring: Trace, Lilybell, Calvin Directed by: David Winning Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A sequel to The Nine Lives of Christmas. After building a veterinary practice and new relationship in Miami, Marilee (Kimberley Sustad) returns home for Christmas and finds herself confronting old feelings when […]

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021)

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021)

Starring: Felix Wilde, Windsor Wilde and Norbury Ackland Directed by: Will Sharpe This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The eclectic life of noted cat illustrator Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch) from meeting his wife Emily (Claire Foy) to his eventual […]

King of Cool (2021)

King of Cool (2021)

Directed by: Tom Donahue Synopsis: This documentary takes an in-depth look into the life and career of Dean Martin. Purr Blurs: In an establishing shot of Steubenville, Ohio, two cats are hanging out on a railroad track. Final Mewsings: Even the cats of Steubenville are cool! Relevant Links: To discuss this film and other cats […]

Peg of Old Drury (1935)

Peg of Old Drury (1935)

Directed by: Herbert Wilcox Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Irish actress Peg Woffington (Anna Neagle) is jilted by her boyfriend after moving to London but seeks out a new career at Drury Lane theater. Cat Cattle Call: Peg becomes enamored of actor David Garrick (Cedric Hardwicke) […]