The Rider (2017)

The Rider (2017)

Directed by: Chloé Zhao Synopsis: Brady Blackburn (Brady Jandreau) is a rodeo rider whose life is upended when he suffers a severe head injury during a bronco ride. Kitty Cameo: One evening Brady and his sister Lilly (Lilly Jandreau) are out with a woman named Terri Dawn (Terri Dawn Pourier). As Brady and Terri Dawn […]

Dr. Crippen (1963)

Dr. Crippen (1963)

Directed by: Robert Lynn Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the true crime story of Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen (Donald Pleasence) who was accused of killing his wife. Kitty Cameos: Crippen’s wife Belle (Coral Browne) is a henpecking kind of woman who is usually […]

Un long dimanche de fiançailles (2004)

Un long dimanche de fiançailles (2004)

English Title: A Very Long Engagement Directed by: Jean-Pierre Jeunet Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mathilde (Audrey Tautou) is convinced that her husband, who fought in the trenches during World War I, somehow survived. Cat Cattle Call: Mathilde lives with her parents in a farmhouse […]

Les Misérables (2012)

Les Misérables (2012)

Directed by: Tom Hooper This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical finds the persecuted Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) constantly being hounded by the persistent Javert (Russell Crowe). Purr Blur: One musical number entitled […]

Queer Companions (1932)

Queer Companions (1932)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows a woman who owns cats, dogs, a rat, a tortoise and a rabbit as pets. Reality Cats: In the opening scene a woman is holding three cats on her lap; a black one and two tuxedos, as well as a dog. The rabbit, rat and tortoise are all sitting […]

Ma (2019)

Ma (2019)

Directed by: Tate Taylor Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Sue Ann (Octavia Spencer) is a quiet woman who shows unnerving interest in some local high school students. Purr Blur: Sue Ann works in a veterinarian’s office. A former schoolmate named Ben (Luke Evans) comes in […]

Underworld (1927)

Underworld (1927)

Directed by: Josef von Sternberg Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Gangster ‘Bull’ Weed (George Bancroft) is on top of the world until he suspects his right hand man Rolls Royce (Clive Brook) may be falling for his main moll Feathers (Evelyn Brent). Kitty Cameos: Near […]

Cheers – “No Help Wanted”

Cheers – “No Help Wanted”

Original Air Date: January 12, 1984Directed by: James Burrows Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Norm (George Wendt) continues to be unemployed until Diane (Shelley Long) suggests Sam (Ted Danson) hires him as his accountant. Cat Cattle Call: At the beginning of the episode the gang in […]

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019)

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019)

Directed by: Chad Stahelski Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: John Wick (Keanu Reeves) finds himself excommunicado with the world’s top assassins out to claim the enormous bounty on his head. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The Adjudicator (Asia Kate Dillon) pays a visit to assassin Zero […]

Kissing Jessica Stein (2001)

Kissing Jessica Stein (2001)

Directed by: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Jessica Stein (Jennifer Westfeldt) is looking for true love and is shocked when she finds it in the form of Helen (Heather Juergensen). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Jessica and Helen are shopping at a small market […]