Rhinoceros (1974)

Rhinoceros (1974)

Directed by: Tom O’Horgan Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An adaptation of the play by Eugène Ionesco. Stanley (Gene Wilder) feels out of place in life and even more so when everyone around him begins to turn into rhinos. Kitty Cameo: The opening scene finds […]

Lost Boundaries (1949)

Lost Boundaries (1949)

Directed by: Alfred L. Werker Synopsis: Based on a true story. Dr. Scott Carter (Mel Ferrer) and his family, fair skinned African Americans, deal with prejudice in a small New England town when their background is revealed. Purr Blurs: The Carter family owns a black cat which is only seen once walking at the top […]

Shag (1989)

Shag (1989)

Directed by: Zelda Barron Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Carson (Phoebe Cates) is about to get married so her girlfriends Melaina (Briget Fonda), Pudge (Annabeth Gish) and Luanne (Page Hannah) spirit her away to Myrtle Beach for a girls’ weekend. Kitty Cameo: Carson is trying […]

Systematic (2013)

Systematic (2013)

Music Artist: Midnight Juggernauts Directed by: Mrzyk & Moriceau Synopsis: Cats are the central theme of this music video for the song Systematic. Featured Felines: This video is filled with cats presented in an odd variety of computer manipulated ways, as well as in their own beautiful forms. Black cats are shown with incense sticks […]

Murder, She Wrote – “Crossed Up”

Murder, She Wrote – “Crossed Up”

Original Air Date: February 1, 1987 Directed by: David Hemmings Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: On a stormy night, a bedridden Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) overhears a murder plot on a crossed telephone connection. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Despite Jessica’s warnings, a rich man is killed […]

Sesame Street – “Cat Hears Squeaking”

Sesame Street – “Cat Hears Squeaking”

Original Air Date: March 4, 1981 Directed by: Irra Verbitsky Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this short segment! Synopsis: An animated cat hears some squeaking and thinks he is about to have a mouse dinner. Cartoon Cat: The cat is sleeping by a fence when he first hears a […]

Great Performances – “The Collection”

Great Performances – “The Collection”

Original Air Date: January 1, 1976 Directed by: Michael Apted Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A performance of the Harold Pinter play finds confusion about a possible affair between Bill (Malcolm McDowell) and Stella (Helen Mirren) which leaves Bill’s partner Harry (Laurence Olivier) and Stella’s husband […]

It’s Showtime (1976)

It’s Showtime (1976)

Also Known As: The Wonderful World of Those Cuckoo Crazy Animals; also Paws, Claws & Jaws Directed by: Paul M. Heller, Alan Myerson, Fred Weintraub Synopsis: A compilation of old movie clips focused on animal actors. Featured Felines: The opening title card for the film shows one cat actor, most likely a drawing of Orangey […]

For Them That Trespass (1949)

For Them That Trespass (1949)

Directed by: Alberto Cavalcanti Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Aspiring writer Christopher Drew (Stephen Murray) explores the seedier side of life and gets in over his head when he witnesses a murder. Purr Blur: In one scene Frankie Ketchen (Rosalyn Boulter) and Christopher Drew are […]

My Three Sons – “The Practical Shower”

My Three Sons – “The Practical Shower”

Original Air Date: October 1, 1964 Directed by: James V. Kern Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Mike (Tim Considine) and Sally (Meredith MacRae) have different views about shower gifts; Sally thinks the gift can cost a bit more if it reflects a romantic gesture while Mike […]