Directed by: Margarethe von Trotta Synopsis: True life account of philosopher and writer Hannah Arendt (Barbara Sukowa) and the controversy surrounding her New Yorker articles covering the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Jerusalem. Purr Blur: Late in the film Hannah goes back to Jerusalem to visit her ailing friend Kurt Blumenfeld (Michael […]
Directed by: Josephine Decker Synopsis: A young couple move in with noted writer Shirley Jackson (Elisabeth Moss) and her professor husband Stanley Hyman (Michael Stuhlbarg), leading to some interesting relations between them. Kitty Cameo: A black cat is seen several times throughout the film. First the cat is running down the stairs. Later the cat […]
Directed by: George Foster Platt Synopsis: A fascinating look at the life of Helen Keller (portrayed by herself in the last segment). Kitty Cameos: Helen as a child (Etna Ross) is pulled into a barn by her friend Martha Washington (Jenny Lind). They join two other friends in looking at a mama cat and her […]
Directed by: Wash Westmoreland Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: French writer Colette (Keira Knightley) creates the hugely successful book series around a character named Claudine published under the name of her husband Willy (Dominic West). Kitty Cameos: A ginger tabby cat is preening itself on […]
Directed by: Ariel Vromen Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a pretty big spoiler for this film! Synopsis: The story of Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon), a cold-blooded mob killer known as “The Iceman.” Kitty Cameo: Near the end of the film, Kuklinski is preparing what appears to be egg salad sandwiches in […]
Starring: GeorgeDirected by: Bharat Nalluri This review contains a mild Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The story of how author Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) came to create his classic tale A Christmas Carol. Kitty Cameo: In need of money to publish the […]
Directed by: Agnès Varda Synopsis: While in America to promote a film, director Agnès Varda learned of a previously unknown Uncle named Jean Varda. This short film is a delightful tribute to the man and his artistic lifestyle on a houseboat in Sausalito in the 60’s. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Jean Varda talks while […]
Directed by: Charles Frend Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: British explorer Robert Falcon Scott’s sets out to lead a 1912 expedition to reach the South Pole. Kitty Cameo: As was often the case in real life, the ship carried a black cat mascot along on […]
Starring: TowneDirected by: Marielle Heller This review contains an intense Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Author Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy) struggles after her old Hollywood biographies fall out of favor and turns to a new way of making money; forging personal letters […]
Directed by: Dwain Esper Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: This cautionary tale follows the true life story of Dr. William G. Davis and his addiction to drugs. Kitty Cameo: The doctor became a carnival huckster to support his habit. In the sideshow, some cages and […]