Uncle Yanco (1967)

Uncle Yanco (1967)

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 […]

Scott of the Antarctic (1948)

Scott of the Antarctic (1948)

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 […]

Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)

Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)

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 […]

Narcotic (1933)

Narcotic (1933)

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 […]

Cobb (1994)

Cobb (1994)

Alcor Films Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Wuhl Directed by: Ron Shelton Synopsis: Baseball record holder Ty Cobb (Tommy Lee Jones) hires sportswriter Al Stump (Robert Wuhl) to write his autobiography, but Stump is torn between telling the story Cobb relates to him or the truth about the legend’s outrageous personality. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Cobb is recounting […]