The Parole Officer (2001)

The Parole Officer (2001)

by Mark Murton Directed by: John Duigan Synopsis: Failed parole Officer Simon Garden (Steve Coogan) is framed for murder and must enlist the help of his former clients to clear his name. Kitty Cameo: Simon arrives at the flat of Emma (Lena Headey), an attractive WPC he has met through his work, just as she […]

A Monkey in Winter (1962)

A Monkey in Winter (1962)

Original Title: Un singe en hiver Directed by: Henri Verneuil Synopsis: Innkeeper Albert (Jean Gabin) swears off escapist drinking during World War II but faces temptation when guest Gabriel (Jean-Paul Belmondo) takes similar flights of fancy while imbibing. Purr Blur: Gabriel visits the shop of Landru (Noël Roquevert) who points out the young man is […]

Traveller’s Joy (1949)

Traveller’s Joy (1949)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Chris Noonan Synopsis: With extensive restrictions on how much foreign exchange British travellers can take outside the realm, a variety of English men and women, including Bumble (Googie Withers) and her estranged husband Reggie (John McCallum), are stranded in a Stockholm hotel in expensive Sweden. Kitty Cameo: Waiting for the […]

Adventures of a Plumber’s Mate (1978)

Adventures of a Plumber’s Mate (1978)

by Mark Murton Director: Stanley A. Long This review contains a Minor Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Sid South (Christopher Neill) is a young jobbing plumber whose assignments usually land him in bed and/or hot water. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): As the […]

My Three Sons – “Instant Hate”

My Three Sons – “Instant Hate”

Original Air Date: October 5, 1961 Starring: Orangey Directed by: Richard Whorf Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The Douglas family is put out when new neighbors move in across the street that none of them can stand. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): After seeing the new neighbors […]

Notes to You (1941)

Notes to You (1941)

Directed by: Friz Freleng This review contains a Cartoonish Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Porky Pig is desperate for a good night’s sleep but a musical alley cat has other ideas. Cartoon Cat: Right after Porky goes to bed and falls fast […]

The Captain is a Lady (1940)

The Captain is a Lady (1940)

Directed by: Robert B. Sinclair Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Captain Abe Peabody (Charles Coburn) loses his house due to bad investments. When his wife (Beulah Bondi) moves into a retirement home for women, he is invited to move in as well. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): […]

They Got Me Covered (1943)

They Got Me Covered (1943)

by Ted Davis Directed by: David Butler Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: During the early days of WWII, Pulitzer Prize winning (!?) foreign correspondent Robert Kittredge (Bob Hope) pulls a boner by reporting that Germany would not attack Russia. When the inverse occurs, Kittredge is […]

Batman – “Marsha’s Scheme of Diamonds”

Batman – “Marsha’s Scheme of Diamonds”

by Ted Davis Original Air Date: November 24, 1966 Directed by: James B. Clark Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Marsha, Queen of Diamonds (Carolyn Jones), continues her obsessive efforts to purloin the renowned Bat-Diamond (over 10,000 carats!), which Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) use […]

The Big Shot (1931)

The Big Shot (1931)

Directed by: Ralph Murphy, Edward Sedgwick Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Ray Smith (Eddie Quillan) is an ambitious young man who invests, sight unseen, in an auto camp that turns out to be a wreck. Kitty Cameos: As Ray first enters the Blue Bird Auto […]