Heroes – “Orientation”

Heroes – “Orientation”

Original Air Date: September 21, 2009 Directed by: Ed Bianchi Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Claire (Hayden Panettiere) deals with the unexpected death of a student during orientation while in Japan Hiro (Masi Oka) and Ando (James Kyson) try to work out how to best help […]

John and Julie (1955)

John and Julie (1955)

by Mark Murton Director: William Fairchild Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Two Dorset children, John (Colin Gibson) and Julie (Lesley Dudley), run away to London determined to witness the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Once in London the children get separated […]

Modern Problems (1981)

Modern Problems (1981)

Directed by: Ken Shapiro Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Air traffic controller Max Fielder (Chevy Chase) is splashed with radioactive waste and gains telekinetic powers which he uses to try to win back his girlfriend Darcy (Patti D’Arbanville). Kitty Cameo: Near the beginning of the […]

Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952)

Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952)

by Mark Murton Director: Lewis Gilbert Synopsis: An English village that strives to have a perfect employment score is hindered by one old Irishman who refuses to work. Purr Blur: During an establishing shot of the village at night a cat sits in the middle of the road (eating the food placed there to keep […]

The French Dispatch (2021)

The French Dispatch (2021)

Directed by: Wes Anderson Synopsis: A collection of stories are presented taken from a publication called The French Dispatch, a magazine started by a American midwestern editor living in the French town of Ennui-sur-Blasé. Purr Blur: Near the beginning of the film a waiter is carrying a tray full of various items up to the […]

On the Buses – “Gardening Time”

On the Buses – “Gardening Time”

by Mark Murton Original Air Date: May 20, 1973 Starring: Tiberius Grant Director: Bryan Izzard Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A bus staff garden competition organised by the area manager’s wife has only two entrants: Jack (Bob Grant), who wants the prize money, and the Inspector, […]

The Richest Cat in the World (1986)

The Richest Cat in the World (1986)

Starring: Palmer Directed by: Greg Beeman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Originally shown as an installment of The Disney Sunday Movie. A dying millionaire leaves all his wealth to his cat Leo (played by cat actor Palmer), putting him in danger of reprisal by greedy, […]

Get Smart – “The Spirit is Willing”

Get Smart – “The Spirit is Willing”

Original Air Date: October 14, 1967 Directed by: Norman Abbott Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Maxwell Smart (Don Adams) finds he must hold a seance to contact a deceased witness. Kitty Cameo: In the opening segment, Max is meeting with a woman named Ann Ferris (Ina […]

It’s the Cat’s (1926)

It’s the Cat’s (1926)

Directed by: Dave and Max Fleischer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A group of neighborhood kittens attend a theatrical show put on by Ko-ko the Clown and Fitz in this short from the Out of the Inkwell series. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Ko-ko and Fitz […]

Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging (2008)

Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging (2008)

by Mark Murton Starring: Benny and Jimmy Director: Gurinder Chadha Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Eccentric but loveable Georgia (Georgia Groome) deals with the ups and downs of being a teenager. Featured Feline: The titular Angus makes his first appearance sitting outside the family home during […]