Situation Hopeless — but Not Serious (1965)

Situation Hopeless — but Not Serious (1965)

Directed by: Gottfried Reinhardt Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Two American airmen, Captain Hank Wilson (Robert Redford) and Sergeant Lucky Finder (Michael Connors), find themselves in German territory during World War II where a lonely air raid warden named Wilhelm Frick (Alec Guinness) offers them […]

Naughty but Mice (1939)

Naughty but Mice (1939)

Directed by: Charles Jones Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In this Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon, Sniffles the mouse visits the drug store looking for a cold remedy. Cartoon Cat: Sniffles finds a powerful cold syrup that is all alcohol and drinks a spoonful, getting […]

It’s the Old Army Game (1926)

It’s the Old Army Game (1926)

Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Elmer Prettywillie (W.C. Fields) runs the local drugstore where he deals with kooky customers and gets caught up in a real estate scam. Kitty Cameo: One sight gag has Elmer dusting bric-a-brac in the store. […]

Movie 43 (2013)

Movie 43 (2013)

Directed by: James Gunn This review contains a cartoonish Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Amy (Elizabeth Banks) and Anson (Josh Duhamel) have a wonderful romantic relationship except for his jealous cat Beezel. Cartoon Cat: After the end credits start to roll a […]

My Three Sons – “Chip, the Trapper”

My Three Sons – “Chip, the Trapper”

Original Air Date: April 1, 1965 Directed by: James V. Kern Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: With his dad and brothers all working, Chip (Stanley Livingston) feels a need to provide for the family as well and decides to become a fur trapper. Kitty Cameo: Chip […]

Ghostbusters II (1989)

Ghostbusters II (1989)

Directed by: Ivan Reitman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The team is back in business when a resurgence of spectral energy signals something bad is about to happen. Kitty Cameo: The Ghostbusters have taken odd jobs after their business is shut down. Dr. Peter Venkman […]

Three’s Company – “Look What I Found”

Three’s Company – “Look What I Found”

Original Air Date: January 24, 1984 Directed by: Dave Powers Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Jack (John Ritter) finds a kitten on the doorstep and the roommates scramble to hide it from their landlord Mr. Furley (Don Knotts), leading to complications and misunderstandings. Cat Burglars (Scene […]

Go Fly a Kit (1957)

Go Fly a Kit (1957)

Directed by: Chuck Jones Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In this Looney Tunes short, a flying kitten is raised by an eagle then falls in love with the female kitten he saves from a bulldog. Cartoon Cats: The short begins in an airport with a […]

Pest Man Wins (1951)

Pest Man Wins (1951)

Directed by: Jules White Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Synopsis: The Stooges (Larry Fine, Moe Howard and Shemp Howard) are door-to-door pest control salesmen who get the bright idea to release a bunch of critters inside a house before […]

The Ghost Comes Home (1940)

The Ghost Comes Home (1940)

Directed by: William Thiele Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Henpecked family man Vern Adams (Frank Morgan) is presumed lost at sea then surprises everyone by turning up alive. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Vern owns a pet shop and the opening scene finds him receiving a […]