The Umbrella Academy – “The Frankel Footage”

The Umbrella Academy – “The Frankel Footage”

Original Air Date: July 31, 2020 Directed by: Stephen Surjik Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Five (Aidan Gallagher) uncovers a startling surprise when he watches the film Hazel left behind. Meanwhile an incident at a bar leads Luther (Tom Hopper) to Vanya (Ellen Page). Kitty Cameos: […]

Cannonball Run II (1984)

Cannonball Run II (1984)

Directed by: Hal Needham Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The crazy competitors set out across country once again for another entry in the Cannonball Run race. Faux Cat: In an early scene that spoofs The Godfather, Don Canneloni (Dom DeLuise) is talking to several “family” […]

The Talk of the Town (1942)

The Talk of the Town (1942)

Directed by: George Stevens Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Leopold Dilg (Cary Grant) is accused of arson and murder but escapes from prison before his trial is over, hiding out in the home of Nora Shelley (Jean Arthur) which is rented out to legal expert […]

Down to Earth (1947)

Down to Earth (1947)

Directed by: Alexander Hall Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The Greek Muse Terpsichore (Rita Hayworth) travels to Earth to stop a musical producer named Danny Miller (Larry Parks) from staging a production portraying the Muses in a disparaging way in this sequel to Here Comes […]

The Comic (1969)

The Comic (1969)

Directed by: Carl Reiner Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The story of a silent film comedian named Billy Bright (Dick van Dyke) is told via flashbacks. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): In one scene Billy is filming one of his shorts with his comedic partner Cockeye […]

The Dick Van Dyke Show – “Never Name a Duck”

The Dick Van Dyke Show – “Never Name a Duck”

Original Air Date: September 26, 1962 Directed by: John Rich Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Rob (Dick Van Dyke) brings home two baby ducks whom his son Ritchie (Larry Matthews) adores only to have to face some harsh realities later on. Kitty Cameo: After one of […]

So You Want to Play the Piano? (1955)

So You Want to Play the Piano? (1955)

Directed by: Richard L. Bare Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: One of the Joe McDoakes Behind the Eight Ball series finds Joe (George O’Hanlon) trying to learn the piano. Kitty Cameo: While Joe is learning to play, several people come and go such as the […]

Dinner for Schmucks (2010)

Dinner for Schmucks (2010)

Directed by: Jay Roach Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the French film Le Dîner de Cons. Tim (Paul Rudd) is asked to attend his boss’ private dinner in which all guests are to bring an idiot for their general amusement. Tim meets Barry […]

Love – “It Begins”

Love – “It Begins”

Original Air Date: February 19, 2016 Directed by: Dean Holland Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A woman named Mickey (Gillian Jacobs) and a guy named Gus (Paul Rust) suffer through difficult breakups in the first episode of this Netflix series. Kitty Cameo: Mickey owns an orange […]

The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964)

The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964)

Starring: Orangey Directed by: Robert Stevenson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Merlin Jones (Tommy Kirk) is a smart but bumbling high school students whose experiments with hypnotism and mind reading get him into trouble. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In one scene Merlin is at home […]