The Brothers Rico (1957)

The Brothers Rico (1957)

Directed by: Phil Karlson Synopsis: Retired mob accountant Eddie Rico (Richard Conte) is drawn back into the fold when his brothers are threatened. Purr Blur: Near the end of the film, Eddie is trying to get back to his mother’s apartment. As he sneaks behind some stairs, a longhair cat runs down them with a […]

Interpol Calling – “Pipeline”

Interpol Calling – “Pipeline”

Original Air Date: May 29, 1960 Directed by: David MacDonald Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Inspector Duval (Charles Korvin) lands in a South American country to arrest a wanted criminal only to find himself in the midst of a civil war. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): When […]

The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

Directed by: Ida Lupino Synopsis: Fishing buddies Roy Collins (Edmond O’Brien) and Gilbert Bowen (Frank Lovejoy) pick up hitchhiker Emmett Myers (William Talman) who turns out to be an escaped convict who forces them to drive to Mexico. Purr Blur: Near the end of the film, Myers is holding Collins and Bowen at gunpoint as […]

Mission: Impossible – “The Diamond”

Mission: Impossible – “The Diamond”

Original Air Date: February 4, 1967 Directed by: Robert Douglas Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The team is assigned to retrieve the world’s largest diamond from Prime Minister Henrik Durvard (John Van Dreelen) who plans to sell the uncut gem in order to obtain more power. […]

The Secret of My Success (1965)

The Secret of My Success (1965)

Directed by: Andrew L. Stone Synopsis: Constable Arthur Tate (James Booth) explains the odd stories behind his unbelievably quick rise to fame and fortune via three lovely and deadly women. Purr Blur: Arthur visits his mother (Amy Dalby) and explains the strange encounter with the first woman. As his mother and Mrs. Pringle (Ann Lancaster) […]

Narcos – “Descenso”

Narcos – “Descenso”

Original Air Date: August 28, 2015 Directed by: José Padilha This review contains Kitty Carnage Warnings! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for some episodes of the series! Synopsis: DEA agent Steve Murphy (Boyd Holbrook) is assigned to track down the drug dealers, particularly Pablo Escabar (Wagner Moura), who are sending […]

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)

Directed by: Terence Fisher Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes (Peter Cushing) tries to save the life of Sir Henry (Christopher Lee) who is threatened by the Baskerville family curse. Purr Blur: In one scene Sir Henry calls upon a man named Stapleton. As he approaches the door, a white cat with black markings is sitting nearby. The […]

Mélodie en sous-sol (1963)

Mélodie en sous-sol (1963)

English Title: Any Number Can Win Directed by: Henri Verneuil Synopsis: An ex-con named Charles (Jean Gabin) plans a big casino heist and recruits Francis Verlot (Alain Delon), a young thief eager to learn the ropes. Purr Blur: During the heist, Francis is startled while climbing a ladder by the sound of a cat crying […]

Murder, She Wrote – “The Perfect Foil”

Murder, She Wrote – “The Perfect Foil”

Original Air Date: April 13, 1986 Directed by: Walter Grauman Synopsis: Jessica (Angela Lansbury) comes to the aid of her distant cousin Calhoun Fletcher (Peter Bonerz) when he is accused of murder. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the episode Jessica receives a phone call from her Aunt Mildred (Penny Singleton) who is calling to […]

Crazy, Not Insane (2020)

Crazy, Not Insane (2020)

Directed by: Alex Gibney Synopsis: A look at the controversial career of forensic psychiatrist Dorothy Otnow Lewis and her theories about serial killers and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Reality Cat: Dorothy owns a Sphynx cat which is seen in her home several times throughout the film. Final Mewsings: Cats are also psychologically complex creatures. Relevant Links: […]