Directed by: Pat Jackson Synopsis: The police race against time to find seventy dangerous pills which were found by a group of kids who think they are candy. Kitty Cameos: The kids, who are in a gang called The Rockets, have a secret clubhouse. A young boy named Dickie (Ronnie Johnson) discovers the hideout and […]
Category Archives: Drama
one of our aircraft is missing (1942)
Directed by: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger Synopsis: A British bomber crew is stranded in Holland after leaping from their damaged plane and have to rely on civilians to help them escape. Purr Blur: A black cat is sitting to the side of the road as a truck approaches. The cat runs across the road ahead […]
The Rules of the Game (1939)
Original title: La règle du jeu Directed by: Jean Renoir This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Jean Renoir’s biting satire about class examines the interactions between the rich and their household staff Kitty Cameo: The head of the manor […]
The Golem (1920)
Original Title: Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (The Golem, How He Came into the World) Directed by: Paul Wegener, Carl Boese Synopsis: In 16th century Prague, Rabbi Loew (Albert Steinrück) creates a golem from clay and brings him to life to help protect the Jewish people from prosecution. Kitty Cameo: After Rabbi […]
The Baker’s Wife (1938)
Original Title: La femme du boulanger Directed by: Marcel Pagnol Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The young wife (Ginette Leclerc) of a town’s new baker (Raimu) runs off with a younger man, leading to gossip and ridicule. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The baker, Aimable, is […]
Gallant Sons (1940)
Directed by: George B. Seitz Synopsis: Best friends Johnny (Gene Reynolds) and Byron (Jackie Cooper) have fathers whose occupations are at odds, causing a riff in their friendship. Kitty Cameo: Two of the boys, Johnny (Gene Reynolds) and Beefy (William Tracy), follow a suspected bad guy into an apartment and watch him while hidden. Beefy […]
Deadbeat at Dawn (1988)
Directed by: Jim Van Bebber Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A gang leader named Goose (Jim Van Bebber) swears vengeance when a rival gang targets his girlfriend. Kitty Cameo: Goose’s gang agrees to pull a large heist with their rival gang. After the job, the […]
Lies My Father Told Me (1975)
Directed by: Ján Kadár Synopsis: David Herman (Jeff Lynas) idolizes his grandfather Zaida (Yossi Yadin) who is often at odds with David’s father Harry (Len Birman). Kitty Cameo: Zaida is a ragman who buys trash to resell and David loves to ride along with him. They visit a man who tries to get one dollar […]
Getting Straight (1970)
Directed by: Richard Rush Synopsis: Harry Bailey (Elliott Gould) is a Vietnam veteran who returns to college and finds himself caught in the absurdity between both sides of the political spectrum. Purr Blur: Harry returns to the boarding house where he is renting a room and runs up the stairs. A ginger tabby cat is […]
The Night Of (2016)
Original Air Date: June 24, 2016 Starring: BamBam Directed by: Steven Zaillian Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains MAJOR spoilers for this series! Synopsis: A straight-laced college student named Naz (Riz Ahmed) takes his father’s cab to go to a party in New York and finds himself caught up in intrigue, drugs […]