Directed by: Charles Crichton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Teenager Joe Kirby (Harry Fowler) uncovers a code hidden in a comic book being used by a gang of thieves and encourages his pals to work together to stop them. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The boys […]
English Title: 10 to 11 Directed by: Pelin Esmer Synopsis: An elderly hoarder named Mithat (Esmer) tries to preserve his “collection” with the help of his building’s concierge Ali (Nejat Isler). Purr Blur: Ali is walking down a street in one scene where a black cat is just barely visible by a building. At the […]
Directed by: David Jones Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Aspiring New York author Helene Hanff (Anne Bancroft) strikes up a friendship by mail with Frank Doel (Anthony Hopkins), a British bookseller. Kitty Cameo: In appreciate for the book shop’s efforts to find British tomes for […]
English Title: Diamonds of the Night Directed by: Jan Nemec Synopsis: A dream-like film in which two Jewish boys (Ladislav Jánsky and Antonín Kumbera) escape from their World War II German captors into the woods. Kitty Cameos: Throughout the film, flashbacks of the boys’ lives are shown as memories or dreams, or perhaps even fantasies. […]
Directed by: Edwin L. Marin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Hank Sherman (Robert Young) is a law student who is determined to bring down a group of racketeers. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): After landing a job as a chauffer, Hank falls for the boss’s secretary […]
Directed by: Ralph Nelson Synopsis: Heavyweight boxer Louis ‘Mountain’ Rivera (Anthony Quinn) reaches a point where fighting will mean irreparable damage which leaves his manager in a bind. Kitty Cameo: Under the opening credits a tabby cat walks across the large corridor of the boxing stadium. A security guard stops to pet the cat, who […]
Directed by: John Guillermin Synopsis: When cosmetic salesman John Cummings (Richard Todd) has his car stolen, he is determined to get it back no matter what! Purr Blur: In one scene John approaches the back door of a garage where he is sure his car is being kept. A black cat on an ash can […]
Directed by: Pete Docter, Kemp Powers Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A music teacher named Joe (voiced by Jamie Foxx) gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot at playing with a professional singer but a premature death sidelines his plans. Cartoon Cat: Joe refuses to die peacefully and […]
English Title: The Smiling Madame Beudet Directed by: Germaine Dulac Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Madame Beudet (Germaine Dermoz) is an unhappily married woman who is driven to thoughts of murder by her insensitive husband (Alexandre Arquillière). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Monsieur Beudet owns a […]
Directed by: Graeme Clifford Synopsis: This biopic of actress Frances Farmer (Jessica Lange) delves into her battles with the Hollywood system and her mother, as well as her nightmarish experiences in a mental institution. Purr Blur: As Frances is arguing with her mother and storming out of the house, a ginger tabby cat can be […]