For Them That Trespass (1949)

For Them That Trespass (1949)

Directed by: Alberto Cavalcanti Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Aspiring writer Christopher Drew (Stephen Murray) explores the seedier side of life and gets in over his head when he witnesses a murder. Purr Blur: In one scene Frankie Ketchen (Rosalyn Boulter) and Christopher Drew are […]

Magic (1978)

Magic (1978)

Directed by: Richard Attenborough Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Corky (Anthony Hopkins) is a struggling magician who finds sudden success when he incorporates ventriloquism and a dummy named Fats into his act but things go wrong when Fats seems to be telling Corky what to […]

Shameless – “Own Your Sh*t”

Shameless – “Own Your Sh*t”

Original Air Date: October 30, 2016 Directed by: Christopher Chulack Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for several episodes! Synopsis: Frank (William H. Macy) learns the fate of the homeless shelter. Fiona (Emmy Rossum) decides to make a financial investment to help a neighborhood business. Cat Cattle Call: Fiona visits the […]

Doubt (2008)

Doubt (2008)

Directed by: John Patrick Shanley Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Meryl Streep) suspects Father Brendan Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman) of sexually abusing a student in their Catholic school. Kitty Cameo: Sister Beauvier is discussing the matter with Sister James (Amy Adams) when […]

An Unfinished Life (2005)

An Unfinished Life (2005)

Directed by: Lasse Hallström Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A rancher named Einar Gilkyson (Robert Redford) is surprised when his daughter-in-law Jean (Jennifer Lopez) shows up with his granddaughter Griff (Becca Gardner) seeking shelter from an abusive relationship. Cat Cattle Call: There are several cats […]

L’insoumis (1964)

L’insoumis (1964)

English Title: The Unvanquished Also Known As: Have I the Right to Kill? Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Thomas Vlassenroot (Alain Delon) deserts the French Foreign Legion in Algiers and gets caught up in a terrorist kidnapping plot. Purr Blurs: As Thomas waits on the […]

El Camino (1963)

El Camino (1963)

Directed by: Ana Mariscal This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A boy, whose nickname is Mochuelo, or Owl (José Antonio Mejías), prepares to leave his small Spanish village for school in the big city, spending the last days of […]

The Gilmore Girls – “Cinnamon’s Wake”

The Gilmore Girls – “Cinnamon’s Wake”

Original Air Date: November 2, 2000 Directed by: Michael Katleman This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Rory (Alexis Bledel) is surprised to find out her mother Lorelai (Lauren Graham) is considering dating her teacher. Meanwhile their neighbors Babette (Sally Struthers) […]

Under the Autumn Moon (2018)

Under the Autumn Moon (2018)

Directed by: Gary Yates Synopsis: Alex (Lindy Booth) is sent to a dude ranch to see if it has potential for company retreats but she falls in love with the place as well as the owner, Josh (Wes Brown). Kitty Cameos: As Alex is looking around the property she exits a barn with a longhaired […]

Sombrero (1953)

Sombrero (1953)

Directed by: Norman Foster Synopsis: Love abounds despite a vicious feud between two Mexican cities. Purr Blur: In one scene Ruben (Rick Jason) is looking for Pepe (Ricardo Montalban) in the home of Tia Magdalena (Rosaura Revueltas) who is known for being a witch. As he enters, a black cat is standing on a table […]