Directed by: Amma Asante Synopsis: The true story of the inspiring relationship between Botswana King Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo) and his British wife Ruth (Rosamund Pike). Purr Blur: In one scene in London, Seretse is standing on a street talking to Ruth after a night out together. As they talk, a black cat can just […]
English Title: Forbidden GamesDirected by: René Clément While no cats are seen being hurt in this film it does deal with animal deaths and includes a Canine Carnage Warning! Synopsis: A young girl named Paulette (Brigitte Fossey) is left orphaned after an attack on refugees fleeing Paris and is taken in by a farm boy […]
Directed by: Jonathan Demme Synopsis: Kay Walsh (Goldie Hawn) finds herself at loose ends when her husband leaves to fight in World War II so she takes a job at an aircraft plant. Kitty Cameos: In the little housing complex where Kay lives there are two cats. One is an orange tabby cat which appears […]
Directed by: Nunnally Johnson Synopsis: The escalation of the Spanish Civil War finds priest Father Arturo Carrera (Dirk Bogarde) a wanted man with an entertainer named Soledad (Ava Gardner) trying to protect him. Purr Blur: After meeting in a club where she works, Soledad helps Father Arturo to escape through a back door. As they […]
Directed by: Charles Saunders Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A tale of blackmail, murder and intrigue sprouts from a series of relationships between a doctor, his wife, a chemist and his many loves. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The story is a bit too complicated to […]
English Title: Pelle the ConquerorDirected by: Bille August Synopsis: Pelle (Pelle Hvenegaard) is a young Swedish boy who emigrates with his father Lassefar (Max von Sydow) from Sweden to Denmark in search of work and a new life. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The widow Lassefar and his son are hired to work on a farm. […]
Directed by: Dwain Esper Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: This cautionary tale follows the true life story of Dr. William G. Davis and his addiction to drugs. Kitty Cameo: The doctor became a carnival huckster to support his habit. In the sideshow, some cages and […]
Directed by: James Cruze Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Joe Miller (Ben Lyon) is a waterfront reporter looking for his next big story and potentially finds it in Julie Kirk (Claudette Colbert), the daughter of a suspected smuggler. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): After approaching Julie […]
Directed by: Bernard Girard This review contains an implied Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A group of reform school girls harbor an unwanted baby. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The baby is the offspring of one of the girls named Betsey (Melinda Casey) […]
English Title: Pigs and BattleshipsDirected by: Shôhei Imamura Synopsis: Kinta (Hiroyuki Nagato) is a young gang member who is put in charge of a pig farm for a small gang of Yakuza that is slowly imploding. Purr Blur: In one scene Kinta is walking home after losing at cards. A small white Japanese Bobtail cat […]