Directed by: Michael Curtiz Synopsis: Danny Fisher (Elvis Presley) is a troubled young man who becomes a nightclub singer and finds himself caught up in the world of organized crime. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Danny enters an alley with several young men led by a guy named Shark (Vic Morrow). Danny had beaten up […]
Directed by: George Foster Platt Synopsis: A fascinating look at the life of Helen Keller (portrayed by herself in the last segment). Kitty Cameos: Helen as a child (Etna Ross) is pulled into a barn by her friend Martha Washington (Jenny Lind). They join two other friends in looking at a mama cat and her […]
Directed by: Edward Yang Synopsis: The story of a Taipei family and their complicated relationships. Purr Blur: A cat is seen very briefly walking around some cars in a parking lot as a young couple have a romantic discussion. Final Mewsings: Cats mind their own business. Relevant Links: To discuss this film and other cats […]
Directed by: Chris Menges Synopsis: Chris Cross (David Arnott) is a young teen in Key West, Florida, who goes to great lengths to try to keep his mother Tracy (Goldie Hawn) from having to strip for a living. Purr Blur: A black cat is crossing the road outside the hotel where Chris and Tracy are […]
Directed by: Wash Westmoreland Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: French writer Colette (Keira Knightley) creates the hugely successful book series around a character named Claudine published under the name of her husband Willy (Dominic West). Kitty Cameos: A ginger tabby cat is preening itself on […]
Directed by: Richard Fleischer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Tough police detective Mike Carter (Lawrence Tierney) quits his job to avoid being fired for insubordination and gets hired as a bodyguard to the owner of a meat packing plant whose life has been threatened. Kitty […]
Directed by: Millard Kaufman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: John Resko (Ben Gazarra) faces the death penalty for murder when his life is forever changed by art. Kitty Cameo: In one scene John is in the prison yard with fellow inmate Iggy (Ray Walston). Iggy […]
Directed by: George Stevens Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Leopold Dilg (Cary Grant) is accused of arson and murder but escapes from prison before his trial is over, hiding out in the home of Nora Shelley (Jean Arthur) which is rented out to legal expert […]
Directed by: Fritz Lang Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An ex-con named Eddie Taylor (Henry Fonda) tries to go straight to support his new wife Joan (Sylvia Sidney) but the law betrays them both and they end up on the lam. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): […]
Directed by: Carl Reiner Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The story of a silent film comedian named Billy Bright (Dick van Dyke) is told via flashbacks. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): In one scene Billy is filming one of his shorts with his comedic partner Cockeye […]