by Mark Murton Directed by: Roy Boulting Synopsis: As the 1940s approach, British reporter David Charleston (Michael Redgrave) tries to alert the public to the political unrest that he believes is leading to another war with Germany, but no one listens to him. Disillusioned, David retires to a small town in the American Midwest, where […]
Category Archives: Fantasy
Buffy the Vampire Slayer – “Life Serial”
by Mark Murton Original Air Date: October 23, 2001 Directed by: Nick Marck Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Buffy’s powers are tested by Andrew, Jonathan and Warren, who seek to expose and exploit her weaknesses in an effort to destroy her. Kitten Cattle Call: Stressed […]
Lamb (2021)
Directed by: Valdimar Jóhannsson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains MAJOR spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A sheep farming couple, Maria (Noomi Rapace) and Ingvar (Hilmir Snær Guðnason), have their isolated lives changed when one of their sheep gives birth to an unusual offspring. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): A nameless tabby cat […]
Alice in Wonderland (1985)
Directed by: Harry Harris Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An all-star, two-part, made-for-TV version of the Lewis Carroll story finds Alice (Natalie Gregory) visiting Wonderland and meeting many odd characters. Kitty Cameo: Early in the film Alice is sitting with her sister (Sharee Gregory) outside. […]
Batman – “The Purr-fect Crime” / “Better Luck Next Time”
by Ted Davis Original Air Dates: March 16, 1966 / March 17, 1966 Directed by: James Sheldon Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for these episodes! Synopsis: In this two-part episode, the malign and magnificent Catwoman (Julie Newmar) makes her first appearance on the series, and enacts a deliciously devious […]
The Lost World (1925)
Directed by: Harry O. Hoyt Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A group of explorers discover a land where dinosaurs still roam. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): At the beginning of the longest version of the film, reporter […]
Heroes – “Orientation”
Original Air Date: September 21, 2009 Directed by: Ed Bianchi Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Claire (Hayden Panettiere) deals with the unexpected death of a student during orientation while in Japan Hiro (Masi Oka) and Ando (James Kyson) try to work out how to best help […]
The Richest Cat in the World (1986)
Starring: Palmer Directed by: Greg Beeman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Originally shown as an installment of The Disney Sunday Movie. A dying millionaire leaves all his wealth to his cat Leo (played by cat actor Palmer), putting him in danger of reprisal by greedy, […]
Turning Red (2022)
by Linda Kay Directed by: Domee Shi Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Meilin (voiced by Rosalie Chiang) has enough troubles turning thirteen without finding out that any release of strong emotions turns her into a giant red panda. Cartoon Cats: In one scene Meilin’s mother […]
The Twilight Zone – “The Trouble with Templeton”
Original Air Date: December 9, 1960 Directed by: Buzz Kulik Synopsis: Actor Booth Templeton (Brian Aherne) longs for the past and is given the chance to relive a night with his wife (Pippa Scott) and friends. Purr Blur: At the end of the night, Templeton suddenly finds himself outside and alone. A ginger tabby cat […]