Living Apart Together (1982)

Living Apart Together (1982)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Charles Gormley Synopsis: Singer / songwriter Ritchie Hannah (B.A. Robertson) returns to Glasgow to attend the funeral of a friend, just as his wife walks out on him and their children, setting him on a journey with his assistant to find her and bring her home. Kitty Cameo: Ritchie returns […]

Doctor Who – “Survival”

Doctor Who – “Survival”

by Mark Murton Original Air Date: November 22, 1989 Director: Alan Wareing This review contains a couple of Kitty Carnage Warnings! Cat Out Of The Bag Alert! This review contains multiple spoilers for this story arc. Synopsis: The Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) takes Ace (Sophie Aldred) back to her home town of Peveril where the disappearance […]

Hindle Wakes (1952)

Hindle Wakes (1952)

by Mark Murton Also Known As: Holiday Week Directed by: Arthur Crabtree Synopsis: During ‘wakes week’, a Lancashire mill girl has an illicit adventure with the owner’s son. Kitty Cameo: As the opening titles end the scene changes from a row of houses to a shot of the exterior of a single house where a […]

Adamo ed Eva (1949)

Adamo ed Eva (1949)

English Title: Adam and Eve Directed by: Mario Mattoli This review contains a Slight Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: A manicurist named Eva (Isa Barzizza) falls for Adamo (Erminio Macario), the owner of the shop where she works. He in turn tells […]

A Tale of Five Women (1951)

A Tale of Five Women (1951)

by Mark Murton Original Title: A Tale of Five Cities [UK] Directed by: Emil E. Reinert (Paris segment) Synopsis: An America-based Englishman, Bob Mitchell (Bonar Colleano), is injured in action during WWII and loses his memory. With no identification and because he talks like an American, he is repatriated to the States. All Bob can […]

Not Going Out – “Front Window”

Not Going Out – “Front Window”

by Mark Murton Original Air Date: April 15, 2022 Directed by: Nick Wood This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out Of The Bag Alert! This review contains MAJOR spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: In this episode of the long-running BBC sitcom, Lee (Lee Mack) is confined to a wheelchair after knee surgery and […]

The Parole Officer (2001)

The Parole Officer (2001)

by Mark Murton Directed by: John Duigan Synopsis: Failed parole Officer Simon Garden (Steve Coogan) is framed for murder and must enlist the help of his former clients to clear his name. Kitty Cameo: Simon arrives at the flat of Emma (Lena Headey), an attractive WPC he has met through his work, just as she […]

A Monkey in Winter (1962)

A Monkey in Winter (1962)

Original Title: Un singe en hiver Directed by: Henri Verneuil Synopsis: Innkeeper Albert (Jean Gabin) swears off escapist drinking during World War II but faces temptation when guest Gabriel (Jean-Paul Belmondo) takes similar flights of fancy while imbibing. Purr Blur: Gabriel visits the shop of Landru (Noël Roquevert) who points out the young man is […]

Traveller’s Joy (1949)

Traveller’s Joy (1949)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Chris Noonan Synopsis: With extensive restrictions on how much foreign exchange British travellers can take outside the realm, a variety of English men and women, including Bumble (Googie Withers) and her estranged husband Reggie (John McCallum), are stranded in a Stockholm hotel in expensive Sweden. Kitty Cameo: Waiting for the […]

No Blood Relation (1932)

No Blood Relation (1932)

Original Title: Nasanunaka Directed by: Mikio Naruse This review contains a Slight Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Actress Tamae Kiyooka (Yoshiko Okada) returns to Japan after a five year absence hoping to claim her daughter Shigeko (Toshiko Kojima) who only knows her […]