A Town Like Alice (1956)

A Town Like Alice (1956)

Directed by: Jack Lee Synopsis: Jean Paget (Virginia McKenna) recalls the trauma of being a prisoner of war in Malaya. Purr Blur: During a sing-along with a group of children, one little boy is holding a sleepy tabby kitten. Final Mewsings: Kittens prefer to sleep through wars and singalongs. Many thanks to Ted Davis for […]

Trade (2007)

Trade (2007)

Directed by: Marco Kreuzpaintner This review contains an Implied Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A realistically brutal look at sex trafficking into the United States follows a young man named Jorge (Cesar Ramos) who tries to rescue his kidnapped sister with the […]

Blithe Spirit (2020)

Blithe Spirit (2020)

Directed by: Edward Hall Synopsis: Struggling writer Charles Condomine (Dan Stevens) and his wife Ruth (Isla Fisher) have their lives disrupted when a séance held by Madame Arcati (Judi Dench) conjures up Charles’ deceased and vindictive wife Elvira (Leslie Mann). Kitty Cameo: When Madame Arcati returns to her seaside home, the first thing she does […]

King of Cool (2021)

King of Cool (2021)

Directed by: Tom Donahue Synopsis: This documentary takes an in-depth look into the life and career of Dean Martin. Purr Blurs: In an establishing shot of Steubenville, Ohio, two cats are hanging out on a railroad track. Final Mewsings: Even the cats of Steubenville are cool! Relevant Links: To discuss this film and other cats […]

Babel (2006)

Babel (2006)

Directed by: Alejandro G. Iñárritu Synopsis: A series of stories in four different countries are linked by one shocking event. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The story in Japan follows a hearing impaired teenaged girl named Chieko (Rinko Kikuchi). She lives in a high rise apartment with her father and an adorable white cat with a […]

Peg of Old Drury (1935)

Peg of Old Drury (1935)

Directed by: Herbert Wilcox Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Irish actress Peg Woffington (Anna Neagle) is jilted by her boyfriend after moving to London but seeks out a new career at Drury Lane theater. Cat Cattle Call: Peg becomes enamored of actor David Garrick (Cedric Hardwicke) […]

Peterloo (2018)

Peterloo (2018)

Directed by: Mike Leigh Synopsis: A film about the events leading up to and during the 1819 Peterloo Massacre in Manchester, England, when attendees of a pro-democracy rally were viciously attacked by British soldiers. Purr Blur: The residents take off from the mills on the day of the rally. As the owner walks around the […]

Strange Bargain (1949)

Strange Bargain (1949)

Directed by: Will Price Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Sam Wilson (Jeffrey Lynn) is a struggling working man whose boss asks for help in a suicide for insurance money scheme. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): After coming home from his boss’ house with blood on his […]

My Three Sons – “Man in a Trenchcoat”

My Three Sons – “Man in a Trenchcoat”

Original Air Date: February 23, 1961 Starring: Orangey Directed by: Peter Tewksbury Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Robbie (Don Grady) gets caught up in detective novel intrigue when trying to hide a side romance from his girlfriend. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Robbie realizes he is being […]