Napoleon (1927)

Napoleon (1927)

by Ted Davis Also Known As: Napoleon vu par Abel Gance Directed by: Abel Gance Synopsis: As a serious single-minded boy, Napoleon (Vladimir Roudenko) is consumed by intimations of his monumental destiny, which he begins to realize as a highly ambitious young man (Albert Dieudonné) when, after overcoming numerous and considerable obstacles, he embarks on […]

The Velvet Vampire (1971)

The Velvet Vampire (1971)

Directed by: Stephanie Rothman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Susan (Sherry E. DeBoer) and Lee (Michael Blodgett) are a young couple who are invited to a desert retreat by a mysterious woman named Diane (Celeste Yarnall). And what they don’t know about Diane may hurt […]

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Jon Watts Synopsis: Spider-man’s alter ego, Peter Parker’s hopes of a relaxing European vacation with his school chums is interrupted by the arrival of Nick Fury who recruits him to help fight four destructive elemental monsters wreaking havoc across the continent. Purr Blur: On their arrival in Venice the school […]

Nothing but the Best (1964)

Nothing but the Best (1964)

by Ted Davis Directed by: Clive Donner Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Jimmy Brewster (Alan Bates), an ambitious, amoral, and acquisitive real estate agent from the lower classes, will resort to literally any trick or subterfuge to get ahead in life. To help realize his […]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer – “Life Serial”

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 […]

Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story (2017)

Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story (2017)

by Ted Davis Directed by: Jon Brewer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A well-intentioned but disappointing documentary about the remarkable and multi-talented musician Mick Ronson, perhaps best known as David Bowie’s brilliant guitarist during the early 1970s, which encompassed the Ziggy Stardust era. Reality Cats: […]

Allen is My Brother (1957)

Allen is My Brother (1957)

Directed by: Gary Goldsmith Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An educational film about the difficulties and benefits of dealing with little siblings. Featured Feline: The film begins with a little boy named Allen playing with a small tabby cat named Tiger. Allen’s mother is trying […]

Dead Before Dawn (1993)

Dead Before Dawn (1993)

Directed by: Charles Correll Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A made-for-TV movie based on a true story. Linda DeSilva Edelman (Cheryl Ladd) tries to divorce her abusive husband (Jameson Parker), who in turns hires a hit man to kill her before their court date. Cat Burglar […]

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 […]