Heroes – “Orientation”

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 Adventures of Tintin (2011)

The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

Directed by: Steven Spielberg Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the popular Tintin comics by Hergé. Tintin (voiced by Jamie Bell) and his faithful dog Snowy ends up on a treasure hunt, the results of which could have important consequences. Cartoon Cat: Tintin is […]

Not So Dumb (1940)

Not So Dumb (1940)

Directed by: Robert C. Bruce Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Narrated by Frank Crumit, this short film takes a look at how animals are intelligent creatures. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The opening scene shows a tabby cat watching a man milking a cow. Crumit explains […]

John and Julie (1955)

John and Julie (1955)

by Mark Murton Director: William Fairchild Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Two Dorset children, John (Colin Gibson) and Julie (Lesley Dudley), run away to London determined to witness the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Once in London the children get separated […]

Modern Problems (1981)

Modern Problems (1981)

Directed by: Ken Shapiro Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Air traffic controller Max Fielder (Chevy Chase) is splashed with radioactive waste and gains telekinetic powers which he uses to try to win back his girlfriend Darcy (Patti D’Arbanville). Kitty Cameo: Near the beginning of the […]

Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952)

Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952)

by Mark Murton Director: Lewis Gilbert Synopsis: An English village that strives to have a perfect employment score is hindered by one old Irishman who refuses to work. Purr Blur: During an establishing shot of the village at night a cat sits in the middle of the road (eating the food placed there to keep […]

The French Dispatch (2021)

The French Dispatch (2021)

Directed by: Wes Anderson Synopsis: A collection of stories are presented taken from a publication called The French Dispatch, a magazine started by a American midwestern editor living in the French town of Ennui-sur-Blasé. Purr Blur: Near the beginning of the film a waiter is carrying a tray full of various items up to the […]

On the Buses – “Gardening Time”

On the Buses – “Gardening Time”

by Mark Murton Original Air Date: May 20, 1973 Starring: Tiberius Grant Director: Bryan Izzard Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A bus staff garden competition organised by the area manager’s wife has only two entrants: Jack (Bob Grant), who wants the prize money, and the Inspector, […]

Lampshades on Fire (2015)

Lampshades on Fire (2015)

Music Artist: Modest Mouse Directed by: Jorge Torres-Torres Synopsis: The music video for this Modest Mouse song is composed of a series of intriguing and bizarre images. Kitty Cameos: As most of the images in this video, the cats appearances are fleeting. The first is a longhair calico who is seen for just a few […]

Flood Disaster in New South Wales (1949)

Flood Disaster in New South Wales (1949)

Cinesound Review Synopsis: Newsreel footage of devastating flood damage which occurred in New South Wales, Australia. Reality Cat: During a tour of the devastation, a calico cat is shown stranded on a table in a flooded yard. The narrator states, “He’s safe now, but he has only eight lives left.” Never mind the fact the […]