one of our aircraft is missing (1942)

one of our aircraft is missing (1942)

Directed by: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger Synopsis: A British bomber crew is stranded in Holland after leaping from their damaged plane and have to rely on civilians to help them escape. Purr Blur: A black cat is sitting to the side of the road as a truck approaches. The cat runs across the road ahead […]

The Rules of the Game (1939)

The Rules of the Game (1939)

Original title: La règle du jeu Directed by: Jean Renoir This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Jean Renoir’s biting satire about class examines the interactions between the rich and their household staff Kitty Cameo: The head of the manor […]

Hazel – “Kindly Advise”

Hazel – “Kindly Advise”

Original Air Date: December 6, 1965 Directed by: Charles Barton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Deirdre (Cathy Lewis) butts in by insisting Susie (Julia Benjamin) attend charm school, much to Barbara’s (Lynn Borden) frustration. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The Baxter’s own a small black cat, although […]

Catwalk – Black Cat Crossing (2009)

Catwalk – Black Cat Crossing (2009)

Directed by: No Name Party Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a MAJOR spoiler for this film! Synopsis: An elderly woman named Matilda seems to leave destruction in her wake. Or is it something else? Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): You have to wait for the cat but it’s worth it! To tell […]

The Golem (1920)

The Golem (1920)

Original Title: Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (The Golem, How He Came into the World) Directed by: Paul Wegener, Carl Boese Synopsis: In 16th century Prague, Rabbi Loew (Albert Steinrück) creates a golem from clay and brings him to life to help protect the Jewish people from prosecution. Kitty Cameo: After Rabbi […]

Blindsided (2013)

Blindsided (2013)

Original Title: Penthouse North Directed by: Joseph Ruben This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains MAJOR spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Sara (Michelle Monaghan) is a blind photographer who has to fight for her life when thugs invade her penthouse apartment looking for something that was […]

The Baker’s Wife (1938)

The Baker’s Wife (1938)

Original Title: La femme du boulanger Directed by: Marcel Pagnol Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The young wife (Ginette Leclerc) of a town’s new baker (Raimu) runs off with a younger man, leading to gossip and ridicule. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The baker, Aimable, is […]

Labyrinth (1986)

Labyrinth (1986)

Directed by: Jim Henson Synopsis: A girl named Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) wishes her baby brother would be stolen by Jareth the Goblin King (David Bowie) then has to rescue him when her wish comes true. Kitty Cameo: As Sarah and her allies enter the Goblin City, a black cat is running across the street in […]

Gallant Sons (1940)

Gallant Sons (1940)

Directed by: George B. Seitz Synopsis: Best friends Johnny (Gene Reynolds) and Byron (Jackie Cooper) have fathers whose occupations are at odds, causing a riff in their friendship. Kitty Cameo: Two of the boys, Johnny (Gene Reynolds) and Beefy (William Tracy), follow a suspected bad guy into an apartment and watch him while hidden. Beefy […]

The Powers of Matthew Star – “Swords and Quests”

The Powers of Matthew Star – “Swords and Quests”

Original Air Date: April 8, 1983 Directed by: Louis Gossett Jr. Synopsis: Matthew (Peter Barton) and his friends join a role playing game without knowing the organizers have a sinister purpose. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the episode a teenager named Fred is walking through a dark area. He is startled by a black […]