Leon Morin, Priest (1961)

Leon Morin, Priest (1961)

Original Title: Léon Morin, prêtre Directed by: Jean-Pierre Melville Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In France during World War II, an atheist widow named Barny (Emmanuelle Riva) decides to test Father Léon Morin’s (Jean-Paul Belmondo) beliefs and finds herself drawn to the man and his […]

The Secret of My Success (1965)

The Secret of My Success (1965)

Directed by: Andrew L. Stone Synopsis: Constable Arthur Tate (James Booth) explains the odd stories behind his unbelievably quick rise to fame and fortune via three lovely and deadly women. Purr Blur: Arthur visits his mother (Amy Dalby) and explains the strange encounter with the first woman. As his mother and Mrs. Pringle (Ann Lancaster) […]

Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow (1978)

Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow (1978)

Original Title: Se ying diu sau Directed by: Woo-Ping Yuen This review contains a severe Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Chien Fu (Jackie Chan) works as a janitor in a martial arts school where he is bullied until he is taught by […]

Narcos – “Descenso”

Narcos – “Descenso”

Original Air Date: August 28, 2015 Directed by: José Padilha This review contains Kitty Carnage Warnings! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for some episodes of the series! Synopsis: DEA agent Steve Murphy (Boyd Holbrook) is assigned to track down the drug dealers, particularly Pablo Escabar (Wagner Moura), who are sending […]

A Peck o’ Trouble (1953)

A Peck o’ Trouble (1953)

Directed by: Robert McKimson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Dodsworth the cat (voiced by Sheldon Leonard) is too lazy to catch a woodpecker by himself, so he enlists the aid of an eager kitten (voiced by Mel Blanc) to get the bird. Cartoon Cats: This […]

Berlin: Symphony of a Great City (1927)

Berlin: Symphony of a Great City (1927)

Original Title: Berlin – Die Sinfonie der Großstadt Directed by: Walther Ruttmann Synopsis: A fascinating look at a day in the city of Berlin through footage set to music. Reality Cats: A few cats are seen throughout the film. In the morning segment, a black and white cat is walking down a sidewalk, pausing momentarily […]

The Midnight Sky (2020)

The Midnight Sky (2020)

Directed by: George Clooney Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Doctor Augustine Lofthouse (George Clooney) is a survivor of a worldwide catastrophe trying to contact the last spaceship before it returns to Earth. Kitty Cameo: One of the crew members on the spaceship is named Maya […]

Laugh and Get Rich (1931)

Laugh and Get Rich (1931)

Directed by: Gregory La Cava Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Joe Austin (Hugh Herbert) is a dreamer who drives his wife Sarah (Edna May Oliver) crazy with his kooky get rich quick schemes, the latest of which is investing in an oil venture. Kitty Cameo: […]

Walk Proud (1979)

Walk Proud (1979)

Directed by: Robert Collins Synopsis: Emilio Mendez (Robby Benson) is torn between his loyalty to Los Aztecas, a tough Chicano street gang in Venice Beach, and his newfound love Sarah (Sarah Holcomb). Purr Blur: Emilio is working on a car and talking to Cowboy (Domingo Ambriz) about an upcoming robbery. As they talk, a tabby […]

Creator (1985)

Creator (1985)

Directed by: Ivan Passer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Dr. Harry Wolper (Peter O’Toole) is an eccentric scientist who enlists the aid of a college assistant named Boris (Vincent Spano) to help him try to clone his late wife. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): One of […]