Directed by: Edward Sutherland Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An oddball collection of foreigners visit a hotel in the Chinese town of Wu Hu to see the unveiling of a fantastic invention. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Towards the end of the film Professor Henry R. […]
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Willow (1988)
Directed by: Ron Howard Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) is a farmer who finds a lost child and takes her in, not realizing that she is marked for death by an evil queen. Kitty Cameo: During his travels, Willow befriends some […]
Shadow of the Vampire (2000)
Directed by: E. Elias Merhige Synopsis: F.W. Murnau (John Malkovich) finds the perfect person to fill the role of his vampire Count Orlock in Max Shreck (Willem Dafoe) who is either the world’s best actor or something more sinister. Kitty Cameo: The film opens with Murnau shooting the opening scene of the film with actress […]
The Day of the Locust (1975)
Directed by: John Schlesinger Synopsis: Based on the novel by Nathanael West. Tod Hackett (William Atherton) is an aspiring film art director who falls for his flamboyant but troubled neighbor Faye (Karen Black). Kitty Cameos: Tod and Faye both live in bungalow-style apartments in a complex known as the San Bernardino Arms. Throughout the film […]
Ethan Frome (1993)
Directed by: John Madden Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the novel by Edith Wharton. A preacher hears the story of Ethan Frome (Liam Neeson), a crippled farmer living in isolation with his sickly wife Zeena (Joan Allen). Kitty Cameo: During the course of […]
Scooby-Doo (2002)
Directed by: Raja Gosnell Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The live-action update of the popular animated kids’ series finds the gang on a mysterious island resort trying to solve a mystery. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): On the plane ride over to the island, Scooby is […]
A United Kingdom (2016)
Directed by: Amma Asante Synopsis: The true story of the inspiring relationship between Botswana King Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo) and his British wife Ruth (Rosamund Pike). Purr Blur: In one scene in London, Seretse is standing on a street talking to Ruth after a night out together. As they talk, a black cat can just […]
High, Wide and Handsome (1937)
Directed by: Rouben Mamoulian Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Medicine show singer Sally Watterson (Irene Dunne) falls for farmer Peter Cortlandt (Randolph Scott) whose future changes radically when he strikes oil on his land. Cat Cattle Call: Peter ends up in a bitter feud with […]
Modern Family – “Heart Broken”
Original Air Date: February 13, 2013Starring: FrostyDirected by: Beth McCarthy Miller Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Everyone has plans for Valentine’s Day that don’t go as expected. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) plan a party for their single friends […]
Container Drivers (1980)
Music Artist: The Fall Synopsis: The official video for the Fall’s single Container Drivers. Kitty Cameo: In one shot a grey and white tuxedo cat is seen jumping from the lap of a woman (possibly Brix Smith) with Mark E. Smith reacting to the cat jumping down. Final Mewsings: Cats can be reactionary, too! Many […]