Directed by: William R. Stromberg Synopsis: A meteor crashes into Crater Lake, Oregon, releasing a dinosaur that goes on a rampage. Kitty Cameos: Among the cast of characters in this low-budget flick are a couple of goofy guys named Mitch (Mark Siegel) and Arnie (Glen Roberts). They provide the comic relief in most of their […]
Directed by: Agnès Varda Synopsis: While in America to promote a film, director Agnès Varda learned of a previously unknown Uncle named Jean Varda. This short film is a delightful tribute to the man and his artistic lifestyle on a houseboat in Sausalito in the 60’s. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Jean Varda talks while […]
Directed by: Arthur Lubin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Dick Gordon (Neil Hamilton) is a writer who accepts a bet from his publisher that he can write a romantic novel while on a walking tour of the U.S. But an unscheduled stop at an empty […]
Directed by: Norman Foster Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mr. Moto (Peter Lorre) tries to intercept a priceless scroll before a gang of ruthless thieves can get hold of it and unlock its secrets. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Mr. Moto’s black cat Chunkina (the subtitles […]
Directed by: Gordon Wiles Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Charlie Chan (Warner Oland) investigates the strange death of a would-be heir who disappears during an ocean voyage. Kitty Cameo: Much of the action takes place in a small, bizarre house built outside the mansion of […]
English Title: The City of Lost ChildrenDirected by: Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A fantasy set in a dark city where children are mysteriously disappearing. Kitty Cameo: In one scene the child thieves, including Miette (Judith Vittet) and strongman One (Ron […]
Also Known As: The Green Ray; SummerDirected by: Éric Rohmer Synopsis: Delphine (Marie Rivière) is a secretary who finds herself having to take a vacation alone, but circumstance interferes and opens up a whole new world to her. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Delphine is sitting with her friends around a table outside. One woman […]
Directed by: Jim Abrahams Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Fighter pilot Topper Harley (Charlie Sheen) is assigned to an important mission but it psychologically imbalanced in this parody of Top Gun. Purr Blur: One of the pilots is named Pete ‘Dead Meat’ Thompson (William O’Leary) […]
Directed by: Josef von Sternberg Synopsis: Légionnaire Tom Brown (Gary Cooper) falls for cabaret singer Amy Jolly (Marlene Dietrich) but various circumstances cause their future happiness to hang in the balance. Purr Blur: In one scene a black cat is seen outside the grating of Amy’s room. It stands for a moment and then walks […]
Directed by: Charles McDougall This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Gary (Christopher Eccleston) and his wife Tess (Kate Hardie) are fighting about her infidelity when he suffers a heart attack. One heart transplant later, things get very complicated. Kitty […]