The Fantastic Journey – “Vortex” and “Atlantium”

The Fantastic Journey – “Vortex” and “Atlantium”

by Mark MurtonBehind the Scenes by Mark Murton and Linda Kay Original Air Dates: February 3 and 10, 1977 Starring: The Felix Team Directed by: Andrew V. Mclaglen (Vortex) and Barry Crane (Atlantium) Cat Out Of The Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for these episodes. Vortex Synopsis: A group of scientists and members […]

Rock-A-Doodle (1991)

Rock-A-Doodle (1991)

Directed by: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, Dan Kuenster Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The Grand Duke of Owls (voiced by Christopher Plummer) wants to plunge the world into eternal darkness by tricking the rooster Chanticleer (voiced by Glen Campbell) into thinking his voice doesn’t actually […]

Killing Dad (or How to Love Your Mother) (1989)

Killing Dad (or How to Love Your Mother) (1989)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Michael Austin This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Neurotic only child Alistair Berg (Richard E. Grant), an unsuccessful door-to-door salesman, arrives home one day to learn his mother has received a letter from his […]

Eight O’Clock Walk (1954)

Eight O’Clock Walk (1954)

by Ted Davis Directed by: Lance Comfort Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: It looks pretty bad for good-natured cab driver Tom Manning (Richard Attenborough) — arrested for the heinous murder of a young child, it’s very likely that that he’ll be convicted because of a […]

Two Left Feet (1965)

Two Left Feet (1965)

by Ted Davis Directed by: Roy (Ward) Baker Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains minor spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Inexperienced working class youth Allan Crabbe (Michael Crawford) leads a somewhat aimless existence, but is not without reserves of wit and spirit. His main obsession is the opposite sex, and to that […]

Be My Cat: A Film For Anne (2015)

Be My Cat: A Film For Anne (2015)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Adrian Țofei This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Synopsis: Adrian (Adrian Țofei), an aspiring Romanian film-maker obsessed with Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway, goes to shocking extremes to convince her to come to Romania and star alongside him in his forthcoming film. Purr Blur: Adrian uses three local actresses to […]

Malibu Express (1985)

Malibu Express (1985)

by Mark Murton Starring: Yukon King Directed by: Andy Sidaris Synopsis: Wealthy playboy / private investigator Cody Abilene (Darby Hinton) is hired by government intelligence operative Contessa Luciana (Sybil Danning) to investigate a lead into who is selling computer technology to the Russians. Kitty Cameo: The longhair tuxedo cat appears (for all of 3 seconds) […]

Bat Masterson – “The Romany Knives”

Bat Masterson – “The Romany Knives”

by Brian H Original Air Date: July 22, 1959 Directed by: Walter Doniger Synopsis: In Dodge City, Kansas, the dapper Western gambler and lawman Bat Masterson (Gene Barry) rescues a young woman from a Gypsy (Romany) tribe when he discovers that she is not a Gypsy and will inherit $50,000 when she turns 21 years […]

Ciao Alberto (2021)

Ciao Alberto (2021)

Directed by: McKenna Harris Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: After the events in the film Luca, Alberto (voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer) is adjusting to life with Massimo (Marco Barricelli) who is a good guardian but rarely speaks. Cartoon Cat: Massimo’s pet cat Machiavelli is […]

The Pawnshop (1916)

The Pawnshop (1916)

Directed by: Charles Chaplin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: As a pawnbroker’s assistant, Charlie (Chaplin) makes a shambles of mostly everything. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): At the beginning of the film the pawnbroker’s daughter (Edna Purviance) is making pies in the kitchen. A black kitten […]