The Parole Officer (2001)

The Parole Officer (2001)

by Mark Murton Directed by: John Duigan Synopsis: Failed parole Officer Simon Garden (Steve Coogan) is framed for murder and must enlist the help of his former clients to clear his name. Kitty Cameo: Simon arrives at the flat of Emma (Lena Headey), an attractive WPC he has met through his work, just as she […]

A Monkey in Winter (1962)

A Monkey in Winter (1962)

Original Title: Un singe en hiver Directed by: Henri Verneuil Synopsis: Innkeeper Albert (Jean Gabin) swears off escapist drinking during World War II but faces temptation when guest Gabriel (Jean-Paul Belmondo) takes similar flights of fancy while imbibing. Purr Blur: Gabriel visits the shop of Landru (Noël Roquevert) who points out the young man is […]

The Ceremony (1963)

The Ceremony (1963)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Laurence Harvey This review contains a minor Kitty Carnage Warning! Synopsis: Dominic McKenna (Robert Walker Jr.) has an affair with the girlfriend (Sarah Miles) of his condemned brother Sean (Laurence Harvey) while plotting his rescue from prison in Tangier. Kitty Cameo (with Minor Kitty Carnage Warning!) As part of the […]

The Offer – “Mr. Producer”

The Offer – “Mr. Producer”

Original Air Date: May 26, 2022 Directed by: Gwyneth Horder-Payton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: In this episode of the series which re-enacts the making of The Godfather, producer Ruddy (Miles Teller) has to convince Paramount head Bluhdorn (Burn Gorman) that Coppola (Dan Fogler) and Pacino […]

Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again? (2020)

Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again? (2020)

Music Artist: Baby Shakes Synopsis: The band performs this cover of The Angels song for a pandemic-themed video. Kitty Cameo: During the video a tuxedo cat is shown lounging on a couch as the camera zooms in for a close up. Final Mewsings: Cats did their best to take the pandemic in stride. Many thanks […]

True Tale About a Lion’s Tail (1950)

True Tale About a Lion’s Tail (1950)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows a lion living with a family in Auburn, Washington. Reality Cat: The female lion, whose name was Little Tyke, is shown hanging around the house with Mr. George and Mrs. Margaret Westbeau. Little Tyke runs through the snowy yard before coming inside and licking and chewing on Mr. Westbeau. […]

Traveller’s Joy (1949)

Traveller’s Joy (1949)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Chris Noonan Synopsis: With extensive restrictions on how much foreign exchange British travellers can take outside the realm, a variety of English men and women, including Bumble (Googie Withers) and her estranged husband Reggie (John McCallum), are stranded in a Stockholm hotel in expensive Sweden. Kitty Cameo: Waiting for the […]

House by the River (1950)

House by the River (1950)

by Ted Davis Directed by: Fritz Lang Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The clumsy and aggressive attempt by unpublished author Stephen Byrne (Louis Hayward) to seduce servant girl Elsa Gaunt (Dorothy Patrick) results in her tragic death. Immediately after his crime, Stephen is genuinely shocked […]

Home at Seven (1952)

Home at Seven (1952)

by Mark Murton Also Known As: Murder on Monday Director: Ralph Richardson Synopsis: Bank Official David Preston (Ralph Richardson) goes missing for twenty-four hours and has no memory of the lost time. When he learns that the steward of his local club who implicated him in a robbery has been found murdered, Preston finds he […]

Adventures of a Plumber’s Mate (1978)

Adventures of a Plumber’s Mate (1978)

by Mark Murton Director: Stanley A. Long This review contains a Minor Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Sid South (Christopher Neill) is a young jobbing plumber whose assignments usually land him in bed and/or hot water. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): As the […]