The Crash (1932)

First National Pictures Starring: Ruth Chatterton, George Brent, Henry Kolker Directed by: William Dieterle Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Linda Gault (Ruth Chatterton) is a woman determined never to be poor again, which may be difficult since her husband Geoffrey (George Brent) is about to lose everything in […]

Dog with a Blog – “Love Ty-angle”

Original Air Date: February 21, 2014 Starring: Beth Littleford, Regan Burns Also Starring: Frosty Directed by: Shelley Jensen Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Tyler James (Blake Michael) finds himself torn between two girls.  Meanwhile, Ellen (Beth Littleford) brings home a cat she is watching for a friend and the family scrambles […]

The Incredibles (2004)

Walt Disney Pictures Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter Directed by: Brad Bird Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The superheroes of the world are driven into hiding and are leading lives of quiet mediocrity until an opportunity arises for Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) to use his powers […]

Shootin’ Injuns (1925)

Hal Roach Studios Starring: Mickey Daniels, Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon Directed by: Robert F. McGowan Synopsis: The Gang meet in their secret clubhouse to make plans to go “Injun” hunting, but somehow get sidetracked when they wind up in a crazy electrical fun house. Kitty Cameo: When the Gang meets after dark to run away from home, a black […]

Night of the Creeps (1986)

TriStar Pictures Starring: Jason Lively, Steve Marshall, June Harris Directed by: Fred Dekker Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A sorority house becomes the center of attention for a bunch of worm-like invaders, an alien experiment gone wrong, who turn people into zombies. Featured Feline: One girl in the sorority […]

Dear God (1996)

Paramount Pictures Starring: Greg Kinnear, Laurie Metcalf, Tim Conway Directed by: Garry Marshall Synopsis: Small time con man Tom Turner (Greg Kinnear) finds himself working in the dead letter office at an L.A. Post Office and inadvertently inspires his co-workers to start helping those who have written letters to God. Kitty Cameo: One of the acts of kindness the […]

The Forger (2014)

Saban Films Starring: John Travolta, Christopher Plummer Directed by: Philip Martin Synopsis: Raymond Cutter (John Travolta) is a convicted art forger who asks a notorious hood for help getting an early release from jail so he can spend time with his dying son (Tye Sheridan). Purr Blur: One request Raymond’s son makes is to meet his mother (Jennifer Ehle). […]

Fröken Julie (1951)

English Title: Miss Julie Sandrews Starring: Anita Björk, Ulf Palme, Jan Hagerman Directed by: Alf Sjöberg Synopsis: Based on the play by August Strindberg.  Miss Julie (Anita Björk), the daughter of a wealthy count, indulges in a dangerous flirtation with her chauffeur Jean (Ulf Palme). Kitty Cameo: Jean shares a story from his past with Julie.  He recalls skipping a […]

BrainDead – “Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps”

Original Air Date: June 27, 2016 Starring: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Johnny Ray Gill, Nikki M. James Directed by: Jim McKay Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Laurel (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Gustav (Johnny Ray Gill) and Rochelle (Nikki M. James) grow more determined to discover the mystery behind the change in people’s […]

Seaside Woman (1980)

Music Artist: Linda McCartney and Wings (aka Suzy and the Red Stripes) Directed by:  Oscar Grillo Synopsis: A loving depiction of a Jamaican family; the fisherman father, working mother and their little girl.  Won the Short Film Palme d’Or at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival. Cartoon Cat: This delightful film really brings Linda McCartney’s song to life.  The […]