Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938)

Warner Bros. Starring: Dick Powell, Pat O’Brien, Priscilla Lane Directed by: Lloyd Bacon Synopsis: A New York talent agent (Pat O’Brien) is excited to discover Wyoming Steve Gibson, the next big authentic cowboy singing star.  The only problem is that in reality the “cowboy” is New York crooner Elly Jordan (Dick Powell) who is deathly afraid of animals. […]

The Organization (1971)

The Mirisch Corporation Starring: Sidney Poitier, George Spell Directed by: Don Medford Synopsis: Police Detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) is back, this time working with a unique vigilante group determined to break up a drug racketeering ring. Purr Blur: In one scene Tibbs is returning home with his son Andy (George Spell) after a sex education class at school. […]

New Girl – “The Captain”

Original Air Date: October 8, 2013 Starring: Lamorne Morris, Riki Lindhome Directed by: Fred Goss Cat Out of the Bag Alert!   This review contains some spoilers for this episode. Synopsis: Schmidt (Max Greenfield) is frustrated after being dumped by two women and tries to sabotage Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and Nick (Jake Johnson).  In the meantime, Winston (Lamorne Morris) […]

Lone Digger (2015)

Music Artist: Caravan Palace Synopsis: Three anthropomorphic cats go to a strip club and eventually all hell breaks loose. Cartoon Cats: These cool cats arrive at the club and are admitted by a tough-looking bouncer. As they walk down the hallway to the interior they groom and check their claws.  Obviously they anticipate fun but maybe some trouble […]

Aim, Fire, Scoot (1952)

Columbia Pictures Starring: Joe Besser, Jim Hawthorne, Henry Kulky Directed by: Jules White Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains a slight spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Joe (Joe Besser) and his friend Hawthorne (Jim Hawthorne) are drafted into the army where they cause grief for their drill instructor, Sgt. Bonebreaker (Henry Kulky). Cat Burglar (Scene […]

Killing Me Softly (2002)

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Heather Graham, Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone Directed by: Chen Kaige Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Alice (Heather Graham) is an American living in London who abandons her steady, sweet romance for an exciting, spur-of-the-moment relationship with mountain climber Adam (Joseph Fiennes) whose unusual behavior makes […]

L’Atalante (1934)

Jean-Louis Nounez Starring: Michel Simon, Jean Dasté, Dita Parlo Directed by: Jean Vigo Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Jean (Jean Dasté) is the captain of a barge who brings his new bride Juliette (Dita Parlo) aboard to begin their life together, although her dreams of travel and adventure […]

A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014)

Cross Creek Pictures Starring: Liam Neeson, David Harbour Directed by: Scott Frank Synopsis: Former police officer and now unofficial private detective Matt Scudder (Liam Neeson) is recruited by a drug dealer to help him find the killers of his wife. Purr Blur: In the middle of the second half of the movie, Matt is on the phone with Ray […]

Six-Gun Gold (1941)

RKO Radio Pictures Starring: Tim Holt, Lee ‘Lasses’ White, Jan Clayton Directed by: David Howard Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Don Cardigan (Tim Holt) and his buddies Smokey (Ray Whitley) and Whopper (Lee ‘Lasses’ White) arrive in Placer City to meet up with Don’s brother Brad who is […]

My Mother the Car – “Goldporter”

Original Air Date: January 11, 1966 Starring: Jerry Van Dyke, Avery Schreiber, Bruno VeSota Directed by: David Davis Synopsis: Captain Manzini (Avery Schreiber) uses his connections with the evil organization DURC (crud spelled backwards) to use a hypnotizing drug to force Dave (Jerry Van Dyke) to sell him the Porter. Kitty Cameo: Because the episode is parodying James Bond films, […]