HBO Films Starring: Jessica Lange, Drew Barrymore, Jeanne Tripplehorn Directed by: Michael Sucsy Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The story behind Edith Bouvier Beale (Jessica Lange) and her daughter, Edith ‘Little Edie’ Bouvier Beale (Drew Barrymore) who were the subject of the documentary Grey Gardens by the Maysles […]
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Grey Gardens (1975)
Portrait Films Directed by: Albert & David Maysles Synopsis: The Maysles Brothers’ memorable documentary about Edith Bouvier Beale and Edith ‘Little Edie’ Bouvier Beale, Jacqueline Kennedy’s aunt and cousin, who lived together in the dilapidated mansion Grey Gardens in East Hampton. Reality Cats: This film is fascinating, disturbing, amusing and depressing all at the same time. The unique […]
The Egyptian (1954)
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Edmund Purdom, Bella Darvi, Victor Mature Directed by: Michael Curtiz Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The story of Sinuhe (Edmund Purdom), a physician in ancient Egypt who finds himself swept up in politics, love and opportunity. Featured Feline: At one point in the […]
M*A*S*H – “Springtime”
Original Air Date: October 15, 1974 Starring: Alan Alda, Larry Linville, Greg Mabrey Directed by: Don Weis Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: An unusually pleasant spring day brings about some interesting happenings in the 4077; Radar (Gary Burghoff) falls for a nurse, Hawkeye (Alan Alda) saves the life of a […]
Constantine (2005)
Warner Bros. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz Directed by: Francis Lawrence Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) is a unique detective who uncovers and banishes demons from the realm of humans back into the pits of Hell, which he has also been known to frequent. […]
Aliens (1986)
Twentieth Century Fox Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser Directed by: James Cameron Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is recuperating from her terrifying encounter with the alien on the Nostromo when she is recruited by a rescue team being sent to discover the whereabouts of a […]
Bardelys the Magnificent (1926)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: John Gilbert, Eleanor Boardman, Roy D’Arcy Directed by: King Vidor Synopsis: The Marquis de Bardelys (John Gilbert) is living well as one of the King’s courtiers and as the romantic focus of many a lady, both married and single. But his life is turned upside down when he is challenged by rival Chatellerault (Roy D’Arcy) […]
Derby Day (1923)
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Mickey Daniels, Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon Directed by: Robert F. McGowan Synopsis: The Gang get the chance to see a horse race and then decide to put on their own derby race. Kitty Cameo: This is another early example of what was a common joke in the Our Gang shorts wherein some kind of makeshift […]
Satan Met a Lady (1936)
Warner Bros. Starring: Warren William, Alison Skipworth, Maynard Holmes Directed by: William Dieterle Synopsis: Based on a story by Dashiell Hammett. Detective Ted Shane (Warren William) is fast on his feet and quick with the ladies, which holds him in good stead when he is surrounded by a kooky group of characters looking for a jewel-packed horn. Cat […]
November Man (2014)
Relativity Media Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Luke Bracey, Eliza Taylor Directed by: Roger Donaldson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Ex-CIA operative Devereaux (Pierce Brosnan) is pulled back into the thick of a complicated web of political intrigue which finds him being targeted by his former protégé Mason (Luke Bracey). […]