Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Marsha Hunt, Hume Cronyn, John Carroll, Pamela Britton Directed by: Jules Dassin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Evie O’Connor (Marsha Hunt) works at a shirt factory supplying uniforms for American World War II soldiers. Following the example of her fellow workers, she places a letter […]
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Hawaii Five-0 – “Kuka’awale”
Original Air Date: February 27, 2015 Starring: Alex O’Loughlin, Scott Caan Also Starring: Lili, Ghost Directed by: Daniel Dae Kim Synopsis: McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin) and Danno (Scott Caan) work on their antagonistic relationship while working a diamond thief stakeout in a woman’s apartment and interacting with her interesting neighbors as well as her prized cat, Mr. Pickles. Featured Feline: Mr. Pickles […]
Babes in the Woods (1932)
Walt Disney Productions Starring: Pinto Colvig, Lucille La Verne Directed by: Burt Gillett Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: One of Disney’s Silly Symphonies, this is an unnerving retelling of Hansel and Gretel in which a boy and girl are lost in the woods, found by elves, seduced by […]
Buried Treasure (1926)
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Allen ‘Farina’ Hoskins, Joe Cobb, Mickey Daniels Directed by: Robert F. McGowan Synopsis: The gang decide to go looking for buried treasure after reading the book Treasure Island. Little do they realize that their paddlewheel boat has delivered them to Catalina where a film crew is making a movie. Kitty Cameos: Specks (Jay R. Smith) […]
The Florentine Dagger (1935)
Warner Bros. Starring: Donald Woods, Margaret Lindsay, C. Aubrey Smith Directed by: Robert Florey Synopsis: Juan Cesare (Donald Woods) is the last of the notorious Borgia family of Italy and as such feels cursed. On the advice of psychiatrist Dr. Lytton (C. Aubrey Smith) he pens a play about the Borgias and then falls in love with Florence […]
The Truth About Cats and Dogs (1996)
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Janeane Garofalo, Uma Thurman, Ben Chaplin Directed by: Michael Lehmann Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Dr. Abby Barnes (Janeane Garofalo) is a successful radio talk show veterinarian who answers calls about pet problems but is insecure about herself. When a handsome man […]
The Big Shot (1937)
RKO Radio Pictures Starring: Guy Kibbee, Cora Witherspoon, Dorothy Moore Directed by: Edward Killy Synopsis: Dr. Bertram Simms (Guy Kibbee) is a small town veterinarian whose family inherits the large estate of his uncle and move to the big city, little realizing that the uncle was the head of a large crime syndicate. Purr Blurs: In the beginning of […]
Pale Rider (1985)
The Malpaso Company Starring: Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress Directed by: Clint Eastwood Synopsis: The residents of a small camp of gold prospectors are threatened by a ruthless mining company who send thugs to try to take over their land. Then a mysterious Preacher (Clint Eastwood) shows up and starts to dole out some righteous protection and […]
2 Broke Girls – “And the Hoarder Culture”
Original Air Date: November 7, 2011 Starring: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs Directed by: Ted Wass Synopsis: Max (Kat Dennings) finds out that Johnny has been keeping a secret from her. Meanwhile, Caroline (Beth Behrs) seeks employment as an organizer but soon finds herself literally in over her head. Kitty Cameo: Caroline’s first client for her organizing business turns out to […]
Cinderella (1950)
Walt Disney Productions Starring: Ilene Woods, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton Directed by: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Cinderella (voiced by Ilene Woods) remains optimistic despite abuse from her wicked stepmother and self-centered stepsisters. Her dreams of happiness may come true when she […]