Warner Bros. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, David Bradley Directed by: Mike Newell Synopsis: Year four at Hogwart’s sees the revival of The Triwizard Tournament. Despite being too young and not even entering Harry Potter’s (Daniel Radcliffe) name comes out of the cup and he finds himself having to take part in the dangerous competition. Plus Harry’s inclusion […]
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Barnacle Bill (1941)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Wallace Beery, Leo Carillo, Marjorie Main Directed by: Richard Thorpe Synopsis: A ne’er do well fishing boat captain named Bill Johansen (Wallace Beery) lives minute-to-minute without worrying about his mounting debts and reputation. When he is reunited with his young daughter Virginia (Virginia Weidler) he finds himself trying to straighten up, but old habits die […]
Gunman in the Streets (1950)
Films Sacha Gordine Starring: Dane Clark, Simone Signoret, Michel André Directed by: Frank Tuttle Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Eddy Roback (Dane Clark) is an American who becomes a notorious gangster in Paris after the war. Eddy breaks out of custody with the help of his cohorts and […]
Quantum Leap – “Hurricane – August 17, 1969”
Original Air Date: October 2, 1991 Starring: Scott Bakula, Marilyn Jones, Tracy Kolis Directed by: Michael Watkins Synopsis: Dr. Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula) leaps into the body of Mississippi Sheriff Archie Necaise who is in the midst of helping residents evacuate his town before the impending devastation of Hurricane Camile. Kitty Cameo: When Sam leaps into the body of the […]
The Sword in the Stone (1963)
Walt Disney Productions Starring: Karl Swenson, Rickie Sorensen, Martha Wentworth Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman Synopsis: The animated tale of young King Arthur when he was known simply as Wart (voiced by Rickie Sorensen) and his mentoring by the Wizard Merlin (voiced by Karl Swenson) who knows the boy is destined for greatness. Cartoon Cat: This underrated Disney film includes […]
Knights on the Highway (1938)
The Jam Handy Organization Synopsis: A safety film produced for the Chevrolet Motor Division and General Motors Sales Corporation which takes a look at six rules for safe night-time driving. Kitty Cameo: After an awkward introduction by the President of the American Road Builders’ Association, a narrator explains the importance of driving safely at night and how […]
Spider Baby, or The Maddest Story Ever Told (1967)
Lasky-Monka Starring: Lon Chaney Jr., Beverly Washburn, Sid Haig Directed by: Jack Hill Synopsis: A gentle, kind-hearted chauffeur named Bruno (Lon Chaney Jr.) cares for the children of his late employer, keeping the Merrye family and their genetic degenerative disease which causes them to regress to child-like but bestial killers a secret from the world. And all is […]
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Warner Bros. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, David Bradley Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón Synopsis: Year three at Hogwart’s finds Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) concerned about the escape of a notoriously dangerous criminal named Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) whom everyone is convinced is out to kill Harry. Kitty Cameos: This is the first appearance of Hermione’s (Emma Watson) cat Crookshanks, […]
Our Mother’s House (1967)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Maggie Brooks, Pamela Franklin Directed by: Jack Clayton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the novel by Julian Cloag. The seven young Hook children live with their ailing mother until she dies unexpectedly. The oldest daughter, Diana (Pamela Franklin) takes charge […]
Le placard (2001)
English Title: The Closet Gaumont Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu, Michel Aumont Directed by: Francis Veber Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: François Pignon (Daniel Auteuil) is a quiet man leading a dull life. His co-workers find him boring, so when he is fired almost no one cares. François meets […]