Gypped in the Penthouse (1955)

Columbia Pictures Starring: The Three Stooges Directed by: Jules White Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Shemp and Larry find themselves involved with a golddigger (Jean Willes) whose husband, Moe, also causes them grief. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In the second half of the short, Shemp tells about his encounter […]

A Kiss Before Dying (1991)

Universal Pictures Starring: Sean Young, Matt Dillon Directed by: James Dearden Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A remake of the 1956 film. Ellen Carson (Sean Young) is convinced the death of her twin sister was not suicide and tries to find the truth at the same time she […]

The Statement (2003)

Serendipity Point Films Starring: Michael Caine, Tilda Swinton Directed by: Norman Jewison Synopsis: Pierre Brossard (Michael Caine), a former French informant during the time of Nazi occupation, is hunted down by those wanting to bring him to justice. Purr Blur: As the police close in on a monastery where Brossard is believed to be hiding, a black cat can […]

High School High (1996)

TriStar Pictures Starring: Jon Lovitz, Tia Carrere Directed by: Hart Bochner Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Optimistic and naive teacher Richard Clark (Jon Lovitz) has a lot to learn in his new job as a history instructor for an inner-city school. Kitty Cameo: After administrator Victoria Chapell (Tia Carrere) […]

Mannix – “Deadfall: Part Two”

Original Air Date: January 27, 1968 Starring: Mike Connors, Joseph Campanella Directed by: Leonard J. Horn Synopsis: Lew Wickersham (Joseph Campanella) continues to suffer from hallucinations while being held captive. Meantime, Mannix (Mike Connors) investigates the mysterious goings-on. Kitty Cameo: While Lew is being held near the docks in a storage area, he hears a meowing coming from above. He […]

Catch the Kitty (1975)

Sesame Street Directed by: John and Faith Hubley Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A segment from the classic Sesame Street series finds a little girl trying to coax a kitten out from underneath a chair. Cartoon Cat: The little gray kitten is thinking about a bowl of milk […]

Disaster Strikes (circa late 1930’s)

American National Red Cross Narrated by: Dwight Weist Directed by: Lloyd Durant Synopsis: A film which highlights the various different disasters which occur around the United States and the responders who are always at the ready to help. Reality Cats: In one scene a family is preparing to evacuate an area. As they load their belongings onto a Red […]

When a Stranger Calls (2006)

Screen Gems Starring: Camilla Belle, Tommy Flanagan Also Starring:  Warlock Directed by: Simon West Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A remake of the 1979 thriller. Jill Johnson (Camilla Belle) finds herself babysitting in a remote house when a scary stranger starts calling her repeatedly. Featured Feline: Jill is babysitting […]

Je ne suis pas un homme facile (2018)

English Title: I Am Not an Easy Man Autopilot Entertainment Starring: Vincent Elbaz, Marie-Sophie Ferdane Directed by: Eleonore Pourriat Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A womanizer named Damien (Vincent Elbaz) hits his head and wakes up in a world where gender roles have been switched. Featured Feline: Damien owns a […]

Boys on the Side (1995)

Alcor Films Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker Directed by: Herbert Ross Synopsis: Nightclub singer Jane (Whoopi Goldberg) and real estate agent Robin (Mary-Louise Parker) have nothing in common but end up taking a road trip to California together. Purr Blurs: In an establishing shot outside of a hotel, a Bengal tabby cat and an orange tabby cat are seen […]