Edward Small Productions Starring: Cameron Mitchell, Dianne Foster, Paul Richards Directed by: André De Toth Synopsis: The true-life story of Barney Ross (Cameron Mitchell), a former boxing champion and World War II veteran, who found himself addicted to morphine after contracting a serious case of malaria while fighting in Guadalcanal. The film takes a stark look at his […]
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Children of Men (2006)
Universal Pictures Starring: Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The year is 2027 and the world is in chaos. The last baby born was 18 years before when the whole of mankind mysteriously became infertile. The U.K. is desperately […]
Masters of Horror – “The Black Cat”
Original Air Date: January 19, 2007 Starring: Jeffrey Combs, Elyse Levesque, Aron Tager Directed by: Stuart Gordon Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this show! Synopsis: A clever retelling of Edgar Allen Poe’s short story with more than a touch of black humor. This version is told from the perspective of the author himself, […]
Le fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain (2001)
English Title: Amélie Claudie Ossard Productions Starring: Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Lorella Cravotta Directed by: Jean-Pierre Jeunet Synopsis: A whimsical tale about a Parisian girl, Amélie (Audrey Tautou) who sets out to make a difference in the lives around her in her own fanciful way and ultimately brings about change for herself. Featured Feline: The focus of the film […]
The Nitwits (1935)
RKO Radio Pictures Starring: Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Betty Grable Directed by: George Stevens Synopsis: Johnny (Bert Wheeler) and Newton (Robert Woolsey) run a cigar stand in the lobby of a music publishing company. Johnny hopes to have his songs discovered and Newton has invented a machine which makes people tell the truth. When the head song publisher […]
Frank and His Dog (1952)
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc. Starring: Penny, Tabby Associate Producers: Gordon Weisenborn & John W. Barnes Synopsis: The riveting tale of a family’s busy Saturday in which everyone in the household is too busy to play with the family dog, Penny. As a result, Penny seeks entertainment by doing not such nice things. Featured Feline Having been ignored by every […]
The Matchmaker (1958)
Paramount Pictures Starring: Shirley Booth, Paul Ford, Anthony Perkins, Robert Morse Also Starring: Orangey Directed by: Joseph Anthony Synopsis: Thornton Wilder’s play about matchmaker Dolly Levi (Shirley Booth) is brought to life in its originial non-musical version. Love is in the air as wealthy store-owner Horace Vandergelder (Paul Ford) takes Dolly up on her offer to introduce him to […]
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. – “Cat Overboard”
Original Air Date: October 29, 1965 Starring: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell Directed by: Christian Nyby Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Gomer Pyle (Jim Nabors) defies Sgt. Carter’s (Frank Sutton) orders when he smuggles a cat aboard a naval vessel during manuevers. Cat Co-Star: Henrietta is an orange tabby […]
Gigi (1958)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Starring: Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan, Hermione Gingold, Maurice Chevalier Directed by: Vincente Minnelli Synopsis: A rich, lush musical set in turn of the century Paris follows the story of a young girl named Gigi (Leslie Caron) who befriends a society playboy named Gaston (Louis Jourdan.) Their friendship evolves into something more as Gigi comes of age, but […]
Tales of Terror (1962)
MGM Studios Starring: Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Joyce Jamison Directed by: Roger Corman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A classic trilogy of terror based (somewhat loosely) on the short stories of Edgar Allen Poe. Includes the segments Morella, The Black Cat and The Facts in the Case of M. […]