Twentieth Century Fox Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field Directed by: Chris Columbus Synopsis: Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) wants to spend more time with his kids after getting divorced so he disguises himself as an elderly female housekeeper. Cartoon Cat: At the beginning of the film Daniel is in a dubbing session doing the voice-overs for an animated cartoon which […]
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A Child Went Forth (1942)
National Association of Nursery Educators Narrated by: Lloyd Gough Directed by: Joseph Losey Synopsis: A visit to a summer farm for children who are allowed to play and work without strict instruction. Reality Cats: Cats are seen twice in this film. The first time a tuxedo kitten is seen playing with a piece of string with a paper tied […]
Spider (2002)
Odeon Films Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Miranda Richardson Directed by: David Cronenberg Synopsis: A mentally ill man whose nickname is Spider (Ralph Fiennes) relives moments of his childhood as he tries to settle into a halfway house. Kitty Cameos: In one flashback Spider sees his father, Bill Cleg (Gabriel Byrne), visiting the home of a local prostitute named Yvonne (Miranda […]
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! (1998)
Warner Bros. Family Entertainment Starring: Justin Cooper, Jacqueline Steiger Also Starring: Raleigh Directed by: Charles T. Kanganis Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The comic strip character again comes to life as Dennis (Justin Cooper) continues to cause grief to his neighbor Mr. Wilson (Don Rickles). Featured Feline: Dennis’ nemesis, […]
Dennis the Menace (1993)
Warner Bros. Starring: Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble Directed by: Nick Castle Synopsis: The comic strip character is resurrected as a live action film as Dennis Mitchell (Mason Gamble) causes grief for his put-upon neighbor Mr. Wilson (Walter Matthau). Purr Blurs: At the beginning of the film Mr. Wilson goes outside to get the newspaper and hears Dennis coming down […]
Hello, My Name is Doris (2015)
Red Crown Productions Starring: Sally Field, Max Greenfield Also Starring: Frosty Directed by: Michael Showalter Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Doris Miller (Sally Field) is a sixty-something year old office worker who falls for a new manager who is notably younger than herself. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of […]
Mary Kills People – “Bloody Mary”
Original Air Date: April 23, 2017 Starring: Caroline Dhavernas, Richard Short Also Starring: Grace Directed by: Holly Dale Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Mary Harris (Caroline Dhavernas) and her assistant Des (Richard Short) come close to having their sideline of offering euthanasia to terminally ill people found out when Mary’s […]
He Poses for His Portrait (1913)
Eclair American Directed by: Émile Cohl Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The only surviving entry into The Newlyweds animated films based on the comic strip by George McManus. The Newlyweds decide to have a portrait done of their Baby Snookums but the baby drives the painter half […]
Night ‘n’ Gales (1937)
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Johnny Arthur, Carl ‘Alfalfa’ Switzer Directed by: Gordon Douglas Synopsis: The Gang get stuck at Darla’s house during a storm and drive her father (Johnny Arthur) crazy. Kitty Cameo: After getting fed up with sharing his bed with Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat and Porky, Darla’s father goes downstairs to sleep on the couch. A black cat […]
Spirit Lost (1997)
The Black Entertainment Network Starring: Leon, Regina Taylor Directed by: Neema Barnette Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: John (Leon), an artist, and his wife Willy (Regina Taylor) move into a dilapidated home on an island, not realizing that a vengeful spirit named Arabella (Cynda Williams) has her eye […]