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 […]
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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 […]
Dumb and Dumber To (2014)
Universal Pictures Starring: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels Directed by: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Lloyd (Jim Carrey) and Harry (Jeff Daniels) go on a road trip in search of a kidney donor for Harry. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Harry owns a gray and white cat […]
Toto le héros (1991)
English Title: Toto the Hero Iblis Films Starring: Michel Bouquet, Thomas Godet Directed by: Jaco Van Dormael Synopsis: Thomas (Michel Bouquet) is an old man bitter about his life which he feels was stolen by Alfred (Peter Böhlke), the neighbor boy who was born on the same day. Purr Blur: Near the beginning of the film Thomas is remembering his […]