Circus Days (1920)

Reelcraft Pictures Corporation Starring: Matty Roubert Directed by: William L. Roubert Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Jimmy Blake (Matty Roubert) dreams of going to the circus but his family can’t afford it so he throws one himself. Purr Blur: In this Our Gang knock off, the kids put on […]

Drop Zone (1994)

Paramount Pictures Starring: Wesley Snipes, Michael Jeter Directed by: John Badham Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Pete Nessip (Wesley Snipes) is a suspended FBI agent on the trail of a fugitive computer hacker (Michael Jeter) sprung by a group of ruthless parachuting criminals. Kitty Cameos: In the beginning of […]

Lady with Red Hair (1940)

Warner Bros. Starring: Miriam Hopkins, Claude Rains Directed by: Kurt Bernhardt Synopsis: Biopic about Leslie Carter (Miriam Hopkins), a Chicago society woman who loses her son in a messy divorce and takes to the stage to raise the money to win him back. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In one quick scene, producer David Belasco (Claude Rains), is coaching Leslie […]

Perry Mason – “The Case of the Silent Partner”

Original Air Date: October 19, 1957 Starring: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale Directed by: Christian Nyby Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Perry Mason (Raymond Burr) tries to help the frail owner of an orchid supplier (Anne Barton) who is accused of murder when her husband loses stock in the company to […]

Pizzicato Pussycat (1955)

Warner Bros. Starring: Mel Blanc Directed by: I. Freleng Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A cat takes the credit for the musical prowess of a talented mouse. Cartoon Cat: The nameless titular cat appears to be a stylized Siamese, although with orange coloring, blue eyes and a blue bow. […]

Down on the Farm (1920)

Mack Sennett Comedies Starring: Louise Fazenda, Bert Roach, James Finlayson Also Starring: Pepper Directed by: Ray Grey, Richard Jones, Erle C. Kenton Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Louise (Louise Fazenda) is the daughter of a Farmer (Bert Roach) and has eyes for a Rustic Sweetheart (Harry Gribbon) but unfortunately […]

The Goddess (1958)

Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Kim Stanley, Betty Lou Holland, Patty Duke Directed by: John Cromwell Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Emily Ann Faulkner (Kim Stanley) is a troubled girl who grows up with dreams of grandeur which lead her to become a Hollywood star, yet the unhappiness of […]

Luci del varietà (1951)

English Title: Variety Lights Capitolium Starring: Peppino De Filippo, Carla Del Poggio Directed by: Federico Fellini, Alberto Lattuada Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The beautiful young Liliana (Carla Del Poggio) has dreams of fame and fortune so she joins a variety show on the road and makes progress, not […]

La notte del grande assalto (1959)

English Title: The Night of the Great Attack Contact Organisation Starring: Agnès Laurent, Luisa Mattioli, Sergio Fantoni Directed by: Giuseppe Maria Scotese Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Swordsman Marco da Volterra (Sergio Fantoni) helps to defend a castle and Isabella di Fabi (Agnès Laurent), the woman who has caught […]

Swingers (1996)

Miramax Starring: Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn Directed by: Doug Liman Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mike (Jon Favreau) is a struggling actor who has broken up with his long-time girlfriend but is encouraged to partake in L.A. nightlife by his buddies. Purr Blur: The early scenes in the film […]