Spectre (2015)

Columbia Pictures Starring: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz Directed by: Sam Mendes Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: James Bond (Daniel Craig) goes rogue to track down the truth behind the evil organization known as Spectre and the criminal mastermind behind it. Kitty Cameo: With the return of one of Bond’s […]

L.A. Story (1991)

Carolco Pictures Starring: Steve Martin, Marilu Henner Directed by: Mick Jackson Synopsis: L.A. weatherman Harris K. Telemacher (Steve Martin) finds himself falling for British journalist Sara McDowel (Victoria Tennant) but it may take a little magic in wacky Los Angeles to bring them together. Kitty Cameos: As Harris is waiting for his girlfriend Trudi (Marilu Henner) he sees a […]

Class of ’44 (1973)

Warner Bros. Starring: Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser Directed by: Paul Bogart Synopsis: A sequel to The Summer of ’42 finds Hermie (Gary Grimes), Oscy (Jerry Houser) and Benjie (Oliver Conant) graduating from high school and heading for college and the military. Purr Blur: Near the end of the film Hermie returns home from college after a family tragedy. During […]

Meari to majo no hana (2017)

English Title: Mary and the Witch’s Flower Studio Ponoc Starring: Hana Sugisaki, Ryûnosuke Kamiki Directed by: Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Giles New Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mary (voiced by Hana Sugisaki) is a young girl who discovers a little broomstick that takes her to Endor, a college for witches, where […]

Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

Walt Disney Productions Starring: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson Directed by: Robert Stevenson Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Miss Eglantine Price (Angela Lansbury) is an apprentice witch who takes in three children during World War II, only to have the war threaten the small town where she lives. Featured […]

The Larkins – “Cat Happy”

Original Air Date: October 3, 1958 Starring: David Kossoff, Peggy Mount Directed by: Bill Ward Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Ada Larkin (Peggy Mount) pampers the pedigree black cat she is pet sitting for a friend, bringing resentment from the men in the family who plot to get rid of […]

Leave it to Beaver – “Cleaning Up Beaver”

Original Air Date: March 7, 1958 Starring: Hugh Downs, Barbara Billingsly, Tony Dow and Jerry Mathers as “The Beaver” Directed by: Norman Tokar Synopsis: Wally and Beaver are at odds over cleanliness, leading to Beaver moving alone to the guest room. Kitty Cameo: While trying to sleep in the guest room, Beaver is plagued by shadows and strange noises. A […]

Skeleton Frolics (1937)

Screen Gems Directed by: Ub Iwerks Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A group of skeletons rise from their graves on a dark and spooky night to play music and dance. Cartoon Cat: Near the beginning of the short film the skeletons are sneaking through a graveyard when they […]

Ethel & Ernest (2016)

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Starring: Jim Broadbent, Brenda Blethyn Directed by: Roger Mainwood Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains MAJOR spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The animated adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ graphic novel about the lives of his British parents, Ethel (voiced by Brenda Blethyn) and Ernest (voiced by Jim Broadbent) during many notable events. […]

War Cabinet (1940)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows various government and military officials entering the office of the Prime Minister in London. Reality Cat: In the middle of the silent footage a black cat is seen walking down the street approaching 10 Downing Street. A guard nearby watches the cat. The cat moves in front of the door, looks […]