Nowhere to Go (1958)

Nowhere to Go (1958)

by Brian H. Directed by: Seth Holt Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Paul Gregory (George Nader) is a confidence man in London who steals a valuable coin collection from a woman, sells it to a coin dealer for cash, and puts the cash in a […]

Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974)

Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974)

by Mark Murton Original French Title: Céline et Julie vont en bateau: Phantom Ladies Over Paris Directed by: Jacques Rivette Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Julie (Dominique Labourier), a daydreaming librarian, meets magician Celine (Juliet Berto) in Montmartre and they wind up sharing the same […]

Three Magic Words (1939)

Three Magic Words (1939)

Directed by: Al Christie Synopsis: Mrs. Newlywed faces the daunting prospect of preparing a last minute meal for her husband’s friends but is helped by three musical men who extoll to her the virtues of pork through song and cooking lessons. Purr Blur: When the meal is prepared the doorbell rings and Mrs. Newlywed rushes […]

I Believe in You (1952)

I Believe in You (1952)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Michael Relph and Basil Dearden Synopsis: Retired Colonial Serviceman Henry Phipps (Cecil Parker) takes a job as a probation officer in a run-down London borough and finds it more of a challenge than he imagined. Purr Blur: As Phipps gets to know the neighbourhood where he will be working he […]

Wetherby (1985)

Wetherby (1985)

by Mark Murton Directed by: David Hare Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The shocking death of a young man at the home of schoolteacher Jean Travers (Vanessa Redgrave) causes her to revisit her past passions. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The day after the brutal event […]

Dancing with Crime (1947)

Dancing with Crime (1947)

by Ted Davis Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In post WWII London, decorated war veteran and current-day cab driver Ted Peters (Richard Attenborough) investigates the murder of longtime friend Dave Robinson (Bill Owen), who was involved in the black market. […]

His House (2020)

His House (2020)

Directed by: Remi Weekes Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Bol and Rial Mujar (Sope Dirisu and Wunmi Mosaku) are South Sudan refugees granted temporary residence in London but who find themselves battling demons from their past. Kitty Cameo: The couple have an older neighbor (Vivienne […]

The Discovery of a Cross-Eyed Calico

The Discovery of a Cross-Eyed Calico

How a Female Cat Named Elmer Became a Television Star Across America young actors dream about being discovered by Hollywood, looking forward to the day they would travel sometimes thousands of miles to Tinseltown to launch their careers. For Elmer, that thought probably never crossed his, or rather her, mind. So how exactly did a […]

The Millionaire – “Ralph the Cat”

The Millionaire – “Ralph the Cat”

Original Air Date: October 29, 1958 Starring: Elmer Directed by: John Peyser Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The Millionaire Tipton sends a check to a spinster named Amanda Comfort (Loie Bridge) who recently set up a will stipulating that her nephew Freddie Howard (Del Moore) care […]

A Monkey in Winter (1962)

A Monkey in Winter (1962)

Original Title: Un singe en hiver Directed by: Henri Verneuil Synopsis: Innkeeper Albert (Jean Gabin) swears off escapist drinking during World War II but faces temptation when guest Gabriel (Jean-Paul Belmondo) takes similar flights of fancy while imbibing. Purr Blur: Gabriel visits the shop of Landru (Noël Roquevert) who points out the young man is […]