The Blue Lamp (1950)

The Blue Lamp (1950)

Directed by: Basil Dearden Synopsis: Two London policemen face growing dangers as young criminals without respect for the law or even veteran crooks run amok. Kitty Cameo: Police Constable Mitchell (Jimmy Hanley) is new to the force and walks his beat at night. Suddenly he hears a loud screeching and turns, shining his flashlight at […]

Connie and Carla (2004)

Connie and Carla (2004)

Directed by: Michael Lembeck Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Connie (Nia Vardalos) and Carla (Toni Collette) are dinner theater performers who don’t hit their stride until they witness a crime and find cover performing their act as drag queens. Kitty Cameo: Near the end of […]

Trade (2007)

Trade (2007)

Directed by: Marco Kreuzpaintner This review contains an Implied Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A realistically brutal look at sex trafficking into the United States follows a young man named Jorge (Cesar Ramos) who tries to rescue his kidnapped sister with the […]

Blithe Spirit (2020)

Blithe Spirit (2020)

Directed by: Edward Hall Synopsis: Struggling writer Charles Condomine (Dan Stevens) and his wife Ruth (Isla Fisher) have their lives disrupted when a séance held by Madame Arcati (Judi Dench) conjures up Charles’ deceased and vindictive wife Elvira (Leslie Mann). Kitty Cameo: When Madame Arcati returns to her seaside home, the first thing she does […]

Babel (2006)

Babel (2006)

Directed by: Alejandro G. Iñárritu Synopsis: A series of stories in four different countries are linked by one shocking event. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The story in Japan follows a hearing impaired teenaged girl named Chieko (Rinko Kikuchi). She lives in a high rise apartment with her father and an adorable white cat with a […]

Treasures in a Garbage Can (1953)

Treasures in a Garbage Can (1953)

Directed by: Richards Hardman, Walter Perkins Synopsis: This short film looks at the process of trash collection and recycling in Los Angeles. Kitty Cameo: The beginning of the film speculates on what would happen if the cities let trash go uncollected up. The conclusion is the garbage would pile up until is is ugly, dangerous […]

The Insect Woman (1963)

The Insect Woman (1963)

Original Title: Nippon konchûki Directed by: Shohei Imamura This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Synopsis: The story of Tome Matsuki (Sachiko Hidari), a poor Japanese girl who looks out for her own best interests even if it means making some immoral choices. Kitty Carnage Warning! Tome takes a job as a maid in a […]

Squid Game – “Red Light, Green Light”

Squid Game – “Red Light, Green Light”

Original Air Date: September 17, 2021 Directed by: Hwang Dong-hyuk Synopsis: Down on his luck and hopelessly in debt, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) agrees to take part in a secret competition for a large cash prize, only to realize the games are not what anyone expected. Kitty Cameo: On his way home after coming into some […]

Munster, Go Home! (1966)

Munster, Go Home! (1966)

Directed by: Earl Bellamy Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: After learning about an inheritance, the Munster family travels to England to claim their estate. Kitty Cameo: Arriving in England by ship, the family stands on the dock with Grandpa (Al Lewis), who changed into a […]

Gigolettes (1932)

Gigolettes (1932)

Directed by: Roscoe Arbuckle Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: One of the RKO Gay Girls Comedy shorts. June (MacCloy), Marion (Shilling) and Gertie (Gertrude Short) try to make a go of a run down roadhouse which has a history of being raided for illegal booze. […]